Fighting Back Against Digital Plagiarism: Lessons from My Experience
Key Takeaways: In early 2024, I encountered something that’s, unfortunately, becoming all too common: digital plagiarism. My published work was stolen, rebranded, and republished under a fake name by a hack, low-traffic cannabis outlet looking to make a name for themselves without paying for it. I’m choosing not to name the publication or its owner […]
Centralia: Exploring Pennsylvania’s Lost Graffiti Highway and Ghost Town
This is one of my favorite stories, detailing the lost town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. Originally appearing on PROHBTD in 2018, the article was lost when the site shifted creative gears. I was fortunate enough to write a new version for Unilad in 2022. However, this original story is what allowed me to visit Centralia not […]
Why Content Marketing is Important to Business Success
Over the years, I’ve worked with clients across various industries, helping them build content marketing funnels that attract, engage, and convert. One thing’s clear: a successful content marketing funnel is more than a sales pipeline; it’s a relationship-building process that demonstrates why content marketing is important to any brand hoping to add real value to […]
Luis Guzmán Grows Community and Cannabis
Throughout my career, I’ve crafted content for a diverse mix of clients across multiple industries. Unfortunately, some of these pieces are no longer available as clients have closed, shifted strategies, or removed posts. In my “Deleted Content” series, I’m breathing new life into these works, re-sharing valuable insights, unique strategies, and compelling stories that deserve […]
Case Study: How to Get a Book Published the Unexpected Way
Background: How to Get a Book Published People often ask me how to get a book published. After having two books published myself, I get why they would. But if I’m being honest, I’m still not sure I can offer a blueprint for guaranteed success—but I can share the steps that worked for me. The […]
Ron Funches Talks New Podcast, Sour Diesel and Pro Wrestling
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to create content for a range of clients across various industries. Some of that work, however, is no longer accessible due to clients closing, shifting content strategies, or removing posts. In my “Deleted Content” series, I’m bringing these pieces back to life, reintroducing valuable insights, thought-provoking strategies, and […]
Cannabis Jobs (2020): The Complete Guide to Making a Living in Legalized Marijuana
When I started covering cannabis, I never could have predicted how quickly the industry would evolve. By the time I wrote Cannabis Jobs in 2019 (published in 2020), legalization had spread across numerous states, and job opportunities in this field were exploding. Today, even as the industry continues to expand and deal with job fluctuation, […]
The Art of Marijuana Etiquette (2021): The Complete Guide to the High Life
Cannabis has its own set of unspoken rules, and getting familiar with them is the key to enjoying it like a pro. Whether it’s the classic “puff, puff, pass” or just making sure you’ve got snacks covered, etiquette matters. That’s why I wrote The Art of Marijuana Etiquette – to be your go-to guide for […]