How I Made Millions With Stocks, Credit Cards & Grass

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (130)

0:12 Early Life Experiences with Randy Laner chapter 3
0:12 Meeting Randy and Getting Involved in Pot Smuggling
0:32 First Pot Smuggling Experience at Age 14
1:04 Learning About and Selling Cannabis
3:10 The Discovery of Weed and Early Dealing chapter 4
3:10 Finding Bob Marley's First Album and Trying Weed for the First Time
3:41 The Decision to Deal Weed and Making Money in High School
4:14 Dealing Weed in College and Meeting Growers
5:17 Smuggling Pot on a Large Scale
7:21 Early Life and Career chapter 6
7:21 Transporting Colombian Goods in a Volvo
7:51 Using Fake Names and Cash for Travel
8:23 Buying First Class Tickets with Cash
8:53 Flying Under the Radar and Avoiding Detection
9:24 Traveling with Large Amounts of Cash
9:56 Life as a Deadhead and Avoiding Responsibilities
10:59 Prison Life and Marriage chapter 4
10:59 Prison Culture and Responsibility
11:30 Marriage and Trust
12:00 Personal Experience with Marriage and Family
12:31 Avoiding Failure and Unhealthy Lifestyles
14:37 LSD Trafficking and Arrest chapter 2
14:37 LSD Sales and Distribution in St Barts
15:09 Arrest and Extradition Process
16:45 Consequences of LSD Trafficking chapter 1
16:45 LSD Sentencing and Guidelines
17:47 Busted with Large Amounts of Marijuana chapter 3
17:47 How Law Enforcement Multiplies the Value of Seized Marijuana
18:19 Kenny's Busting and Setting Up Friends
19:56 Consequences of Getting Caught with Large Amounts of Marijuana
21:32 A Couple's Troubles with the Feds chapter 1
21:32 A Couple's Troubles with the Feds and a Lawyer's Warning
22:02 The Aftermath and a New Job Opportunity chapter 3
22:02 A Phone Call from the Lawyer and a Warning about Doug and Sue
23:04 The Federal Government's Investigation and Asset Seizure
24:06 A New Job Opportunity at Smith Barney
25:09 Credit Suisse, Boston, and the Problem chapter 1
25:09 The Firm's Situation and Internet Crash
25:42 Making Money Hand Over Fist chapter 2
25:42 Finding Investors and IPOs
26:14 Unwritten Quidd Pro and Loans
27:19 The Bubble Burst and Consequences chapter 3
27:19 Living Large and the Bubble Burst
27:49 Consequences of the Stock Crash
28:21 Selling Shares and Financial Consequences
29:25 Arbitration and Financial Struggles chapter 2
29:25 Arbitration Experience and Financial Struggles
30:59 Amsterdam Experiences and Entrepreneurial Ventures
33:04 Credit Card Processing and Arbitrage chapter 3
33:04 Arbitrage Opportunity and Credit Card Processing
34:05 Growing the Business and Federal Law Changes
35:37 Shutting Down the Business Due to Fear of Prison
36:10 Consequences of Federal Law Changes chapter
36:40 Starting a Business chapter 2
36:40 Initial Business Venture
37:11 Meeting a Potential Buyer and Finding Storage Solutions
38:11 Innovative Storage and Shipping Solutions chapter 2
38:42 Scaling the Business with Friends' Help
39:47 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Creative Solutions
40:18 Boom Bust Cycle and Farming Experiences chapter 6
40:18 Risk Premium and Market Dynamics
40:49 Farming Permit and Partnerships
41:21 Farm Success and Land Acquisition
41:54 County Law and Farm Expansion
42:26 Operating Agreement and Conflict Resolution
42:59 CBD Business and Failure
44:03 Common Issues with Website Development chapter 4
44:03 Unrealistic Expectations and Lack of Experience
44:33 Misconceptions about Website Development Costs
45:03 Consequences of Underestimating Website Development Complexity
46:10 Regretting the Decision to Save Money on Website Development
47:13 Discussion on Website Building and eCommerce chapter 3
47:13 Challenges with Website Building and Credit Card Integration
48:45 Introducing New Brands and Products
49:50 CBD Industry and Farm Bill Discussion
50:53 Cannabis Testing and THC/CBD chapter 5
50:53 THC and CBD in Cannabis Plants
51:23 Problems with Current Testing Methods
51:54 Room Temperature Test and Loophole
52:58 Acid Form of Cannabinoids
53:29 Decarboxylation and THC Conversion
55:01 Discussion on THC Testing Methods and Legality chapter 4
55:01 Perception of THC as Special Genetics
55:32 Selling Legitimate Hemp Products
56:36 Legal Gray Areas in Marketing and Sales
57:38 Analogies to Shipping Missiles and Helicopters
58:41 Legalities of THC and Hemp Products chapter 1
58:41 Legalities of THC and Hemp Products in Different States
59:43 Comparison of Dispensaries and CBD Stores chapter 5
59:43 Florida's Medical Dispensaries and Edibles
1:00:15 High-Quality Hemp Products from Small Boutique Farmers
1:00:47 Problems with Dispensaries and IRS Tax Code 280e
1:01:18 IRS Tax Code 280e and Dispensary Profitability
1:01:50 Scheduling of THC and Hemp Products
1:02:20 Introduction to Hemp and Cannabinoids chapter 3
1:02:20 CBD and THC Comparison
1:03:23 Hemp Plant Variations and Cloning
1:04:59 CBD Oil Production and Properties
1:07:04 Cannabis Metabolism and Liver Function chapter
1:07:35 Suppositories and Capsaicin Receptors chapter 3
1:07:35 Cannabis Metabolism and Liver Function - THC Conversion
1:08:38 Suppositories and Capsaicin Receptors - Barriers to Success
1:10:13 Suppositories and Capsaicin Receptors - Overcoming Objections
1:11:15 Discussion on Cannaboid Oil Suppositories chapter 5
1:11:15 Introduction to Cannaboid Oil Suppositories and Market Strategy
1:11:46 Benefits of High CBDA Oil Suppositories for Constipation Relief
1:12:17 Potential Market and Target Audience for Cannaboid Oil Suppositories
1:12:50 Challenges and Risks of Using Two-Piece Capsules vs. Pharmaceuticals
1:13:54 Lawsuits and Financial Security as a Business Risk
1:14:55 Discussion on Product Development and Business Decisions chapter 2
1:14:55 Initial Thoughts on Product Development and Business Decisions
1:14:55 Suppositories and Constipation Relief
1:15:26 Exploring Plant Life Cycle, Strains, and Growing Techniques chapter 6
1:15:26 Offering Extra Content on Patreon
1:15:59 The Power of X Strains and Growing Techniques
1:16:30 Time Management and Room Optimization for Plant Growth
1:17:01 Identifying Successful Strains and Growing Techniques
1:17:32 Hydroponic Growing and Chemical Use
1:18:03 Yield Metrics and Plant Performance
1:18:34 Growing Exotic Plants chapter 5
1:18:34 Requirements for Profitable Growth
1:19:04 Hydroponic Growing Environment
1:19:36 Control and Customization in Greenhouse
1:20:07 Challenges of Large-Scale Growing
1:21:40 Common Misconceptions about Products
1:22:13 Marijuana Effects and Personal Experience chapter 3
1:22:13 Individual Marijuana Effects and Personal Experience
1:22:44 Marijuana Strains and Finding the Right Effect
1:23:16 Personal Experience with Smuggling and Close Calls
1:25:53 Introduction and Call to Action chapter

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