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.

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.

We dive into:

• What makes Green Leaf different from traditional HR/payroll providers

• How the team landed major partnerships with First Citizens and Vanguard

• The importance of payroll transparency and 401(k) access in today’s cannabis workforce

• Marc’s personal lessons on leadership through uncertainty and legal battles

Whether you're a founder, operator, or investor in cannabis, this episode is full of tactical insights and real talk about scaling in a complex, heavily regulated industry.

🔗 Learn more: https://greenleafbizsolutions.com

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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.

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.

We also explore:

• The regulatory hurdles that changed everything for Flow Kana

• How FK+ is bringing cannabis to the wellness aisle

• Why Mikey and his wife Flavia are committed to functional, intentional formulations

• Lessons from raising $200M and building legacy brands

• The “One Plant” philosophy uniting hemp and marijuana

• Advice for cannabis entrepreneurs on resilience and reinvention

Whether you're a cannabis operator, wellness brand builder, or simply curious about the future of the industry, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Learn more about FK+: https://fkplus.com

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About Cannabinoid Connect

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Kyle Loucks, Founder & CEO of RollPros, returns to the podcast to share how his company has revolutionized the cannabis pre-roll industry. With over 120 million joints rolled and a commitment to preserving flower quality, RollPros has taken automation to a new level—starting with quality, not scale.

In this episode, Kyle shares the story behind the Blackbird and new XXL product lines, how traditional pre-roll machines often fail to preserve the integrity of cannabis, and why design thinking from the consumer perspective is the key to innovation. We also explore the company's new packaging and design services, its vision for empowering craft operators, and where Kyle sees the next wave of disruption in cannabis tech.

Whether you're a cannabis operator, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers deep insights into engineering excellence, product innovation, and scalable quality in a rapidly evolving space.

🔗 Learn more at: https://www.rollpros.com
📲 Follow Kyle Loucks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleloucks

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About Cannabinoid Connect

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

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