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Ep 391Pod 391 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 26, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.On today's BofC Live segment we connect with David Kerr, Senior Vice President of Gallagher in Canada. Gallagher in Canada is the Official Insurance Provider of Business of Cannabis.Register for today's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more about Business of Cannabis: New York Sessions on March 10 - https://bofc.me/marchsessionLearn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 26, 20226 min

Ep 390Pod 390 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 25, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.On today's BofC Live segment we connect with Matt Hawkins, the Managing Partner of Entourage Effect Capital: https://entourageeffectcapital.com/Register for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 25, 202219 min

Ep 389Pod 389 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 24, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.On today's BofC Live conversation we feature a conversation with Justin Johnson, the founder and CEO of BudsFeed - an online platform designed to connect people around their favorite cannabis related products, services and brands.Register for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 25, 202229 min

Ep 388Pod 388 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 21, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry. Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. On today's BofC Live conversation we feature a podcast conversation with Ed Kremer, the Chief Financial Officer of Jushi Holdings, multi-state cannabis operator with footprints in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, California, Ohio and Massachusetts. Register for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 21, 202224 min

Ep 387Pod 387 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 20, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.On today's BofC Live conversation, Dan Sutton, the CEO of Tantalus Labs will join us. Sutton recently posted a corporate update via a Twitter thread that shared his company's successes over the past year. We wanted to connect with Sutton about his post, about Tantalus's year in review and what he expects about the future of Canadian cannabis. Read the thread:https://twitter.com/DSutton1986/status/1479095964090519557Register for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 20, 202218 min

Ep 386Pod 386 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 19, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.Owen Ritz and Reed Horton are the co-founders of Copilot, a would-be retailer in British Columbia looking to open cannabis retail stores within airports. Copilot recently announced that their initial shop would be located in Prince George, British Columbia. We connected with Ritz and Horton to talk about their idea, their journey and the current status of their BC location.Register for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 19, 202216 min

Ep 385Pod 385 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 18, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.This program includes a conversation with Brandon Kurtzman, a partner at Vicente Sederberg LLP - a national cannabis law firm in the US. We wanted to connect with Kurtzman about the latest regulatory cannabis news in New York - including a recent announcement about a social equity fund in that state.Register for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/busi...Instagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 18, 202220 min

Ep 384Pod 384 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 17, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry. Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. Today's program features a conversation with Alison McMahon, CEO of Cannabis At Work - the Official Human Capital Partner of Business of Cannabis. Learn more about Cannabis At Work: https://bofc.me/cawRegister for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 17, 202218 min

Ep 383Pod 383 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 14, 2022

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Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.Today's program features a conversation with Beena Goldenberg the CEO of Organigram, the Moncton, New Brunswick-based cannabis producer. This week, Organigram released their quarterly financials which shows increased revenue and marketshare, an accelerated EBITDA positivity as well as including a key acquisition.For more information on Health Canada's equity outreach program - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cannabis-licencing-outreach-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei-forum-registration-181154446827Register for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 14, 202213 min

Ep 382Pod 382 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 13, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.More about CannDelta and Lucas McCann: https://bofc.me/canndeltaRegister for January's Retail Series on January 26 online - https://bofc.me/inventory2022Learn more on Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeVisit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 13, 202217 min

Ep 381Pod 381 - Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 12, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis.We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.We are joined today by Casey Hiltemann of the Budtenders Association. She joins us to discuss the critical role budtenders play in helping cannabis consumers understand cannabis brands.Learn more about the Budtenders Association - https://budtendersassociation.ca/Learn more about Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeBusiness of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the sector.Visit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 12, 202215 min

Ep 380Pod 380 - Cannabis Daily | News and insights for Jan. 11, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis.We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry. On today's program, our BofC Live conversation will feature the CEO of Marijuana Business Daily - Chris Walsh - talking about the news that his company was acquired last week.Today's cannabis news from Cannabis Benchmarks - https://businessofcannabis.com/2022/01/10/the-mix-of-cannabis-products-in-ontario-right-now/About Matt Karnes -https://businessofcannabis.com/2022/01/11/how-new-york-legalization-impacts-the-sector/Learn more about Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeBusiness of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the sector.Visit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 11, 202232 min

Ep 379Pod 379 - Cannabis Daily | Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 10, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis.We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry. On today's program, our BofC Live conversation will feature the CEO of Marijuana Business Daily - Chris Walsh - talking about the news that his company was acquired last week.If you're looking to learn more about Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeBusiness of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the sector.Visit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 10, 202216 min

