Best Christopher Coleman Podcasts (2024)

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Broker Compensation feat. Charles H. Green, Javier Jorge, & Kay Anderson | Ep. 157 41:58

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In this episode of The Art of SBA Lending, we’re diving into one of the hottest and most complex topics in the industry today: broker compensation in SBA lending. As the competition for volume in the 7(a) space heats up, broker fees are on the rise—sometimes dramatically so. But what does that mean for the industry, lenders, and ultimately, the bor…

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Daniel Sheehan & Michael Smith - UFO Disclosure & Bass Music 09/06/24 1:06:22

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Today on the show, we welcome Daniel Sheehan and Michael Smith to discuss a special gathering happening September 21 and new developments with UFO disclosure. Daniel Sheehan is an acclaimed civil rights attorney at the forefront of the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) disclosure and transparency advocacy movement. In 2023, Danny founded the N…

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The Great Debate: 504 vs 7(a) for Real Estate feat. Charles H. Green, Ken Rosenthal, & Brooke Mirenda | Ep. 156 53:05

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This week on The Art of SBA Lending we’re diving into a critical industry debate: the strategic differences between 504 and 7(a) loans for real estate. This episode will explore: Distinct Features: Analyze the structural nuances and financial mechanisms of 504 versus 7(a) loans. Strategic Considerations: Examine scenarios where each loan type offer…

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Genine Coleman - Legacy Cannabis Genetics 8/30/24 55:19

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Today on the show we welcome Genine Coleman! We discuss documenting the Legacy of California Cannabis. Proposition 64, the California cannabis legalization ballot initiative passed in 2016, created cannabis-specific taxes. A portion of these cannabis tax revenues are used to fund cannabis research initiatives through California’s public universitie…

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Cultivating Your Own Talent (Best Practices) | Ep. 155 42:23

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In this episode of The Art of SBA Lending, we dive into another crucial conversation: how do we not only attract, but also train and retain the next generation of SBA professionals? From the great financial collapse to a $37 billion year in 2021, the landscape has drastically changed. Yet, the challenge remains: cultivating a workforce that is not …

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Grant Palmer - CannaCruz Emerald Cup Winner 08/23/24 53:58

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Grant Palmer @phenothepuppy CEO of Canna Cruz Dispensaries. @thecannacruzcollective started back in 2008 with locations in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Salinas. Canna Cruz Salinas @cannacruzsalinas won 1st place Best Dispensary Central California for the 20th Anniversary Emerald Cup @theemeraldcup las…

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Business Acquisition Underwriting Standards feat. Brian Carlson, Kay Anderson, & Charles Rho | Ep. 154 37:03

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In this episode of The Art of SBA Lending, Ray dives deep into the evolving world of business acquisition financing. Are lenders taking on more risk than ever before? Ray kicks things off by examining how underwriting standards for business acquisitions have shifted, allowing for up to 90% financing and bringing a wave of new buyers with little-to-…

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Joel Perez - Cancer Survivor & Lead Extractor Creme De Canna 8/16/24 55:51

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Today on The Cannabis Connection, we welcome Joel Perez! Joel is the Lead Extractor at Creme De Canna Extracts. He has worked in the industry for over 15 years. Back in 2013, Joel was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, with stage 4 Lymphoma. After multiple biopsies and surgery, Joel underwent a bone marrow transplant. After a relapse, despite years of …

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Sourcing Deals Outside of the BDO Channel feat. Chris Hurn, Ken Rosenthal, & Mike Breckheimer | Ep. 153 45:57

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The BDO model—it’s reliable and proven, and clearly I’ve been a fan, but is the industry missing out on better alternatives? We’re getting into it on todays new episode. Join me and our Art of SBA Contributors as we break down the costs, the strengths and potential pitfalls, and alternative options for the BDO model. Should we be exploring new sale…

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Sleepy John Sandidge & Luigi Oppido interview Christopher Carr 8/6/24 49:58

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Sleepy John Sandidge and Luigi Oppido host Christopher Carr live in the Santa Cruz Voice talk studio. We discuss the local music community, the industry, old smuggling + cultivation stories, Sleepy John's run-in with the law, and the potential for growing our industry as a legitimate and intrinsic part of Santa Cruz in the future.…

