Herbal Profiles #88
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! The Free Spirits Podcast with David Gonzalez and myself is back for Season 2 and episode 5 dropped featuring Douglas Fulton! We will have episode 6 dropping soon. The final week of May. So be sure to subscribe and rate/review the show! It really does help us grow! You can […]
Building a Marketing Team
Building a marketing team is one of the most critical inflection points for any growing beverage brand. Around the $15 million annual revenue mark, most companies find themselves stuck between scrappy startup execution and the need for scalable, strategic marketing. Without a clearly defined marketing structure, brands risk losing momentum, miscommunicating with retail partners, and […]
News Roundup 5-08-2025
nuEra Cannabis Introduces Midweek Friday Happy Hour: High-Dose THC Gummies and Beverages Redefine the After-Work Wind Down nuEra Cannabis announced a new “Midweek Friday” Happy Hour promotion featuring high-dose THC gummies and beverages, available every Wednesday from 4–6 p.m. at select Illinois dispensaries. The new offerings include 100mg THC drinks and gummies, as well as […]
Herbal Profiles #82
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! The Free Spirits Podcast with David Gonzalez and myself is back for Season 2 and episode 3 dropped this week with Jake Bullock, Founder, of Cann. You do not want to miss it! So be sure to subscribe and rate/review the show! It really does help us grow! And if […]
News Roundup 5-07-2025
🟩 Florida Holds Off on THC Beverage Crackdown Again Florida lawmakers have opted not to advance legislation that would impose stricter regulations on hemp-derived THC beverages, granting the industry another year without increased oversight. 🔗 Source 🟨 Alabama Finalizes THC Regulation Shift The Alabama legislature gave final approval for the state’s ABC Board to take […]
Herbal Profiles #81
Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! This week, I don’t have a featured story for you but I did go much deeper and provide a ton of extra news in the roundup. The Free Spirits Podcast with David Gonzalez and myself is back for Season 2 and episode 2 dropped last week with Kim Gamez stopping […]
News Roundup 5-06-2025
Nebraska Bill Would Criminalize Hemp-Based THC A Nebraska bill (LB 1004) would criminalize the sale and possession of hemp-derived THC products, including delta-8 and delta-9 beverages, treating them similarly to marijuana under state law. Violations could result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the amount. Texas House Committee Changes THC Ban Bill, Allows for […]
Herbal Profiles #87
Proudly sponsored by the Hemp Beverage Alliance Welcome Note Welcome back Gardeners! The Free Spirits Podcast withDavid Gonzalez and myself is back for Season 2 and episode 5 dropped last week featuringDouglas Fulton! So be sure to subscribe and rate/review the show! It really does help us grow! You can find us on Youtube, Apple, […]
News Roundup 4-30-2025
George Clinton to launch “The Funk” by Khalifa Kush at Planet 13 Las Vegas Music icon George Clinton is collaborating with Khalifa Kush to debut a new cannabis strain called “The Funk.” The launch will take place at Planet 13 Las Vegas on May 2, 2025, with a public fan event. This marks a cross-industry […]
News Roundup 4-29-2025
Marijuana industry will add $123 billion to US economy in 2025 The U.S. marijuana industry is expected to generate $123 billion in economic impact in 2025, according to projections from the MJBiz Factbook. This figure includes retail sales, supply chain contributions, and secondary economic activity. Analysts highlight that cannabis continues to outpace growth projections across […]