Brian Holler

Brian Holler

Santa Rosa, California, United States
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  • Beard Bros Pharms Graphic

    Beard Bros Pharms

    Los Angeles, California, United States

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    Santa Rosa, California, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, United States

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    United States

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    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, United States

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    Los Angeles, California, United States

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    Greater Seattle Area

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    Greater Seattle Area

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    Greater Seattle Area

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    Greater Seattle Area

Education

  • Boise State University Graphic

    Boise State University

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    Activities and Societies: Entertainment Reporter, The Arbiter.

    The communication discipline looks at how theories, philosophies, and the roles people assume, operate in personal and public arenas. We study how people articulate their ideas, create and interpret meaning, interact, and produce and analyze messages both face to face and through the media. All programs emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and independent scholarship. Issues of specific concern are cultural perception, social ethics, creativity, and freedom of expression…

    The communication discipline looks at how theories, philosophies, and the roles people assume, operate in personal and public arenas. We study how people articulate their ideas, create and interpret meaning, interact, and produce and analyze messages both face to face and through the media. All programs emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and independent scholarship. Issues of specific concern are cultural perception, social ethics, creativity, and freedom of expression. Most classes are speaking and/or writing-intensive, and all focus on the interdependence of theory and practice.

    The theory and practice of human communication:
    1. Exploring the ways communication produces and reproduces our social world.
    2. Promoting critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and communicative competency.
    3. Encouraging active personal, organizational, and civic engagement.
    4. Fostering engaged learning environments, quality research, and creative endeavors.

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Publications

  • The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding Inner Motivation

    Brian Holler

    The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding Inner Motivation takes a fun and realistic look at inner motivation. Inner motivation is the driving force that propels entrepreneurs forward, even in the face of adversity. It is what keeps them focused, determined, and passionate about their goals.

    As an entrepreneur, you need to understand that motivation is not something that can be acquired from external sources. It has to come from within you. When you have inner motivation, you are not dependent…

    The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding Inner Motivation takes a fun and realistic look at inner motivation. Inner motivation is the driving force that propels entrepreneurs forward, even in the face of adversity. It is what keeps them focused, determined, and passionate about their goals.

    As an entrepreneur, you need to understand that motivation is not something that can be acquired from external sources. It has to come from within you. When you have inner motivation, you are not dependent on external factors like money, recognition, or fame to keep going. You are driven by your passion, your purpose, and your desire to make a difference in the world.

    The Guide contains 60+ pages of information, tools, and strategies to keep you and your team motivated!

  • "Storylines in Professional Wrestling: A Pentadic Analysis"

    2001

    My masters thesis. It was an examination of how storylines in professional wrestling are created in order to maximize their profit. It also served as an example of how to utilize entertainment/pop culture academically and was a defense of its use in academic studies. I used a theory of communication called Dramatism, created by renowned scholar, Kenneth Burke, to illustrate, elaborate and report on my findings.

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Projects

  • Beard Bros. Pharms High Five

    We’re proud to announce the launch of High Five, a dynamic series intended to spark dialogue, share knowledge, and illuminate the ever-growing cannabis industry and its leaders. This innovative series features a set of five thought-provoking questions posed to prominent figures within the cannabis sector.

    The aim of High Five is to get a quick glance into the experiences and insights of cannabis industry leaders, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and strategies. By asking five targeted…

    We’re proud to announce the launch of High Five, a dynamic series intended to spark dialogue, share knowledge, and illuminate the ever-growing cannabis industry and its leaders. This innovative series features a set of five thought-provoking questions posed to prominent figures within the cannabis sector.

    The aim of High Five is to get a quick glance into the experiences and insights of cannabis industry leaders, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and strategies. By asking five targeted questions, Beard Bros Media seeks to highlight both the challenges and opportunities within the cannabis industry, offering a platform for leaders to share their valuable perspectives.

    The series kicks off with insights from a diverse array of industry experts, including Brian Applegarth, Rachel Wright, Brett Gelfand, Brian Holler, Elliot Lewis, Dustin Hoxworth, Jessica Reilly-Chevalier, Kimberly Simms, Rama Mayo, Wes Hein, Seth Yakatan and more. These leaders will graciously share their experiences and perspectives, providing invaluable knowledge to the broader cannabis community.