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The Rise of the Small Loan Program feat. Mike Breckheimer, Christopher Hackney, & Darren Davis | Ep. 152 39:16

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In this episode, host Ray Drew delves into the transformative changes within the SBA 7(a) Small Loan Program. With the new SOP increasing what they consider a “small loan” from $350,000 to $500,000 and streamlining processes, SBA lending has seen a renaissance in small loans. Key topics covered include: The shift in the secondary market favoring sm…

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The Impact of the 2024 Election on SBA Lending feat. Bob Coleman, Chris Hurn, & Brooke Mirenda 46:16

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Welcome back to The Art of SBA Lending podcast! A place where the most influential leaders in the SBA lending industry come together to debate, discuss, and drive our industry forward. In today's episode, host Ray Drew kicks things off, addressing the increasing impact of politics on SBA lending. From SOP changes to funding challenges, the SBA miss…

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Andy Lopez - The Invisible Gardener 07/26/24 1:03:58

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Andy Lopez-The Invisible Gardener who shared “Don’t panic it’s organic” with the world. The Invisible Gardener grew up in New York, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Miami Florida, where he learned to use organics from his mother, who naturally grew her fruits and vegetables. In 1972, he founded The Invisible Ga…

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Good Morning Monterey Bay Rosemary Chalmers interview with Christopher Carr 8a 07/24/24 13:49

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Christopher Carr interviewed by Rosemary Chalmers live on Santa Cruz Voice covering major themes from Lookout Santa Cruz's recent article "Cannabis industry's sad state prompts changes across Santa Cruz County" by Christopher Neely. We explore local themes of the need for responsive policy in the county, a prevailing negative social stigma in the C…

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Manny Alvarez - Bird Valley Organics 07/19/24 54:01

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Welcome Manny Alvarez to the show! We explore regenerative farming, wellness and Manny's experience journeying into the Amazon to heal through ayahuasca ceremony. Manny Alvarez is the highly dedicated and passionate co-founder of Bird Valley Organics, a regenerative farm renowned for its award-winning healing whole plant Full Spectrum Oil (FSO). Ma…

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Cody & Elise - SierraKind Craft Cannabis 07/12/24 54:16

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Today on The Cannabis Connection show we welcome Cody and Elise of SierraKind. SierraKind is a high-quality, ethically crafted mixed-light cannabis farm with a low carbon footprint born out of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, with a perfect growing climate in a fittingly named town, Grass Valley. We use as many natural and organic…

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Tom Jenkins - The Next Run A UC Berkeley Student's Rise To Major 60s Pot Smuggler 05/31/24 52:20

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Tom Jenkins author of "The Next Run A UC Berkeley Student's Rise To Major 60s Pot Smuggler". Tom starts by smuggling pot hidden in cars, graduates to planes, resorts to waking sacks through the Rio Grande, and ultimately finds himself heading the Colombian end of an operation with a twin-engine cargo plane dropping bales to waiting speedboats off t…

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Alex Halperin - The Dirty Secret of California’s Legal Weed 06/21/24 54:02

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Alex Halperin! Alex Halperin’s work on the weed beat has appeared in Fast Company, Slate, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, California Sunday (R.I.P.) and the Guardian, where he wrote the High Time column, an adult’s guide to legalization. He’s written the newsletter WeedWeek since July 201…

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People over Profits: Building a Culture that Retains Talent feat. Kyel Sletten | Ep. 150 51:22

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We’ve got a one-of-a-kind episode as our last one of the season. We’re bringing on an impromptu guest this week! No planning or prepping- just great SBA discussions with fellow SBA content creator Kyel Sletten in front of the mic. Listen in as Kyel and Ray pull back the curtain on content creation and why it’s so great for the industry, their hopes…

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Dr. Riley Kirk - Cannabis Research, Education, Advocacy 05/24/24 53:52

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Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and a cannabis educator. She obtained her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry where she studied the traditional and contemporary uses of hundreds of medicinal plants. She has worked as an immunology scientist in the biotech industry, currently is an assistant as…

