From Pot to Popular
An inside look into how leading entrepreneurs, executives, and journalists are bringing cannabis into the mainstream. Join host Rosie Mattio, founder of MATTIO Communications, for unfiltered conversations about the highs and lows of growing a business in this rapidly changing industry.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Cristy Aranguiz: Building Business From the Ground Up, Journey of a First-Generation Latina Entrepreneur
Navigating the cannabis industry without outside investment is challenging, but Cristy Aranguiz, CEO of Cannabis and Glass, has built a thriving business just that way. In this episode, Cristy shares…
00:29:12 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Kyle Sherman: The evolution of cannabis retail platforms and how they impact customer experiences
With more states beginning to open legal cannabis markets, the needs of dispensaries are shifting, and technology providers have struggled to keep up. Evolving consumer demands and regulations requir…
00:36:44 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
Brandon Wiegand: The Future of Cannabis Consumption
The pace of innovation and change in the cannabis industry is relentless, so remaining eager and adaptable is key to ensuring success. As regulations evolve at the state and federal levels, opportuni…
00:32:28 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
Brian Vicente: Establishing Global Cannabis Policy
Midterm elections are drawing closer while voters are preparing for ballot initiatives on cannabis in Maryland, Arkansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri and Oklahoma. The upcoming votes may car…
00:22:06 |
Wed 07 Sep 2022
Scott Grossman: Investing In The Cannabinoid Conversation
With every passing moment, emerging industry innovators are looking for new ways to penetrate the market and create new distribution channels. As the cannabis space continues to develop, new business…
00:29:13 |
Wed 31 Aug 2022
Propelling the cannabis industry forward while growing the payments ecosystem
Cannabis entrepreneurs face a number of challenges with cash management while navigating a strict financial framework preventing most major banks from working with the cannabis industry. Passing the …
00:18:46 |
Wed 10 Aug 2022
Tyneeha Rivers: Investing in the people that power the cannabis industry
The success of any industry is largely dependent on those who work in it and the cannabis industry is certainly not exempt. Dynamic leaders in the human resources field are needed to put the best can…
00:14:59 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
Warren Bobrow: Putting simplicity first when crafting the perfect cannabis beverage
The cannabis beverage sector is becoming increasingly competitive with each new product, offering a wide variety of seltzers and infusions to consumers across the company. With this in mind, brands l…
00:19:01 |
Wed 27 Jul 2022
Aaron Miles: Scaling brands in the ever-changing cannabis landscape
Inconsistent regulations, ever-evolving markets and rapid growth across sectors mean that cannabis companies do not and cannot operate in the same way as traditional, mainstream brands. In this episo…
00:26:13 |
Wed 22 Jun 2022
Jeffrey Graham: Maximizing cannabis brands’ retail reach by leveraging targeted data
Cannabis brands and dispensaries have traditionally lacked access to retail data in comparison to mainstream industries. In this episode, Pistil Data CEO Jeffrey Graham explains how he combined his e…
00:21:49 |
Wed 08 Jun 2022
George Mancheril: Addressing cannabis industry pain points through fintech lending
The cannabis industry has experienced astounding growth over the past several years, but has done so with both hands tied behind its back. Cannabis operators are still barred from accessing instituti…
00:25:04 |
Wed 01 Jun 2022
Dina Rollman: Using cannabis licensing litigation to uplift aspiring operators
Taking your cannabis dreams from idea to reality takes many more steps than entrepreneurs realize, starting with an often complicated licensing process. In this highly regulated industry, the guidanc…
00:30:39 |
Tue 31 May 2022
Sam Andras: Providing turnkey solutions to cannabis cultivators
The cannabis industry is nothing without its cultivators. With increasing demand around the country, it is more essential than ever to optimize cultivation operations and provide top-tier expansion c…
00:25:25 |
Wed 18 May 2022
Kim Jage: Reimagining cannabis trade shows
As the cannabis industry matures and more states come online for recreational sales, it is more essential than ever that leaders from around the country collaborate, network and share solutions for c…
00:24:42 |
Wed 11 May 2022
Olivia Alexander: Cannabis product innovation with a female focus
Women make up a significant consumer demographic in cannabis, yet remain underrepresented in both positions of leadership and product selection on dispensary shelves. Female entrepreneurs in cannabis…
00:32:35 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
Travis Goad: Funding a growing industry through commercial real estate lending
Raising capital in an industry that is federally illegal is no easy feat. Fortunately, commercial real estate lenders have allowed the industry to grow and thrive by providing reliable fundraising al…
00:25:44 |
Wed 06 Apr 2022
Cyo Nystrom: How unique products can break down cannabis and sexual health stigmas
Like cannabis, the stigmas around intimate health—especially for those with vaginas—often keep consumers from purchasing products that would improve their daily lives. At the intersection of these tw…
00:34:36 |
Wed 30 Mar 2022
Ben Gaines: Keeping the brand vision at the forefront of cannabis operations
How does an Oregon edibles brand become one of the leading brands in the United States? In this episode, Ben Gaines, director of marketing at WYLD, discusses how the brand grew their simple concept o…
00:26:18 |
Wed 23 Mar 2022
Ari Mackler: Allowing science to define cannabis product innovation
When it comes to product innovation in cannabis, it is essential to keep science at the forefront to ensure quality and consistent experiences. Considering how numerous patients and consumers use can…
00:32:58 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
Scott Kenyon: Cultivating best practices for human resources in cannabis
While many industries have been grappling with the “Great Resignation,” employees around the country are clamoring for cannabis employment in all sectors. With this influx of interest comes a need fo…
00:28:23 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
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