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9 CANNABIS AND FINANCE Helpful Insight for Cannapreneurs

14 IT'S NOT LABORADOR THIS TIME FISH SH!T INTERVIEW WITH TOM

21 NEW! WHAT'S ON THE SHELVES Our guide to the best products you can find in Oklahoma Dispensary Shelves

25 METRC Last month we had so many questions about Metrc and how reporting will change for cannabis business owners. Now we have figured out to get credentialed and report into the Metrc system.

31 MONTHLY RECIPE - CHEF BUZ This month's recipe is a quick and easy dish that will make you feel like a gourmet chef and eat like one too.

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60 MONTHLY CANNABIS REVIEW Oh Hi Oklahoma

66 CANNA JOBS Thinking about dipping your toes into the cannabis job market, but not sure what all is out there or where to start?

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CANNABIS & FINANCE Helpful Insight for Cannapreneurs

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Cannaprenuers in California, Colorado, Oregon,

industry is not like others. Because of federal

have to utilize options for cannabis business loans,

or those new to the cannabis industry, it’s

important to start the piece off with- this prohibition, cannabis businesses/ cannabis business owners, face differences, even challenges when obtaining financing. Before utilizing traditional finance techniques, it’s important to note that obtaining conventional funding, like small business loans, is not an

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Washington, and the many other fully legal states, which are different from traditional loans.

For cannapreneurs that need help navigating the cannabis finance world- this piece is for you. Charles Lloyd, HEF Finance Consultant, provided insight into cannabis business loans and cannabis financing

option because of the federal prohibition of

options.

cannabis.

About HEF Finance

Even in fully legal states, traditional finance techniques cannot be utilized. What must be remembered is that banks are tied to federal- you know- the FDIC. And because cannabis is still federally prohibited, banks can’t mess around with cannabis businesses.

HEF Finance was founded in 2018 to serve the growing and underserved cannabis industry. HEF started serving Cannabis/ Marijuana and Hemp/CBD industry segments for cultivation, extraction, lab testing, dispensary loans, real estate, equipment leasing, and lines of credit.

Built off of finance industry

Although this is true of other

experience and expertise, HEF

industries, the cannabis industry,

identified the cannabis market

because of its relative youth,

as an opportunity to use their

relationships between financiers

expertise to develop loan

and cannabis related businesses

underwriting criteria. HEF is

are just beginning to be

operated by an in-house team of

established. Just like the cannabis

underwriters and administrative

industry is just beginning to

staff and works with businesses

establish brands, trails to loans

in the United States and Canada.

are just beginning to be blazed.

Cannabis Finance Q&A with Charles Lloyd- HEF Finance

What should those with first time businesses in cannabis know about start up costs?

When it comes to cannabis business financing- what are 3

When building your capital stack

differences between the

for your cannabis business,

cannabis industry and other

acquiring debt should be a

industries?

priority.

1. The demand for loans is

In the long term, selling your

among the highest of all

precious equity in a highly

industries. Growth is strong on

profitable venture will be the

the MJ side of the industry and

most expensive financing option.

the race to establish national

Short term, high cost debt is

brands is on.

almost always cheaper than bringing on more partners down

2. Regulatory constraints on

the road.

banks (FinCen guidelines) have severely restricted the way

To obtain debt, typically, startup

cannabis based businesses can

companies need financially

bank cannabis based businesses

strong ownership and have the

and this affects underwriting

liquidity to operate the business

and has limited loans in the

and be able to pay for down

industry primarily to private

payments of 40% on hard assets

lending groups.

like equipment, construction, and real estate.

that understand the unique

Typically, no. For instance, you

growth industry, there is a

lending environment. Real funds are hard to find, and there are plenty of “operators” selling bogus term sheets for sometimes tens of thousands of dollars.

can’t walk into a major bank and open up a bank account for a federally legal hemp business or have the word “hemp” in your business name, much less apply for a loan.

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dearth of experienced brokers

Should cannabis business owners walk into banks asking for loans/ can traditional options help?

3. As in other parts of this fast-

What type of loan/ financing options is best for: Dispensary? Cultivation?

Service based business?

What is invoice financing and is this something that you recommend for cannabis businesses?

Loan type will depend

Invoice financing may be

on the objective of the

needed in instances

borrower and the

where a purchase

financial disposition of

contract between a

the business.

supplier and a buyer is

Dispensaries often want

followed by an invoice

to get into the

for products that the

cultivation vertical to

supplier will produce.

increase profitability

Large orders can put

and supply.

financial strain on a supplier’s cash flow or

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Typically, they want a

force them to purchase

construction/real estate

equipment or raw

loan to do an

inventory to service the

acquisition of a

order, so a loan to

property followed by a

service the contract may

build out of a facility.

be needed.

Cultivation operations

To finance an invoice,

often want to acquire a

the buyer will need to be

dispensary and

underwritten, in

collateralize their

addition to the seller to

facility to get the loan.

some degree. Much of

Service businesses can

the feasibility of this

finance purchase

type of credit facility will

orders, leverage cash

depend on the

flow to get unsecured

wherewithal of the buyer

debt, or factor accounts

to prove they can pay for

receivables to get

the goods when

liquidity.

delivered.

This is an unsecured, high risk loan that is near the top of the scale of interest rate and costs.

What about inventory financing and what type of business would you recommend this option to?

Currently, inventory financing is available for finished hemp goods only, such as: CBD/CBG/CBN crude oil, isolate, or distillate. Marijuana inventory is not an asset that can be collateralized by private lenders who fund loans regularly, to our knowledge.

What are 5 tips you can offer to cannabis business owners about cannabis financing for their new business?

