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Episode 549: 01-29-20

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Florida Hemp Council & Succeeding in Family Office

What’s on the horizon for hemp in Florida

Jeff Greene of the Florida Hemp Council chats with Jim about where hemp has been and where it’s going in Florida. Jeff shares the importance of research & regulation in the hemp industry, how affordability is changing with steady demand for hemp products, the benefits of hemp, and MUCH more. He also invites listeners to join the Florida Hemp Council here.

Jeff Greene, registered Lobbyist, political and business consultant in the cannabis industry and alternative fuels industry, is the Director of New Business for the Florida Hemp Council. He has extensive experience in Alternate Fuels/Consultation, Grant Authorship, Municipal Feasibility Studies, Small Business Support, Sales, Marketing, CNG, Vendor Identification/Interface, Government Contracts, Product Delivery, Facility Design and Construction, Revenue Enhancement, Residential/Commercial Mortgage Loans, Staff Management.

Who needs a family office?

Tom Handler brings his wealth of knowledge back to the show to share with Jim one of the common traits amongst successful family office clients. They begin their discussion with talk of athletes & wealth management and continue discussing asset protection and setting up a family office.

Thomas Handler is an advanced planning attorney focused on structuring estate plans, businesses and family offices, and handling taxation & risk management issues for business owners, executives, professional athletes and celebrities. He has extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of domestic and international business planning, financial & estate planning, asset protection, family office compliance and advanced tax planning strategies. His experience includes estate contests, tax controversy, tax litigation, public accounting and corporate and foundation directorships.

He has authored numerous professional articles and lectured extensively both nationally and internationally at wealth industry, professional and family office educational conferences.

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Finally, Jim gives a brief update on the show’s platform.

 

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