Best Jeffrey Masters The Advocate Podcasts (2024)

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Jason Hadley, FILTR - Clearing the Air: Cultivating Clean Spaces for Your Cannabis Facility 51:04

7d ago51:04

51:04

In today's episode of Grow Sessions, Jason Hadley from FILTR teams up with Tony to delve into the intricacies of microbial control in the cannabis industry with a focus on creating clean spaces for your cannabis facility in the segment titled " Clearing the Air: Cultivating Clean Spaces for Your Cannabis Facility.” As the cannabis industry experien…

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Michael DeNault, World Insurance - Insuring Growth: Navigating Risk in the Cannabis Industry 52:51

2M ago52:51

52:51

Join us on the latest episode of Grow Sessions as we dive into the world of insurance with Michael DeNault from World Insurance. In this episode, titled “Insuring Growth: Navigating Risk in the Cannabis Industry,” we unravel the complexities of insurance requirements and surprisingly find it quite intriguing. Insurance, who would've thought! In thi…

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Morem & Waller CPAs - Balancing the Books: Compliance in the Cannabis Industry 49:21

3M ago49:21

49:21

In our first episode of Grow Sessions, Season 4, we have the pleasure of speaking with Betsey Morem and Mark Waller, Co-Founders of Morem & Waller CPAs. Join us for an enlightening conversation that revolves around the vital role that accounting practices play in the ever-evolving cannabis industry, highlighting the importance of compliance for all…

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Wendy Campbell, MJ Unpacked/Jage Media - "Mastering Your Trade Show Strategy for Success" 49:55

4M ago49:55

49:55

Prepare yourself for an electrifying edition of Grow Sessions because we are thrilled to have a special guest with us today! Joining us is Wendy Campbell from Jage Media / MJ Unpacked, and she is about to spill all the secrets to a successful trade show season in an episode titled "Mastering Your Trade Show Strategy for Success." If you've recently…

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David Vaillencourt, The GMP Collective - "GMP Standards and the Global Cannabis Market" 49:30

6M ago49:30

49:30

In today's episode of Grow Sessions, we explore the world of cannabis and its evolving standards. Joining us is our guest David Vaillancourt, a renowned expert from The GMP Collective. Good Manufacturing Practices, commonly referred to as GMPs, play a crucial role in ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to stric…

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Sam Andras, urban-gro - Strategies to Survive Cannabis Market Downturns 41:07

9M ago41:07

41:07

In today's episode of Grow Sessions, we are thrilled to have a conversation with Sam Andras from urban-gro. Join us as we dive into the details of bringing your cultivation vision to life, highlighting the challenges presented by shifting market conditions, evolving regulations, and competing priorities. Sam will provide valuable insights on how to…

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Jeffrey Hoffman, Cannabis Attorney & Advocate - The Rise of Cannabis in the Empire State 49:19

9M ago49:19

49:19

The cannabis industry in New York is on the verge of a significant breakthrough as the state's first legal dispensaries open their doors. This exciting development has sparked curiosity about how New York, the world's largest market, will tackle the ongoing issue of illegal sales now that cannabis is legal. In our latest episode of Grow Sessions, w…

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Otha Smith, Tetragram - Shining a Light on Plant Medicine with Tetragram 33:35

10M ago33:35

33:35

In the most recent episode of Grow Sessions, Otha Smith, the CEO of Tetragram, opens up about his personal experience with medical cannabis and how it inspired him to create the Tetragram app. This innovative journaling app is transforming the way cannabis users approach their treatment by empowering them to make informed decisions and improving pa…

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Brian Anderson, Anderson Porter Design - Designing for Sustainability and Long-Term Success 37:02

12M ago37:02

37:02

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions, Brian Anderson of Anderson Porter Design, a renowned expert in designing cannabis facilities, joins us for an insightful discussion on creating sustainable and profitable cannabis facilities in an episode titled, "Designing for Sustainability and Long-term Success." This episode delves into the concept of Env…

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DiAnA McElroy Higher High, LLC - What's Next for the New Jersey Cannabis Industry 46:46

1y ago46:46

46:46

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome DiAnA McElroy of Higher High, LLC for an informative discussion about the current state of New Jersey cannabis in an episode entitled, “What’s Next for the New Jersey Cannabis Industry.” Topics in this episode include what has been happening since New Jersey went Adult use in 2022, what's next, posi…

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Derek Carver - Empowering Our Veterans to Use Alternative Therapies 56:06

