My Valentine’s Wish for the Cannabis Industry By Greg Gamet It’s Valentine’s Season… the time of year when people run out to buy chocolates or roses on their way home from work, and maybe grab a Hallmark card that says what they cannot adequately express, but nonetheless lives deep inside of their heart. Full disclosure: […]
The Buck Stops Here
Social Justice and Cannabis, Moving Beyond Lip Service
As cannabis emerges from the shadows of its illicit past, the socio-economic inequality created by decades of the “War on Drugs” stands in stark contrast to the substantial wealth being created by cannabis legalization. While no other business has been as disruptive as cannabis in terms of breaking social norms, it still struggles with along […]
The Vape Crisis: A Roadmap to Redemption
The Whole Gamet The vape crisis has taken its toll in many ways. First and foremost, tainted vape cartridges have sickened thousands and have reportedlycaused the death of dozens. The crisis has also hit the legal and regulated cannabis industry hard. Companies involved with vaporizers and cartridges have lost significant revenues. Some companies have lost […]
Why Legal Cannabis is So Expensive: Understanding 280E and how the STATES Act Can Help
By Erik Knutson Mention the price of cannabis at a legal, regulated dispensary to a consumer and be prepared to get an impassioned earful. Mention 280E to a licensed cannabis business operator and also be prepared to get an impassioned earful – and rightfully so! Business owners get it and don’t want customers to pay […]
CBD Industry Not Likely to Maintain Accelerated Growth in a ‘Buyer Beware’ Environment
Various sources and market analysts predict exponential growth in consumer sales of CBD-specific products in the US marketplace. Experts point to changing state and federal policies, as well as growing public familiarity and demand for CBD products as reasons to foresee continued rapid market expansion. But these rosy economic outlooks largely avoid any mention of […]
Breaking into New Markets: 4 Steps to Becoming a Successful MSO
As the legalization of both medical and recreational use of cannabis continues to sweep across the United States, more cannabis businesses are looking to expand into new markets. But owners and operators often try to do so at an unrealistic and risky pace. Rules and regulations vary from state to state, so it’s important to […]
When Is A Dose Not A Dose? Innovation Standards Will Make Or Break The Industry
I don’t think anyone would deny that innovation is key to propelling a nascent, disorganized and immature industry into one that shows signs of longevity, impact and importance. That is to say, industries do not mature (tech, manufacturing, etc.) without many smart people who push the envelope aggressively to drive breakthroughs from the mediocrity or […]
Cannabis: An Idea Worth Spreading
I entered the cannabis industry in 2011. By all standards, this makes me a cannabis veteran. I always joke that there should be a cannabis year convertor similar to what we do with dogs because these past 8 years have aged me! They’ve been filled with obstacles and challenges. But the rewards have been astounding […]
Looking Beyond Tax and Banking Bills to Establish Sustainable Solutions for California’s Complex Regulatory Challenges
By Dr. John Oram Op-Ed More than a year after California became the sixth state to legalize adult-use marijuana, the legal cannabis industry has yet to live up to the high expectations envisioned by supporters of Proposition 64. The number of retail licenses issued is thousands less than state officials originally estimated and state revenue […]
A Stock Symbol is not a Value Proposition
By Doug Poretz I have a warning – a very serious heads-up – for all those who are part of the executive team of a publicly owned cannabis company: Do not let the tail wag the dog. A company’s ultimate success will be the result of delivering clearly differentiated products or services at a competitive […]
