THE GREEN RUSH LIVE | BUSINESS OF CANNABIS

You want to know whats going on in the cannabis industry in Arizona? MIchigan? Illinois? Massachusetts? Maine? New Jersey? Each of those states has cannabis business associations and each is represented on the Green Rush- the business of cananbis show. It streams live every Friday from 4-6 PM EST on the Pro Cannabis Media Network including our new PCM TV streaming channel on ROKU. Co hosted by Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media, and David Rabinovitz of Canna Venture and MASSCANN interview different members of Business Associations across many different states. At the top of the show, Earl Carruthers the Founder of the Home Grown Weed Summit and Craft Cannabis Club joins to discuss how the summit went and the idea behind education on growing elite clean home grown cannabis in the state of Michigan. The first panel of guest starts 29:10 minutes in with Ed DeVeaux, President of the NJ CannaBusiness Association, David O'Brien, President of the Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association, Dimitri Downing, Executive Director of MITA- Arizona, Rick Thompson, Owner of the Michigan Cannabis Business Development Group, and Aaron Goines of the Massachusetts Cannabis Association for Delivery and CEO of The Emerald Turtle. The guests share their experiences and challenges within their own states when it comes to cannabis regulations, barriers to entry, social equity initiatives and legalization and more. 1:04:55 minutes in Pamela Althoff, Executive Director of the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, and former IL Senator joins the previous panel of guests. This Segment continues to talk about the economic empowerment and social equity programs that need to be implemented in each state. They also discuss the implications federal legalization would have on the cannabis industry.

Meet April Arrasate, the founder and CEO of SEED, a brand new dispensary in Boston- women and minority-owned in this clip from The Green Rush March 12, 2021. Find out what sets SEED apart from many other dispensaries, given its focus on both the community and art world. www.procannabismedia.com

What are the best ways of marketing in the cannabis industry? Find out here on The Green Rush Live- business of cannabis. It streams live every Friday from 4-6 PM EST on the Pro Cannabis Media Network including our new PCM TV streaming channel on ROKU. Co hosted by Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media, and David Rabinovitz of Canna Venture and MASSCANN interview different members of cannabis marketing agencies, and directors of marketing. At the top of the show we hear from Morgan Fox, Director of Media Relations at the NCIA with updates from D.C. on the SAFE banking act, and where it stands. The first panel of guests begins 26:44 minutes in featuring Mike Corso, CEO of ROOVIO Business Marketing, Beth Waterfall, Executive Director of Elevate NE and President of Beth Waterfall Creative, and Claudia Post, CEO of Most Consulting Group. They discuss the many challenges and regulations of marketing in the cannabis industry, and importance of choosing the right marketing firm for your business. The second panel of guests begins 1:02:15 minutes in with Lisa Buffo, CEO/Founder of Cannabis Marketing Association, Eduardo Silva, VP of Sales at Foottraffik, Guillermo Bravo, CEO of Foottraffik, Thomas Winstanley, VP of Marketing at Theory Wellness, and Mike Corso, CEO of ROOVIO. These panelists discuss marketing strategies, challenges, and best practices.

Jimmy Young and David Rabinovitz got together with Chris Walsh, CEO and President of Marijuana Business Daily, Mike Esposito the Lead Scientist at MCR Labs and their Manager of Science Operations, Dr. Julie Martellini for this clip from The Green Rush. What kind of impact will the legalization of weed in NY, the financial capital of the world, have on the business of cannabis? Higher THC -more tax?! What does cannabis have to offer other than THC and CBD? This and more on the clip from The Green Rush!

The Art of the Deal - raising money, selling a license or buying a company. Watch this week's Green Rush, the business of cannabis. The Green Rush streams live every Friday from 4-6 PM EST on the Pro Cannabis Media Network including our new PCM TV streaming channel on ROKU. Co hosted by Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media, and David Rabinovitz of Canna Venture and MASSCANN. At the top of the hour we hear from Bruce Linton, Founder of Canopy Growth, Chairman & CEO, Collective Growth Corporation. 30 minutes in, the first panel begins on raising money for a business. Included in the panel are Bruce Linton, Peter Vogel, CEO of Leafwire, Todd Sullivan, Co-CEO of Cannapreneur Partners, and Jeff Finkle, CEO of Arcview Ventures. The second panel on selling a license or buying a company includes Aaron Goines, Co-Founder of The Emerald Turtle, Steve Eick & Mark Hill, both Managing Directors of Green Earth Advisors.

