NCRMA Chronic Risk

NCRMA Chronic Risk

The Chronic Risk podcast is the voice of the National Cannabis Risk Management Association (NCRMA). It features expert advice and analysis on issues pertaining to risk in the cannabis industry from NCRMA's members and certified service partners.

Episodes

May 27, 2022 29 mins
Sensi Media Group With CEO Stephanie Graziano today on NCRMA's Chronic Risk only on The Cannabis Radio. Sensi Media Group is an award-winning, Colorado-based cannabis lifestyle print and digital publishing company. Sensi Media's flagship publication Sensi Magazine is a well-known industry leader and culture curator - rooted in cultivating community and elevating experience for all stakeholders. Sensi Magazine has been named...
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Tariq Tongue, Environmental Health Safety & Quality Manager from Flower One provides us insight into product safety and worker safety in the cannabis industry.

This week's host, Alex Hearding (Chief Risk Management Officer for National Cannabis Risk Prevention Services (NCRPS), a service of the NCRMA) , recently posted the following on Cannabis Safety:

"What safety training do cannabis workers need?
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Jennifer Zalkin talks to ICS Consulting founder Jenny Germano about the launch of her newest course to promote the importance of cultivation compliance across the legal industry.

In the NCRM Academy Course titled Cannabis Cultivation Compliance, Jenny shares how owners, operators, and compliance managers can better equip their employees to each be an asset when it comes to maintaining a successful and sustainable compli...
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Auditing the Cannabis Insurance Policy: What Coverage You May Be Missing as Jennifer Zalkin talks to Thomas Cioletti, Underwriter / Program Manager at TRICHOME™.

They discuss the the coverages often overlooked when purchasing a cannabis business insurance policy, and how such oversights can expose you to potential losses and liabilities.