1y ago56:06

56:06

On today’s episode of Grow Sessions, we speak with Derick Carver about his journey from U.S. Army Lieutenant to injured veteran and beyond. In an episode titled, “Empowering Our Veterans to Use Alternative Therapies,” we also learn about Derek’s work as VP of the Balanced Veterans Network which advocates for alternative therapies including plant me…

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Mark Doherty, Dual Draft -The Impact of Air Flow in Your Vertical Farm 54:19

1y ago54:19

54:19

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we chat with Mark Doherty, COO of Dual Draft about the benefits of vertical farming and the problems associated with airflow in a cultivation facility in an episode entitled, “The Impact of Air Flow in Your Vertical Farm.” The passage of air in and over each rack in a vertical farm provides unique obstacles. P…

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Shari Berman, Canna Healing Consulting - Learning About Using Cannabis as an Alternative Therapy 47:08

1y ago47:08

47:08

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Shari Berman, patient advocate, cannabis educator and two-time cancer survivor about her experience with cannabis as a patient and the lack of education available to consumers looking to cannabis as an alternative therapy. Join us for an episode titled, “Learning About Using Cannabis as an Altern…

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Isaac Liebes, Greenlight Energy Conservation - How to Take Control of Rising Energy Costs 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we chat with Isaac Liebes of Greenlight Energy Conservation about the process of helping cannabis cultivators get reimbursements for utility billing errors in an episode entitled, “How to Take Control of Rising Energy Costs.” Anyone working in commercial cultivation has dealt with increasing energy costs, but …

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Greg "Chemdog" Krzanowski - What a Long Strange Trip It's Been - The History of Chemdog 28:04

1+ y ago28:04

28:04

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Greg “Chemdog” Krzanowski about his journey from legacy grower to legal cannabis and how he built a brand in the parking lots of Grateful Dead shows in the 90’s and how that brought him to where he is today. Join us for an episode entitled, “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been – The History of Che…

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Nikki Lawley, Nikki and the Plant - How Cannabis Saved My Life 40:49

1+ y ago40:49

40:49

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we talk with Nikki Lawley about her journey from medical professional to traumatic brain injury survivor and how medical cannabis helped changed her life in an episode entitled, "Nikki and the Plant: How Cannabis Saved My Life." Join us for an educational discussion about Nikki’s surprising journey as a medica…

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Rubin Lindo, Blak Mar Farms - From Legacy to Legitimacy: The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur in the Cannabis Space 54:48

1+ y ago54:48

54:48

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Ruben Lindo, Founder of Blak Mar Farms, CEO of Phoenix Nutraceutical and CEO of Herb’n Couture in an episode entitled, “The Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur in the Cannabis Industry." As one of the first successful African American CEOs in the cannabis space, Ruben Lindo strives to create atta…

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Zach Taylor, Bountiful Farms - How to Grow Award Winning Cannabis 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

46:07

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Zachary Taylor, General Manager of Cultivation at Bountiful Farms in Lakeville, MA about winning the “Best Grass in Mass” title for the second year running and what it takes to grow commercial cannabis in an episode entitled, “What it Takes to Grow Award Winning Cannabis." Bountiful Farms took ho…

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Oliver Hoad, APPI Energy - The Importance of an Energy Plan for Your Cannabis Facility 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

Today on Grow Sessions, Oliver Hoad, Energy Consultant at APPI Energy joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on energy strategies and effective ways to project costs for your cannabis facility in an episode entitled, “The Importance of an Energy Plan for Your Cultivation Facility.” Cannabis cultivation is a very energy intensive business…

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Reginald Stanfield & Antoine Mordican - Are NFTs the Future of the Cannabis Industry? 53:43

1+ y ago53:43

53:43

Today on Grow Sessions, Reginald Stanfield, CEO of JustinCredible and Antoine Mordican, CEO of Native Black Farms join us for an informative discussion about NFTs and how they are using this exciting technology to launch Grow Gods Club in an episode entitled, “Are NFTs the Future of the Cannabis Industry?” So, what are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens (NF…

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Skip Sullivan, High Tide Organic - The Benefits of Growing Cannabis in Living Soil 38:28

2y ago38:28

38:28

Today on Grow Sessions, Skip Sullivan of High Tide Organic joins Tony Pavlakis for an educational discussion about the benefits and challenges of growing their high-quality cannabis in living soil in an episode entitled, “The Benefits of Growing Cannabis in Living Soil.” The goal of growing in living soil is to maintain the natural course of the so…