Ep 378Pod 378 - Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 7, 2022

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Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Today's stories:📈 2022 has seen major canna-changes in several states❌ US monopoly on canna research🛒 Dutchie gets the Forbes treatment🍪 Cookies goes globalIf you're looking to learn more about Business of Cannabis: Miami - visit https://bofc.me/miamiInterview with Ross Lipson, Co-Founder of Dutchie: https://businessofcannabis.com/2021/12/17/launching-and-scaling-a-foundational-cannabis-technology-company/Interview with Zach Lipson, Co-Founder of Dutchie: https://businessofcannabis.com/2021/11/09/how-listening-to-customers-helped-build-an-industry-tech-leader/Today, we'll connect with Israel Gasperin and Jay McMillan from Zentrela join the program to discuss their unique approach to cannabis consumer research. Tune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeBusiness of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events. This channel highlights the cannabis companies, cannabis brands, cannabis leaders and cannabis trends driving the sector. Visit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Jan 7, 202226 min

Ep 377Pod 377 - Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 6, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Today's program includes:Wall Street has high hopes for some US cannabis stocksCanada has much lower hopes for sales forecastsA bourbon-selling state senator opposes medical cannabisAnd France’s CBD industry prepares for battleTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeOur BofC Live segment a conversation with Jason Tarasek of Minnesota Cannabis Law talking about challenges to the CBD market in that state.

Jan 6, 202217 min

Ep 376Pod 376 - Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 5, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Today's program has cannabis news on the MJBizDaily acquisition, MedMen and Ascend breaking up in New York, Wana getting the New York Times treatment and the Mayor of London pushing decriminalization.Tune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeOur BofC Live segment a conversation with Matt Maurer of Torkin Manes LLP about the year ahead for Canadian cannabis law.

Jan 5, 202219 min

Ep 375Pod 375 - Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 4, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Today's program has Cannabis trends in the US, Canada and the EU - as well as breaking news from Marijuana Business Daily and MJ Biz Con. Tune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtubeOur BofC Live segment a conversation with Ian Kwechansky and Kevin Lam of LOOP/POOL, a Canadian cannabis company that has built into their business model support from Canadian artists, musicians and creators.

Jan 4, 202213 min

Ep 374Pod 374 - Cannabis news and insights for Jan. 3, 2022

Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Today's program has a look ahead from an MSO CEO, predictions about the cannabis M&A landscape, hemp to the environmental rescue and EU cannabis right nowTune in on YouTube everyday at 10 am Eastern: https://bofc.me/youtube

Jan 3, 202216 min

Ep 373Pod 373 - How New York’s legalization affects the industry’s path forward

Adjacent to Business of Cannabis event in New York City on December 9th, we were able to connect with New York-based business owners, operators, investors and thought-leaders. We are releasing the conversation recorded during the trip to New York as BofC Live podcasts.Tahira Rehmatullah is an entrepreneur, investor and advisor to some of the most successful cannabis companies and brands in the cannabis industry. During our time in New York, we wanted to connect to get Rehmatullah’s perspective on the sector today – and the role New York’s legalization will have on the sector of tomorrow. In addition to her expertise on what’s happening in New York, she recently visited Ohio to give testimony to legislators about how best to role out legalization from an industry perspective.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 23, 202130 min

Ep 372Pod 372 - How New York-based designs are shaping the cannabis industry

Adjacent to Business of Cannabis event in New York City on December 9th, we were able to connect with New York-based business owners, operators, investors and thought-leaders. We are releasing the conversation recorded during the trip to New York as BofC Live podcasts.This podcast features a conversation with Brett Heyman, the founder of Edie Parker and Flower by Edie Parker. We wanted to connect with Heyman to talk about how her brands are driving down stigma of cannabis use and bringing cannabis consumption out of the closet and into peoples’ living rooms. Specific to this conversation, Heyman discussed the importance of New York’s legalization on the overall cannabis industry and answered the question about the role New York will play in cannabis culture moving forward.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 22, 202125 min

Ep 371Pod 371 - Understanding cannabis retail density right now

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Krista Raymer is the Co-Founder of Vetrina Group, a cannabis retail consultancy based in Toronto. Raymer and her team have worked with scores of retailers to help launch and scale cannabis retail stores, but also hone operations to increase revenue and profit. We connected as part of Lift&Co. Expo to talk about the increased density in downtown locations in Ontario and the impact that has on retailers and the sector overall.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 21, 202110 min

