In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we’re joined by Amy Donohue—cannabis social media manager, startup advisor, and now the face of a potential class action lawsuit against Meta for targeting the cannabis industry with account bans, shadowbans, and deleted pages.

For over a decade, Amy’s seen compliant cannabis brands get wiped from Instagram and Facebook without warning—while illegal psychedelic ads run freely. Now, she’s had enough. Backed by real evidence and early legal support, she’s calling on the industry to step up, show damages, and fight back.

⚖️ Think Meta’s terms of service protect your cannabis brand?

📉 Been shadowbanned, deleted, or throttled without reason?

🔥 Wondering if it’s finally time to sue Zuckerberg?

This episode is a deep dive into tech hypocrisy, cannabis censorship, and the movement to hold Meta accountable.

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In this raw and urgent conversation, we unpack:

✅ How cannabis brands are getting shut down while illegal ads run

✅ Why dispensaries need to start tracking financial damages NOW

✅ What Amy’s class action lawsuit could mean for the entire industry

✅ How AI moderation is crushing legal operators and favoring black market players

✅ The double standard: alcohol and LSD ads vs. legal cannabis bans

✅ Why it’s time to stop posting—and start organizing

Whether you're a dispensary owner, social media manager, or MSO exec, this episode is a wake-up call to take your power back.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 “Zuckerberg is the abusive ex of the cannabis industry—and we keep going back.”

📌 How to track real financial damage from an Instagram takedown

📌 Why AI bots—not humans—are moderating cannabis content

📌 How shadowbanning is quietly killing revenue for small operators

📌 The call for a 24-hour Instagram boycott—and why no one’s stepping up (yet)

👉 Like, comment, and share if you're tired of watching cannabis brands get punished while big tech profits off our silence.

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In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with Javier Hasse—Forbes senior contributor, CEO of El Planteo, and one of the most influential cannabis journalists in Latin America—to explore the untold stories, geopolitical power shifts, and media wars shaping the global cannabis industry.

From Argentina to global syndication, Javier has spent the last decade building the most-read Spanish-language cannabis media outlet—all while surviving 200% inflation, censorship, and the chaos of a volatile market.

💥 Curious why Latin America may leapfrog the U.S. in cannabis? 📉 Want to know why global trade still hasn’t taken off? 🧠 Wondering how to build a media brand that actually influences the industry?

This episode is a deep dive into truth-telling, global cannabis economics, and the media’s role in shaping perception, policy, and power.

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In this raw and global conversation, we unpack:

✅ Why Latin America may become the cannabis industry’s biggest supplier

✅ The media risks of telling the truth in cannabis journalism }

✅ How Javier built El Planteo from nothing—during economic collapse in his native country

✅ What U.S. cannabis operators don’t understand about global competition

✅ The role of beverages, CBD, and medical research in reshaping public trust

✅ Why AI, SEO, and syndication are transforming cannabis media forever

Whether you're a journalist, founder, or investor, this is the conversation global cannabis insiders are already watching.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 “If you tell the truth in cannabis, someone’s going to hate you for it.” — Javier on media backlash

📌 What 100+ countries understand about cannabis policy that the U.S. still doesn’t

📌 The truth about THC beverages, gummies, and the real global market

📌 Why Paraguay may be Latin America’s most underrated cannabis market

📌 How El Planteo became a syndication machine—without selling out

👉 Like, share, and subscribe if you want real talk from the people shaping the global future of cannabis. No fluff. Just strategy, stories, and substance.

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In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with cannabis investment advisor and biotech veteran Seth Yakatan to unpack the brutal truths, overlooked opportunities, and high-stakes drama shaping the cannabis industry today.

With over $1 billion raised and 22 exits under his belt, Seth has seen it all — from Silicon Valley hype cycles to federal reform stalls to the race for cannabis beverages and gummies. He’s worked with giants like Glass House and Ease, and he isn’t afraid to call BS on founders chasing ego instead of economics.

💥 Wondering why your dispensary still isn’t profitable?

📉 Curious where the real exits will come from once federal reform hits?

🧠 Want to hear what it’s really like to be at the center of cannabis M&A deals?

This episode is a masterclass in reality-checks, strategy, and letting go of delusions that don’t make dollars — or sense.

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In this raw conversation, we dive into:

✅ The biggest mistake dispensary owners make when they’re not turning a profit

✅ Why THC beverages and gummies are poised for billion-dollar exits

✅ What’s holding Big Food & Big CPG back from entering cannabis — and what’ll change everything

✅ Why Seth says “no magic beans — just blunt force trauma”

✅ How Seth stays grounded while navigating egos, deals, and 15,000+ transactions

✅ What real leadership in cannabis looks like — and why humility matters more than ever

Whether you’re a cannabis founder, investor, or just someone who’s tired of the hype and hungry for what actually works, Seth Yakatan delivers the goods.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 “If it doesn’t make money, it doesn’t make sense.” — Seth on cannabis fundamentals

📌 What federal legalization will really do to valuations and M&A

📌 The case for cannabis beverages as the next VitaminWater-style exit

📌 Why gummies might be Big Candy’s secret play — and who’s knocking already

📌 What every mom-and-pop dispensary needs to hear (but won’t like)

👉 Like, share, and subscribe if you want more real talk from the people shaping the future of cannabis. No fluff. Just strategy, insight, and stories that matter.