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Matt Pendleton, Modern Alkemist - Cryptocurrency and Cannabis What the Future Holds 52:29

2y ago52:29

52:29

Today on Grow Sessions, Matt Pendleton, aka the Modern Alkemist joins Tony Pavlakis for an educational discussion on what cryptocurrency is and the future of block chain technology in the cannabis industry in an episode entitled, "Cryptocurrency and Cannabis What the Future Holds." In this episode of Grow Sessions, we will discuss what cryptocurren…

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Brendan Robinson - Why Social Equity is Important in the Cannabis Industry 39:08

2y ago39:08

39:08

Today on Grow Sessions, Brendan Robinson, Co-Founder of 420NJEvents and CEO, Minority Cannabis Academy joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on social equity in the cannabis industry in an episode entitled, “Why Social Equity is Important in the Cannabis Industry.” It is no secret that cannabis had an adverse impact on people of color d…

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Mike Trzpit, Abel Womack - The Benefits of Growing Cannabis Vertically 40:58

2y ago40:58

40:58

Today on Grow Sessions, Mike Trzpit, National Account Manager for Abel Womack joins Tony Pavlakis for an informative discussion on vertical tier growing vs. single tier growing in an episode entitled, “The Benefits of Growing Cannabis Vertically.” Vertical growing can significantly increase a cannabis facility’s output by helping improve on older s…

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Rob Patton & Josh Turner, Green Meadows Farm - The Benefits of Growing Cannabis Organically 50:05

2y ago50:05

50:05

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome Rob Patton & Josh Turner of Green Meadows. In an episode entitled, “The Benefits of Growing Cannabis Organically,” we learn how Green Meadow’s grows their high-quality cannabis using organic & regenerative farming methods. Topics include conventional cannabis cultivation vs. organic cultivation, wha…

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Mike Sarro, RX Green Technologies - Moisture Management & Cannabis Plant Health - Increase Production/Revenue (Part Two) 40:41

2y ago40:41

40:41

Mike Sarro of RX Green Technologies joins Tony Pavlakis for part two of his discussion on “Moisture Management and Cannabis Plant Health." In today's episode, we discuss the five variables to maximize plant growth: light, humidity, temp, CO2 and water (nutrients). Other topics include: production costs, how to measure your production - pounds per l…

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Kim Gibson, Gibby's Garden - The Challenges & Rewards of Creating a Small Cannabis Business 45:20

2y ago45:20

45:20

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome Kim Gibson of Gibby's Garden, the first family-owned cannabis business and first licensed micro business in the state of Massachusetts. In this informative discussion, Kim will discuss the unique challenges Gibby's had to overcome to get where they are today in an episode entitled, "The Challenges &…

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DiAnA McElroy Higher High, LLC - Focusing on the Positive Impact of Cannabis to Society 49:25

2y ago49:25

49:25

On the latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome DiAnA McElroy of Higher High, LLC in an informal discussion about fostering a better understanding of the cannabis plants potential in an episode entitled, “Focusing on the Positive Impact of Cannabis to Society.” Topics in this episode include cannabis as a medicine, removing the stigma in the cann…

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Jay Simner & Leon Steinberg - How to Raise Financing for Your Cannabis Business 42:11

2y ago42:11

42:11

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome Jay Simner & Leon Steinberg in an informative episode entitled, “How to Raise Financing for Your Cannabis Business.” Raising money to open or scale a cannabis business can be challenging, especially with U.S. banking restrictions, but there are proven ways to secure financing. Today we will talk abo…

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Sam Milton, Enlighten Your Grow - Earning Free Money - How to Take Advantage of Energy Efficiency Programs for Your Cannabis Cultivation Facility 48:36

2+ y ago48:36

48:36

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we welcome Sam Milton of Enlighten Your Grow in an insightful conversation about energy efficiency programs and how growers can save by growing efficiently. Join us in our new episode entitled, "Earning Free Money - How to Take Advantage of Energy Efficiency Programs for Your Cannabis Facility." Utilities are …

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Zach Taylor, Bountiful Farms - Keeping up with Energy and Environmental Standards for Your Cannabis Facility 31:29

2+ y ago31:29

31:29

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Zachary Taylor, General Manager of Cultivation at Bountiful Farms in MA in an episode entitled, “Keeping up with Energy and Environmental Standards for Your Cannabis Facility.” Many states and municipalities are instituting new requirements that are specific to the cannabis industry. What does th…