Ep 370Pod 370 - Launching and scaling a foundational cannabis technology company

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Ross Lipson is the co-founder and CEO of Dutchie, a leading cannabis technology company providing core tech services to cannabis retailers throughout North America. As part of the Lift&Co. Expo, we sat down with Lipson at the Dutchie after party to talk about the company, the focus on customers, the scale and the future of Dutchie.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 20, 202124 min

Ep 369Pod 369 - The global view of cannabis right now

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Conor O’Brien, Industry and Data Analyst from Prohibition Partners. This week, The Global Cannabis Report was released by Prohibition Partners giving a must-read overview of the cannabis sector throughout the globe – including a snapshot of where the industry is today and where it is headed tomorrow. The Report is available for free download and we wanted to connect with O’Brien to get a sense of who the report is targeting and how they might benefit from downloading.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 17, 202110 min

Ep 368Pod 368 - Bridging legal markets with a premium cannabis platform

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Oren Shuster, the CEO of IM Cannabis – a cannabis operator with footprints in Israel, Canada and Germany. We wanted to connect with Shuster about IM Cannabis’ operations across the three countries. Specifically, we discussed how their acquisition of WAGNERS in Canada has allowed them a platform to bring premium cannabis to the three countries and the benefit of creating replicable operations in different jurisdictions.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 16, 202114 min

Ep 367Pod 367 - How medical cannabis is driving pediatric epilepsy research

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Dr. Evan Cole Lewis is a Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, electroencephalography (EEG), teleneurology and medical cannabis for the treatment of neurologic disorders. Dr. Lewis is the director of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT) which he established in January 2017. At NCT, Dr. Lewis treats children with a variety of neurological disorders and he also treats adults for concussion, headache and epilepsy. Dr. Lewis’ interest in medical cannabis began in 2013 while training at Miami Children’s Hospital – one of the major sites for the Epidiolex trials. He has significant clinical experience with medical cannabis in adults and children and is a member of the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC), Canadian Childhood Cannabinoid Clinical Trials (C4T), and the Cannabinoid Research Initiative of Saskatchewan (CRIS).BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 15, 20217 min

Ep 366Pod 366 - How cannabis companies should be thinking about ESG right now

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Ivan Ross Vrana is a long-time figure in the Canadian cannabis sector – often serving at the intersection of public affairs and cannabis. Since the earliest days of legalization policy, Vrana has proven to have a deep understanding of how regulators and elected officials see the sector and are craft policies that impact and govern it. Recently, he was named Executive Director of the Global Cannabis Partnership and charged with reinvigorating the organization. At a time when ESG is critical to any business and sector, the role for the Global Cannabis Partnership increasingly important and we wanted to connect with him to talk about the role and the organization.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 14, 20218 min

Ep 365Pod 365 - Using a single-state model to drive focus and efficiencies

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Jeffrey Herold, CEO of Garden Remedies, a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in Massachusetts. We wanted to speak with Herold about the benefits and focus of operating within one jurisdiction in the US and if that focus helped build operational excellence that was scalable beyond a single state. Garden Remedies has three retail locations in Massachusetts.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 13, 202112 min

Ep 364Pod 364 - How technology enables streamlined operations and compliance

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Amar Singh is the CEO of Elevated Signals – a Vancouver-based cannabis technology company – that enables more streamlined compliance and business operations for cannabis producers and manufacturers. We wanted to connect with Singh about his company’s technology, the overall landscape for cannabis technology and how producers and manufacturers are utilizing Elevated Signals’ technology.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 9, 20219 min

Ep 363Pod 363 - The current state of cannabis insurance right now

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Leslie Ducommun is an Assistant Vice President at Gallagher Canada and has been working with cannabis companies on their insurance needs since 2013. We wanted to connect with Ducommun to talk about the shifting landscape of cannabis insurance in Canada and how companies are addressing their insurance needs right now.Gallagher Canada is the Official Insurance Provider of Business of Cannabis. Earlier in 2021, Business of Cannabis and Gallagher Canada partnered on a program that dove deep into the key considerations for cannabis companies when it comes to insurance. Watch the recap of Insurance in the Cannabis Sector from May 2021.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.Learn more about how Gallagher Canada can help your cannabis business.

