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Chris Ball: Betting It All — What It Really Takes to Build a Brand With Your Name on It: Pain, Patience, and Relentless Faith
Episode 274
Thursday, 9 October, 2025
Building something that lasts takes more than money — it takes self-belief, grit, and the willingness to keep pushing forward when easier options present themselves.Putting your name on it only adds to the weight — and the responsibility — to make it work.As with anything worth doing, there are difficult moments along the journey that demand a leap of faith.If you want to be different, you have to be willing to swim against the current — to stand out long enough for customers to find their fit.Daniel LaRusso was that choice for Chris Ball. A nod to his movie-buff personality, the name sent a subtle but direct message to his audience about grit, discipline, and staying true to the craft.These decisions are easy to reflect on now, but the journey was anything but simple.This week we sit down with Chris Ball, Founder of Ball Family Farms, to discuss:The journey from origin to now — and the critical decisions that shaped itHow he’s constantly tinkering forward to stay aheadThe Rare Breed mentorship program and its impact on the next generation of growersSummaryIn this episode, Chris Ball, CEO of Ball Family Farms, shares his journey from the legacy cannabis market to establishing a successful legal cannabis business. He discusses the importance of family in building his brand, the challenges of navigating the cannabis industry, and the significance of quality over quantity in product development. Chris also highlights the role of mentorship through his Rare Breed program, which aims to nurture new talent in the cannabis space. He emphasizes the need for innovation while maintaining a connection to the community and culture of cannabis. The conversation concludes with insights into the realities of being a CEO in the cannabis industry and the importance of resilience and adaptability.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chris Ball and His Journey03:05 The Birth of Ball Family Farms05:58 Building the Family Business09:01 Branding and Marketing Strategies11:55 The Power of Unique Strain Names15:12 Recognizing Success and Growth17:53 Expanding the Strain Lineup21:00 Navigating Challenges and Decisions24:00 Trusting the Process and Team26:48 Collaboration with Hood Baby28:09 Lessons from the COVID Crash29:37 Building a Stronger Team31:34 Recognizing Talent in the Industry33:52 The Importance of Mentorship37:31 Balancing Innovation and Tradition46:32 The Rare Breed Program: Nurturing New TalentGuest Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/chrisball45/?hl=enhttps://x.com/BallFamilyFrmshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ball-family-farms/https://www.ballfamilyfarms.com/https://www.instagram.com/ballfamilyfarmsOur LinksBryan Fields on TwitterKellan Finney on TwitterThe Dime on TwitterExtraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcastThe Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.🎥 YouTube: The Dime📸 Instagram: The Dimehttps://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