1. Raise some capital and have some cash to bring to the table. Lenders never want to be the only financial resource with skin in the game. Bring some skin.

3. Treat your underwriter like your priest. They want your loan to close just like you do, but if you have skeletons in the closet such as lawsuits, bankruptcies, tax liens, or a felony history, that’s all going to come out in “due diligence”.

There are workarounds, but arming your underwriter

2. Throw everything you

with the information in

know about traditional

advance is critical to getting a

commercial lending rates and

loan executed.

term out the window.

The cannabis lending

4. Expect to come out of

universe does not have banks

pocket and budget for

or lenders lined up to

deposits, appraisals, and fees

compete for your business

at closing.

such as Lending Tree, for example.

If you’re talking to a broker that is not talking about costs

Even with legalization on the

and giving you a breakdown

horizon, it will be years

of what it will really take to

before FinCen guidelines

get your loan to the closing

make banking and lending

table, walk.

easier for this industry.

5. Ask for references. There Expect to pay more than

are very good, competent

typical businesses and look at

honest finance houses and

high cost debt as a temporary

brokerages in the cannabis

means to an end.

industry. And there are some folks who are out to collect fees, and in some cases issue

cannabis capital, and it’s

bogus term sheets in return

becoming even more

for a fee. Make sure they have

competitive this year.

underwritten loans in Oklahoma.

It’s important to work with a firm that has executed loans

If they have, they would know

and executes loans regularly,

things like: Oklahoma is one

because they will be able to

of just a few states in the U.S.

rip off all of the bandaids and

that require an abstract for a

tell you what it takes to get a

commercial property

loan done.

transaction.

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ast month we had so many questions about Metrc and how reporting will change for cannabis business owners. Now we have figured out to get credentialed and report into the Metrc system. At least that was the goal. Now you may be left wondering, is what I am reporting accurate? How do I audit my system? Once reported, how do I make changes? Do I really have to report sales daily and enter/accept invoices/transfers?

By now, you have more questions than answers.

Take a deep breath. We are all experiencing the change together.

We have now entered the real world of regulated products. Now to add one better, it is also a controlled substance and should be taken very seriously when it comes to reporting and tax payments.

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Reporting in an electronic system is the only way a state can truly track the movement of regulated products with the resources that they are given, especially with the number of licenses that are active.

This type of tracking is very common in a regulated industry.

This type of software tracks inventory movement and provides specific transfer/movement restrictions governed by the OMMA.

There are many licenses about to be revoked due to non-compliance, so please do not let yours be one of them. A system and routine for inventory control will become an important implementation within your business. The OMMA will not expect you to be a pro off bat but if you are not already reporting in Metrc then you may be subject to fines and/or suspension of your license. If you find yourself in this position, please seek professional guidance.

When it comes to Metrc do not guess! Some errors cannot even be fixed by Metrc. Please call the Metrc support if you are unsure of how to input.

There have been concerns amongst business owners about keeping their current inventory software or to use Metrc to track their inventory. Why? To reduce costs and avoid double entry in systems.

Please keep in mind that this is a tax reporting software and can not replace a POS system for dispensaries. Some smaller (minimal variations of products) growers and processors could probably get away with this if they do not mind calculating their own analytics.

However, I highly suggest that you continue to use third party software to maintain your sales and inventories. Here is why: It will save you money and time.

If you have been manually inputting your information into Metrc, you are probably already considering a position for someone to do this full time. This amount of data entry can be very time consuming and costly, especially if you have frequent product movement. Even if you have made spreadsheets you can upload, the manual data input can kill man hours. If your system is at least partially integrated, it will transfer data input into your third-party software automatically.

You will still have to take the time to adjust for errors, but it will relieve you of a majority of data entry. If it is fully integrated, you are not even worried about Metrc because it does all the data entry for you. Also, these systems will give you tons of data for your daily decision making. You can watch your inventory turnover and client retention as well as your profit margin. It can also serve as backup to your accounting records for IRS auditing purposes.

Metrc has been the largest burden for growers and processors

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I would highly consider having a dedicated inventory control manager that has some experience, if not you may want to consult with a professional in inventory control and reporting.

Give yourself some confidence and put those processes in place from the beginning. Having a set clear SOP for Metrc system maintenance will be sure to reduce system entry errors. It will also help maintain accuracy between any other tracking systems. Please seek professional guidance through the development of SOPs for Metrc systems.

Taking the extra step in controlling your inventory will save you money in inventory loss and potential exposure to penalties in the long run.

The initial madness of the Metrc implementation is over. However, please do not forget that your final OMMA report (template) is due May 15, 2021 for April reporting.

Tagging has been a major adjustment to processes for all growers, processors, and dispensaries. Just a reminder that tags are not reusable. This would just create confusion within the system and would cause problems in recall situations.

Please keep in mind that your inventory on April 31 should match the information you input on your final OMMA compliance report. If it does not match, you need to reconcile your inventories against your reporting and find your errors.

Amend your OMMA filings, as necessary.

Metrc instructions included, “A package is defined as any amount of marijuana or marijuana-infused products that may be sold, processed, or transferred and must be placed into one or more containers, each container having its own unique RFID tag.

This includes but is not limited to all bud, shake and infused products and or concentrates. Any product you intend to transfer must have a package tag. A facility must have a sufficient number of tags on hand to reconcile inventory at all times.”

That being said, dispensaries are also required by OMMA to have spare tags for reconciliation purposes.

If you tag something incorrectly, you must use a new tag called a replacement tag.

Record keeping has now become a requirement to do legitimate business in the cannabis industry.

You will find that this practice will benefit you in more ways than in compliance.

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Having sound records will help you with financing, business partnerships, income tax reporting, and other cannabis related services.

