Capitalizing on the CBD Gold Rush

The Unofficial Shopify Podcast

Today's guest put his money where his mouth is when he joined ecommerce incubator Chillest Capital to launch and manage direct to consumer brands selling things like premium beef jerky, CBD supplements, and more.

You'll learn:

• The legality of CBD
• Why CBD is so hot right now
• How a lifestyle brand is an acquisition channel
• Working around advertising limitations for sensitive advertising
• The dangers of high-risk payment gateways

Andy has worked in eCommerce across several different categories and brands from fast scaling start-ups to enterprise level brands such as Proactiv and Coca-Cola. Prior to Co-Founding Holiday, a Chillest Capital portfolio company, he served as Chief of Stuff at Brand Value Accelerator and as a project manager at Gotham Alpha. His passion lies in driving innovation and growth within organizations looking to adapt to the ever-changing digital world.

Show Links

• Chillest
• C-Star Provisions Beef Jerky
• Holiday CBD Gummies
• LinkedIn: Dylan Whitman
• BVAccel
• LinkedIn: Andy Muntean
• RetentionRocket

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