The USMC Veteran: CBD Entrepreneur and Leader (James Brobyn, American Fiber CEO)

On this episode of Getting Transparent, host Joe Witte sits down with veteran cannabis entrepreneur, James Brobyn. James, a United State Marine Corps veteran and officer, currently serves as CEO of American Fiber, and was previously the Executive Director at veteran non-profit, The Travis Manion Foundation. Brobyn shares his path into the CBD and MMJ industry, how his military experience has shaped his view of entrepreneurship, and the importance of transparency in the cannabis industry. Brobyn also opens up about his personal transition from military life to civilian life, how CBD has helped him and other veterans post-service, and why trust is the foundation for both relationship and business success. 

Chapters

• 1:15 MMJ and CBD Today
• 2:38 Reasons for entering the CBD and MMJ Industry
• 7:41 Military and Entrepreneurship
• 10:40 Non-Profits and Volunteers
• 12:12 Transition from Military to Civilian Life
• 17:30 The Art of Leadership is being Lost
• 22:19 The Servant Leader
• 22:59 MMJ and PTS (PTSD)
• 31:00 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry
• 35:20 Progress of CBD and Regulations
• 41:00 Supply Chain Transparency is Important for the Industry
• 45:20 Trust is the Foundation
• 47:00 Brobyn's Transparency 10