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#077 - Multi-State Brand Building with Miss Grass w/ CEO, Kate Miller
Join Ben Larson on this episode of High Spirits as they explore the journey of transforming a hemp marketplace and media site into a multi-state cannabis brand with a strong community focus. We'll be joined by Kate Miller, co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass , who has masterfully steered the brand from its roots as a hemp marketplace to a prominent player in the regulated cannabis market.

#076 - High Tech, High Returns: The Evolution of Cannabis Retail w/ Chris Violas, CEO of Blaze
Join Ben & AnnaRae on High Spirits as we delve into the world of cannabis retail with Christopher Violas, CEO of BLAZE®. This episode explores how cutting-edge technology and strategic market insights are reshaping the cannabis industry from the ground up.

#075 - Legacy of Cannabis Cultivation and Bringing Sungrown to Market w/Scott Vasterling
Join us on this week's episode of High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, where we delve deep into the verdant fields of Humboldt County with Scott Vasterling, the visionary founder of Humboldt Family Farms. Discover the rich legacy of cannabis cultivation and the promising future of sungrown cannabis in one of the industry's most storied regions.

#074 - Understanding Receivership & Bankruptcy in Cannabis & Hemp w/ Ted Lanes
Tune in to our next episode of 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀 as we unravel the complexities of receivership and the intricacies of bankruptcy within the cannabis and hemp industries. We're joined by Ted Lanes, the "𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧" of finance, to shed light on what these financial states mean for businesses and creditors alike.

#073 - Reaching Peak Performance w/ Melanie Curtis, Performance Coach and World Record-Holding Pro Skydiver
Dive into a thrilling new episode of High Spirits as we explore the intersection of peak performance in high-stakes environments with Melanie Curtis, a professional skydiver, world record holder, and acclaimed performance coach.
Join us as we unravel the parallels between excelling in extreme sports and thriving in the volatile cannabis industry.

#072 - Flying High with Hemp Beverages w/ Craig 'Lewie' Lewis, CEO of Flyers Cocktail Co.
In this episode, Lewie shares his exhilarating journey from skydiving to shaking up the beverage industry with Flyers Cocktail Company, an award-winning brand that's redefining how we celebrate moments, big and small.
We’ll explore the challenges and triumphs of capital raising in the competitive beverage landscape, discuss the strategic moves that have made Flyers one of the most decorated names in the space, and get Lewie's fearless predictions for the industry in 2025.