The Entrepreneurial Journey into the Hemp Industry

In this episode of the podcast, Clayton sits down with David Hartigan, the CEO of Hemp Heroes, to discuss the journey of Hemp Heroes in the CBD and hemp-based industry. David shares his background in business consultancy and how he ventured into the hemp space. They delve into the different types of CBD products, the importance of quality, and the challenges faced in the industry. David also talks about the misconceptions surrounding hemp and CBD, as well as the future plans for Hemp Heroes, including expanding into the human food market. Tune in to learn more about the fascinating world of CBD and hemp-based products. Key Takeaways Hemp Heroes is a leading brand in Europe for CBD products for pets, with a focus on high-quality, organic, and cold-pressed CBD oils. The company has differentiated itself by conducting clinical studies, partnering with animal rescues, and focusing on in-house manufacturing to ensure product quality. Education and word of mouth have been crucial in overcoming misconceptions about CBD products, especially related to their association with cannabis. The company has successfully penetrated the Irish market and is now looking to expand into the US market, where there is a higher level of CBD product awareness and acceptance. Future plans include further growth in the human CBD market, leveraging existing connections and success in the pet CBD market. HOST BIO Clayton Payne is an industry veteran of three decades of working in the pet industry. Brought up working in his parents' pet store, Clayton has seen the industry evolve over five different decades and has been on the cutting edge of the industry since the nineties. Building pet businesses from scratch, establishing multi-national distribution chains and having worked in every aspect of the industry, Clayton has a rare insight into the Pet Industry that is rivalled by few.  Clayton has been the spearhead of many of the industry's changes and has introduced numerous new concepts to market with a trail of success behind him. He has worked in numerous countries within the pet industry, speaks four different languages and has established both import and export relationships on all continents (excluding Antarctica). As well as being COO of one of the UKs fastest growing insect technology companies, Clayton is a Pet industry consultant who has consulted for many household brands and delivers sales training to pet trade professionals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-payne-a6772244/ https://www.tiktok.com/@petbusinessdisruptors https://www.youtube.com/@PetBusinessDisruptors