An Interview with Austin Duer @Health Cannabis Company

Admin • 02 April, 2025

In this Growers MBA episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Austin Duer about affordable cannabis, pro growing tips, CO2 distillation, and the industry's future in this insight-packed Growers MBA episode.

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Introduction

In this episode, we sit down with Austin Duer of Health Cannabis Company, a passionate processor and cultivator based in Oklahoma. Austin shares his unique journey from underground grower to licensed processor, shaped by a family background in both horticulture and pharmaceuticals. He dives into the challenges of growing in a competitive market, why his team pivoted to cannabis processing, and how CO2 distillation helps them produce clean, affordable medicine for patients.

Whether you're a grower, processor, or cannabis entrepreneur, Austin offers real-world insights, tips on getting started, and a hopeful vision for the future of medical cannabis.

Austin Duer

Health Cannabis Company

0:00

Introduction

Introduction to the podcast and guest Austin Duer from Health Cannabis Company.

0:31

Austin’s Background

Austin shares how his family's roots in horticulture and pharmaceuticals led him to cannabis.

1:45

Underground Growing Days

Before legalization, Austin experimented with underground growing and learned through trial and error.

2:57

Starting Health Cannabis Company

How Austin transitioned from cultivation to founding Health Cannabis Company in Oklahoma.

3:57

Why They Shifted to Processing

The challenges of growing and why Austin's team pivoted to cannabis processing for affordable medicine.

5:01

Patient Preferences

Discussing why patients prefer discreet, easy-to-use options like edibles and tinctures.

6:00

Sourcing From Trusted Growers

Austin explains how they build relationships with clean, reliable cultivators in Oklahoma.

6:57

Processing Methods

Why they prioritize CO2 distillation and how it compares to rosin pressing.

7:48

How CO2 Distillation Works

Austin breaks down the CO2 extraction process and how it turns plant matter into clean distillate.

9:00

Learning by Doing

Why trial and error is key in mastering cannabis extraction techniques.

9:50

Beginner Tips & Equipment

Advice for new processors and suggested starting equipment for those just entering the space.

10:45

Community & Collaboration

Austin emphasizes the supportive nature of the cannabis industry and the power of mentorship.

11:30

Finding Your Own Path

Encouragement to explore different strains and methods to find what works best for you.

12:30

The Future of Cannabis

Thoughts on rescheduling, federal legalization, and the potential for strain-specific medical use.

13:50

Different Effects for Different People

How terpene profiles and individual endocannabinoid systems influence strain effectiveness.

14:40

Where to Find Austin

Follow Austin and Health Cannabis Company on social media and in Oklahoma dispensaries.