Dec 8, 20217 min

Ep 362Pod 362 - Understanding the Mexican cannabis landscape

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Jeannette VanderMarel. A long-time leaders in the Canadian cannabis landscape from her time at The Green Organic Dutchman and 48North – she has recently become a Director for Goldcann, a Mexican-based cannabis company looking to build in the emerging Mexican market. We wanted to connect with VanderMarel to talk about the Mexican cannabis landscape and market, and how that market is learning about the strengths and weaknesses of Canada’s cannabis roll out.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 7, 20219 min

Ep 361Pod 361 - How to bring cannabis seeds to market in Canada

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Kieley Beaudry is the co-founder of Parkland Flower, a leading cultivator of cannabis seeds for recreational growers in Canada. We wanted to connect with Beaudry as part of the Lift&Co. Expo to understand the process of getting seeds to market, but also understand some of the unique opportunities and challenges that she’s found in the process.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 6, 202117 min

Ep 360Pod 360 - How cannabis conferences fill a critical need in the sector

Business of Cannabis was the Platinum Media Partner for the Lift&Co. Expo in Toronto in November 2021. During the show, the Business of Cannabis team sat down with key leaders in the cannabis sector for conversations about where the industry is right now. This conversation was part of those sessions.Shawn Pierce is the President, Strategic Events, Meetings & Incentives at MCI Group – the company that owns and manages the Lift&Co. Expo. Specifically, we wanted to find out the current state of cannabis events in Canada and the US and how the recently re-launched Lift&Co. Expo fit into that landscape.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 3, 202110 min

Ep 359Pod 359 - How a cannabis marketplace improves the buying experience

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Meredith Mahoney, CEO and Co-Founder of cannabis technology company Lantern. Lantern provides customers a marketplace to discover cannabis and get it delivered. We wanted to connect with Mahoney to talk about her background in direct-to-consumer e-commerce and how that experience impacts that work Lantern does. Lantern was started as part of Drizly, which was acquired by Uber for over $1 billion US – and Lantern was subsequently spun out as its own company.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Dec 1, 202114 min

Ep 358Pod 358 - How to gain marketshare in a crowded and competitive market

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Beena Goldenberg, CEO of Organigram. We wanted to connect with Goldenberg – who heads up the Moncton, New Brunswick cannabis producer – to talk about their latest financials as well as the growing marketshare Organigram is capturing.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Nov 26, 202110 min

Ep 357Pod 357 - How technology enables growth of the North American cannabis market

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Chris Beals, CEO of Weedmaps and Jaret Christopher, Vice President & General Manager, CRM at Weedmaps. We wanted to connect with Beals and Christopher to talk about Weedmaps recent acquisition of Sprout, their recently quarterly financials and the overall state of the North American cannabis market.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Nov 24, 202112 min

Ep 356Pod 356 - How deep roots can inform cannabis communications

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Jessica Moran, founder and CEO of Known, a cannabis-focused communications firm. Moran recently rebranded her company to reflect the growing landscape of work her and her team are working on. We wanted to connect with Moran to talk about her company, but also about the ever-changing cannabis industry landscape. Learn more about Known.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Nov 23, 20219 min

Ep 355Pod 355 - How payments are unique the cannabis sector

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Fern Glowinsky, the CEO of Merrco Payments. Merrco Payments is a partner for our upcoming Retail Series event on November 24th focused on banking for cannabis retailers in Canada. Register today. Glowinsky and her team are at the forefront of payment services for cannabis retailers and we wanted to connect with Merrco to understand how they work with retailers and how the pandemic has changed the nature of payments for cannabis retailers.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Nov 17, 20219 min

Ep 354Pod 354 - How South Dakota legalizations are playing out

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Ned Horsted, the Executive Director of the Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota (CIASD). In 2020, South Dakota voters passed both medical and adult use recreational cannabis initiatives on their ballot. As with many states, the path from election approval to implementation has been rocky, with advocates and industry voices looking to implement best practices and policies across the state. We wanted to connect with Horsted to understand the latest developments from Pierre and around the states.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Nov 16, 20219 min

Ep 353Pod 353 - How regulations are unfolding and changing in the Canadian landscape

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Nathan Mison, founder and CEO at Diplomat Consulting, a boutique consultancy that is focused on four offerings. 1. Strategic Stakeholder Relations, 2. Executive Strategy & Advising, 3. Communications & Media Support, and 4. Public Positioning. Nathan has a long history in the sector, having served in an executive role at cannabis retail Fire & Flower in Canada. MJBizCon was a chance to reflect with Mison on where the Canadian sector has been and where it is going in the context of an increasingly global cannabis sector.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 10, 202113 min

Ep 352Pod 352 - A dive into the importance of social equity in emerging cannabis markets

