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Market Like a Badass with Kristin McFarlandMarket Like a Badass with Kristin McFarland Author: The Source Marketing Group
In highly regulated markets like cannabis and craft beer, badass marketing is necessary for not only surviving but thriving in business. Geared towards women and minorities in business, from marketing coordinators to ambitious entrepreneurs and seasoned leaders, this podcast offers invaluable insights to help you thrive in your industry. You'll gain access to actionable marketing insights that will help you grow your business and market like a badass. Each season of Market Like A Badass features captivating interviews with industry leaders who have mastered the art of marketing in highly regulated markets like cannabis and craft beer. I'll feature marketing stories, tactics, and growth strategies that will help you monetize your customer data and drive more sales. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Coco Flow: Canna Connect x Back Channel Brewing Collab with Special Guest Spencer Ploessl
Episode 3
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
In this episode of Market Like A Badass, Kristin welcomes Spencer Ploessl, Creative Director and marketing strategist who bridges the worlds of cannabis, craft beer, and beverage innovation. As Advisor and Creative Director for Canna Connect in Minnesota, Spencer recently launched Coco Flow - a THC-infused coconut water that is a first of its kind. This special hemp beverage collaboration with Back Channel Brewing Co. showcases what's possible when cannabis and craft beer collide.Spencer shares the inside story of how this collaboration came together, revealing the strategy behind successful brand partnerships in highly regulated spaces. From navigating tolerance variations to educating consumers on minor cannabinoids, Spencer breaks down the creative marketing tactics that work when traditional advertising won't cut it. Plus, he reveals which craft beer branding lessons translate to hemp beverages - and which approaches need to be completely reimagined.On this episode, you will:Discover how the Canna Connect and Back Channel Brewing Co. collaboration came together and what metrics actually matter when launching a co-branded hemp beverageUnderstand how to differentiate hemp beverage brands in an increasingly crowded marketHear real-world tactics for educating consumers about minor cannabinoids and dosingQUICK LINKSConnect with Spencer: SpencerPloessl.com | LinkedInCheck out Canna Connect: www.cannaconnectmn.comFollow Kristin: www.sourcemarketinggroup.com | LinkedInSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeThis episode is part of "Taboo to Tap" - a special season exploring how hemp beverage pioneers are racing to craft billion-dollar beverage brands by mastering the art of compliant and grassroots marketing.
