“I think the biggest equity opportunity for a brand is for somebody to come in and build a national brand, a powerful brand in cannabis. And I think folks that have learned how to operate in this way through partnerships and asset-lite model and understand the opportunity of licensing in other states… I think they've done a phenomenal job.” - Jesus Burrola
Welcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Jesus Burrola, Chief Executive Officer of POSIBL, as he tackles the future of cannabis in the lens of agriculture. He explounds his thoughts on sustainable cultivation, building a powerful brand, and understanding marketing and competition in a new light.
[00:01 – 06:50] Shayda shares Updates Regarding Delta-8
[06:51 – 15:23] California Cannabis Production and Vertical Integration
[15:24 – 25:14] Building a Powerful Brand and Working on Sustainable Cultivation
[25:15 – 31:58] Competition and Comradeship Between Cannabis Brands
[31:59 – 53:23] Operation on Facilities for Environmentally Friendly Production
[53:24 – 56:26] Food for Thought: How do you capitalize on the opportunities out there?
Jesus Burrola is Chief Executive Officer of POSIBL, the cannabis farm of the future and engine for several of California’s leading brands. With over 1,000,0000 units of packaged product to date, POSIBL is redefining what it means to produce the highest quality cannabis. Jesus is a proven leader who believes in his teams as the primary driver of growth. He leads the organization’s growth strategy in sales and operations and the best team at POSIBL to position the company as a global market leader. Prior to POSIBL, Jesus worked for 15 years at Beacon Building Products, the largest publicly traded building materials distributor in North America. Jesus was at the company during growth from $1 Billion to $8 Billion — through a combination of 30+ acquisitions and launches into new markets. Jesus worked his way up from a trainee to a National Vice President, managing a $700M business segment. During Jesus’ time there, he held roles in both Sales Management and Operations, and was tasked with integrating several large acquisitions. Jesus holds a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University. He enjoys quality time with his family, playing golf, and exploring great cuisine.
Connect with Jesus
Visit https://www.posiblproject.com/ and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @posiblproject
Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi
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“There's a pathway for anyone looking to participate in the industry as a brand.” - Shayda Torabi
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