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Mikhail Sagal & Gary Arnold, TSRgrow - Lighting Strategies and Other Considerations Required for a Successful Commercial Cultivation 30:16

2+ y ago30:16

30:16

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with TSRgrow cofounders Mikhail Sagal and Gary Arnold about the necessary steps required to build a successful cannabis cultivation business in an episode entitled, “Lighting Strategies and Other Considerations for a Successful Commercial Cultivation.” The path to a successful cannabis business is not…

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Jason Calderon, Bonsai Buds - How Cannabis Cultivators Can Benefit from Energy Savings and Rebates 19:48

2+ y ago19:48

19:48

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Jason Calderon, CEO of Bonsai Buds in Exeter, Rhode Island in an enlightening conversation entitled, "How Cannabis Cultivators Can Benefit from Energy Savings & Rebates." Jason joins Tony in a discussion about the many ways in which cannabis growers can reap huge gains from utility companies by u…

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Brent Spangler, JPT Architects - Crucial Design & Planning Considerations When Building a Cannabis Facility 35:50

2+ y ago35:50

35:50

Brent Spangler from JPT Architects, joins Tony P for an informative discussion about why you need to plan ahead when designing or building a cannabis facility in our new episode entitled, "Crucial Design & Planning Considerations When Building a Cannabis Facility." Some of the topics in this episode will include: building a user-friendly and proble…

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Lee Smith, Cannabis Consultant - GMP Cultivation Standards in Cannabis 48:13

2+ y ago48:13

48:13

On this episode of Grow Sessions, entitled, “GMP Cultivation Standards in Cannabis,” we discuss the importance of GMP (good manufacturing practices) in cannabis cultivation with Lee Smith, a cultivation consultant and business owner within the industry. In any business, safe and clean manufacturing practices are crucial, and cannabis cultivation is…

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Bill Shevlin, Mavericks Microgrid Energy Company - Sustainable Power for Your Cannabis Facility 38:18

3y ago38:18

38:18

On our latest episode, “Sustainable Power for Your Cannabis Facility” Tony P is joined by Bill Shevlin of Mavericks Microgrid Energy Company. The two share an educational discussion on how to take a sustainable approach to cultivation. As we've learned, the cannabis industry is extremely energy intensive, so the question always is: how do we operat…

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Derek Smith, Resource Innovation Institute - Sustainability in Cannabis Cultivation 36:45

3y ago36:45

36:45

Derek Smith, Executive Director of Resource Innovation Institute joins Tony P for an informative discussion about sustainable and efficient growing in our new episode entitled, "Sustainability in Cannabis Cultivation." Some of the topics in this episode will include: energy requirements in cannabis cultivation, energy savings and rebates for cultiv…

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Mark Peysakhovich, MBM Advantage LLC - Shedding Light on the Cannabis Industry 52:19

3y ago52:19

52:19

Mark Peysakhovich, leadership development, training and cannabis lobbyist joins Tony Pavalakis for an informative discussion about the cannabis industry in this week’s episode entitled, “Shedding Light on the Cannabis Industry.” Some of the topics in this episode will include: what license holders should expect when applying for a cannabis license,…

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Tenay Kham, Operation Grow, LLC - Cannabis Cultivation Design for Success 33:59

3y ago33:59

33:59

Tenay Kham joins Tony P for an informative discussion in this week’s episode entitled, “Cannabis Cultivation Design for Success.” Some of the topics in this episode will include: general philosophies and requirements unique to cannabis cultivation, ratios of usage of space, methods and SOP strategies that work, general costs associated with startin…

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Stephen Lafaille, Tecogen - Energy Demands of Cannabis Cultivation - How to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint 44:04

3y ago44:04

44:04

Stephen Lafaille of Tecogen joins Tony P for an informative discussion about minimizing your carbon footprint in our new episode entitled, "Energy Demands of Cannabis Cultivation - How to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint." The energy needs for indoor cannabis cultivation facilities are immense, especially their density. There is an extreme amount of …

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Mike Sarro, RX Green Technologies - Moisture Management and Cannabis Plant Health 34:39

3y ago34:39

34:39

Mike Sarro of RX Green Technologies joins Tony P for an informative discussion about cultivation in this week’s episode entitled, “Moisture Management and Cannabis Plant Health.” Some of the topics in this episode include: How Environment Affects Cannabis Plant Health and Proper Dry Down, Tips if There is Lockout and Excess Nutrients, Types of Medi…

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