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Red Rodriguez

FounderIconoclast Agency

New York, NY

Skills

Business Development & Partnerships
Retail
Creative Strategy

About

Red 'Balenciaga' Rodriguez has spent over a decade deeply immersed in the cannabis industry, collaborating with top dispensaries to curate exceptional products and advising leading brands. His expertise in retail was pivotal in shaping the renowned Flower Menu at America's first Cannabis Cafe. Formally the Director of Brand Partnerships at GRAV, Red created and spearheaded the development of innovative brand collaborations that amplify the company's influence and reach. As the founder of Iconoclast Agency, Red leverages his extensive hands-on experience to offer culturally dynamic strategies that drive meaningful impact. This agency is built on more than a decade of industry knowledge, crafting unique approaches tailored to the evolving cannabis market. A California native with east coast roots, Red has witnessed the state's cannabis landscape transform over the years. This journey has fueled his commitment to advocating for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. Identifying strongly with counterculture movements, he uses his deep cannabis expertise to elevate the voices and experiences of those most marginalized. For Red, advocacy is not just a professional pursuit but a personal mission, making him a true counterculture professional dedicated to driving change.

Published content

How Dispensaries Can Transform Customer Interactions into Exceptional Guest Experiences

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Understanding what people are looking for — and why they consume cannabis — isn’t just a best practice; it’s essential to create a meaningful, guest-focused experience.

The Industrialization of Subculture: How Brands Can Protect the Vogue Ballroom Community

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Supporting the Vogue Ballroom and queer subcultures requires more than just temporary gestures.

Resisting Modern Cannabis Propaganda: How People Of Color Can Lead The Industry Forward

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For anyone in the cannabis industry, the dated myths, stereotypes, and propaganda provide both a barrier and an opportunity to move the conversation forward.

How Cannabis Consumption Lounges Create Safe Spaces for BIPOC Consumers

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The normalization of cannabis could indeed be in the hands of these potential consumption spaces.

Company details

Iconoclast Agency

Company bio

The Iconoclast Agency is a consulting firm with over a decade of expertise in the cannabis industry, we’re not just about strategy—we’re boots on the ground, bringing a hands-on approach to every project. As tastemakers and storytellers, we champion culture with creativity and a commitment to authenticity. Driven by the belief that real change emerges beyond societal boundaries, we forge new paths to shape the future, staying true to our values of originality and integrity.

Industry

Cannabis

Area of focus

Brand Marketing
Collaboration

Company size

2 - 10