You will notice that with organization and processes you will save a lot of time and have answers available quickly.

If you do not know how to do this, please consult a professional. After you have filed this report away, you are now fully reporting in Metrc.

Pro Tip: Utilize any support service offered to you. It is free and they have a short response time.

Some changes to note for dispensaries is that Caregiver Status Lookup will now be available.

You will now be able to search the status of Caregiver license from the same platform as medical licenses.

For everyone please note that the system uses the official metric conversion meaning 1 lb. in Metrc is 453.5924 grams. This conversion will cause a variance between what you reported to the OMMA. You will lose “weight” if you were going by the industry standard of 448 grams per pound.

Be afraid, be very afraid. Do you keep telling yourself this about compliance with the OMMA? Which could be true in some instances. Main thing to remember is compliance is just about that, being compliant with the rules set forth by a regulatory governing body. For instance, the more transparency of your business operations, the easier an audit would go.

However, ignorance is not bliss in this instance. It is implied as a license holder that you will inform and make yourself aware of the rules and regulations set by the OMMA and other associated regulatory agencies.

At the end of the day, we are human and make mistakes. Depending on the severity of the violation, you may have a grace period to become compliant. Do not be afraid to ask questions, but make sure you are speaking to the right source. Having accurate and up to date information is a critical part of compliance.

Misinformation is worse than no information by far.

Pro Tip: When asking specific questions to the OMMA, do it by email from the license holders’ email, so you may refer to specific reporting instructions. They do track if you are seeking help or not and will take that into consideration when making decisions about your audit.

To all the Metrc naysayers, compliance reporting is here to stay.

Noncompliance will push you to the black market. After May 1, all of your vendors can only release products to you through Metrc. If you are a wholesaler, then compliant dispensaries will not purchase from you.

It turns into a slippery slope to criminal activity. Most business owners will want to avoid this.

There are other ways to voice your opinion about reporting and compliance.

However, until there is a better way to accurately track movements, then this is what we got. As business owners, the best way to control cost is to know your BEP and find ways within that evaluation to reduce costs in other areas.

OKLAHOMA | METRC | OKLAHOMA | METRC | OKLAHOMA | METRC

The tags alone can add up quite quickly not to mention any equipment you may need to run your systems.

This will be the most important time to be humble and seek help when you are unsure of the answer.

Do not assume that you know everything. There are a lot of resources that you can rely on and professional guidance as well. My overall professional advice to you is, ask questions and take notes!

OKLAHOMA | METRC | OKLAHOMA

Taking the extra step in controlling your inventory will save you money in inventory loss and potential exposure to penalties in the long run.

The initial madness of the Metrc implementation is over. However, please do not forget that your final OMMA report (template) is due May 15, 2021 for April reporting.

Tagging has been a major adjustment to processes for all growers, processors, and dispensaries. Just a reminder that tags are not reusable. This would just create confusion within the system and would cause problems in recall situations.

Please keep in mind that your inventory on April 31 should match the information you input on your final OMMA compliance report. If it does not match, you need to reconcile your inventories against your reporting and find your errors.

Amend your OMMA filings, as necessary.

Metrc instructions included, “A package is defined as any amount of marijuana or marijuana-infused products that may be sold, processed, or transferred and must be placed into one or more containers, each container having its own unique RFID tag.

This includes but is not limited to all bud, shake and infused products and or concentrates. Any product you intend to transfer must have a package tag. A facility must have a sufficient number of tags on hand to reconcile inventory at all times.”

That being said, dispensaries are also required by OMMA to have spare tags for reconciliation purposes.

If you tag something incorrectly, you must use a new tag called a replacement tag.

Record keeping has now become a requirement to do legitimate business in the cannabis industry.

You will find that this practice will benefit you in more ways than in compliance.

Having sound records will help you with financing, business partnerships, income tax reporting, and other cannabis related services.

You will notice that with organization and processes you will save a lot of time and have answers available quickly.

If you do not know how to do this, please consult a professional. After you have filed this report away, you are now fully reporting in Metrc.

Pro Tip: Utilize any support service offered to you. It is free and they have a short response time.

Some changes to note for dispensaries is that Caregiver Status Lookup will now be available.

You will now be able to search the status of Caregiver license from the same platform as medical licenses.

For everyone please note that the system uses the official metric conversion meaning 1 lb. in Metrc is 453.5924 grams. This conversion will cause a variance between what you reported to the OMMA. You will lose “weight” if you were going by the industry standard of 448 grams per pound.

Be afraid, be very afraid. Do you keep telling yourself this about compliance with the OMMA? Which could be true in some instances. Main thing to remember is compliance is just about that, being compliant with the rules set forth by a regulatory governing body. For instance, the more transparency of your business operations, the easier an audit would go.

However, ignorance is not bliss in this instance. It is implied as a license holder that you will inform and make yourself aware of the rules and regulations set by the OMMA and other associated regulatory agencies.

At the end of the day, we are human and make mistakes. Depending on the severity of the violation, you may have a grace period to become compliant. Do not be afraid to ask questions, but make sure you are speaking to the right source. Having accurate and up to date information is a critical part of compliance.

Misinformation is worse than no information by far.

Pro Tip: When asking specific questions to the OMMA, do it by email from the license holders’ email, so you may refer to specific reporting instructions. They do track if you are seeking help or not and will take that into consideration when making decisions about your audit.

To all the Metrc naysayers, compliance reporting is here to stay.

Noncompliance will push you to the black market. After May 1, all of your vendors can only release products to you through Metrc. If you are a wholesaler, then compliant dispensaries will not purchase from you.

It turns into a slippery slope to criminal activity. Most business owners will want to avoid this.

