Today, we’d like to introduce you to Mike Sill.
Hi Mike, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My business partner, Beau, and I never thought we’d be selling CBD. We were both in the bar & restaurant industry for a collective 18 years. Our original plan was to open up fun establishments across the country and beyond. But then, life hit us with a ton of bricks.
I lost my little sister, Julia, to suicide, and Beau’s dad, Bob, unexpectedly passed away. Simultaneously, we were getting our asses kicked as young entrepreneurs. We were destroyed emotionally while also dealing with the anxiety of running a failing business.
It seemed like we were being attacked by everything from all angles, and the isolation and fear were so intense we could barely sleep at night. In our younger lives, we never thought this type of stress would be so overbearing. “Adulting” comes with a ton of unanticipated pressure, and we never knew how much it would consume us. To deal with this stress, Beau and I tried everything.
We started with negative coping mechanisms like alcohol and over-criticizing ourselves. Then, we were introduced to positive coping mechanisms like yoga, meditation, breathwork, therapy, and more. While these are still things we encourage and practice, they just weren’t enough. We needed some extra help.
We were committed to fighting this internal darkness and became obsessed with finding a solution that actually worked. That’s when we stumbled into the wild world of CBD. Once we were introduced to CBD, we immediately felt the cool, calm relief it provided. We also realized that after we consistently took it over time, the effects compounded.
Finally, when we stopped taking it, we fully realized how much it was helping. So we continued. We spent over 2 years custom-formulating our CBD gummies (the first product) with added vitamins to combat our stress.
We flew to meet the hemp farmers in Greeley, Colorado, to ensure quality raw materials, we ran countless 3rd party lab tests to achieve the most potent refined distillate and isolate, and we’ve met with every credible manufacturer under the sun to ensure they were GMP certified, and we’ve executed R&D run after R&D run to ensure we have the best product on the market.
We’ve spent millions of dollars getting to the point we are now with regard to product efficacy and quality. It honestly blows my mind. When we began, my mom thought the DEA was going to kick my door down (this was 2017, when even my stoner friends didn’t know what CBD was).
We do what we do because we want everyone to live confident, fulfilled, and happy lives and not be their own worst enemy. We want everyone to get out of their own heads. That’s why we created Sunday Scaries because life doesn’t have to be so scary.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Due to CBD being in this legal “gray area,” we’ve encountered insane obstacles that we’ve needed to overcome. We’ve dealt with rogue manufacturers who have ripped us off, Facebook and Google banning our ad accounts, banks denying us funding, payment processors shutting us down overnight without provocation, and much much more.
We’ve been fighting with one arm tied behind our backs, all because we’re CBD. We’ve also battled other goliath-type institutions like Amazon, which allows the sale of fake CBD products but disallows ours. And the FDA was supposed to classify CBD as a dietary supplement… 3 friggin’ years ago.
There have been many times when Beau and I have wanted to throw in the towel and give up. Sometimes the stress levels are so high that we start attacking each other (we’re basically brothers). Don’t worry. We always hug it out.
This has been the greatest challenge of our lives, but we always have to remember to zoom out and recognize how much we’ve accomplished, how much our lives have improved with CBD, and why we do what we do. We know what it’s like to wake up on Sunday morning with a moral hangover, questioning our life choices.
We know what it’s like to try and go to bed early at night but can’t because negative scenarios run through our heads. We know what it’s like to get overwhelmed at work and wonder, “Why the hell are we stuck in this rat race?”
We have a strong feeling you may deal with this shit too. We do what we do because we want everyone to live confident, fulfilled, and happy lives and not be their own worst enemy. We want everyone to get out of their own heads.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Sunday Scaries is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand that focuses on wellness products, with a specialization in CBD edibles designed to help alleviate stress and anxiety—often referred to as the “Sunday Scaries,” a term for the dread many feel as the weekend closes and a new workweek approaches.
The brand is well-known for its high-quality, full-spectrum CBD products, such as gummies, oils, and candies, that aim to provide relief without psychoactive effects. However, they recently launched their first Delta-9 THC gummies called Couch Potatoes, which are legal, hemp-derived, and infused with L-Theanine to help promote a consistent high without paranoia.
What sets Sunday Scaries apart from its competitors is its commitment to transparency, quality, and community engagement. The brand sources its CBD from trusted, U.S.-based farms in Greeley, Colorado, and provides comprehensive lab results for each batch, ensuring that customers receive the best possible product. Additionally, its approachable branding and emphasis on mental health advocacy resonate with a millennial and Gen-Z demographic, particularly those new to CBD.
Sunday Scaries prides itself on creating a supportive community around its products, often featuring real customer stories and focusing on genuine experiences. This customer-centric approach not only enhances brand loyalty but also helps to demystify CBD and its benefits.
The brand is particularly proud of its ability to maintain a fun and relatable image while providing serious health and wellness benefits. This balance helps differentiate it from more clinical or niche-market competitors. Ex. Those with “CBD-this” or “Canna-that” in their names. Sunday Scaries is a lifestyle brand, not some bland, medicinal-looking run-of-the-mill company.
For readers and potential customers, Sunday Scaries wants to convey that their brand is more than just a CBD company—it’s a movement towards normalizing the use of CBD for everyday wellness. They emphasize that their products are safe, effective, and backed by both science and genuine customer satisfaction, aiming to make wellness an accessible part of daily life.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
One of the best aspects of Miami is its dynamic and electrifying atmosphere, which feels like a fusion of Las Vegas, New York, and San Diego. This vibrant city attracts a tech migration boom that’s reshaping its economic landscape, drawing in startups and established companies alike who are eager to tap into the local talent and enterprising spirit.
Miami is incredibly diverse, with a rich tapestry of cultures that contribute to its unique culinary scenes, festive traditions, and bilingual business environment. This diversity not only enhances the city’s global appeal but also creates a melting pot of ideas and innovations.
On the flip side, one of the challenges Miami faces is its traffic and the growing need for infrastructure improvements. As more people and businesses flock to the area, the strain on roads and public transport systems becomes more pronounced.
While this is a sign of the city’s desirability and burgeoning growth, it also highlights the urgent need for development in transportation solutions to keep pace with its rapid expansion. However, it’s important to see these challenges as opportunities for Miami to enhance its livability and efficiency, further solidifying its status as a major hub for innovation and culture.
CBD gummies
Sunday Scaries
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Delta-9 THC gummies
Pricing:
- The flagship CBD gummies start at $23 per bottle.
- The new Delta-9 THC Gummies and Couch Potatoes start at $39 per bottle.
- You get a perpetual 20% OFF + FREE Shipping with subscription orders.
- All purchases are “Scarefree Guaranteed,” which is a lifetime 100% money-back guarantee.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://sundayscaries.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundayscaries/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SundayScariesCBD
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msill/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScariesCBD
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUTdk3thDG1bDOkMeCJybsw
- Other: https://sundayscaries.com/pages/what-are-sunday-scaries, https://sundayscaries.com/collections/cbd-edibles, https://sundayscaries.com/products/delta-9-gummies, and https://sundayscaries.com/products/cbd-gummies
