E54: Mark Kazinec – Will You Win the Next Cannabis Cup?

By Gary Roberts

Now that cannabis is legal in many states, the High Times Cannabis Cup competition is giving many brands an opportunity to gain feedback and support from America’s cannabis users–and a chance to win perks, free marketing, and an illustrious, renowned title. 

Mark Kazinec is the Director of Competitions for High Times magazine. He runs the Cannabis Cup and Hemp Cup with the goal of identifying and awarding cannabis brands in US states and beyond. He aims to provide a platform to spotlight brands, introduce their products to new customers, and gather real, honest feedback to help the participating companies succeed. Mark’s sales career began in New York City, and took off in LA, where he turned his attention to talent.  His work at talent agencies caught the attention of High Times, where he now runs all operations for the Cannabis Cups. When he’s not at work, you can catch Mark at the skatepark or in the kitchen making breakfast sandwiches.

On this episode of Good Dudes Grow, jam with Mark and Gary as they trace back Mark’s life journey, from working the mailroom, to jet-setting big names, to running the Cannabis Cup. Hear all about the process of the Cannabis Cup, the work that Mark is doing, and why it matters so much to him. Tune in today for a chill episode about giving visibility and support to small cannabis companies, and celebrate cannabis culture.

What You’ll Learn: 

  • How Mark went from talent agency work to running the prestigious Cannabis Cup for High Times magazine
  • How the Cannabis Cup competition changed during COVID-19
  • What all goes into the Cannabis Cup competition
  • And so much more!

Favorite Quote: 

“If you believe in your product, this is the place for it. We believe that this is the award that matters most. This is a way for you to reach out, be promoted–to be celebrated.”

  • Kaz

How to get involved: 

Gary Roberts is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based not only around creating and selling high-quality CBD products, but one that is on a mission to change the landscape on how mental health and addiction are treated. Gary has founded a non-profit called Promises Recovery Centers for those who need it as well as creating the first-ever educational training facility for Physicians, Therapists, and Mental Health advocates using innovative therapeutics like psilocybin, Mdma, and LSD.

You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their site, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram.

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