There are other ways to voice your opinion about reporting and compliance.

However, until there is a better way to accurately track movements, then this is what we got. As business owners, the best way to control cost is to know your BEP and find ways within that evaluation to reduce costs in other areas.

This will be the most important time to be humble and seek help when you are unsure of the answer.

Do not assume that you know everything. There are a lot of resources that you can rely on and professional guidance as well. My overall professional advice to you is, ask questions and take notes!

OKLAHOMA | METRC | OKLAHOMA | METRC | OKLAHOMA | METRC

I would highly consider having a dedicated inventory control manager that has some experience, if not you may want to consult with a professional in inventory control and reporting.

Give yourself some confidence and put those processes in place from the beginning. Having a set clear SOP for Metrc system maintenance will be sure to reduce system entry errors. It will also help maintain accuracy between any other tracking systems. Please seek professional guidance through the development of SOPs for Metrc systems.

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Good day! My Canna Chefs, I hope all of you had a great 4/20 this year! I had a blast, with the new Chronic Encounters show I was on, and that was terrifying, to industry get togethers and of course all sorts of edibles, flowers and concentrates with the friends.

It’s great having warm weather and cannabis events again, camping, cookouts and of course the lake.

With everything going on this summer makes sure to take the time to sit down and enjoy a good meal every once and awhile.

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This month's recipe is one of my favorite things to eat, mussels, my Great Ganja Mussels and Cream Sauce is a quick and easy dish that will make you feel like a gourmet chef and eat like one too.

½ Onion Chopped Fine ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes ½ Cup Dry White Wine ¼ Cup Heavy Cream ¼-½ tsp Black Pepper

4-6 Slices French Bread ½” Thick 1 Tbsp Canna Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS 1. First turn your grill on med-high heat or if you don't want to grill your bread you can bake it in the oven at 450 degrees but that's no fun so turn on that grill and let’s get started.

Brush each side of the bread with the olive oil and grill each until toasted, then sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and set aside, lets get started on the mussels.

3. Then remove the lid, be careful of the steam, and add the heavy cream and cannabutter, red pepper flakes, stirring with a wooden spoon until it’s well incorporated, remove any mussels that did not open, serve with the toasted bread and garnish wish some fresh parsley on top and enjoy!

2. In a large saucepan heat the 1 Tbsp of canna olive oil, then add your prosciutto and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Now you’ll add the remainder of your canna olive oil and add the onions, garlic for about 3 minutes, the onions should be translucent. Now add the mussels, white wine, fresh herbs, tomatoes, thyme and the salt and pepper and steam covered until the mussels open.

4. Don’t forget to grab my book for more great recipes like this one and many others, from stuffed meatloaf and country fried steak to mahi mahi and lobster tail, everything from understanding dosing to making your own oils and butter, every recipe has a shopping list for even more ease!

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the cannabis industry, I’ve had the opportunity to meet incredible individuals who are in the trenches, carving the cannabis industry into the landscape of American commerce. I got this assignment at the beginning of the very busy 420 season while judging a cannabis cup. Much to my delight, I was able to spend a little Zoom time with Cullen Raichart and Lance Lambert of GreenBroz. Inc.

GreenBroz is a fascinating organization that has empowered its dream team of young engineers to innovate competitive solutions in post-harvest processing and rapid prototyping. For a little background, Cullen Raichart, the company’s founder, is a Fortune 500 veteran, a U.S. Armed Forces veteran, and a distinguished inventor who is pioneering innovation in commercial cultivation of cannabis.

Lance Lambert, the VP of Marketing, is a seasoned veteran in globalizing brands, including WeedMaps and Boveda. Lance specializes in telling stories and cultivating brands.

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He transitioned from mainstream digital media into the cannabis sector through The Denver Post in time to help develop The Cannabist.

He went from there to help launch Green flower Media into worldwide distribution and aid them in becoming a global authority on cannabis education.

In case you are wondering, the GreenBroz name stems from the brotherhood that erupts and sustains between cannabis aficionados and is a nod to old school cannabis vernacular.

I spent a bit of time combing the internet about Lambert and Raichart. With such credentials behind them and an impressive number of successful inventions to lay claim to, I grew more excited to interview them. As a problem solver by nature, cultivating cannabis presented Cullen with a multitude of opportunities to fix things. The first solution Cullen brought to the industry was a solventless trichome extractor intended to address the tumble and crumble of the existing trim machine. As a cultivator, he acknowledged that the process could take

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inventing The Alchemist,

the finished product. Cullen went

Cullen explains that he

further to develop the Model M

This no-touch system integrates with

observed a trim machine

Dry Trimmer, a bladed trim

existing solutions in their catalog and is

brutalize some flowers in a

machine that rolls flower across

easily moved to be versatile and

hopper, while visiting a hydro

precision blades to gently remove

storable.

shop in Garberville, California.

undesired biomass while

Realizing that this device could

maintaining the integrity of the

The Rise-N-Sort is capable of

be improved, he announced to

finished product.

processing six pounds of cannabis per

the shop owner that he would

minute and can be combined with the

be back in three weeks with a

Reinventing harvest strategies is no

Model M dry trimmer to create a full

better machine.

small undertaking – that is, unless

end-to-end automated system.

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Cullen went back to his garage,

has innovated a multitude of

That is mind-blowing compared to

where he observed the

genius agricultural products from

manual trim jobs and the finished

mechanics of the existing

The Alchemist to the Model M dry

product blows a traditionally tumbled

tumbler. He explains how the

trimmer to their latest solution: the

product out of the water.

tumbler tosses the cannabis

Rise-N-Sort post-harvest

Browsing their product catalog online is

roughly, like clothes in a dryer.

processing system.

like Amazon for cannabis cultivators.

