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In this special guest episode, Melanie chats with Rahul, CEO of Stoned Genie, about his business journey—from launching on eBay to running a successful online smoke shop. He dives into the realities of building a brand in the cannabis space, the struggles of e-commerce, staying resilient through industry ups & downs, and finding balance as a busy entrepreneur.
Whether you're into business, branding, or just want the inside scoop on what it takes to thrive in a niche industry—this convo delivers all that y mucho más.
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✧ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro / speed round03:45 – "I started on eBay..."05:19 – Selling the smoke shop08:38 – The beauty of being online09:52 – Industry highs & lows13:13 – Why California is the hub13:50 – The consumer isn’t dumb19:10 – Inventory management tips21:09 – Rahul’s e-commerce advice21:38 – Amazon domination 26:40 – What’s next for Stoned Genie27:55 – Strategy in online business31:17 – Rahul’s daily routine33:34 – “I’m not that organized”37:23 – Bad business days are real40:06 – “There is no entrepreneur lifestyle”46:00 – Go Cal State Fullerton Titans46:37 – Business is an arena48:08 – The $100 b0ng mistake49:48 – Handling hate online50:45 – Are you a real pothead tho?54:45 – Outro #thatsawrap
Gracias, thank you for listening to Hola Let’s Chat! I appreciate you being part of this journey. Hasta luego!—Melanie Huerta, Host ♡
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