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In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with Bianca Snyder — aka High Society Mama — to explore how cannabis, microdosing, and psychedelics are helping mothers across the country reclaim their sanity, identity, and joy.

A former wine industry executive turned plant medicine advocate, Bianca built Society’s Plant and a High Society Mama - community of over 130,000 moms looking for more than burnout and band-aid solutions. This episode goes deep into why so many women are ditching the wine glass for gummies, tinctures, and sacred ceremony — and how it’s changing lives.

🌿 Curious how plant medicine fits into motherhood, healing, and feminine leadership?

🧠 Want to understand microdosing from a real mom's perspective — not just Silicon Valley hype?

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Connect with Bianca: / biancaberger

Society’s Plant: https://societysplant.com/

In this unfiltered interview, we explore:

✅ Why Bianca left the wine world behind — and what plant medicine gave her instead.

✅ How cannabis became a daily wellness ritual, not a guilty escape.

✅ The truth about mom guilt, burnout, and the rise of the CannaMom movement.

✅ Why microdosing isn’t just a trend — it’s a lifeline for some mothers.

✅ How to use functional mushrooms and cannabinoids to reclaim energy & emotional balance.

✅ Breaking the double standard: why moms using weed get judged but CEOs get praised.

✅ The role of intention in psychedelic healing — and why it's non-negotiable.

Bianca doesn’t just talk about self-care — she redefines it. Whether you’re a tired mom, a plant medicine practitioner, or just curious how weed and wellness are colliding in 2025, this episode is for you.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 From wine to weed — Bianca’s honest journey into plant-based healing.

📌 “Just say no to mom burnout” — what that really means and how to live it.

📌 How functional mushrooms, smokable CBD, and THC microdoses can shift your baseline.

📌 Why society needs to stop judging mothers for using the same tools that executives glorify.

📌 How to approach psychedelics with intention, safety, and support — especially as a parent.

👉 Found this powerful? Tap like, drop a comment, and subscribe! We’re bringing raw, real conversations with the people reshaping cannabis, wellness, and the stories we tell ourselves.

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In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with Anthony Domangue, founder of Southern Roots Genetics, to dive deep into the art and science of growing cannabis that actually feels good — not just looks pretty on the shelf.

From breaking his neck and turning to cannabis as real medicine, to breeding mold-resistant strains that thrive in the Midwest, Anthony shares a raw, behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to grow high-yield, high-potency weed in today’s market.

🌱 Want to grow better weed or build a strain that actually stands out?

🔍 Learn how dispensaries are selling more product with SEO + strategy

📖 Download our Free Cannabis Marketing Cheatsheet

Connect with Anthony: / anthony-domangue

Southern Roots Genetics: https://www.southernrootsgenetics.com/

In this exclusive interview, Anthony breaks down:

✅ Why autoflowers have improved—but why photoperiods still dominate for yield and control.

✅ How crop steering, lighting, and irrigation systems are the hidden keys to explosive flower weight.

✅ Why most modern strains feel the same—and how Southern Roots is changing that.

✅ The real reason breeders need to bring back landrace and old-school varieties.

✅ How he stress-tests strains across outdoor, indoor, and greenhouse environments.

✅ The chilling truth about GMO cannabis and who’s pushing it behind the scenes.

✅ Why terroir and appellation are the future for small growers trying to compete with MSOs.

Anthony doesn’t just grow weed — he’s shaping the future of how it's bred, optimized, and understood. Whether you’re a seasoned grower, a curious dispensary owner, or just tired of candy gas and flat highs, this episode will challenge what you think you know about cultivation.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 From neck injury to full-time cultivator — how cannabis became more than medicine.

📌 Crop steering 101 — what most growers don’t understand about watering and EC.

📌 The SOPs Anthony uses to maximize flower size without sacrificing terp quality.

📌 How to breed your own strain — and why most people are doing it wrong.

📌 Why authenticity matters more than ever in cannabis marketing.

👉 Found this helpful? Smash the like button, leave a comment, and subscribe! We’re bringing more deep conversations with the growers, marketers, and rebels shaping cannabis from the inside out.

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In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with Wyatt Hahn, co-founder of Pluggi, to explore how dispensary-focused AI is revolutionizing cannabis eCommerce and customer engagement.

Whether you're a dispensary owner battling abandoned carts or just curious about how AI can supercharge your online sales, Wyatt’s journey from patient to product builder will leave you inspired and informed.

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🔍 Learn how to start increasing your sales

📖 Download our Free Cannabis Marketing Cheatsheet

Connect with Wyatt: / wyatt-hahn-575433106

In this exclusive interview, Wyatt shares:

✅ How his experience with Tourette’s and medical cannabis led him to build Pluggi from scratch.

