BRAND SUCCESS STORIES
Real People. Real Brands. Real Impact.

At Cannabiz Academy, we don’t just teach cannabis entrepreneurship, we build brands that break through. From unlicensed founders to fully distributed product lines, our clients represent the future of legal cannabis done right.

We’ve helped many brands go from idea to launch, and these stories below show what’s possible when you mix guidance, hustle, and heart.

What We Do Best

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Brand Development (Logo, Voice, Positioning, Storytelling)

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Licensing & Legal Pathway Support

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Product & Supply Chain Sourcing

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Marketing Strategy & Retail Placement

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Ongoing Mentorship & Growth Guidance

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"After meeting Chris and getting into the Cannabiz Academy, honestly, it was life changing."

— Justin, Founder of Doctor Reefer
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What We Did

• Guided transition from legacy grower to brand founder

• Provided blueprint to enter legal cannabis without millions in capital

• Mentored on brand identity rooted in Southern California’s working-class culture

• Supported rollout strategy with compliance, packaging & market positioning

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Highlights

• Transitioned from legacy grower to licensed brand founder

• Built brand identity rooted in Southern California working-class culture

• Launched premium flower and solventless hash line

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"Chris helped us cut major costs and actually get on shelves. If you’re trying to break in without millions, this is the way."

— Founder, Yummi Lifestyle
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What We Did

• Helped source their early distillate & live resin before the mainstream wave

• Guided brand development from street buzz to shelf-ready products

• Connected them to production & distribution partners

• Advised on marketing strategy for multiple SKUs

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Highlights

• Launched “Yummi Corn,” a proprietary cannabis-infused popcorn

• Released flower strain “Yummy #5”

• Developed vape lines and expanded into dispensaries

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"Chris became a real mentor and friend. It’s rare to find someone in this for more than just the money."

 — Gam, CEO of Kush Disciple
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What We Did

• Helped a young founder go from unlicensed to fully compliant

• Educated him on retail, compliance, and brand building

• Provided mentorship beyond business—personal growth and leadership

• Guided product positioning as a wellness-forward cannabis brand

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Highlights

• Transitioned from a CBD-only line to licensed cannabis sales

• Built trust and visibility as a patient-safe, clean flower brand

• Preparing for multi-state expansion in 2025

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"Everything he says just aligns with the world that I’m chasing or the dream that I’m chasing."

— Taco, Dalifornia
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What We Did

• Mentored founder through early brand vision and storytelling

• Provided strategies to launch a THCA brand in Texas market

• Guided content, marketing angles & cultural positioning

• Supported mindset shift from consumer to founder through Cannabis Academy training

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Highlights

• Leveraged Cannabis Academy mentorship to shape brand identity and growth

• Developed unique brand voice with strong community appeal

• Positioned brand as a trusted name in Texas’ emerging THCA market

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"Chris gave me the full blueprint: how to build a brand, move right, and scale up the right way."

 — Taylor, Founder of Lodestar
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What We Did

• Mentored Lodestar founder through wholesale, branding & packaging

• Created rollout strategy from gray market to mainstream markets

• Provided templates, product development support & launch strategy

• Brand identity, marketing & retail training

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Highlights

• Debuted in Minnesota’s new gray market

• Activated at events from Cali to Miami

• Launching premium flower, hash holes, and rosin in 2025

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