Matt Aiken - Cannabis Company Owner | Be Frank Podcast Episode 61

Welcome to the Be Frank Podcast, the show dedicated to helping you learn, inspire, and spread happiness through health and fitness, engaging in unique conversations with a diverse range of guests to enhance our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This episode features Matt Aiken, a Cannabis industry expert. Matt currently owns and operates Cannabis companies that contribute to the growing rate of medical marijuana users, more specifically in Oklahoma. Join us in listening to me and Matt dive deeper into his background and the reason behind his passion for Cannabis. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background 00:00:58 - Personal Background and Early Life 00:01:50 - Early Career and Transition into Cannabis Industry 00:02:27 - Experience in Corporate and Discontent 00:03:30 - Transition into Real Estate and Cannabis Growing 00:04:10 - Discussion on Changes in Cannabis Industry 00:04:25 - Transition into Legal Cannabis Business 00:04:49 - Discussion on Cannabis Industry Evolution 00:08:11 - Challenges and Responsibilities in Cannabis Business 00:09:55 - Insight on Oklahoma Cannabis Market 00:14:37 - Factors for Successful Cannabis Company 00:17:00 - Potential for New Entrants in Cannabis Industry 00:17:46 - Importance of Teamwork and Leadership 00:20:31 - Lack of Professional Leadership in Cannabis Industry 00:22:11 - Learning from Sports and Overcoming Failure 00:24:46 - Passion for the Cannabis Industry 00:26:38 - Cannabis and the Stigma Around It 00:33:39 - Personal Loss and the Healing Process 00:36:21 - Cannabis Misconceptions 00:36:31 - Cannabis Use and Benefits 00:39:50 - Parenting and Cannabis 00:41:16 - Stigma and Legalization 00:45:57 - Cannabis at Workplace 00:54:35 - Running a Business with Multiple Leaders 00:55:33 - Reflections on the Past Five Years 00:55:47 - Legal Troubles and Lessons Learned 00:58:02 - Future Aspirations and Self-Advice 00:58:27 - Thoughts on Relocation and Current Location 01:00:10 - Final Thoughts and How to Support 01:00:30 - Conclusion This video includes… ✅ Cannabis Business Talk ✅ Managing Practices as a Business Owner ✅ Stigma surrounding Cannabis Tags: cannabis, business, medical marijuana, oklahoma, colorado, mental health, spiritual health, physical health, well-being, markets, stigma, parenting, legalization, workplace, owner, legal, relocation, success, podcast Support the Show.