The Inspiring Minds with Blissful Botanicals PODCAST
"The Business Podcast for Rule-Breakers and Real Ones"
Welcome to Inspiring Minds with Blissful Botanicals: This isn't your average business podcast. It's raw, unfiltered, and packed with real lessons learned the hard way, through garage sweat, failed flips, FDA raids, relentless reinvention, and not appealing to authority, but questioning it at every turn.
Each episode dives into a chapter of JR’s underground-to-legit rise, where small-town hustle meets hard-earned wisdom, and cannabis isn’t just a vice, it’s a catalyst. Whether you’re a founder, a misfit, someone who would question authority, or just someone who's sick of the highlight reels, this show is for you. Because sometimes, the best business degree comes from the real world of getting burned and building anyway.
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Questions We May Ask!
Can you give us a 90 second overview of your business and why you got into it?
What would you say is your major superpower?
Are there any frameworks or processes that you use to get better results than your competitors?
What are some other major ways you customize your services for business owners and high performers specifically?
What is one of the things you are the proudest of in your business?
What is a common misconception about your services that you frequently encounter, and how do you address it with your clients?
What is the biggest problem you see in the industry, and how do you work to solve it for your clients?
Where do you see the industry going in the next 5-10 years?
If there was only ONE takeaway someone could get out of this interview, what would it be and why?
Meet Your Host
JR Knopp
JR Knopp - Host, Inspiring Minds with Blissful Botanicals
About our Lead Host - JR Knopp
Professionally, JR Knopp has made significant contributions to Lincoln’s real estate and business communities. As a Realtor® with over 17 years of experience, he currently serves with Nebraska Realty, guiding clients through home buying, selling, and investment opportunities with integrity and personalized service.
JR's background in construction, remodeling, and interior design allows him to offer unique insights, helping clients customize homes to fit their dreams. His commitment to client satisfaction has earned him praise for his responsiveness, patience, and ability to navigate complex transactions, making him a trusted partner for first-time buyers, seasoned homeowners, and investors alike. Previously, JR was affiliated with Nebraska Home Sales and SellState Performance Realty, where he was honored for excellence in new construction sales with Third Generation Builder, emphasizing open communication from design to completion.
Beyond real estate, JR Knopp is the founder and current owner of Blissful Botanicals Wholesale and Blissful Botanicals Shop, established in 2014. These ventures reflect his entrepreneurial spirit and belief in natural wellness, offering premium, all-natural kratom products nationwide. JR’s dedication to quality and customer care has helped Blissful Botanicals grow in providing wellness alternatives that support a healthy lifestyle.
A true Husker at heart, JR remains deeply connected to Lincoln’s community. His local knowledge, combined with his professional expertise, approachable demeanor, and attention to quality makes him a standout in both wellness industries and real estate. Whether helping people find and promote natural health solutions or clients find their perfect home or, JR Knopp brings passion, hard work, and a never-quit attitude to everything he does.
Did You Know This About
JR Knopp
JR Knopp is a dedicated real estate professional and entrepreneur based in Lincoln, Nebraska, with deep roots in the Cornhusker State. A proud Lincoln native, JR graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Finance and minoring in Management. His passion for teamwork and discipline was forged on the football field, where he played as a tight end for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 2002 to 2006, proudly wearing number 46. These experiences instilled a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence that define his hard work and business minded approach today.
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Grit & Green is a raw, no-frills memoir of hustling from a rough past to entrepreneurial success. Through wild, real-life stories, JR Knopp reveals how grit, reinvention, and a messy journey can become your greatest edge.
JR Knopp Featured in Business Insider
JR Knopp, entrepreneur, author, and business consultant, has been featured in Business Insider following the release of his debut memoir, Grit & Green: Building an Empire Against the Odds – The Wild True Story of Basement Startups, FDA Raids, and Reinventing Business from the Underground Up. The Business Insider feature highlights how Knopp’s candid storytelling pulls back the curtain on the realities of modern entrepreneurship—sharing the highs and lows of building and rebuilding ventures in the face of legal challenges, market shifts, and personal reinvention.
Click on the Business Insider logo below to read the full press release and discover how Grit & Green is redefining what it means to succeed in business by embracing resilience, adaptability, and unfiltered truth.
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