✅ What makes Pluggi different from other AI chatbots in cannabis — and why dispensaries love it.

✅ How Pluggi’s recommendation engine increases cart size by 28% and converts 89% of users.

✅ The compliance-first approach to AI that ensures recommendations are real, not hallucinated.

✅ How Pluggi helps mom-and-pop dispensaries compete with big MSOs using smart, branded AI tools.

✅ His vision for the future of cannabis eCommerce and how intelligent upselling and AI-powered marketing are the next frontier.

Wyatt Hahn is one of the most exciting founders in the cannabis tech space, blending empathy, innovation, and razor-sharp marketing insights. This episode dives deep into how Pluggi works under the hood — and how your dispensary can use it to grow smarter, faster, and leaner.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 A product born from necessity: how cannabis helped Wyatt manage his Tourette’s — and inspired a business.

📌 Real stats: 89% of users who get Pluggi recommendations make a purchase.

📌 White-labeled AI for dispensaries — what it is and why it matters.

📌 How Pluggi automates customer support, drives sales, and stays compliant — without replacing humans.

📌 The marketing strategy behind Pluggi’s growth, from LinkedIn outreach to partnerships with major cannabis SEO firms.

👉 If you found this episode valuable, hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us bring you more exclusive insights from the leading minds in the cannabis industry.

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In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Sparks, the innovative CEO of Sparks, to reveal the strategies behind his exceptional success in cannabis marketplace advertising.

Whether you're a seasoned dispensary owner or new to the cannabis industry, Kevin's expertise in optimizing platforms like Weedmaps, Leafly, and Yelp is transforming how dispensaries achieve remarkable growth.

💡 Ready to enhance your dispensary's online presence?

🔍 Learn how to start increasing your sales

📖 Download our Free Cannabis Marketing Cheatsheet

Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikevinsparks/

In this exclusive interview, Kevin shares:

✅ His transition from a key role at Weedmaps to founding Sparks and redefining cannabis advertising.

✅ The misconceptions about Weedmaps and how proper utilization can unlock its full potential.

✅ A detailed look at the Tropicanna case study, showcasing strategies that led to a 1,330% increase in deal conversions.

✅ Common mistakes dispensaries make on platforms like Weedmaps, Leafly, and Yelp, and how to avoid them. ✅ The critical role of data analytics in crafting effective marketing campaigns and the key metrics to monitor.

✅ His vision for the future of cannabis digital marketing and how Sparks is leading the way.

Kevin Sparks is recognized for his data-driven approach and deep understanding of cannabis marketplaces, consistently delivering outstanding results for his clients. Tune in for an insightful discussion on his journey, the challenges he's overcome, and the innovative strategies that are setting new standards in the industry.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 Transforming skepticism about Weedmaps into success stories through strategic management.

📌 Leveraging data-driven strategies to significantly enhance conversion rates and return on ad spend.

📌 Identifying and correcting common pitfalls in managing online dispensary listings.

📌 Kevin's forward-thinking perspective on the evolution of cannabis advertising and how to stay ahead.

👉 If you found this episode valuable, hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us bring you more exclusive insights from the leading minds in the cannabis industry.

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In this episode of the GDM Podcast, we sit down with Carl Saling III, the trailblazing CEO of HighDay, to uncover the secrets behind his revolutionary approach to cannabis marketing.

Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or a budding entrepreneur, Carl’s game-changing strategies in A2P registration and advanced dispensary retargeting are reshaping the future of cannabis branding.

💡 Ready to elevate your dispensary’s marketing strategy?

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Connect with Carl: / carlsalingiii

In this exclusive interview, Carl shares:

✅ His journey from pioneering cannabis marketing with Hollister Cannabis to launching HighDay

✅ The breakthrough tactics behind A2P registration and next-level retargeting that are driving dispensary success

✅ The real challenges he’s overcome and the lessons learned in a rapidly evolving industry

✅ Why blending innovative technology with authentic creativity is the key to cannabis advertising

✅ Insider tips on leveraging data-driven marketing to skyrocket sales and brand visibility

✅ His vision for the future of cannabis tech and how HighDay is leading the charge

Carl Saling III is known for his relentless drive and innovative spirit, pushing the boundaries of traditional marketing to create powerful, real-world solutions for cannabis brands. Tune in for a deep dive into his story, unfiltered insights, and the disruptive tech that’s transforming the industry.

🔥 Key Highlights from This Episode:

📌 The evolution of cannabis marketing and the HighDay platform’s breakthrough innovations

📌 Mastering A2P registration and retargeting to drive unprecedented growth

📌 Real lessons from the frontline of cannabis entrepreneurship and tech innovation

📌 Carl’s bold vision for the future of cannabis branding and advertising

👉 If you found this episode valuable, hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe! Your support helps us bring you more exclusive insights from the biggest names in cannabis.

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