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Jeff Starling

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Miss Grass

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Hey everyone! We are glad to have you here for another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Jeff Starling, an owner of The Source. The Source is a one-stop-shop for the highest-grade medical marijuana in the state. Their pledge is to create a high-end, seamless experience that enhances the patient's journey to healing and leaves them feeling cared for. In this episode you will get to hear about changing attitudes around medical marijuana, thoughts around full legalization, the impact COVID has had on the weed supply chain, and innovation in the weed industry. We are happy to have you here with us!   Shownotes (1:12) Introducing The Source and Jeff Starling  (3:03) Opening a business in a highly regulated industry (4:56) Marijuana as medicine (7:16) Changing the stigmas about medical marijuana (10:57) A surprising client base (12:25) Preparing for the full legalization of recreational marijuana (14:26) Staying above board in the medical marijuana industry (18:09) What’s next for The Source (20:07) Marijuana quality in Arkansas compared to other states (25:53) How Issue 3 can affect the future of legalized marijuana (29:50) Jeff gives advice to his younger self (31:39) Wrapping up   Links  Caleb Talley Jeff Amerine Matthew Ward   Quotes “There was some resistance to us opening our location in Bentonville, cause everybody thinks it’s going to bring crime and, you know, this counter-culture attitude, and it’s just going to be a sore-spot… To be honest, it was already here.  People can just be more open about it, and everybody’s paying taxes on it now.  So the attitudes are definitely shifting.”  (7:20)   The powers that be in Arkansas did not want this, they didn’t.  They made every hurdle and bit of red tape to go through in order for anybody to get approved here.  But, the people voted.  The people spoke.  This is what they wanted.  This is how our government is supposed to be set up. That we, as the people, have the right to put things on the ballot that we want to see voted on.” (26:07)   “I think that when you start to see these small towns get this industry moving in and all the sudden there’s tax revenue and jobs, and again, the economics become way more important. You’re going to start to see people’s eyes are opening up.”  (27:41)

Hey everyone! We are glad to have you here for another episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Jeff Starling, an owner of The Source. The Source is a one-stop-shop for the highest-grade medical marijuana in the state. Their pledge is to create a high-end, seamless experience that enhances the patient's journey to healing and leaves them feeling cared for. In this episode you will get to hear about changing attitudes around medical marijuana, thoughts around full legalization, the impact COVID has had on the weed supply chain, and innovation in the weed industry. We are happy to have you here with us! Shownotes (1:12) Introducing The Source and Jeff Starling  (3:03) Opening a business in a highly regulated industry (4:56) Marijuana as medicine (7:16) Changing the stigmas about medical marijuana (10:57) A surprising client base (12:25) Preparing for the full legalization of recreational marijuana (14:26) Staying above board in the medical marijuana industry (18:09) What’s next for The Source (20:07) Marijuana quality in Arkansas compared to other states (25:53) How Issue 3 can affect the future of legalized marijuana (29:50) Jeff gives advice to his younger self (31:39) Wrapping up Links <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/caleb-talley-25189211b/?challengeId=AQHy6bDwhtonvAAAAXODvcsE5UocjuMLaXIyQQDnrLA3F2Y-k2Lvikr_fXm-1eL_Z15ZV4OGvZzPzyWUxyq4V8RDL0BE_QyNmg&amp;submissionId=83b072b5-f6dc-2416-c7ed-866b7ed36e7f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Caleb Talley</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffamerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Amerine</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewward5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Ward</a> Quotes “There was some resistance to us opening our location in Bentonville, cause everybody thinks it’s going to bring crime and, you know, this counter-culture attitude, and it’s just going to be a sore-spot… To be honest, it was already here.  People can just be more open about it, and everybody’s paying taxes on it now.  So the attitudes are definitely shifting.”  (7:20) The powers that be in Arkansas did not want this, they didn’t.  They made every hurdle and bit of red tape to go through in order for anybody to get approved here.  But, the people voted.  The people spoke.  This is what they wanted.  This is how our government is supposed to be set up. That we, as the people, have the right to put things on the ballot that we want to see voted on.” (26:07) “I think that when you start to see these small towns get this industry moving in and all the sudden there’s tax revenue and jobs, and again, the economics become way more important. You’re going to start to see people’s eyes are opening up.”  (27:41)

216: Going Straight to The Source - A Conversation Around Medicinal Marijuana in Arkansas Jeff Starling - The Source