As a cultivator, I am constantly

The GreenBroz team is staffed by

focused on efficiency and

innovators who can take an idea

foundational experiences. He

consistency. As such, I deeply

you’ve been floating around and

describes these as “Bam!” moments.

appreciate the atmosphere Cullen

bring it into reality.

and Lance are cultivating in their

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He continues to describe two of his

The first was taking his newly forged

company. Team members are

Their team of in-house engineers

dry sift machine to his dad’s house in

encouraged to follow their creative

can take a concept that has never

Lake County, CA. Mr. Raichart was

vision. The creative freedom they

been materialized, draft it with the

also cultivating, and Cullen explains

allow their team is evident in the

appropriate software, and

that his father’s wife would trim “B”

company’s rapid prototyping model.

immediately machine it, taking it to

buds in her spare time while

I asked Cullen and Lance to explain

the test floor while skipping time-

watching TV.

“rapid prototyping” to the common

consuming steps like mock-ups.

stoner. Cullen laughs and explains,

This rapid prototyping sets

B buds are a time-consuming trim

GreenBroz above other

job as they are often more delicate or

manufacturing companies and is the

smaller in diameter making the job

hallmark of the GreenBroz method:

tedious and time-consuming.

conceive, create, present.

Cullen recognized the opportunity to

In describing the process, Cullen

test out his machine and offered a

exudes enthusiasm. His passion for

demo on his dad’s kitchen counter.

innovation is palpable as he speaks

As he reminisces on that first

about machining parts and bringing

experience, I watch the experience

imagination to life.

play across his face.

“You know that great idea that you have when you’re stoned?

We can make it!”

The obvious expressions – though diluted by time – convey trepidation, hope, accomplishment, and pride.

After the demo, she was so excited about the machine that she was jumping up and down in the kitchen. He tells me that interaction was where he realized, “Bam"!

It is as good as I said.”

The second empowering moment came the very next day while demonstrating The

After finally grabbing their attention, he was able to demo The Alchemist.

Alchemist for a retailer in

When the demo ended, Trim Scene Joey turned to Cullen and said,

Garberville, CA.

Cullen loaded up some untrimmed cannabis to travel from southern California to show to “The Dude” in the California trim scene. When he arrived at the demo, no one was there.

With his machine on display

“Bro, I sell all these machines and I am not impressed with anything… but that’s impressive.”

and bags of weed ready to wow, Cullen tells me that it was in that moment that he determined fellow called Trim Scene Joey arrived with a fellow by the name of Waxy Willy with him.

The gentleman promptly abandoned Cullen and The

“whatever it takes, I’m going. We’re going one hundred percent.”

Alchemist demo in favor of a

The conversation circles back to Cullen growing up in his family’s print shop.

dab sesh, leaving Cullen

He confirms my suspicion: this is where he fell in love with machinery and

bewildered but still

one of the driving factors behind Cullen comes from a period of hardship in

determined.

the business.

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Cullen sat determined until a

The company was expanding production and purchased new machinery that was pricey and ultimately did not work.

It was a hard blow for the company and it helped drive Cullen's resolve to always provide competent solutions and to ensure that his clients could continue to exceed their expectations.

The GreenBroz Rapid Prototyping model is a testimony to that experience. Cullen, Lance, and the rest of the team are striving to help inventors get their ideas into working form so that they can take functional machines directly to manufacturing.

At every juncture, GreenBroz is looking for a key to unlock the door that will take them and the cannabis industry to the next level.

People like Cullen Raichart, like the GreenBroz team, are always improving… always refining. Problemsolvers aren’t an easily satisfied set. I am happy to report that there are several top-secret projects already

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in the works for this Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop team.

They are cultivating a mentality of “bro” through innovation powered by ambition and appreciation.

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by Tatia

It is no lie that quarantine times ignited cravings for familiar comfort food and indulgent items such as baked goods. I indulged even more and not making excuses either. I have always had a sweet tooth but being at home – during stressful times – restricted medicating specific ways, so I had to get creative and tried different edible brands.

Edibles are often considered a safe, discreet, and effective means of attaining the therapeutic effects of cannabis without exposure to the potentially harmful risks of smoking. They can be homemade (my favorite) or prepared commercially for a dispensary near you.

EDIBLES

D

uring the pandemic, states declared medical marijuana essential along with pharmacies and grocery stores as the coronavirus sent many Americans home, with or without jobs.

For some, working remotely also meant doing more schoolwork with kids, zoom meetings, extralong conference calls, and a lot of daily discomforts. My reaction to that Edibles! Or just sweets in generals. I love walking into a bakery, bread shop, or subway (the smell of bread), for that matter. Sweets make me so happy.

Thinking about it, I instantly get a smile on my face, and my mouth starts watering. Do you do the same? Maybe it is just me since I am a dopamine seeker.

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The smell of baked goods is not just pleasant; in fact, it can be comforting and can bring back sweet memories. Furthermore, numerous studies show that scents produced through baking have a powerful effect on memory; and the smell alone makes people nostalgic for their childhood. Like Grammy's cookies created from scratch, sugar and butter hitting every corner of the mouth. Lip Smacking Good!

Infused brownies and sugar cookies helped me every day, and it brought stability to my crazy home life! Many of us (including myself) do not hold the willpower to put the second or third brownie down. In a nationwide survey conducted

by The Harris Poll and commissioned General Mills Foodservice, 48% of consumers eat more baked goods during the pandemic because they crave something sweet. 42% to get a sense of comfort. 41% to induce happiness, and 27% reported it because they permit themselves to indulge.

