"Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis"

This week’s guest is James Kennedy, founder of Apothecanna, a Denver-based cannabis-infused topicals company created in 2009. Apothecanna’s mission is to spread the wisdom of traditional plant medicine. Listen to learn more about James and Apothecanna and his take on cannabis branding.

Join me, David Paleschuck, author of the first book on cannabis branding, “Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis” and my guest, Mark Faicol, Brand Manager at Pabst Labs – maker of the cannabis-infused beverage from Pabst Blue Ribbon. Listen in to learn more about how the hipster beer brand entered the cannabis-infused beverage market and what it's doing to gain market share.

Join me, David Paleschuck, author of the first book on cannabis branding, “Branding Bud: The Commercialization of Cannabis” and my guest, Joshua Littlejohn, Co-Founder of Colorado-based, Highgrade Syrups. We'll chat about everything from the cultural aspects of drinking syrup to the business aspects of being an entrepreneur in the cannabis industry today. Listen in to learn more about Joshua...

Join me, David Paleschuck, the author of “Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis” as I discuss cannabis branding and related topics with some of the best minds in branding, marketing, art, design, technology, and other related fields.This week’s guest is Brad Douglass, PhD., who holds the title of V.P. Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs at The Werc Shop – one of the...

Join me, David Paleschuck, the author of “Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis” as I discuss cannabis branding and related topics with some of the best minds in branding, marketing, art, design, technology, and other related fields. This week’s guest is Ariel Payopay, Founder of Leira Cannagars, a Washington-based luxury cannabis cigar brand. His smokable creations often come gold or...

Join me, David Paleschuck, the author of “Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis” as I discuss cannabis branding and related topics with some of the best minds in branding, marketing, art, design, technology, and other related fields. This week’s guest is Christi Campbell – a cannabis and luxury branding attorney. Lead of Duane Morris' Fashion, Luxury, Retail & Consumer Brands Team....

This week’s guest is Dave Tran, Co-founder of Dope Magazine and Farechild, a Seattle-based cannabis events company; and Goldfingers Group, a cannabis consultancy. As CEO of Dope Magazine, Dave was the “front-man” and responsible for strategic direction of the magazine, as well as co-creating The Dope Industry Awards, Dope Cups, Dope Golden Ticket Parties, among other notable activities and...

Join David Paleschuck, the author of “Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis” as he discusses cannabis branding and related topics with some of the best minds in branding, marketing, art, design, technology, and other related fields. This week’s guests are Nikki Lastreto & Swami Chaitanya, Co-founders of Swami Select, located in Mendocino’s Bell Springs Appellation, an area known for...

Join David Paleschuck, author of “Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis” as he discusses cannabis branding with the best minds in the industry. This week’s guest is Kristina Calvert, Director of Business Development at Canndescent, one of California's better known 'benefit-specific' brands. Listen in to hear about Kristina's journey from black-market sales to one of the larger cannabis...

Join me, David Paleschuck, the author of “Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis” as I discuss cannabis branding and related topics with some of the best minds in branding, marketing, art, design, technology, and other related fields. This week’s guest is Jayson Won, Head of Creative at Puffco. He is an Executive Creative Director and Entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience leading...