I'm with RJ

Jan 18 2022
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I'm with RJ is a founder's focused podcast which seeks to delivery street-level intel on emerging industries and markets to all corners of the globe.Featuring well-known entrepreneurs and operators alongside successful and notable investors and fund managers, with a few award-winning entertainers and authors sprinkled in the mix for good measure, I'm with RJ takes a light hearted approach to delivering the goods.

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A Call to "Rebelle" - A Conversation with Marcus Williams of Rebelle Dispensary & CGP (S4-E11)

Jan 18 2022 63 mins  
As season 4 heads into the final straightaway, RJ welcomes Marcus Williams, the Vice President of Community Growth Partners (CGP) based in Massachusetts, to the show. Unfortunately Claire was under the weather but as Marcus had invited the I'm with RJ show to check out CGP's first location, a beautiful farmhouse-style dispensary in Great Barrington, MA, called Rebelle Dis

The Recipe for Success - A Conversation with Acronym Investment, Kush Kitchen Oils and Misty Mountain Carts (S4-E10)

Jan 04 2022 44 mins  
2021 was a hell of a year - glad you are all still with us.Season 4 has made it to double digits and the conversation is a dandy as RJ and Claire connect with David and Chef Phil from Acronym Investments, the team behind Kush Kitchen Oils and Misty Mountain Carts.Claire connected with the Kush Kitchen team while budtending and running social media strategy for Wonderbrett's re

Community CRoP - a Conversation with Gordon Lewis (S4-E12)

Dec 30 2021 35 mins  
Join RJ for another great conversation, this time with Gordon Lewis, CEO of Massachusetts-based CRoPWith a site planned for Framingham, MA, CRoP intends to offer mature cannasseurs an unforgettably invogatoring experience, a concept that has been overwhelming under prioritized until now despite the obvious need and demand for it. Gordon and RJ dive into the rich history of pot in M

Mike Hennesy, VP of Innovation, Wana Brands (S4-E9)

Dec 17 2021 33 mins  
Join RJ and Claire for the first interview of the year, featuring Wana Brand's VP of Innovation, Mike Hennesy.Mike's story is a classic one, having started as a sales person and worked his way to an executive role where his voice is now shaping one of the highest valued edible companies in all of cannabis. If you're just starting your career in cannabis or you'r

Bhangin on Every Door: A conversation with Wes Eder, Global VP of Revenue, Bhang Inc. (S4-EP8)

Dec 07 2021 54 mins  
The 8th installment of I'm with RJ's 4th season may be one of our realest episodes yet.RJ and Claire are joined by Wes Eder, a successful cannabis entrepreneur and now Global VP of Revenue for publicly traded Bhang Inc.Wes was extremely honest and heartfelt in every moment of this episode, whether discussing the opportunities and challenges around the domestic cannabis ma

Drink your Happiness - A conversation with Happi Beverages (S4-E7)

Nov 21 2021 23 mins  
If you weren't already excited for the Turkey Day break, sit down and crack open your favorite cannabis beverage as Claire and RJ are live once again from the floor of MJ Unpacked, joined for Episode 7 by Lisa Hurwitz and Joe Reynolds of Happi Beverage Co. Featuring uniquely appealing flavors like raspberry honeysuckle and lemon elderflower, Happi's approach can be summed

A Family-First Focus: Andrew Iwersen of Canyon Edibles (S4-E6)

Nov 11 2021 40 mins  
Claire and RJ keep the Season 4 joint circle going as they sit down live in Las Vegas for another conversation from MJ Unpacked, this time with Andrew Iwersen, co-owner of Canyon Edibles.If you haven't had the chance to "suck it, lick it, chew it" Canyon-style, Andrew's wife Morgan Iwersen launched Canyon Edibles back when things were strictly medical in Colorad

Confidently Consumed: Ben Koppel of Loos (S4-E5)

Nov 01 2021 24 mins  
Join RJ & Claire for another stellar conversation and this time the duo are Live from Las Vegas!As part of I'm with RJ's special MJ Unpacked coverage, join us as we get to know Ben Koppel, co-founder of Loos, a California-based beverage company.Born at the beach in Santa Cruz, Ben Koppel and business partner Anthony Bendana created Loos, a 2 oz - 100 milligram cannabi

Experiences & Efficiencies: Josh Krane, VP of Ops, California, 4Front Ventures (S4-EP4)

Oct 15 2021 51 mins  
Join RJ & Claire for a conversation that covers more ground than 4Front Ventures itself as the show is joined by Josh Krane, VP of Operations in California for the industry giant.If you don't know, 4Front Ventures is a publicly-traded MSO which delivers 18 brands through facilities in 5 states, including a just-opened, 180k sq. ft. manufacturing facility in the California

Making Moves: A conversation with Marie Montmarquet of MD Numbers (S4-EP3)

Oct 04 2021 58 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Season 4 of the I’m With RJ podcast! This week, RJ is joined by Marie Montmarquet of MD Numbers along with new co-host, Claire Taylor, for Episode 3.Season 4 is really heating up as we take the gloves off for a no nonsense conversation with Marie focused on revenue generation and the current supply imbalances plaguing California's outdoor a