Jeff Starling is a managing partner at The Source, and in today’s episode, Jeff walks us through how they keep a vibrant image for their brand and maintain a good image for medicinal marijuana.[00:01 – 13:41] Opening Segment[13:42 – 25:02] Medicinal Marijuana[25:03 – 40:35] Thinking Creatively to Make Your Dispensary Stand Out[40:35 – 52:37] Innovations in the IndustryOriginally from the Chicago suburbs, Jeff Starling spent much of his youth living the ex-pat life, with stops in numerous cities throughout the United States, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Panama. In 2003, Starling relocated to Northwest Arkansas to study Marketing and Finance at the University of Arkansas and found his home in the hills of the Ozarks. He loves the natural beauty Arkansas offers and has enjoyed watching the northwest corner of the state grow. He hopes to make a lasting impact in the community by creating opportunities and change for the residents of Northwest Arkansas, envisioning a place of inclusion and equality. Starling has long believed in both the medicinal benefits of marijuana and the need for legalization. Having watched medical marijuana programs flourish in other states, the opportunity to be at the forefront of Arkansas’ cannabis industry was too promising not to pursue. Through The Source, and in his personal life, Starling wants to shift the paradigm of the cannabis industry - advocating that marijuana is indeed medicinal and that we are barely scraping the surface of the benefits the plant can provide. He aims to use the dispensary as a platform to espouse the benefits of medical marijuana and hopes to play a part in legalization efforts throughout the nation.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 @withshayda.Tweetable Quotes:“How do you let people know where you are when you’re not allowed to let people know where you are. So, I always say, hey let’s do something funky and creative.” – Jeff StarlingYou can connect with Jeff by sending him an email at jdstarling@gmail.com. Know more about The Source by visiting their website https://thesource-ar.com/ or contact their publicists torie@resplendenthospitality.com, mary@resplendenthospitality.com. SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needs!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes. You can listen to my podcast on Spotify,RESTART CBD RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide.restartcbd.comSupport the show Get full access to To Be Blunt at tobebluntpod.substack.com/subscribe

Jeff Starling is a managing partner at The Source, and in today’s episode, Jeff walks us through how they keep a vibrant image for their brand and maintain a good image for medicinal marijuana. [00:01 – 13:41] Opening Segment[13:42 – 25:02] Medicinal Marijuana[25:03 – 40:35] Thinking Creatively to Make Your Dispensary Stand Out[40:35 – 52:37] Innovations in the IndustryOriginally from the Chicago suburbs, Jeff Starling spent much of his youth living the ex-pat life, with stops in numerous cities throughout the United States, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Panama. In 2003, Starling relocated to Northwest Arkansas to study Marketing and Finance at the University of Arkansas and found his home in the hills of the Ozarks. He loves the natural beauty Arkansas offers and has enjoyed watching the northwest corner of the state grow. He hopes to make a lasting impact in the community by creating opportunities and change for the residents of Northwest Arkansas, envisioning a place of inclusion and equality. Starling has long believed in both the medicinal benefits of marijuana and the need for legalization. Having watched medical marijuana programs flourish in other states, the opportunity to be at the forefront of Arkansas’ cannabis industry was too promising not to pursue. Through The Source, and in his personal life, Starling wants to shift the paradigm of the cannabis industry - advocating that marijuana is indeed medicinal and that we are barely scraping the surface of the benefits the plant can provide. He aims to use the dispensary as a platform to espouse the benefits of medical marijuana and hopes to play a part in legalization efforts throughout the nation.<a href="http://www.theshaydatorabi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shayda Torabi</a> 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<a href="http://www.theshaydatorabi.com/tobeblunt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> To Be Blunt</a>, 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 @<a href="http://www.instagram.com/withshayda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">withshayda</a>. Tweetable Quotes:“How do you let people know where you are when you’re not allowed to let people know where you are. So, I always say, hey let’s do something funky and creative.” – Jeff Starling You can connect with Jeff by sending him an email at <a href="mailto:jdstarling@gmail.com">jdstarling@gmail.com</a>. Know more about The Source by visiting their website<a href="https://thesource-ar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://thesource-ar.com/</a> or contact their publicists <a href="mailto:torie@resplendenthospitality.com">torie@resplendenthospitality.com</a>, <a href="mailto:mary@resplendenthospitality.com">mary@resplendenthospitality.com</a>. SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by<a href="https://restartcbd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Restart CBD</a>. Check them out for your CBD needs!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/to-be-blunt-the-cannabis-podcast-for-marketers/id1514712661" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> to listen to our previous episodes. You can listen to my podcast on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5BTaBPqEaDB2kx2jsboWmS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/to-be-blunt-the-cannabis-podcast-for-marketers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.restartcbd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESTART CBD</a> RESTART CBD is an education first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide. <a href="http://restartcbd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">restartcbd.com</a> <a href="https://paypal.me/shaydatorabi" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> Get full access to To Be Blunt at <a href="https://tobebluntpod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tobebluntpod.substack.com/subscribe</a>

018 Thinking Creatively to Make Your Dispensary Stand Out with Jeff Starling of The Source Medical Dispensary