I started asking a few questions to fellow trusted OMMA processors; as expected, all said the demand for their delicious baked goods had risen significantly. No surprise there. THC and sweets?

You cannot go wrong with that. Or can you?

Suppose you are one of the lucky patients that have not had a bad trip on edibles, good for you. If you are one of those that know what I am talking about, you know it is no Bueno. It is most definitely a trial and error, just like any other medication prescribed. Finding the perfect dosage for you can take time and some discomfort. CDC states that edibles take longer to digest and much longer produce an effect.

Therefore, people may consume more to feel the effects faster and may lead to people consuming very high doses and result in adverse effects like anxiety, paranoia, and, in rare cases, an extreme psychotic reaction (e.g., delusions, hallucinations, talking incoherently, and agitation). I have been there and done that!

However, understanding how edibles digest might help in the right choice of dosage.

HERE ARE A FEW TIPS:

When you eat a meal, it takes a few hours to digest. The same goes for edibles. After each bite, the edible works its way through the digestive tract, and then it gets broken down.

THC, within the edible, passes through the liver before entering general circulation within the bloodstream. When THC has worked its way into the bloodstream, the edible effects start to kick in.

Another way to be careful is reading the label containing the THC levels, terpenes, cannabinoids, etc. Sometimes the front packaging reads 100mg, but the label states 122mg; you can never be too careful; it can save you from a bad trip.

Lastly, and most importantly, while edibles take longer to produce a reaction, the effects usually last longer (anywhere between three to 6 hours), and it will also feel more intense. It could potentially reduce the need to dose frequently.

In one study conducted by Cone and colleagues, participants received cannabis-infused brownies and completed a series of behavioral and physiological measures of drug effect.

Participants experienced favorable drug effects, with peak responses occurring an average of three hours after ingestion and effects dissipating within twenty-four hours.

The higher the potency of an edible, the higher the concentration of cannabinoids, which in turn means there is more for your body to process and more extended time.

Sometimes this prompts us to try more, although the body has not processed it yet, causing the discomfort of a psychotic episode, hallucinations, paranoia, panic attacks, etc.

Patients looking for the best-infused edibles should always seek a reputable manufacturer or distributor of THC oil who can provide certificates of analysis proving the THC's potency in the product.

Following your favorite edible processors on their socials gives you an insight into their cooking process and unique recipes. But the result is always the same: a tasty treat and a delectable buzz.

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Physiological measures of drug effect (pulse, blood pressure, and pupil dilation) were not statistically different from the placebo group.

Think of it as an extended-release pill; the point of an extended-release is in hopes to feel fewer sideeffects as the levels of the drug in the body are more consistent in extended-release formulations.

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Written by

THC Dr. Pepper Hernandez,

ND, PhD, BCHP, CNHP, CTC

ost people know of THC or

tetrahydrocannabinol. This chemical compound in cannabis is responsible for a euphoric high, which some people need for relief from their ailment. THC has likely been synonymous with cannabis in most people's minds for as long as you’ve known about the plant.

Understanding THC, one needs to understand cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant that interact with receptors in the brain and body. Some with various effects from energy to drowsiness are exactly why the consumer needs to understand cannabinoids and terpenes in the plant's profile. There exist potentially more than 100 cannabinoids in the

Many have heard of both THC

CBD’s subtle effects are

cannabis plant, but THC is most widely

and CBD. The main difference

primarily felt in pain,

known among these due to its

between THC and CBD, both of

inflammation, anxiety relief, and

abundance and euphoric qualities.

which are prevalent cannabinoids,

other medicinal benefits where

is their effects. THC elicits strong

THC can be felt like an altered

THC has a wide range of effects, mental

cerebral euphoria “high,” while

state and can be of benefit

and physical, so please do your

CBD lacks intoxicating effects

when using properly.

research alongside your dispensary to

altogether and works more for

the local grower. Some long-term users

relaxing gently.

If not managed or suggested correctly, one can feel anxious

hyperemesis syndrome can occur as an

This basically comes down to the

or uncomfortable. So please

irreversible side effect. Even though it

fact that THC activates CB1

research your cultivar,

seems only to affect as little as 10

receptors in our brain while CBD

microdose and log the

percent of smokers, it still needs

does not.

documentation of the effects.

attention.

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can experience CHS, or Cannabinoid

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When a person smokes cannabis, THC quickly passes from

Cancer

the lungs into the bloodstream. The blood carries the

Crohn’s disease

chemical to the brain and other organs throughout the

Fibromyalgia

body.

Alzheimer’s disease Multiple sclerosis

The body absorbs the cannabinoid THC slowly when the

Glaucoma

person eats or drinks it via a gummy or medicinal tea

Sleep apnea

blend. In that case, they generally feel the effects after 30

Appetite loss

minutes to 1 hour.

Not all cannabis cultivars are alike and as organic farmers Here is a list of conditions THC may help in relieving in

continue to breed their specific genetics, it is very

some individuals, as described by the Medical Cannabis

important for users to know what the cannabinoid profile

Network:

is. Knowing the flower they are testing can bring positive experiences, the best experience, and outcome. Also in

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for their medical issue and or aliment. Please check with

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Neuropathic and chronic pain

your cannabis therapy consultant for more guidance.

Insomnia Nausea

*Remember cultivars have been bred to contain more

Inflammation

THC, so 30%+ is extremely high for most humans. That is

Arthritis

when we are talking about flowers or edibles.

Migraines

It can be found in much higher quantities when talking about hash, wax or budder, which is not recommended in this article for medicinal issues unless guided by a Cannabis Therapy Consultant or Cannabis Educated Physician in extreme cases.

