Coffee & Capitalism Radio Episode 150: Do leaders need to reinvent their business plan?

December 11, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Small Business USA Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Helms explains why business leaders, political leaders and players involved in major decisions need to reinvent themselves as leaders in today’s global economy. GroundBreakers Interview: David Owen, Legalize ND Owen discusses his full cannabis legaliztion ballot initiative, […]

How cannabis and the feds get along

April 5, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:   Justin Strekal, congressional cannabis advisor, NORML Strekal explains how the Congressional Cannabis Caucus will help the industries grow within states and within the federal government.

State Senator talks medical cannabis

February 28, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Patrick Steadman, State Senator Steadman explains life and culture in Colorado during the medical marijuana days and how it transitioned into recreational.  He also explains how many jobs the new industry has created for the state.

The state and growing marijuana

November 28, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Doug Goehring, ND Agriculture Commissioner Gives an update on the Compassionate Care Act and how the state will oversee the growing of cannabis.  From permits to seeds to harvest, many topics are discussed.

ND Ag Commissioner talks growing medicinal marijuana

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Talks about the introduction of Medical Marijuana and some of the challenges businesses and farmers will face in the early days.  He also talks about ND’s hemp program, which has been around since 1997.

Cannabis cleaning up dilapidated parts of Denver

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Adam Spelhaug, agronomist, Peterson Farm Seed Talks about precision agriculture and how farmers are beginning to use drones in the fields.  He also talks traditional farming. Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview – Colorado State Senator Pat Steadman Talks about how there are new businesses, services and new revenues are popping […]

Banking issues in cannabis and medical marijuana

May 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Carlos Alfaro, deputy campaign manager, Marijuana Policy Project Discusses the banking issues with states allowing hemp and cannabis. Banks are federally regulated so dispensaries are having to become creative with how they deposit their money and pay their employees.