Welcome to HempAware Radio, where we delve into the world of hemp and CBD with a focus on education and empowerment. In this episode, host Tyler Hemp sits with Nick Orion, the founder of Orion's Naturals, a CBD company based in Alaska.
Nick shares his journey that led him to start the company, emphasizing the company's mission to help people and reduce reliance on costly medical treatments.
As they discuss the challenges faced by the hemp industry in Alaska, they also explore the benefits of plant-based remedies and the prospects for hemp companies.
Join us as we learn about the inspiring vision behind Orion's Naturals and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of hemp products.
Nick Orion is the owner of a garden supply store, where he has been working for over a decade. Around 5 or 6 years ago, he noticed a growing interest in CBD products but struggled to find a reliable wholesaler. Eventually, he found a local supplier and began selling their CBD products.
When his son was born prematurely, he was given a competitor's CBD in the hospital, and it had a miraculous effect, helping his son recover and leave the ICU in just 3 days.
This experience convinced Nick of the benefits of CBD, and he decided to start producing his own CBD products due to the inconsistency of the local supplier.
This led him to dive into the world of CBD production, where he now focuses on creating high-quality and reliable products for his customers.
Discovery more at: www.orionsnaturals.com
- Introduction of Nick Kerpiewite, owner of Orion's Naturals
- Inspiration for starting the company – difficulties in obtaining CBD for his son
- Orion's Naturals' focus on product quality and testing
- Change in Alaska's law affecting product lines
- Types of products offered – tinctures, salves, pet products
- Challenges faced in sales and distribution – banking issues, regulatory confusion
- Business model – both B2B and B2C sales, emphasis on online and physical store channels
- Distribution of CBD products in Alaska – primarily in dispensaries and few herbal stores
- Benefits and therapeutic uses of CBD products
- Industrial hemp's sustainable qualities and diverse industrial uses
- Challenges faced due to banking and regulatory issues
- Impact of Alaska's changing law on THC presence in products
- Overlap between CBD and marijuana laws
- Lobbying challenges and hindrances faced by the hemp industry in Alaska
- Benefits of CBD products and their potential as a pharmaceutical alternative
- Concerns about drug test results and the absence of residual THC in current product formulation
- CBD as a natural therapeutic alternative to pharmaceuticals
- Conclusion of the episode with Tyler Hemp's promotion of orionsnaturals.com
- Gratitude for Nick's participation
- Offer of support for hemp companies through HempAware Radio and hempaware.com