Trichome™ is an insurance brand which is part of the association captive own...
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October 19, 2021 32 mins
Canna Business Services with Emily Seelman today on NCRMA's Chronic Risk only on Cannabis Radio. Emily is the founder, CEO, and valiant leader of the Canna Business Services team. Armed with a legal background, business marketing degree, and start-up industry experience, she brings an unmatched combination of multifaceted knowledge and dedication to the table. After years working for other companies that overcharged and underpe...
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July 20, 2021 32 mins
Enviro-Sciences Inc with Irv Cohen, ESI President & CEO today on Chronic Risk only on Cannabis Radio. In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how to mitigate environmental hazards that can compromise the safety of your cannabis product. If you’re looking to purchase a property for a cannabis operation, planning to expand your operation, or are a business owner looking to build your first facility, it’s important to understan...
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Paybotic with VP of Partner Relationships Mahlon James today on NCRMA's Chronic Risk only on Cannabis Radio. Paybotic is a team of experienced payment professionals who have spent the past few years formulating and strengthening their network of domestic and international partners to provide solutions suitable for nearly every type of legal high-risk business. Whether your business is in need of credit card processing, ACH proc...
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May 25, 2021 27 mins
TRICHOME With Dr. Brenda Wells today on NCRMA's Chronic Risk only on Cannabis Radio. On this episode of Chronic Risk, we are joined by an extra-special host, Dr. Brenda Wells, Director of Risk Education Strategies LLC, Robert F. Bird Distinguished Professor & Director of the RMI Program at East Carolina University, and proud Service Partner of the NCRMA. Dr. Wells meets with NCRMA Chairman, Rocco Petrilli, who is leading th...
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Simplifya with VP of Partnerships Brooke Butler today on NCRMA's Chronic Risk only on Cannabis Radio Staying on top of the ever-changing rules and regulations while running a business in cannabis is no small feat. That is why the NCRMA is thrilled to welcome Simplifya, the leading provider of regulatory and operational compliance software for the cannabis industry, to our network of Service Partners. Together, the NCRMA and Sim...
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Preparing for Compliance in the Cannabis Industry with Jenny Germano today on NCRMA's Chronic Risk only on Cannabis Radio. Jenny began working in the Colorado Marijuana Industry in 2009 after she transitioned over from working in commercial kitchens for 23 years in the restaurant industry. She worked her way from the ground floor through every employee and management position in medical dispensaries to the level of director of ...
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DreamLeaf Partners with Andrew Hatch and Bryan Turbett today on Chronic Risk only on Cannabis Radio. Andrew Hatch has a strong background in agricultural science and 10 years of experience in cannabis research, plant pathology, plant tissue culture, and plant breeding. Andrew served as Head of Cultivation Sciences for one of the largest, vertically-integrated cannabis dispensary chains in the United States. In this role, he led a t...
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Cannabis Occupational Safety and Health with Alex Hearding, CRMO NCRMA. Today we are joined by a man who can provide us insight into occupational safety in the cannabis industry. Our guest is the chief risk management officer at the NCRMA Alex Hearding Alex has developed four new Cannabis Occupational Safety and Health courses for the NCRM Academy. For More information on all specific courses go to https://ncrma.net/ncrmacademy/. D...
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DK4 Decontamination Services with Dan and Brandon Kent. Now more than ever it’s clear that contamination is an issue that isn’t just going to go away. As testing regulations tighten over the cannabis industry, the need for high-level, effective, and safe decontamination options has become paramount. On this episode of ChronicRisk, we’re highlighting the expertise of the NCRMA’s newest service partner, DK4 Decontamination Services L...
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Sunshine Design With Sonny Antonio (Part 2). In this two-part episode of Chronic Risk, we’re highlighting the expertise of Sonny Antonio, founder, and CEO of Sunshine Design. Sonny specializes in full-service utility design for commercial and residential building projects and has streamlined the process of applicant design from start to finish, working out a system that flawlessly delivers what your company needs. From consulting o...
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In this two-part episode of Chronic Risk, we’re highlighting the expertise of Sonny Antonio, founder, and CEO of Sunshine Design. Sonny specializes in full-service utility design for commercial and residential building projects and has streamlined the process of applicant design from start to finish, working out a system that flawlessly delivers what your company needs. From consulting on contract negotiations to working out utilit...
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Introduction to Dispensary Compliance and Best Practices with Jenny Germano founder of ICS Consulting Services. Jenny began working in the Colorado Marijuana Industry in 2009 after she transitioned over from working in commercial kitchens for 23 years in the restaurant industry. She worked her way from the ground floor through every employee and management position in medical dispensaries to the level of director of operations of a...
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November 12, 2020 40 mins
Product liability And More with our guests Jennifer Zalkin, Marketing Manager and Regional Director-East, Cathy Anderson-Manager of Member Services, Alex Hearding-Chief Risk Management Officer, and Ezter Farkas-Regional Director – West. Currently, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, and 14 allow marijuana for adult recreational use. The trend toward legalization is expected to continue in 2020 with at least 19 other states ...
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October 2, 2020 36 mins
NCRM ACADEMY is our main topic in today's episode of MCRMA's Chronic Risk. On the last episode of Chronic Risk, we spoke about the Effective Combination of Captive Insurance and Risk Management for the Cannabis Industry with Ian Stewart, from the law firm of Wilson Elser. Captive insurance refers to an insurance company that is wholly owned and controlled by its insureds; its primary purpose is to ensure the risks of its ow...
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The Effective Combination of Captive Insurance and Risk Management for the Cannabis Industry with Ian Stewart. Today we are joined by someone who can provide us insight into the legalization of cannabis and risk management. Our guest is Ian Stewart, a partner with the Wilson Elser law firm. Ian has defended complex litigation in state and federal courts for more than 20 years with a focus on product liability, complex general casua...
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June 23, 2020 33 mins
Scalable Living Soil with Cassandra Maffey of Force Of Nature LTD. Recently named one of the Top 50 Women in Cannabis by HighTimes Magazine, Cassandra Maffey has over 20 years of cultivation leadership experience within regulated cannabis markets across the United States and Europe. She pioneered the Scalable Living Soil Cultivation system, which produces award-winning cannabis in commercial-scale gardens worldwide. Cassandra is CE...
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