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  • All Quiet on the Homefront

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    Based on the real life of Bhagat Singh Thind’s struggle for U.S. citizenship after WW1, this film tells an American and human story.

    After serving with the United States Army in World War 1, Asian Army Vet, Bhagat Singh Thind (played by Waris Ahluwalia), returns home only to have his American citizenship suddenly revoked and told to leave the country. He and his Irish lawyer fight to change the law and during the journey find they themselves are also changed as they go from strangers to…

    Based on the real life of Bhagat Singh Thind’s struggle for U.S. citizenship after WW1, this film tells an American and human story.

    After serving with the United States Army in World War 1, Asian Army Vet, Bhagat Singh Thind (played by Waris Ahluwalia), returns home only to have his American citizenship suddenly revoked and told to leave the country. He and his Irish lawyer fight to change the law and during the journey find they themselves are also changed as they go from strangers to brothers.

    I played a Courtroom Spectator and was an extra in other scenes.

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Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Freedom Grow

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    Freedom Grow is a grassroots, volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cannabis prisoners and their families. Founded in 2015 by Stephanie Landa, Freedom Grow emerged from a shared passion for justice, freedom, and dignity for those affected by cannabis prohibition. Many of us have been incarcerated or have loved ones who have suffered the injustices of prohibition firsthand. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to “Bring Light to Dark Cells” by providing direct…

    Freedom Grow is a grassroots, volunteer-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting cannabis prisoners and their families. Founded in 2015 by Stephanie Landa, Freedom Grow emerged from a shared passion for justice, freedom, and dignity for those affected by cannabis prohibition. Many of us have been incarcerated or have loved ones who have suffered the injustices of prohibition firsthand. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to “Bring Light to Dark Cells” by providing direct support to those still behind bars and advocating for their freedom.

  • Cannabis Chamber of Commerce

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    The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is a multi-region non-profit trade association whose purpose is to function as the chamber of commerce for the cannabis industry. Our organization is comprised of local regional chapters led by top licensed operators and leading cannabis industry professionals. The Cannabis Chamber was formed to promote the common interests of our business members by facilitating introductions and creating opportunities for compliant B2B activities in our regional chapters…

    The Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is a multi-region non-profit trade association whose purpose is to function as the chamber of commerce for the cannabis industry. Our organization is comprised of local regional chapters led by top licensed operators and leading cannabis industry professionals. The Cannabis Chamber was formed to promote the common interests of our business members by facilitating introductions and creating opportunities for compliant B2B activities in our regional chapters through our signature networking mixers, educational events, and chamber resources.

  • Chamber of Cannabis

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    The Chamber of Cannabis is a 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization designed to unite cannabis industry professionals who strive to build a more inclusive industry. We focus on strengthening commerce, improving justice, positively impacting the cannabis community, and building relationships with political and regulatory leaders. We welcome professionals and businesses interested in building a diverse portfolio of knowledge and relationships within the Nevada cannabis space.

  • NACB

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    The NACB is a trade organization driven by a transformative vision: to empower stakeholders in the cannabis ecosystem who are committed to realizing the industry’s full socio-economic potential. Our members are building a future defined by prosperity in the broadest sense, where the cannabis economy disrupts and elevates every industry and facet of our lives.

  • Business Network International

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    BNI (Business Network International) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 150,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 45 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks." The BNI organization works by creating a group of people from various industries and encouraging regular passing of referrals. Each chapter allows one person per occupational classification, and…

    BNI (Business Network International) is an organization which is "the world's largest referral organization" with over 150,000 members worldwide. BNI is in over 45 countries worldwide. BNI was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ivan Misner "for the primary purpose of building powerful referral networks." The BNI organization works by creating a group of people from various industries and encouraging regular passing of referrals. Each chapter allows one person per occupational classification, and prospective members must be approved via an application process. BNI's philosophy is "Givers Gain" - members are expected to focus on giving referrals to other members to build relationships and receive referrals in return. BNI draws a distinction between a "referral" and a "lead." A lead is contact information for a prospect for a member's business, while a referral occurs only when the prospect has already expressed interest in the business in question, and is ready to be contacted by the referred BNI member. Chapters have specific rules regarding required attendance in order to cultivate the relationships needed to create a comfort level in referring business. Chapters track the monetary amount of passed business in order to prove the value of the financial and time commitment.

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