The Cannabis Business Coach Podcast Episode 41: Kevin O'Brien, Marsh & McLennan

The Cannabis Business Coach Michael Zaytsev interviews and coaches Kevin O'Brien, Vice President at Marsh & McLennan, the world's largest insurance broker. Kevin is an intrapreneur of sorts, spearheading Marsh's Cannabis business.

On this episode we discuss common misconceptions about Cannabis business insurance, the challenges of evaluating Cannabis business risk, why Kevin believes there will be many more insurance claims in the Cannabis industry over the next 5 years, and more.

In the coaching portion, Mike helps Kevin with the challenges of standing out in the a highly competitive marketplace and convincing old timers that Cannabis isn't the devil's lettuce.

Recorded on 3/31/2021

Additional Resources:

The Cannabis Business Book

The Cannabis Business Coach Podcast Episode 40: Shellise Rogers, Sistah Rogers

The Cannabis Business Coach Michael Zaytsev interviews and coaches Shellise Rogers. Sistah Rogers is a human rights activist at the intersection of cannabis, sustainability, and mental health.

Her other ventures include: Mindful Toking, an educational experience with a conscious lens exploring psychedelics’ effect on emotional and intellectual mechanisms, encouraging a shift in mindset towards holistic growth and wholeness; the Finance Auntie, a boutique financial accounting + planning agency; and Synergy Sesh, a Learning and Development company facilitating professional and business development initiatives for cannabis entrepreneurs.

On this episode we discuss going from corporate to Cannabis, Cannabis and self care, and how to find good people to work with

In the coaching portion, Mike Z helps Sistah Rogers with the challenge of finding good people to hire.

Recorded on 3/24/2021

Additional Resources:

The Cannabis Business Book

The Cannabis Business Coach Podcast Episode 39: Robert Bernstein, Grassi & Co

The Cannabis Business Coach Michael Zaytsev interviews and coaches Robert Bernstein, CPA, ESQ, and a Partner at Grassi & Co.

As part of Grassi's Cannabis Practice, Robert helps vertically integrated cannabis companies, multi-state operators, medical and adult use dispensaries, cannabis technology companies, cannabis landowners, industrial hemp growers, CBD companies and other professionals navigate the unique challenges of this emerging industry.

On this episode we discuss:

• the importance of showing up

• the future of Cannabis infused products

• common misconceptions about Cannabis accounting and banking

• what private investors need to understand about Cannabis before investing

• and more

In the coaching portion, Mike helps Rob with the challenge of COVID19 isolation and the lack of networking events and the learning opportunities that come from them.

Recorded on 3/24/2021

Additional Resources:

The Cannabis Business Book

The Cannabis Business Coach Podcast Episode 38: Justin Johnson, BudsFeed

The Cannabis Business Coach Michael Zaytsev interviews and coaches Justin Johnson, Founder of BudsFeed.com, a Cannabis discovery platform where Cannabis community members can seed and upvote their favorite products.

We discuss the sacrifices required to become a Cannabis entrepreneur, the challenges of leaving an established career in a mainstream industry to get into Cannabis, the loneliness of entrepreneurship, and more.

In the coaching portion, Mike helps Justin with opportunity ADD. As the Cannabis business is full of opportunities, the challenge is saying no to shiny objects or distractions and focusing on a good opportunity long enough to see it through and get high R.O.I.

Recorded on 3/3/2021

Additional Resources:

The Cannabis Business Book

The Cannabis Business Coach Podcast Episode 37: Laura Lagano, Holistic Cannabis Academy

The Cannabis Business Coach Michael Zaytsev interviews and coaches Laura Lagano, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, author of "The CBD Oil Miracle" and co-founder of the Holistic Cannabis Academy.

As one of a handful of RDNs who has completed the prestigious Institute of Functional Medicine program, Laura integrates her expertise in nutrition, functional medicine, and cannabis in her private practice, Laura Lagano Nutrition LLC.

We discuss misconceptions about Cannabis edibles, how to find quality products, writing a book, and how to combat Cannaphobia.

In the coaching portion, Mike helps Laura with the challenge of getting people to understand that quality education comes at a cost.

Recorded on 2/10/2021

Additional Resources:

The Cannabis Business Book

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