In this podcast episode, MITA's guest host, Tom Howard, explores the challenges and mistakes observed in Washington State's cannabis industry during its first decade of legal adult use.

The panel includes experts from Washington State:

Josh Kincaid, host of The Talking Hedge

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Caitlin Ryan, Executive Director for the Cannabis Alliance

https://thecannabisalliance.us/caitlein-ryan/

Neil Janaja, Managing Partner at Gleam Law

https://www.gleamlaw.com/cannabis-attorneys/neil-k-juneja/

The conversation delves into various issues, such as the slow development of the cannabis market since its legalization in 1998 for medical use, with dispensaries only emerging in 2011. The panel highlights specific challenges, like the imposition of a class C felony for homegrown cannabis and restrictions on operating cannabis lounges, hindering the industry's growth.

The host and guests touch on the unique structure of Washington's cannabis industry, including the absence of vertical integration and the requirement for a six-month residency to be on a license. They also discuss the need for changes in regulations, particularly in terms of allowing out-of-state ownership and promoting equity in the industry.

The panelists express concerns about the slow pace of reform and the challenges faced by businesses in adapting to evolving regulations. They emphasize the importance of learning from Washington State's experiences to shape better policies in other regions.

The episode also covers ongoing legislative efforts, such as bills related to homegrown cannabis and the challenges faced in pushing for these changes. The discussion sheds light on the complexities of the cannabis industry, touching on legal, regulatory, and social aspects.

The podcast provides insights into the evolution of Washington State's cannabis market, highlighting both successes and setbacks. The panelists encourage listeners to stay informed about the industry's developments and learn from the experiences shared by Washington's cannabis experts.

Episode 1,190 The #TalkingHedge...

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Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

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Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock market, crypto, futures, options, equities,

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

2024 Cannabis Crystal Ball Predictions, including:

*lounges & lockers

*Strain stability (availability)

*S3 is BIG Pharma's trojan horse

*5 year sideways movement

*Increase in SKUs nationwide

*More automation

Summary:

00:00 - Intro

01:03 - 2019 prediction recap

01:34 - Crystal Ball explanation

02:36 - MJ Biz Con recap

03:35 - thoughts from an activist to owner

07:59 - Doom & Gloom, or Naive?

09:45 - Distrobution is key

11:11 - Cannabis Culture

13:03 - Product innovation

16:00 - 2022 - 2023 overview

16:17 - Branding

18:31 - Josh's prediction

19:04 - cannabis investors

28:58 -2024 cannabis predictions

30:14 - hemp bill

31:02 -  MISC Category

31:21 - Cannabis Lounges

33:36 - Small Biz over MSOs

38:42 - Safe Banking Act

40:06 - Schedule 3

44:58 - Miggy's Predictions

52:13 - Investors' Predictions

54:02 - Miggy's final thoughts

57:50 - Outro

Guest:

Miggy420, Co-host of Cannabis Legalization News

https://www.youtube.com/cannabislegalizationnews

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1189 The #TalkingHedge...

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Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

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Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock market, crypto, futures, options, equities,

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

Join us as we unravel the numbers, decode the trends, and navigate the thriving landscape of cannabis commerce.

Summary:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Total Sales (2023)

06:19 - Total Sales (2020-2023)

09:35 - Year Over Year Growth (2023)

12:38 - Year Over Year Growth (2020-2023)

16:07 - Average Basket (2023)

18:59 - Average Basket (2020-2023)

23:29 - Number of Products (2023)

25:57 - Number of Products (2020-2023)

29:52 - Same Store Sales (2023)

30:33 - Same Store Sales (2020-2023)

31:06 - Outro

Guest:

Jesse Redmond, Managing Director at Water Tower Research

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseredmond/

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1,188 The #TalkingHedge...

Your Favorite Business Podcast.

​Covering news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more.

https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock market, crypto, futures, options, equities,

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

Manual rolling? please. Cannabis preroll automation reigns supreme at MJ Biz Con!

Machines weave through production lines, spitting out flawless prerolls with robotic precision. These high-speed marvels churn out pre-rolls like clockwork, meeting demand without compromising quality.

Touchscreens control weight, size, and consistency, ensuring every pre roll sings in unison.

Smaller units with easy-clean designs and durable materials keep them humming, while multi-lane beasts handle production in droves.

But it's not just about speed. These ROI-boosters slash labor costs and automate packaging, streamlining your workflow from bud to shelf.

