Cannabinoid Connect

Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry.

Cannabinoid Connect is a business podcast hosted by Kevin Carrillo, with 422 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kevin Carrillo hosts Cannabinoid Connect, a business show with 422 episodes published.

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  Episode #422

  #422: From Ditch Weed to Apothecary: Robin Swan on Cannabis Ancestry, Medicine & Integrity

  Feb 2, 202638 minS0

  <p >In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, Kevin talks with Robin Swan, Founder of Swan Apothecary, herbal alchemist, and lifelong cannabis advocate. With over 30 years of legal experience—and a family legacy rooted in both Indigenous and Persian healing traditions—Robin shares how she's transforming the cannabis industry through ancestral wisdom, clean medicine-making, and radical integrity.</p> <p >Robin discusses:</p> <p >Her multi-generational lineage of cannabis and herbal medicine</p> <p >The dangers of THC potency obsession and over-commercialization</p> <p >How Big Pharma's entrance into cannabis threatens small alchemists and growers</p> <p >The difference between true medicine and...

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  Episode #421

  #421: From One Dispensary to Multi-State Success: Brendan McKee on Building Silver Therapeutics

  Nov 6, 202540 minS0

  <p >In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, host Kevin Carrillo sits down with Brendan McKee, Co-Founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics — a cannabis retailer that has grown from a single dispensary in Massachusetts to a multi-state operation with locations across the Northeast.</p> <p >Brendan shares:</p> <p >His founder journey — from pro athlete to cannabis entrepreneur</p> <p >Lessons from launching one of the first adult-use dispensaries on the East Coast</p> <p >How Silver Therapeutics scaled exceptional customer service across states</p> <p >The evolving retail landscape: from $400 ounces to market saturation</p> <p >Smart growth strategies, local sour...

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  Episode #420

  #420: From Garage to Global: How CBDfx Built a CBD Powerhouse | Jameson Rodgers Interview

  Sep 24, 202535 minS0

  <p >In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, host Kevin Carrillo sits down with Jameson Rodgers, Co-founder of CBDfx, one of the world's largest privately held CBD companies. Jameson shares his powerful journey from launching the brand out of a garage in 2014 to becoming a global wellness leader with over 100 employees and presence in 21 countries.</p> <p >We explore:</p> <p >The founder story: from electronic cig startups to CBD pivot post-2014 Farm Bill</p> <p >The business boom (and burnout) in CBD: raising capital, oversaturation, and regulation</p> <p >Behind the scenes scaling: operational hurdles, funding strategies, and adapting to...

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  Episode #419

  #419: From Payroll to Power Moves: How Green Leaf is Reshaping Cannabis HR & Compliance

  Sep 3, 202537 minS0

  <p >In this episode, we're joined by Marc Rodriguez, Co-Founder and CEO of Green Leaf Business Solutions—one of the fastest-growing payroll and HR firms serving the cannabis industry.</p> <p >Marc shares his journey from corporate HR roles to launching Green Leaf, the challenges of navigating legal uncertainty, and how his team has built a robust HR infrastructure trusted by operators across the country.</p> <p >We dive into:</p> <p >What makes Green Leaf different from traditional HR/payroll providers</p> <p >How the team landed major partnerships with First Citizens and Vanguard</p> <p >The importance of pa...

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  Episode #418

  #418: From Flow Kana to FK+: Reinventing Cannabis for Wellness with Mikey Steinmetz

  Aug 21, 20251h 1mS0

  <p >In this episode, I sit down with Mikey Steinmetz, Co-Founder and Chief Servant Officer of Functional Kannabis+ (FK+), to discuss the powerful evolution of cannabis from its legacy market roots to the future of functional, wellness-oriented products.</p> <p >Mikey shares his founding story behind Flow Kana, the rise of sungrown cannabis in Northern California, and the harsh regulatory challenges that forced a major pivot. We dive into how FK+ is reimagining cannabis through precise formulations for sleep, energy, focus, and relaxation—and how science, storytelling, and service are shaping the next generation of cannabis consumption.</p> <p >We al...

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