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New SBA Shop Setting Eyes on the Top 10 feat. Jonathan Smith | Ep. 149 48:04

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This week we have Jonathan Smith on the podcast to talk about the national growth and success of SBA at Northwest Bank. In this episode Jonathan and Ray get into: >Strategies behind hiring and interviewing >The dedication it takes to be a high producing player/coach (especially in a new shop) >How important titles should be to an employee >Underwri…

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Class is Now in Session: New SOP Edition feat. Prof. Lance Sexton | Ep. 148 55:17

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This week we have SBA legend Lance Sexton on the podcast for a stellar episode on education for the future generation of SBA lenders behind the scenes of a bank closure, and Lance uses a phrase that may sound familiar: clear as mud. Can you guess what he’s talking about? Great topics for a great guest, live from Nashville at NAGGL. Also, how did Th…

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Unlocking Efficiency as a BDO feat. Lane Rhodes | Ep. 147 46:29

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We’re sitting down with Lane Rhodes on her home turf for this episode! Live from Nashville we are chatting with Nashville's OG of Lending about leveraging your strengths and efficiency to find success as a BDO. Listen in to get all the details about how Lane found her success by creating relationships, how being patient doesn’t always pay off, why …

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Todd I - Earth Rhythm & Fuego Family Farms 05/09/2024 54:44

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Earth Rhythm Santa Cruz-based cultivators. Established in 2018, we are focused on quality, small-batch, Soil-Grown loved-up Cannabis, working with the best genetics and community to provide the best cannabis to the people. Fuego Family Farms Santa Cruz cannabis cultivators in living soils with the finest genetics. A small collaborative of Santa Cru…

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The Inner Workings of the Secondary Market feat. Karen Bean | Ep. 146 40:57

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For this weeks episode we have Karen Bean joining us to discuss all things about the secondary market. Listen to Karen and Ray get into details about her incredibly successful career in the secondary market, learning about what happens when a buyer mistakenly bids too high, how 2008 and Covid-era incentives impacted the secondary market, her BTS th…

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Seba Beca - Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society 05/03/2024 55:34

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Today on the show we welcome Seba Beca of @greenmagicyoga to discuss all things psychedelic, technology and AI, ethics and safety, music + more. Seba (he, him) is a licensed psychotherapist based in Santa Cruz, specializing in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Seba has trained with CIIS, Polaris and other medicine communities as well as in Gestalt Ther…

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Raising the limit on the SBA 7a loan program feat. Steve Mariani | Ep. 145 48:07

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This week we have Steve Miriani, founder of Diamond Financial joining us to get into the industry hot topic, raising the SBA 7(a) limit. Listen in to hear Ray and Steve discuss why this needs to be a priority and what steps are being taken to get us there. We also discuss the journey of Steve’s career, how creating his own niche led him to his succ…

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Director Shares the Secret Sauce of his SBA Program | Ep. 144 | The Art of SBA Lending 39:42

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For this weeks episode we have Darren Davis, president of Small Business Specialty Lending at Colony Bank joining us to conclude our sit-down interview series from Asheville. In one of Ray's favorite episodes so far this season, they sit down to talk leadership, talent, overcoming obstacles and SBA changes, and the lessons he's learned the hard way…

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Javiera “Javi” Kostner - Green Magic Yoga 04/19/24 54:00

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Javiera “Javi” Kostner (she/her) is an Advanced Therapeutic Yoga teacher, Mindfulness-Based Psychedelic Therapist & Guide, Breathwork Facilitator and Coach. Specializing in Trauma Recovery Yoga and Mindfulness-Based Somatic practices, and cannabis specialist, Javi is a Ganja Yoga training lead and steward. Her sessions are infused with cannabis, co…

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Solving the Talent Gap in SBA (Shatterbox update) | Ep. 143 56:35

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This week on The Art of SBA Lending- Shatterbox Join us for a panel discussion as we sit down with founder of Shatterbox, Dustin Baker, and early adopters of the program Chris Kwiatkowski and Cam Nayebi. Ray and our panelists go into detail about the struggles with the talent gap in SBA lending, including hiring and training, why Shatterbox was cre…

