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Joshua Hoffman many are already using, while providing practitioners
with another way to build revenue in their practices.

Chief Education Officer, PūrWell How can people in Florida benefit from the
company you represent?
What benefits do you see for patients throughout Florida within
Our products are designed to help people address
this space? symptoms related to the four main physical/emotional
The benefits I see for patients throughout Florida is having access to adjunct or conditions: 1) Chronic Pain 2) Anxiety 3) Insomnia and
alternative therapies to address common symptoms of anxiety, depression, chronic 4) Depression, so if they are experiencing any of these or
pain, and insomnia vs. constantly relying on prescription meds that have a host of other types of symptoms, there is the potential that our
undesirable side effects when used over time. Opioid/Fentanyl addiction has shat- product may help to alleviate and reduce some of those
tered families across our country, but with cannabis-derived products, especially symptoms. Moreover, people who may be looking for the
those that are derived from hemp, there are no psychoactive effects, and the potential benefits of marijuana without the "high" can confidently
for addictions practically non-existent. use our products with no psychoactive effects (unless it is Joshua Hoffman

What motivates you to be a part of the cannabis Industry? P r8, our Delta-8 THC branded products.) Also, people are becoming more con-
cerned about products made with GMOs, artificial sugars, and coloring etc ... but at
There are different aspects of this industry that motivate me. For one, all the mis- PūrWell, we use all natural ingredients. Our products are manufactured in GMP cer-
information out there motivates me because we have the awesome responsibility of tified labs from USDA certified organic industrial hemp. Our products are non-GMO,
properly educating the public and our customers about the truths of Cannabis Sativa Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher certified, and all our products are 3rd party lab-tested for
L. When a person knows the real story and history of cannabis (marijuana and potency and safety.
hemp) in the United States, the support and acceptance for the plants are over-
whelming. How did you get started within the cannabis industry?

I learned about CBD from a friend of mine that uses marijuana regularly. I had been
What field are you in within the cannabis space? asymptomatic for 17 years all the while having spinal stenosis and herniated/bulging
PūrWell is a vertically integrated hemp company that works with healthcare pro- discs in my spine. One day about 7 years ago, the symptoms presented themselves
fessionals to formulate products that address symptoms of specific disease states, and for the first time and it was AWFUL. I was in so much pain I quickly realized how
we market our products exclusively through healthcare and medical professionals, people can get hooked on pain pills and other detrimental substances. My friend who
which allows them to introduce their patients to premium organic products that
uses marijuana regularly suggested I try "CBD." I said to him, "what the heck is
CBD?" and his answer is the reason I am where I am today. He said, "it is part of the
marijuana plant, but it doesn't get you high." That one statement intrigued me so
much I responded and said, "how does it NOT get you high?!" and his brilliant
response was "Just Google it!" So, I did, and the rest is history!

Are you personally a MJ card holder?
Yes, I have been a proud card holder for 2 years.

Do you see Florida moving forward with recreational
Marijuana/cannabis and how will that affect your business
I see Florida and the entire country moving forward with recreational cannabis
laws, and I think it will only make our hemp business and our Sales Consultants
more relevant and valuable because people are going to be exposed to marijuana
around every other corner and they are going to want to get accurate information
and answers about what the difference between marijuana and hemp is and what
products would benefit them most.
I honestly think most of the senior citizens will lean toward hemp-derived prod-
ucts over medical marijuana, and PūrWell will be ready to educate medical profes-
sionals and the public about the beneficial properties of cannabis (marijuana and
hemp).

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