From Top American Grower to Global VP of flower in Colombia
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🌿 Exclusive Interview with Mark Ziegler: From Northern California to Bogota's Cannabis Scene! 🇺🇸 ➡️ 🇨🇴 Join us for an engaging and insightful episode of our podcast as we sit down with Mark Ziegler, an esteemed American grower hailing from Northern California, who has taken his expertise to new heights as the VP of Flower at Foliumed in Bogota, Colombia! This episode was brought to you by the top cultivation vendors for your commercial garden.
In this episode, we delve into Mark's fascinating journey: 🌱 From the Fields of California: Discover how Mark's passion for growing began and the unique challenges and triumphs he experienced in the renowned cannabis culture of Northern California. 🇨🇴 Transition to Colombia: Learn about Mark's bold move to Bogota, the cultural shifts, and how he’s contributing to the rapidly evolving cannabis industry in South America. 🌿 Inside Foliumed: Get an exclusive look into Foliumed's operations, their innovative approaches, and the future of cannabis cultivation in Colombia.
🚀 Challenges and Opportunities: Mark shares his insights on the global cannabis market, the challenges he faces in his new role, and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you're a cannabis enthusiast, an aspiring grower, or simply curious about the industry, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge, personal stories, and professional insights. Don’t miss out on this captivating conversation with one of the leading figures in the cannabis world!
00:00 Welcome to the Grow World Podcast
01:21 Grow World Community
02:00 Valoya Lighting Trial
02:49 Kaya Coco Coir Trial
03:07 Anden Trial
04:32 Mark's Background
06:43 Challenges in Colombia
8:03 Hybrid Grow Style: Cannabis and Roses
8:58 Cannabis Migration to Colombia
9:33 Costs of Colombian Production
10:31 70 Cents Per Square Foot 🚀
11:15 No One Making Money in Cannabis
11:40 Advice for American Growers
12:34 Stanley Brothers Launch Australia
13:12 Selling 100 Kilos of Flower on Australia Bulk Market in 4 Days
14:32 Partnership with Stanley Brothers
17:28 Vertical Integration of Foliumed
17:52 Global Distribution of Foliumed
18:46 Colombia No Dispensaries Future Rec?
19:45 Future of Mark's Career and Foliumed 10 years
20:23 Competitive Advantages of Mark in Colombia
21:33 Pricing of EUGMP, GMP, Germany, Australia
22:37 Difficulties of Selling on International Markets
25:00 Educating the Growers of Foliumed
26:00 Foliumed Products, Santa Marta Gold Landrace, 12 feet tall
27:24 Kings of Cannabis, Vice, @strainhunters
28:50 Shopping for Cannabis in Australia, Prescriptions
30:34 @FirstSmokeoftheDay SourWavez, Breeders and Brands
31:33 American Brands like @officialbackpackboyz Going Global
32:19 Registering New Genetics in Colombia
33:26 The Purpose of Grow World: Connecting Fragmented Industry
33:44 Sign up to Sample Foliumed Products on Grow World
34:29 The Growing Environment in Bogota, Colombia
36:18 Bogota Water Droughts, Water Rights
40:09 Mark's Most Proud of in Foliumed, Hybrid Growing, Quality
41:14 Growing Up and Choosing Career Paths in Cannabis
42:42 Outro, Subscribe to Grow World YouTube Channel