entrepreneur / founder / author / builder
I am a serial entrepreneur, founder of Hemp Well, author of Capone of Cannabis, Chief Disruptor at FPUM, founder of Realty Plus, avid reader, non-proft volunteer and a hands-on builder of modern websites.
The journey
My work spans consumer brands, all areas of commercial/residential real estate, financial services sales, media, directory projects, pet wellness, publishing, and web production. I just do the same thing in every market, find the best opportunity with a scalable and profitable solution. Sometimes the product is a website, pet treat, advice, or a shipping container home. I'm most excited working with individuals open to new, honest insight on their web presence.
A memoir and exposé about Michigan medical marijuana, raids, politics, prosecution, the tax fight, and the cost of being early in an industry the system was not ready to accept.
The Book Club page is my reading list of memoir, philosophy, business, psychology, religion, history, law, science, (very little) fiction, and culture.
Open the reading list →Ventures & Roles
If it sounds cool, if I have time and I like the partners. Look at the opportunity, different.
Chief Disruptor
Fueling Progress With Uncommon Minds — business presence in a captive internet.
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Founder
A real-estate focused brand, marketing suite and directory project — we help property owners and real estate professionals thrive. Fairly.
Visit Realty Plus →Projects I Like
I enjoy what I do everyday.
Drinking outside is more fun
A beer garden and hospitality concept built around cold beer, open air, and simple outdoor gathering.
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Lower your home's property taxes
A polished, data-driven way to review your assessment, organize comparable property evidence, and pursue a lower tax bill with more confidence.
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Chief Disruptor / Venture Creator
Fueling Progress With Uncommon Minds. FPUM builds, backs, and advises companies at the edge of opportunity.
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Hemp Health For Pets
A pet supplement brand built around hemp, animal wellness, retail distribution, and practical education for pet parents.
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Memoir / true-crime / reform
Capone of Cannabis: How Legalization Gave Way to Raids, Corruption, the CIA and the IRS. Available at premier booksellers and online.
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The smarter way to sell used jewelry
Where Sellers Get Cash Offers for Jewelry From Multiple Buyers. When multiple buyers compete—you win.
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No more pee on the toilet
My way of giving back to all of the women over the years that I hurt. I am sorry!
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I enjoy a good cigar and helping friends.
Built from the ground up the shop's site, theme design, messaging, marketing and online administration of their indoor golf simulator.
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Lowering Your Property Tax in America
A practical, plain-English guide for property owners who want to understand their assessment, gather better evidence, and challenge an unfair value with confidence.
View project →Book Club
Memoir, philosophy, business, markets, religion, law, history, science, culture, and the kind of books that make you think.
Just finished Rick Bragg’s third book in the series: All Over but the Shoutin’, Ava’s Man, and The Prince of Frogtown.
What should I read next?Writing & media
I about entrepreneurship, cannabis history, baseball, government power, pet wellness, and ____________.
Read ArticlesI told myself—sell so many copies of the book—ask my friend Lindsey to redesign the cover art. Buy the book. Visit the Artist
Ryan in high school before bowl cuts were a thing.
How I Founded the Marijuana Patients Organization | Ryan Richmond Cannabis · Advocacy · Origin Story Why I Founded the Marijuana Patients Organization Before…
Website design & build
I build websites with marketing, AEO/SEO, strategy, mobile-ready design, strong copy, and a clear path for visitors to take action. I also occasionally build free websites for nonprofits I personally like and want to support.
Strategy → copy → design → theme → launch