How I Started with CBD (feat. Rick Martinez)

<p><strong>How did CBD become a billion-dollar industry? <br></strong><br></p><p>Because it is sexy! Many people in the industry will tell you that this is new to the mainstream and is leading in the therapeutic and health market. From oils to edibles, and topicals to tinctures, CBD is quickly ascending to an estimated 24 billion dollars by 2024. </p><p><strong><br>What is CBD?<br></strong><br></p><p>If you were like me, I thought that CBD was only sold in states where THC was legal. THC or tetrahydrocannabinol is what gives people the intoxicating effect when consumed. CBD, on the other hand, does not produce an intoxicating effect, instead, it is often used to treat many ailments from arthritis to PTSD. </p><p><strong><br>The type of products available for CBD and how they are used<br></strong><br></p><ul> <li>Sublingual Tinctures</li> <li>CBD Edibles</li> <li>Vape Concentrates</li> <li>CBD Topicals</li> </ul><p>Sublingual tinctures come in a bottle that usually has a small dropper. It is measured out and is ingested orally by placing the measured amount under the tongue and allowing it to absorb. The CBD Edibles are generally recognized in candies such as gummy bears and gummy worms. These candies are familiar to many people and the CBD industry manufactures these gummies in many forms, sizes, and shapes. Because of the taste and convenience of gummies, they are quickly becoming popular. Vape concentrates are used with vaporizer equipment consistent with e-cigarettes or electronic devices to vaporize and inhale the CBD oil. CBD topicals are consistent with most topical gels, creams or even sprays to use in specific areas for arthritis, pain, skin, or any localized area of the body. </p><p><strong><br>How to start a CBD Business<br></strong><br></p><p>Starting a CBD company is much like starting any other company, however, there are more regulatory hoops to jump through. There are continual changes in regulation that often create bottlenecks in the process, but once started, it is certain that the grow