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Some Things Are Worth More Than Money: A Maker's Reflection
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Some Things Are Worth More Than Money: A Maker's Reflection

t's 2 a.m. I'm standing in an empty warehouse in Colorado, surrounded by 10,000 bottles of CBD gummies I can no longer legally sell in the state. The easy fix? Change the formula. Add a synthetic compound. Play the regulatory game. Would have saved me a million dollars and a cro

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2026 CBD Industry Shakeup: What's Changing in the Market
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2026 CBD Industry Shakeup: What's Changing in the Market

Everyone's talking about the CBD industry hitting $20 billion by the end of this year. That's a big number, but let me tell you what it actually looks like from inside a manufacturing facility in Louisville. I've been making CBD gummies since 2016, and I've watched this industry

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Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum CBD: What's the Difference?
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Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum CBD: What's the Difference?

Full Spectrum vs Broad Spectrum CBD: Which Is Right for You? Walk into any CBD shop—or browse online—and you'll see products labeled "full spectrum," "broad spectrum," and "isolate." These aren't marketing buzzwords. They're fundamentally different products that work

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CBD Gummies vs CBD Oil: Discover the Best Choice
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CBD Gummies vs CBD Oil: Discover the Best Choice

Last updated: April 29, 2026 CBD Gummies vs CBD Oil: Which Delivers Better Results? You're ready to try CBD, but should you go with oil or gummies? It's one of the most common questions I hear, and the answer isn't as simple as "one is better." They work differently, suit differe

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A Spring CBD Wellness Reset Routine: Daily Habits Guide
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A Spring CBD Wellness Reset Routine: Daily Habits Guide

Last updated: April 27, 2026 TITLE: Spring Wellness Reset: Adapting My CBD Gummies with Seasonal Changes Every March, I adjust my CBD gummy usage to align with the changing seasons. Not because my gummies stop working in spring (they continue to support my wellness), but because

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Why I Refuse to Use Corn Syrup in My CBD Gummy Recipes
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Why I Refuse to Use Corn Syrup in My CBD Gummy Recipes

Last month, I got a call from a potential wholesale client who asked, "What's your cost per gummy if we use corn syrup instead of that organic stuff?" I told him we don't make gummies with corn syrup anymore. Haven't since 2019. He was confused. "But everyone uses corn syrup. It

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8 Years of CBD Gummy Lessons Learned at Steve's Goods
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8 Years of CBD Gummy Lessons Learned at Steve's Goods

Yesterday, someone asked me what I'd do differently if I started Steve's Goods over again in 2026. My first thought was: "Everything." My second thought was: "Actually, nothing." Not because I did everything perfectly (I definitely didn't), but because the mistakes taught me mor

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The CBD Sustainability Revolution: A Real Talk Guide
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The CBD Sustainability Revolution: A Real Talk Guide

Last updated: April 27, 2026 Why every gummy maker suddenly cares about the environment, and what actually matters when you're choosing CBD Look, I'll be honest. For eight years of making gummies, I thought "sustainability" was just another marketing buzzword. Then I saw the numb

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Why I Left Colorado for Kentucky to Build CBD Gummies
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Why I Left Colorado for Kentucky to Build CBD Gummies

Sometimes doing the right thing costs more, takes longer, and nobody notices. Here's why I do it anyway. In 2019, I had a decision to make. Stay in Colorado with established suppliers, cheaper hemp, and a booming CBD market. Or move everything to Kentucky—higher costs, fewe

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