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Cannabis and Entrepreneurship

The Cannabis Connoisseur
The Cannabis Connoisseur
Episode • Aug 19, 2020 • 45m

Today Jack and Ryan interview Michael Zaytsev, a life and business coach, best-selling author of the cannabis and business book, published in Entrepreneur, Forbes, International Business Times. Founder of High NY Mike has produced Cannabis education and networking opportunities for thousands of people.

They discuss The Stigma of cannabis, the business side of the plant, Networking in NYC and the show "High Maintenance".

Michael Zaytsev info and book

https://www.michaelzaytsev.com/

Mike Z- The Cannabis Business Book

https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Business-Book-According-Industry-ebook/dp/B082S5FRK2

 

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Show Notes- Cannabis & Entrepreneurship


 

0:00-4:35 Special guest Michael Zaytsev shares his background and what drove him into the cannabis market.


 

4:36-7:30 Michael talks about the past and present stigmas of cannabis, and the progress made.


 

7:31-12:31 Michael discusses his new book. “The Cannabis Business Book.”


 

12:32-14:15 Michael reveals the #1 characteristic that entrepreneurs must have to succeed the cannabis industry.


 

14:16-18:10 Michael shares some of the experiences of successful entrepreneurs in the industry.


 

18:11-25:30 Michael discusses cannabis leading to activism and political engagements.. and why it’s so important for the industry to give back and advocate for communities largely affected by prohibition.


 

25:31-28:57 Michael talks about his role in “High NY.” The purpose of the events and the many connections form.


 

28:58-30:40 Michael shares his brief interaction with actor Ben Sinclair of “Hight Maintenance.”


 

30:41-35:49 Michael discusses where he sees himself in ten years, as cannabis is evolving.


 

35:50-37:50 Michael talks about the federalization of cannabis and what that process may look like.


 

37:51-43:00 Michael talks his favorite strains and the benefits of intentional cannabis use.


 

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