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Fab Five Freddy and Khadijah Tribble. Fab Five Freddy recently launched the B Noble cannabis brand with Curaleaf - to bring light to the story of Bernard Noble who was imprisoned for possession of 2 grams of cannabis. Fab Five Freddy aptly told the story of Noble in his widely acclaimed documentary: Grass is Greener on Netflix. Khadijah Tribble is the Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Curaleaf and shared her background fighting for social justice and social equity in cannabis and the importance of the B Noble brand to Curaleaf.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 10, 202117 min

Ep 351Pod 351 - Understanding the transition from legacy to legal cannabis retail

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Colin Bambury and Spensir Snagara of THC in Vancouver. We wanted to connect with the THC team to talk about the differences between the US and Canadian markets, but also about how operating as a legacy and now legal operator in Vancouver has been for the THC team and how the products and regulations are moving forward to create a thriving industry in Vancouver and beyond.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 10, 20217 min

Ep 350Pod 350 - Will the push to limit cannabis retail density be successful?

On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Matt Maurer of Torkin Manes LLP. Torkin Manes it the Official Law Firm of Business of Cannabis. With the increased level of conversation and debate about the density of cannabis retail in Ontario – we wanted to connect with Maurer about the proposed legislation to provide municipalities with increased input in cannabis retail locations. Yesterday, Maurer penned this piece for Business of Cannabis: Is this the end of cannabis retail clustering in Ontario? to describe the proposed legislation as well as the history of private cannabis retail in the Province.BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector.

Nov 10, 202110 min

Ep 349Pod 349 - How being "flower-first" has led to rapid success

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Jenn Larry, the Chief Commercial Officer of MTL Cannabis, based in Quebec. MTL Cannabis has quickly become a favorite among flower aficionados in Canada. We wanted to connect with Larry about the success of the company and brand and understand how passion for quality cannabis drives MTL.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 9, 202110 min

Ep 348Pod 348 - How to understand the German medical cannabis market

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Pia Marten, CEO and Co-founder at Cannovum. Based in Berlin, Germany, we were able to explore the expansion of medical cannabis in Germany as well as how European expansion of medical cannabis could lead to a global marketplace for cannabis. This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 9, 202111 min

Ep 347Pod 347 - How in-store design shapes the cannabis buying experience

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Danielle Marzarella and Holly Cottrell of SevenPoint Interiors - a cannabis retail interior design and implementation company. We wanted to connect with the SevenPOint Interiors team to talk about their journey in the cannabis sector, how they were viewing MJBizCon and how their own display was drawing attention from the sector as part of the show.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 9, 202113 min

Ep 346Pod 346 - How Michigan is one of America's cannabis capitals

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Doug Hellyar, President and Chief Operating Officer at Lume Cannabis Co. - a single-state operator in Michigan. We wanted to connect with Hellyar to talk about Lume’s growing Michigan footprint, their vertically integrated model and how Michigan stacks up against other premier cannabis markets in the country.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 9, 202112 min

Ep 345Pod 345 - Translating success in other sectors to cannabis

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Gayle Duncan, Chief Growth Officer of The Green Organic Dutchman, a licensed cannabis producer in Canada. We wanted to connect with Duncan about her recent entry into the cannabis sector, and how her background in other sectors have translated into cannabis.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 9, 202112 min

Ep 344Pod 344 - How listening to customers helped build an industry tech leader

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast a conversation with Zach Lipson, the co-founder and chief product officer at Dutchie - the leading e-commerce and point of sale provider for the cannabis space. In the lead up to MJBizCon, Dutchie announced a sizable capital raise, putting them front and center in the cannabis sector’s emerging technology landscape. The conversation is wide-ranging, from their start-up story to the current role technology plays in sector expansion.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 9, 202128 min

Ep 343Pod 343 - How to build a cannabis brand in a highly regulated market

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Trish Lackey, Director of Marketing at Sunday Market - a suite of cannabis brands in the Canadian market. Specifically, we wanted to connect with Lackey about what it takes to build and scale a cannabis brand - and finding customers in a crowded and heavily-regulated market.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 8, 202114 min

Ep 342Pod 342 - How retailers are planning for New York's legalization

In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series.This podcast features a conversation with Korin Neff, Founder of B Cubed Cannabis. B Cubed is a NY-based company committed to responsibly expanding access to cannabis, while empowering minorities, women and veterans. They have an exclusive relationship with Canadian-based cannabis retailer Fire & Flower which they are helping build throughout the US through their venture with Fire & Flower US.This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021.

Nov 8, 20219 min