In this episode of MiCannaCast, CannaDave and Groovee sit down with Timmy, the founder of Flos Cannabis, and Austin, the brand's sales manager and partner. From humble closet grows to taking home first place at the Hash Bash Cup, Timmy shares his journey through Michigan's evolving cannabis industry, legal setbacks, and how passion led him to create a top-shelf brand.
Austin brings the fire too — detailing his leap from law enforcement roots to becoming one of the most energetic voices in cannabis sales. We dig into cultivation techniques, team dynamics, branding magic, product innovation, and the challenges of staying small but mighty in a saturated market. A must-listen for growers, entrepreneurs, and lovers of the plant. 🌱💨 Featured strains: Wagyu, Rainbow Belts, Laser Fuel, Beach Candy, Caribbean Breeze, and more.
Follow Flos:
@flows.231 | Flosmichigan.com
⏱️ Chapters & Exact Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Welcome to MiCannaCast
01:10 – Meet Timmy & Austin + Flos origin story
04:41 – From closet grows to caregiver: Timmy’s backstory
08:15 – Legal trouble & rebuilding through the metric system
11:26 – Starting Flos: challenges, delays, and why they kept going
15:20 – Austin’s journey: from law enforcement to cannabis advocate
18:53 – How Austin met Timmy & joined Flos
21:39 – Building the Flos brand & choosing the name
23:51 – The vibe of Flos and its team structure
26:45 – Growing practices: coco, clean flower, living soil vs. sterile
31:13 – Strains & breeding: Rainbow Belts, Wagyu, and seed sources
35:12 – Product design: transparency and storytelling in packaging
38:49 – Timmy on refusing to release bad flower
41:11 – Sales strategy and Michigan market challenges
44:52 – Shoutouts to collaborators, artists, and the team
47:33 – Awards, brand momentum & staying consistent
51:18 – Licensing issues, market saturation & maintaining ethics
55:03 – Advice to growers and brand builders
59:41 – Ganja Genie wishes: what they’d change in the industry
01:03:27 – Where to find Flos + final thoughts and shoutouts