THC high cultivar flowers include: Trainwreck Ghost Train Haze Bubba Kush Tahoe Cookies Chem Dog OG Kush White Fire OG GSC Amnesia Haze

Not all cannabis cultivars are alike, and as organic farmers continue to breed their specific genetics, users need to know what the cannabinoid profile is.

Knowing the flower, they are testing can bring positive experiences, the best experience and outcome, and make an educated decision on what will be best for their medical issue and or aliment. Please check with your

All information in this article is for educational purposes only. The information provided is derived from research gathered from external sources. Please check with your Cannabis Educated Primary Health Care Physician or Cannabis Therapy Consultant before beginning any new diet or lifestyle change.

Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, CTC, CNHP is a Naturopathic Nutritionist, Cannabis Therapy Consultant, the Founder, and Education Director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute.

cannabis therapy consultant for more guidance.

To find out more about her private practice, educational programs, videos and other offerings you can and find her on the massive inter-webs, social platforms or at drpepperhernandez.com.

Go forth, Go Cannabis...

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ike so many of the other

An older gentleman is seated at

I light a joint of Zurple Punch

hipster-infested bars and taverns

the bar and singing karaoke into

from 12:01 Labs (great pre-rolls,

around the NW Classen Blvd and

a microphone covered in a cloth

and that says something

NW 23rd St intersection,

Cookies

screen; it’s not the most

because I’m extremely picky), as

is a place that I could say I have

electrifying musical performance

a group of thirty-somethings sip

an extensive history at. I used to

I’ve ever seen, but you have to

beers and smoke cigarettes a

attend their nightly karaoke any

admire the guy for singing that

few feet away.

time my friends and I were looking

well while also looking that

for a good time on a random

comfortable (I don’t recall the

A sloppily drunk fellow stumbles

weeknight; midweek karaoke isn’t

song; Van Morrison’s “Brown-

out, rambling about so many

the most common thing, but it’s

Eyed Girl” I believe?)!

things and yet simultaneously

absolutely still a need that must be met!

nothing, as sloppy drunks are I purchase the cheapest beer I

known to do.

can afford (shoutout to that I know for a fact I’ve spent hours if

Hamm’s life) because finances

I pick up the fact that he’s

not days there—cumulatively

for me are almost always low

saying something about

speaking—yet I find that specific

(that’s right ladies, he’s single!),

marijuana, and how he wants

events that happened there are

and take a seat on the newly

some, and I prepare myself to

difficult to recall. I suppose that’s

expanded patio, which is now

be approached by this

a good sign that we always had

well enclosed to keep rain and

somewhat charmingly wasted

fun.

when it comes a time, those hot

gentleman in an Arkansas

summer rays out.

Razorbacks hoodie.

I know for a fact I’ve spent hours if not days there—cumulatively

But on this particular evening,

speaking—yet I find that specific

summer rays were certainly not

events that happened there are

an issue.

difficult to recall. I suppose that’s Chilly, fat raindrops, and cold

fun. It’s a rainy, unusually cold April

wind were rampant, however, so

night when I stop in on a random

I found myself extremely grateful

Wednesday.

for the large, glowing-red heaters suspended from the

I walk in through the back entrance

ceiling all across the back patio.

and find the bar is decently

So powerful are these!

crowded, considering it’s the middle of the week and the weather isn’t great.

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a good sign that we always had

Obeying the law? What a preposterous proposition! He mumbles and grumbles something about once finding a weed nug that looked an awful lot like the Razorback on his hoodie, then shuffles off past the cigarette-smoking group he was speaking to earlier and back into the bar.

It’s an odd imposition, and one I’ve encountered often. Light up a joint around people, and there’s a decent likelihood that someone will either complain or ask to join.

It happened during my first visit to Good Times, during my first visit to The Pump, and is something I’ve encountered here and there at other venues also.

There was absolutely a time in the prohibition days that I always had my grinder, a pipe, my bud supply, and one or two joints on me at any given moment. In those days, anyone who asked was almost always someone I would share with. I loved smoking cannabis, and I loved meeting others who liked smoking cannabis.

In those days, that was how we networked! You’d smell that familiar aroma, crane your neck, and find out where your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters were located. It was almost like a secret code; all you do is ask and we know you’re “cool,” and you’re accepted into the circle.

And it’s for this reason that I understand this gentleman’s disappointment. OMMA laws are surprisingly strict when it comes to sharing, however (a $200 fine if you're caught sharing your medicine

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with another cardholder, and a much nastier fee and possibility of losing your card if you share it with someone who isn’t), and for those reasons, I’ve found myself to be a particularly law-abiding citizen in the past year and a half. But why risk losing access to one of your favorite things.

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"GROWING PAINS"

By Melissa Hall, M.Ed.

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s the days start to slowly get longer and the air gets warmer, that ever familiar feeling of anticipation for hot Summer days gets stronger.

Recently I came across a product new to the Oklahoma market unlike any other.

A product that screams light and refreshing, a product that will be sure to be a quick patient favorite and is absolutely perfect for a warm Spring or sweltering Summer day.

But, who could have ever thought it would be this good. Born in Durango, brewed in Oklahoma Oh Hi THC infused seltzer’s provide patients with a lower dose, lower calorie and lower sugar alternative to the average high sugar high dose drinks available on the shelves of most Oklahoma dispensaries.

Oh Hi is a light, refreshing seltzer that comes in four flavors, one of them also having a CBD component. Oh Hi’s approach to THC infused drinks is giving patients the option to socially drink a few drinks without the heavy impairment of high dose THC infused beverages.

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The three men responsible for bringing this refreshingly new brand to Oklahoma are Wesley Holloway, Brian Bogert and Brett Bogert.

