#505 - Matt Schifrin of Pioneer Interest

About this episode

In this episode, Sean Welsh interviews Matt Schifrin about his journey in the cannabis industry and the challenges he faces in balancing personal and professional life.

Welcome to Season 5 of the Cannabiz Conversations podcast! In this episode, host Sean sits down with Matt Schifrin, CEO of Pioneer Interest, to discuss his journey into the cannabis industry, the challenges of vertical integration, and the importance of balancing personal and professional life. Matt shares his early experiences with cannabis, the impact of losing a sibling to addiction, and how these experiences shaped his approach to business and wellness. He dives into the competitive land...

People in this episode

Host: Sean Welsh

Guest: Matt Schifrin

Topics covered

• cannabis industry
• vertical integration
• personal and professional balance
• business challenges
• wellness

Keywords

• cannabis
• vertical integration
• business
• wellness
• addiction
• entrepreneurship
• personal experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pioneer Interest

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