Sitting Down with the Man Himself: John Koumbis of JKJ
In this episode of Controlled Burn, Shane and Brandon sit down with the man, the myth, the legend — John Koumbis of JKJ Processing.
From freeze-dried bananas to the infused beef jerky story, John walks us through how he went from a steel‑walled vape shop dispensary to building one of the most recognizable edible brands in Oklahoma. We talk edible inconsistency in the early days, betting $7,000 on a freeze dryer, and why sometimes the best business move is simply showing up in person.
The conversation dives into brand building, sales philosophy, dealing with industry hate, staying authentic…
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