These great guys along with an amazing team saw the worth and need for the lighter option THC drink and went for it, bringing the bubbly beverage to our great State. They just launched the brand here and it’s already an instant crowd favorite.

@ohhibev.ok

With the popularity of seltzer/sparkling water drinks at an ultimate high, it’s no surprise the Cannabis market would come up with an infused sparkling water THC drink.

@ohhibev.ok Oh Hi, seltzer’s come with 10mg doses of THC in

So you get 100% crisp freshness the whole way through your

Pomegranate, Lemon Lime, and Grapefruit flavors. They also

drink. Highly palatable in a nice way. To take the edge off, Oh

do a 5mg THC 5 mg CBD Ginger Basil Limeade flavor. The

Hi seltzer’s are sure to be a big hit as the weather gets

dosing is perfect and lets a patient find the medication level

warmer but will prove to be a staple year-round with the

they need without over medicating. But, don’t underestimate

perfect dosing and light refreshing taste.

these sparky sensations, they still pack a punch. Containing no distillate, the taste is absolutely amazing.

The other huge bonus is that Oh Hi contains only 5 grams of sugar and is only 25 calories. This provides a drink alternative to those that may be diabetic or that simply

the carbonation, the great light fruit taste, and one of the

prefer less sugar in their beverages.

biggest bonuses is a feature also unique to the drink. Oh Hi’s cans are actually resealable.

The light caloric intake is an undeniable extra and also lets the patient consume more than one without being too

So you get 100% crisp freshness the whole way through your drink. Highly palatable in a nice way.

inebriated.

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Seltzer lovers everywhere will Approve of the consistency of

Making the fruity drink great for everything from the golf course to the patio. Oh Hi provides an alternative for those who do not use alcohol as well and the perfect choice for those cutting calories for those Summer bodies.

It really provides a health-conscious THC drink alternative to most other drinks currently on the market.

The Chronic was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at where the magic happens at Oh Hi Oklahoma when we were invited for an exclusive tour of their processing facility that makes and packages the light and fruity drink. @ohhibev

We thought this was a great time to launch a little magic of our own. The Oh Hi Oklahoma Seltzer Review is the first interactive review for The Chronic’s Monthly Cannabis Review readers.

See the QR code in the middle of the article?

SCAN IT! You will meet some of the crew over at Oh Hi and get an up-close and personal look at their product and facility. Tucker Cason and Brett Bogert answered a few questions we had on camera and gave us a tour around Oh Hi Oklahoma.

We would like to thank the wonderful folks over at PHOTOS: Oh Hi Facebook Page

Oh Hi THC infused seltzers for letting us get a behind-the-scenes look, for being our first interactive review, and for producing such a quality product that the Oklahoma market needed so badly.

If you come across Oh Hi in your favorite shop, be sure to give it a try. It may be just what you were looking for. We hope you enjoy the interactive

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review and look forward to bringing you many more.

Always remember to medicate responsibly and Stay Lit Oklahoma.

Sloane Simon

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hinking about dipping your toes into the cannabis job market, but not sure what all is out there or where to start?

Luckily, there is a wide variety of opportunities based on all levels of education and experience.

Whether looking for something as relaxed as a trimming job or high paced as an CFO, there’s a job available for you.

The most well-known position where job seekers tend to start is the Budtender. Depending on previous experience, the budtender makes around $10-$15/hr. Knowledge of the different strains, whether they are Indica, Sativa, or hybrid; as well as knowledge of the products sold in store and a willingness to learn is a must.

Another great entry level position is working as a Trimmer.

Compensation for a job well done can be via an hourly pay rate, typically around $10-$12/hr; or per pound trimmed, average of $120/lb.

Trimming is a great way to enter the industry, while allowing room for job growth. There are also the options of either joining a trim crew or working directly for growth.

Moving up a bit on the pay scale, allowing for an opportunity to grow in your knowledge of cannabis, is working as a Cultivation Technician/ Assistant Grower.

These positions hold slightly higher responsibilities, in turn, pay tends to be better averaging around $15-$20/hr. One of the greatest appeals to this position is the room to grow, to become a Master Grower, making on average around $72k/year. Top earners in Oklahoma can make up to $140k/yr. Talk about growing some green.

Another lucrative role, not necessarily requiring a degree, is an Outside Sales position.

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These positions can be through a brokerage or directly out of the grow to dispensary. On average, starting salary is around $50k/yr, with commissions around 5-7%, and the chance to make up to $150k/yr based on experience and productivity.

With the recent switch to METRC, IT Specialists are even more important to the cannabis industry. Starting positions can make on average between $40-$60k/yr.

A huge factor in ensuring quality cannabis product is the lab testing. Lab technicians make on average around $45k/yr, with top earners grossing around $75k/yr.

Lab Analysts make slightly more, around $50k/yr, requiring a bachelors degree for this position.

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Building off of the lab work, we move into Cannabis Extraction Technician, who can make anywhere from $75k-$125k/yr.

These technicians extract the CBD/THC from the plant to produce other products like the high quality and high potency concentrates we all so dearly love.

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Since this is a booming industry, there is plenty of money moving around, increasing the need for Accountants. Money knowledgeable positions such as COO or CFOs can make around $125k/yr based on experience.

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Marketing and Advertising positions can help a grow or dispensary get their name out and the business off the ground. These positions can earn around $32k/yr on average, with top earners hitting the $56k mark.

With the continued growth of the cannabis industry in Oklahoma, job opportunities are going to increase along with more money to be made. It’s an exciting time to be involved in a market that is projected to hit around the $700 million to $860 million in sales for the year 2021 alone.

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So, if you’re looking to jump all the way in the cannabis pool, start by checking out some of these positions, the possibilities are endless!

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