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Jesse Daniel - "Son of the San Lorenzo" 4/11/24 42:06

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Jesse Daniel has been a well respected name within traditional country music fans for years. Known for his relentless work ethic, roaring live shows and true to life songwriting, he has earned his place among the heavy hitters of today’s industry. The California native is blazing the trail for a new wave of traditional artists, bringing his kind of…

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4 Keys to Success in SBA Sales feat. Industry Icon Ken Rosenthal | Ep. 142 | The Art of SBA Lending 47:21

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This week we have Ken Rosenthal on the podcast giving us his 4 secrets to success in SBA sales. Listen in as Ray and Ken think back to when they first met in the very beginning of Rays SBA career, how Ken organizes his day to maintain his position as a top-producer, standing out as an SBA lender in your market, and those sales secrets we are all wa…

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Paul Tashiro - Miyuki Traditional Japanese 54:04

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This week on The Cannabis Connection show we debut our first local showcase of Santa Cruz restaurants to enjoy starting with Watsonville's traditional Japanese Restaurant Miyuki. We welcome Paul Tashiro on the show to shed light on Japanese culture, traditional dishes and history of Miyuki. Paul Tashiro is the new owner and executive chef of Miyuki…

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How to do SBA at a Community Bank | Ep. 141 45:29

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This week on The Art of SBA Lending we have a guest who certainly likes to stay busy, Maria Lawson! Maria is the Managing Director of Government Guaranteed Lending at Signature Bank of Georgia and board member of GLQC. Maria sits down with Ray at The Southeastern Small Business Lenders Conference in Asheville, NC, to discuss: -Balancing her impress…

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Safaa Modir - The Baytals 3/29/24 54:08

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Today on the show we welcome @safaamodir of @thebaytals another installment in our #santacruz #music #community #showcase. Safaa Modir is a San Jose based musician and leader of the Bay Area Reggae & Ska band The Baytals. As a cannabis enthusiast, he is passionate about the healing potential of the plant for psychological & mental afflictions that …

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The Role of Legal Counsel in SBA Lending feat. Victor Diaz | Ep. 140 45:03

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This week on The Art of SBA Lending we have Victor Diaz, Managing Partner of Starfield & Smith, an SBA Law firm you may already know. Kicking off our 5 week in-person interview series from Ashville, Victor is sitting down with Ray for another great episode. Victor talks about his experiences from being a trial attorney to now an SBA attorney, what …

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Justin Mosley - Psychedelic Recovery, Plant Medicine, Lovebyrds 3/22/24 54:08

6M ago54:08

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Today on The Cannabis Connection we showcase our fourth installment celebrating the music community of Santa Cruz with multi-instrumentalist, sound healer and magic maker Justin Mosley! Blessing the world with the healing vibrations of music from a young age, he provides energetic performances with a plethora of instruments: Harp, Flutes, Bass, Pia…

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WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON IN THE SBA INDUSTRY?! | Ep. 139 35:59

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In this weeks episode we are sitting down with Shane Lewis, President and co-founder of Baker Lewis, an SBA advisory firm. If you’ve been following along The Art of SBA, you already know who they are! We all know this shake up in the SBA industry has caused a lot of movement…but nobody knows it as well as Shane does. Listen in to hear what he has t…

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Valerie Corral WAMM, SC Cannabis History & Partnership Bayley Logan of The Hook 3/8/2024 54:07

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Today on the show we welcome Valerie Corral of WAMM Phytotherapies. @wamm_phytotherapies Also, another strong voice in the local Santa Cruz Cannabis Community Bayley Logan of The Hook. @thehookoutlet Lots to discuss and lots to do in the service of compassion and continuing the legacy and leadership in Santa Cruz Cannabis Community. 1:38 - City of …

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Guess who’s retiring from SBA Lending | Ep. 138 46:48

6M ago46:48

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This week on The Art of SBA Lending we have a mystery guess with a big announcement…their retirement! Listen in to see who is retiring and what industry they are moving into. We’re also talking BDO experiences and comp plans, post-covid trends, and more. Leave a review if you’ve been loving these episodes and don’t forget to share our channel! This…

