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Apex Solventless – The Leaders in Clean & Organic Rosin | SmokeSum Podcast Ep. 50

SmokeSum Podcast hit the road to Niles, Michigan to tap in with Apex Solventless (Alex and Park Extractions) — the leaders in clean and organic rosin. In Episode 50, we sit down with Alex and Parker, the duo behind Apex Solventless, whose name literally stands for Alex and Park Extractions. They started out as caregivers in Indiana, driven by a passion for quality and purity, and turned that dedication into one of the most respected solventless brands in the game. From humble beginnings pressing in small rooms to becoming industry leaders in clean, organic rosin, this episode dives into: 🔥 Their origin story and grind from caregivers to brand owners 🧪 The art and science behind crafting solventless perfection 📈 How they built a loyal following through transparency, consistency, and authenticity 💬 Real conversations about branding, marketing, and what it takes to stay true in an evolving industry This one’s for the purists, growers, and anyone chasing purpose through their passion. 🎧 Tune in, learn something, and see how hard work turns into legacy. 📍 Filmed on location in Niles, Michigan 🎥 Presented by SmokeSum Podcast | Powered by Visionary Mind Studios [00:36] Introductions: The hosts introduce Parker (handles genetics, breeding, and feno-hunting) and Alex (runs the lab), the owners of Apex Solventless. [01:11] The Founding Story: Parker and Alex share how they started, moving from an interest in distillate carts to discovering and committing to solventless rosin, which is made using only water, heat, and pressure. [03:48] Purity & Testing: Alex explains their initial focus on purity, testing products like "Dank Vapes" and "Mario Karts" to show people the difference in quality and safety. [06:09] From Indiana to Michigan: The owners discuss their background in Indiana, the challenges of operating in an illegal state, and the decision to move to Michigan to build their legal business. [09:43] Legacy vs. Legal Market: They contrast the "trap side" with the legal business, highlighting the shift from "no pictures" to needing social media and marketing. [18:21] Caregiver Experience: The hosts discuss the transition from the caregiver market to the metric (legal) market, noting they miss the direct face-to-face interaction with customers at events. [27:14] Why is Solventless Better?: Alex explains that solventless extraction uses no hydrocarbons, only ice, water, and pressure. He feels the taste is more true to the fresh plant. [28:24] CRC Explained: They briefly define CRC (Color Remediation Tech) as a process used in BHO extraction to make "ugly looking stuff... look prettier" using bleaching clays, which is not possible with rosin. [31:03] Popular Products: Their disposable rosin vape line is noted as being extremely popular, offering an attainable way for new users to try solventless products. [34:50] Future Products: Apex is launching a new line of vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free rosin-infused gummies. [36:18] Top Strains: The owners list some of their all-time favorite strains, including Papaya, Rainbow Belts/Z, Jäger Kush, and Green Crack. [41:01] The "Apex" Name: The brand name "Apex" stands for Alex Parker Extracts. [51:36] Why Niles, Michigan?: They chose Niles because of friends in the area and because the city was very welcoming to cannabis businesses. #SmokeSumPodcast #ApexSolventless #AlexAndParkExtractions #VisionaryMindStudios #CannabisCulture #RosinTalk #OrganicRosin #Solventless #MichiganCannabis #DetroitPodcast #CleanExtraction #ParkerExtractions #NilesMichigan #EntrepreneurJourney #CannabisCommunity #PodcastInterview #CraftCannabis #BehindTheBrand #RosinPress #AuthenticStories #IndependentCreators