So when will banks open for cannabis business? It could happen this week as the house picks up the bill that has passed three times already. Get the latest from the NCIA and lobbying efforts in Washington DC from Morgan Fox, Communications Director of the NCIA. Clip from our Green Rush Live show, the business of cannabis with hosts Jimmy Young and David Rabinovitz. Special guest Morgan Fox, the NCIA’s Communications Director of the NCIA. We give our condolences on the passing of Steven Fox, who co-founded the NCIA and discuss the latest moves in Washington DC surrounding cannabis. Please let us know what YOU think in the comments section below!

The NCIA is one of the most active and powerful lobbyists groups in Washington DC. Morgan Fox is their communications director, and this week he talks about the reintroduction of the MORE act which could pave the way for the next step towards federal cannabis reform. Excerpt from the Green Rush Live- the business of cannabis, Fridays live talk show on Pro Cannabis Media's Distribution Network. Please like/share/subscribe! 💚 We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

The Green Rush streams live every Friday from 4-6 PM EST on the Pro Cannabis Media Network including our new PCM TV streaming channel on ROKU. Co-hosted by Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media, and David Rabinovitz of Canna Venture and MASSCANN. Live this week, Jimmy and David discuss the international cannabis markets including Europe, Canada, Asia, Africa, Mexico, and South America. The top of the show features Brian Sekandi, Author of "Kids of Cannabis, My Mom and Dad Work in Cannabis; This is Our Story", and Co-Founder of Careers Cannabis. They discuss this book on how to confront the stigma, and having conversations with kids about cannabis emphasizing science, history and culture. The next 3 panels discuss international cannabis markets with... 29:07 First Panel (4:30pm EST): -Nathan Mison: Founding Partner & CEO, DIPLOMAT Consulting in Canada. -Chris Day: Founder, Project Evolve, and Co-Founder, Global Cannabis Network Collective -Brian Sekandi: Co-Founder, Careers Cannabis 1:01:27 Second Panel (5:00pm EST): -Martin Condon: Executive Producer, Martin's World Podcast, Ireland -Bruce Linton: Founder/CEO/ Former Chairman, Canopy Growth Corperation -Nathan Mison -Chris Day 1:32:31 Third Panel (5:30pm EST): -Jay Rosenthal: Co-Founder & President, Business of Cannabis -Curt Dalton: CEO, cannabis.net -Bruce Linton -Martin Condon Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for watching! procannabismedia.com

How do you explain to your kids what you do for work if you work in cannabis? Author Brian Sekandi has teamed up with an illustrator to write a book geared for parents to read to their kids who work in the cannabis industry. He leads off an international panel on The Green Rush Live from Friday June 4th with David Rabinovitz and Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media. How would you explain to your kids you work in cannabis? At what age? Let us know what you think in the comments! 💚 www.procannabismedia.com

The Green Rush streams live every Friday from 4-6 PM EST on the Pro Cannabis Media Network including our new PCM TV streaming channel on ROKU. Co-hosted by Jimmy Young of Pro Cannabis Media, and David Rabinovitz of Canna Venture and MASSCANN. Live this week, Jimmy and David discuss cannabis delivery services. The top of the show features Dave Briggs, Digital Content Consultant at Moffly Media, who has worked at CNN, FOX, and NBC Sports in broadcast journalism. He is now the anchor for his new show called The Cannversation, with his first interview being Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims. 30 minutes into the show features Blake Mensing, Founder & Chief Council, The Mensing Group, LLC. 60 minutes into the show discusses cannabis delivery with Aaron Goines, Co-Founder & CEO, The Emerald Turtle, James Winokur, CEO, Berkshire Roots, and Bill Perrier, cannabis insurance specialist at Charles River Insurance Brokerage Inc. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for watching! procannabismedia.com

This is an excerpt from The Green Rush Live, Friday 6-11-21 live show in studio cannabis business talk show with David Rabinovitz and Jimmy Young. Dave Briggs a former NBC Sports, Turner Sports, CNN, FOX anchor is hosting the Cannversation a weekly interview show that debuts Wednesday June 16th at 9PM EST. Dave's first Cannversation is with NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson, and teammate and business partner Rob Sims.

For months now, cannabis advocates are waiting and lobbying for Federal reform of cannabis based on President Biden's campaign policy, but nothing has happened. Senator Chuck Schumer's initiatives have been slowed to a halt. Will it ever happen? Even if it does will the filibuster of 60 votes in the Senate even be realistic? NCIA Communications Director Morgan Fox gives his update from Washington DC on Green Rush Live with David Rabinovitz and Jimmy Young from Pro Cannabis Media