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Interview with Former Acting SBA Administrator Jeanne Hulit | Ep. 137 44:52

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This week on The Art of SBA Lending we're honored to be bringing you an interview with one of the few people who have actually run the SBA. Welcome, Jeanne Hulit, former acting SBA administrator and current CEO of Maine Community Bank! Jeanne is here giving us her takes on the 2023 changes of the SBA, and what she thinks about simplifying the SOP. …

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Mak Nova Live! Santa Cruz Music Showcase 3/1/24 55:09

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Today on The Cannabis Connection show we welcome our third installment in the Santa Cruz Music Showcase Mak Nova. Mak Nova aka Mak Daddie The Prince, is not your average rapper. She is a true poet; a mystic. Her live and recorded music are often coupled with the words innovative, transformational, and spiritual. She is a sensual, alluring, queer ic…

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Keep Your Head Down and Don’t Look Up | Ep. 136 50:33

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Join us for our newest episode with Jim Mueller, BDO at Celtic Bank and highly deserving recipient of last years “BDO of the Year” award. Ray and Jim have a great conversation about achieving success and caring deeply about the process from somebody who has been on both sides of the table. In this episode we discuss: Jim's transition from a CEO to …

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Eleanor Kuntz & Ryan Harner - Tangled Roots, LeafWorks, Canndor 2/23/24 54:08

7M ago54:08

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show we welcome Eleanor Kuntz and Ryan Harner representing LeafWorks, Candor and Tangled Roots. We will discuss preserving and protecting the work of cannabis breeders. Join us! Tangled Roots Tangled Roots Seed Collection is a place where stories intertwine and journeys converge. Tangled Roots is more than just a se…

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Developing Emotional Intelligence to Accelerate Your Career | Ep. 135 40:04

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In this episode we interview Phil Johnson, Founder and CEO of the Master of Business Leadership program for employees and executives. Listen in as Ray and Phil get into the majorly important topic of emotional intelligence. What it is, why it’s important, and it’s current role in corporate America. Covering the questions of ego-based fears and how …

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Herb Daly - 5 Decades of Jamaican Music from Santa Cruz to Jamaica 2/16/2024 54:05

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Today on The Cannabis Connection Show, we welcome our second guest and installment into our local music showcase, Herb Daly. HERB DALY, a longtime resident of the beautiful Santa Cruz area, has shared his lifelong love of Jamaican music for almost 5 decades. First visiting Jamaica in 1976, he ended up living there for the better part of a year, mee…

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The Ups and Downs of a $105 million year feat. Jared Johnson | Ep. 134 49:29

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Serious Episode- Sorry It’s Jared Johnson of First Internet back on the podcast this week! $100+mm years, content creation, closers, authenticity and business acquisitions, we’re talking about it all! Learn what kind of sacrifice, dedication, and value-add is needed to earn the spot of a top producer right here. ____________________________________…

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Alwa Gordon & Mak Nova LIVE 2/9/2024 54:05

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Alwa Gordon- Inspired by Tupac’s lyricism and Mac Dre’s “hyphy” party music influence at a young age, Alwa Gordon’s sound combines melodic rap flows and catchy melodies with beats that make you want to bounce and move. His music is a collection of songs that encapsulates Alwa’s growth over the past few years, with heavy hip-hop lyricism and self pr…

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Live from Miami... It's the Art of SBA | Ep. 133 57:57

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In this episode we bring you a LIVE panel discussion from The BDO Retreat in Miami! Join us for a panel discussion with top producing BDO's: Dennis Wagner, First National Bank, Ryan Kroge, First Internet Bank, Shane Pierson, Grasshopper Bank, and our host, Ray Drew. This episode is all about achieving success, meeting your potential, and maximizing…

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Christopher Reno Q&A w/Brian Allen 55:41

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Brian Allen discusses the paintings and drawings from the exhibition Lucidity for the Home with artist Christopher Reno.@cwreno2001 IGwww.chrisreno.comwww.sau.edu/catichwww.gahc.org/staffBy Q&A Catich Gallery Podcasts

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