Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Meet Big Mike, the multi-millionaire legal marijuana entrepreneur who is trying to be the new 'King of Instagram'

Michael Straumietis, or Big Mike, is giving Dan Bilzerian a run for his money to become the next King of Instagram with his postings or marijuana, scantily-clad women and private jets Marijuana laws are relaxing in states across the country.
With it, those involved in the controversial business are becoming more care free.
And one entrepreneur is on his way to becoming the new King of Instagram with wild social media postings of scantily-clad ladies, private jets, and cannabis. 
Michael Straumietis, the CEO of Advanced Nutrients, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in developing marijuana-specific nutrients and supplements.


Michael Straumietis, or Big Mike, is giving Dan Bilzerian a run for his money to become the next King of Instagram with his postings or marijuana, scantily-clad women and private jets 
Big Mike is the CEO of Advanced Nurtients which is the acknowledged worldwide leader in hydroponics manufacturer research and development for marijuana-specific nutrients and supplements
Big Mike is the CEO of Advanced Nurtients which is the acknowledged worldwide leader in hydroponics manufacturer research and development for marijuana-specific nutrients and supplements
He is seen standing over one of his harem of women inside a private jet - sniffing clumps of cannabis 
He is seen standing over one of his harem of women inside a private jet - sniffing clumps of cannabis 
The entrepreneur has had various run-ins with law enforcement who have approached his grow operations 
The entrepreneur has had various run-ins with law enforcement who have approached his grow operations 
The firm, based in Canada, specializes in making products for medical marijuana manufacturers and cannabis growers. 
At 6ft 7in and with a name that serves as a tongue-twister, he has gained the nickname that has earned him a notorious identity. 
Now he flaunts his lifestyle that takes him across the world to various conferences and party cities where he promotes his trade. 
Even though he has had brushes with law, with his grow houses close to being raided, he operates a multi-million dollar empire.  
Born in Portland, Oregon he came from a lower-middle class family. But his father died as a teenager and his mother became a drug-addict.
He wonders among marijuana plants that are big enough for him to hide in 

He wonders among marijuana plants that are big enough for him to hide in 
When he was 19 he started a lawn fertilizing company as he didn't want a run-of-the-mill job.
Then, when he was 23, two friends told him how he could make lots of money. He started growing marijuana and honed his techniques to the point where he has built an empire. 
He found some guys who were ex-DEA, FBI, and RCMP officers who used to run wiretaps on people, and hired them to teach him how to sweep his homes, vehicles, and businesses for bugs.
But it didn't stop them from staging a manhunt for him as his business grew. 
He has had stints in jail, but still openly admits what his products are used for.  
In a profile for Growing Underground, his desires to get into the business are set out.
It reads: 'Not only did he have a deep love and fascination for marijuana, but he also didn’t want to live the way he saw just about everyone else living - strangled by the ironclad grip of society’s status quo. 
'He flat-out refused to take orders and march around like a good little robot.' 
Many of his Instagrame shots show him partying on a private jet on his way to different events 
Many of his Instagrame shots show him partying on a private jet on his way to different events 
Big Mike lowers a cannabis 'bud' towards his mouth. As state relax marijuana legislation, more people are flaunting their use and manufacture on social media 
Big Mike lowers a cannabis 'bud' towards his mouth. As state relax marijuana legislation, more people are flaunting their use and manufacture on social media 
A fleet of Cadillac SUVs and a private jet are seen parked on the tarmac before one of Big Mike's journeys
A fleet of Cadillac SUVs and a private jet are seen parked on the tarmac before one of Big Mike's journeys
One of the members of his female entourage walks between the cannabis plants in a bikini 
One of the members of his female entourage walks between the cannabis plants in a bikini 
Straumietis is seen attending an event known as the cannabis cup with six women by his side 
Straumietis is seen attending an event known as the cannabis cup with six women by his side 
A plate of marijuana is placed on a table as Big Mike sits down for a meal on his private jet 
A plate of marijuana is placed on a table as Big Mike sits down for a meal on his private jet 
Wearing cocktail dresses, Straumietis appears to be attending a more high-profile function with his harem 
Wearing cocktail dresses, Straumietis appears to be attending a more high-profile function with his harem 
To celebrate his birthday, he holds a jar of marijuana in what appears to be a film studio surrounded by cannabis plants 
To celebrate his birthday, he holds a jar of marijuana in what appears to be a film studio surrounded by cannabis plants 
He shows off with his arms around two women, one wearing a bucket hat covered in cannabis leaves, on one of his private jet rides 
He shows off with his arms around two women, one wearing a bucket hat covered in cannabis leaves, on one of his private jet rides 
A man wearing a marijuana-themed suit poses for a photo under some of Big Mile's products  
A man wearing a marijuana-themed suit poses for a photo under some of Big Mile's products  
Puckering up: Big Mike is kissed by two women in this Instagram snap
Puckering up: Big Mike is kissed by two women in this Instagram snap
The group chew on candy floss at an event selling products designed to help cannabis growers 
The group chew on candy floss at an event selling products designed to help cannabis growers 
 Straumietis posted this picture after enjoying cupcakes in Los Angeles 
 Straumietis posted this picture after enjoying cupcakes in Los Angeles 

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