Episode 81: Brandon Bahr, Co-Founder of Simple Solvents

Today’s guest is Stuart Foster, Director  of Marketing at REVOLUTION Cannabis. REVOLUTION operates retail locations in 4 states, aiming to provide a welcoming, educated approach to helping consumers find the right product for the right reasons. In addition, REVOLUTION has proprietary strains that have won 14 total Cannabis Cup awards, including 9 first place wins. Tune in to hear about Stuart's journey into the cannabis space, and REVOLUTION's impact on the cannabis community. 

Today’s guest, Diane Downey, Co-Founder & CEO of Rebel Spirit, head led the company to become Oregon’s #1 Pre-Roll Brand. The brand’s Pacific Northwest roots are unmistakable, and so is its story of “Uncle Mark”, the original rebel spirit, who was incarcerated for cultivating cannabis in the early 1990s. 

Today’s guest is Elliot Lane, Senior Vice President of Event Partnerships at Benzinga. He’s a host of the Cannabis Insider Podcast, and has played a massive role in bringing together some of the cannabis industry’s most key power-players in one place to do business and get deals done by way of the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. Tune in to learn more about Elliot's journey into the space.

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Today’s guest is Annu Khot, an award-winning Founder, CEO, and innovator who is transforming the cannabis industry to foster greater inclusivity and benefits for all. Driven by a commitment to acknowledge, value, and empower every individual, she is on a mission to bridge societal divides, create economic opportunities for underrepresented communities, and enhance well-being.

In 2019, she founded Socíale, an employee-owned business exclusively offering products from female and minority-owned operations. Socíale embodies her vision of providing ownership opportunities to those disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. Her leadership has earned her an invitation to the exclusive Forbes Business Council. Subsequently, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Illinois for 2023 and received the distinguished Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Award. Tune in to this episode to learn more about her journey in cannabis!

Today’s guest is Dee Sidhu, a dynamic leader and proud native of Los Angeles. His entrepreneurial spirit led him into the music

industry, where he helped build an indie record label now recognized worldwide as the acclaimed Funk Volume. Collaborating with industry label mates like Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, and more, leaving an unforgettable mark on independent hip-hop.

Driven by a passion for his hometown, he assisted in jump-starting a creative agency in Los Angeles, serving clients like Rolling Loud, EDC, Insomniac, and revitalizing the historic district of DT LA along the way. Embracing the burgeoning cannabis industry, he assumed diverse roles, reshaping legacy brands and launching new ones, including LIME, Olala THC Craft Soda, a Terp Tonic collaboration with Maven Genetics and the launch of URSA Live Rosin and WOX Extracts. His extensive industry network is a testament to his dedication to the plant.

Today, he is the CMO of Humboldt Family Farms. Tune in to hear about his journey into the cannabis industry! 

Today’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast is Jess Tyler, Chief Revenue and Experience Officer at MJBiz. Jess leads the team producing MJBizCon, the multiple-award winning trade show that tens of thousands of cannabis professionals attend each fall in Las Vegas. She is a proud member of the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) having earned her Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation. Tune in to get a sneak peak at what's to come at MJBizCon 2023, and what opportunities Jess sees on the horizon for the industry. If you haven't registered yet, grab your ticket today and use the code TPR10X12 for 10% off.

Today’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast has been a cannabis attorney for over eight years. Ryan Kocot's experience ranges from litigating criminal charges to advising a multinational public company as the head of legal and compliance. He currently provides general counsel services to cannabis businesses and ancillary service providers in California, Massachusetts, and New York. Tune in as we talk about Ryan's journey into the cannabis industry, his core areas of focus, what it takes to make it as a specialized service provider in the industry, and much more.

Today’s guest on the Mejer Journey Podcast is the Co-Founder of Simple Solvents, Brandon Bahr. Brandon's mission is to help botanical extraction companies produce the highest quality extracts possible by using the best solvents available on the market. He believes that the combination of exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and cutting-edge marketing strategies is the key to success in today's competitive market. Tune in to learn more about solvents, the market and industry behind them, and so much more! 

On this episode of the Mejer Journey Podcast, Jason Reposa, Founder & CEO of Good Feels, a cannabis-infused beverage company, joins the show! Jason lets us in on how he first entered the cannabis industry, his experience in building and growing Good Feels to one of the most popular cannabis beverage brands in Massachusetts, and more. Oh, and did you know Good Feels has a beverage enhancer that can even mix with sauces that complement your favorite dish? Tune in to learn more and hear it all from Jason's perspective. 

On this episode of the Mejer Journey, we sit down with Zack Toyota, Founder & CEO of SelfDisrpt. Zack is an accomplished growth strategist with a strong track record of success in multiple business sectors. He's a business operator, proven entrepreneur, and growth strategist with 10+ years of sales leadership experience. Prior to founding SelfDisrupt, he helped build a nationwide wellness brand and played a key role in its $40 million dollar acquisition in 2021. As the Co-Founder of Self Disrupt, today he focuses his time on helping brands scale and evolve — designing new experiences that capitalize on moments of truth in today’s dynamic, disruptive world.