About this conversation
Originally premiered: Mar 10, 2026 · Length: 47:48. Published here later as part of the episode archive.
Nick Volkenant of Halara Cannabis discusses building a vape brand and a licensed manufacturing operation. The publisher’s description covers his engineering background, product development, early retail relationships, expansion beyond California, hardware choices, branding, and the importance of customer trust.
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Topics covered
- Building Halara
- Product and hardware development
- Retail relationships and customer trust
This overview was checked against the original publisher’s episode description. It is not a transcript; watch the recording for the full conversation.
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