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184: Do You Have the Cannabis DNA? ft. Kmesh

The cannabis industry requires a unique personality and skill set to do what feels like building in quicksand.

This personality and perspective is known as Cannabis DNA.

This week, we sit down with Kmesh to discuss the following:

  • Unpacking the ‘Cannabis DNA
  • The role of a career coach
  • Navigating the maze: Tips for those aspiring or in the cannabis industry

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmesh/
https://www.kmeshcann.com/

#cannabisleadership #cannabis #flowerhire

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183: Charlie Bachtell: The Inside Story of Cresco Labs & Impact of Rescheduling

“Giantā€¦ That’s a giant advantage.”

Cresco Labs may mirror other Tier 1 MSOs on the surface, but once you explore deeper, you’ll discover their unique edge. They’ve built sophisticated systems and technology that set them apart and enable a nuanced understanding of market conditions. This advanced business intelligence approach significantly narrows risk aperture, proactively allowing Cresco to identify and capitalize on market trends.

This week, we sit down with Charlie Bachtell to discuss:

  • Implications of Rescheduling, 280E & Interstate Commerce
  • Cresco Labs’ hidden compounding unique differentiator
  • 2024 Roadmap: Focusing on FL, Ohio, Penn, NY
  • Pivotal role of data in shaping their business strategy

About Cresco Labs:

Cresco Labs is one of the largest publicly traded, vertically integrated, multistate cannabis companies in the U.S. We produce the industryā€™s #1 portfolio of cannabis brands and operate dispensaries under our Sunnyside brand nationally that focus on delivering consumer education, trust and convenience.

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https://twitter.com/CharlesBachtell
https://twitter.com/crescolabs
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cresco-labs/
https://www.crescolabs.com/

#MSOS #CrescoLabs #CRLBF

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182: Willie McKenzie: From Legacy California to Profitable 8-Figure Cannabis Operation & Building the Elite Cannabis Operators Mastermind

Navigating the cannabis industry, with its myriad obstacles, uncertainties, and regulatory complexities, demands an entrepreneur of exceptional resilience. Those who not only survive but thrive in this environment carry a wealth of hard-earned wisdom, the kind that could overshadow even the most intricate Harvard case study.

In a sector where collaboration and a growth mindset are key, sharing lessons to sidestep potentially fatal business pitfalls is crucial. This week, we sit down with Willie McKenzie, a figure who embodies this ethos. He’s not just at the helm of a successful, profitable cannabis business; he’s also leading a mastermind group dedicated to fostering successful collaboration among operators amidst the industry’s myriad challenges.

Join us as we delve into:

  • The genesis of the Elite Cannabis Operators Mastermind.
  • California, Michigan, and Opportunities to improve for third-party testing labs.
  • Continuous growth mindset
  • …and much more.

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181: The Secrets of Global Cannabis Smuggling with Kingpin Barry Foy

From 1971 to 1986, Barry Foy of the Gentleman Smugglers was the mastermind of the importation of over 250 tons of cannabis, valued at an astonishing one billion dollars.

His story is one of legend, marked by audacious moves, unexpected turns, and heart-stopping close shaves with the law.

In this episode, we delve into the hidden world of international cannabis smuggling, uncovering the secrets of Barry’s trade. We discuss:

  • The transition from illicit smuggling to the legal cannabis market.
  • The art of building trust and forging relationships with international suppliers.
  • The importance of brand authenticity
  • The adrenaline-fueled thrill of evading multiple government agencies.

Guest Links:

https://gentlemensmugglers.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gentlemen_smugglers/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gentlemensmugglers/
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7084930467686215682/

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180: Miss Grass: A Community to Brand Masterclass ft. Kate Miller

Trustā€¦..

The most under-recognized tool to guarantee brand loyalty.

The Cannabis industry is no different than others when building a brand.

Build trust, then leverage that trust via first-person data to create a product tailored toward your customer.

Miss Grass has done this exceptionally.

Starting as an Online Community, gathering 90K emails, and then using the data from the community to deliver a product that meets their needs and interests.

This week, we sat down with Kate Miller, Co-Founder & CEO of Miss Grass to discuss the following:

  • How to convert an online Community to a brand
  • Brand iteration
  • Importance of terpenes combinations for consistency
  • Using first party data to drive decisions

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179: Are Drugs Bad, The Future Cannabinoids as a Medicine 3.0 ft. Dr. Matthew Moore

As rumors of rescheduling grow more prominent, concerns about big pharma’s potential control over the industry are escalating. We invited Dr. Matt Moore back for a third time to shed light on the challenges and opportunities in the development and research of cannabinoid and psychedelic drugs.

For those unfamiliar with Dr. Moore, he is an accomplished scientist with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, cannabis, and psychedelic industries, adept at managing projects from pre-clinical stages to post-approval.”

This week, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Moore to discuss.

  • Does Big Pharma benefit from a rescheduling of Cannabis?
  • Cannabinoid Clinical Trials, challenges, and opportunities
  • Brian Johnson and Medicine 3.0

#ReschuedlingCannabis #clinicaltrials #personalizedmedicine

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The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis PodcastĀ 

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