Summary:

0:00 - Intro

0:13 - PreRoll Market Overview

3:27 - Intro: Josh's 4 rolling machine sectors

4:58 - Futurola Knockbox

5:46 - COMMERCIAL USE

5:54 - RollPro's Blackbird

6:59 - Paxiom's JuanaRoll

7:51 - Holy Roller

8:23 - Koerber's Nano-H

10:57 - Procepack's PreRoll-Er

12:01 - PreRoll-Er Humingbird centrifuge

12:50 - Accelerant

13:56 - CME's AutoCone

16:38 - SEMI-AUTOMATION

17:08 - Alter-Pack

17:47 - Hefestus

19:13 - Cannamation's PreRoll Maxx

20:08 - SMALL BIZ - SERVICE

21:14 - Koerber's Tube Filling Machine

22:00 - Sorting Robotics Jiko & Stardust

23:12 - STM's Rocketbox & Mini

24:17 - JuanaOne

25:51 - Apehex

27:14 - RETAIL CONSUMER

27:30 - KingKone

28:22 - Banana Bros Otto

29:14 - PreRoll automation recap & final thoughts

31:27 - Outtro

Playlist: Automated PreRoll Machines

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlhqNE1AwWeeGgypoN3yHSg4Qfyev_bSO

*Automated PreRoll Machines at MJ Biz Con 2022 https://youtu.be/CiUVZ2W9lY8

*Best Pre Roll Machines- COMPLETE LIST! https://youtu.be/3dXaKT9VDaE

*Complete Pre-Roll Machine Catalog, incl. 60 Joints per Minute!?! https://youtu.be/Qbmuc_2aQqE

*10 Fully-Automated Hemp & Cannabis Rolling Machines https://youtu.be/pbXiUqVyrE4

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1,187 The #TalkingHedge...

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​Covering news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more.

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Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Washington is a Petri dish experiment that should be studied by anyone in the cannabis industry. Find out how Washington State could shape the future of the Cannabis Industry. 

Guest: Katrina Glogowski, Seattle Attorney & Angel Investor https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaglogowski  

The OTTO is an automatic milling machine that fills prerolls. The idea for the OTTO was born out of the struggle with the traditional process of grinding and rolling joints, prompting an automated portable solution.

Summary:

00:00 - Intro

01:57 - least innovative award

02:52 - Hand rolling joints

04:02 - The OTTO

05:19 - Convenience factor

06:37 - PreRolls & Joints

07:57 - Different sized prerolls

08:47 - perfecting the grind

11:31 - cleaning the milling plates

12:40 - future commercial-use

14:43 - paper quality is key

16:04 - filtered glass tip (crutch)

18:35 - preroll's popularity

19:20 - Outtro

Guest:

Karl Russ, COO Banana Bros / OTTO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-russ-16817351/

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1,184 The #TalkingHedge...

Your Favorite Business Podcast.

​Covering news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more.

https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock market, crypto, futures, options, equities,

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

Missouri has had a strong start in the last eight months since the beginning of adult use in February. It has quickly become the sixth-largest market among Headset's tracked markets in the US, alongside Massachusetts and Colorado. As an emerging cannabis market, Missouri faces both opportunities and challenges, and we have the data to shed light on the state's progress. In this report, we will explore key insights, such as the market size, product categories, brand count, pricing, and discounting trends in Missouri. Show Notes: Missouri's Growing Adult Use Market https://www.headset.io/industry-reports/missouris-growing-adult-use-market Host: Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/ Episode 1,183 The #TalkingHedge... Your Favorite Business Podcast. ​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more. https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com Music Info: Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 Artist: Milochromatic Beats & Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018 Artist: LuxrayBeats Keywords: News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock markket, crypto, futures, options, equities, This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

Maryland's cannabis industry is off to hot start since adult-use sales began on July 1st. Since transitioning from a medical-only market, sales more than doubled from $42.7M in June to $87.8M in July. This report is based on real-time sales data from participating retailers and provides insight into the success and challenges faced by this new adult-use market. Key areas of focus include sales growth, product category trends, top products, and how Maryland compares to other US markets. Show Notes: A deep dive into the Maryland cannabis market https://www.headset.io/industry-reports/a-deep-dive-into-the-maryland-cannabis-market Host: Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/ Episode 1,182 The #TalkingHedge... Your Favorite Business Podcast. ​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more. https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com Music Info: Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020 Artist: Milochromatic Beats & Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018 Artist: LuxrayBeats Keywords: News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock markket, crypto, futures, options, equities, This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

In this episode, we interview Greg James, publisher of Marijuana Venture magazine and host of Interchange- which is like speed dating for cannabis producers, processors, and retailer.

Greg shares his insights on the cannabis industry, including its complexities, inventory issues, and the most underreported topic of 2023.

This episode provides valuable insights into the evolving cannabis industry, offering listeners a closer look at its challenges, innovations, and exciting prospects.

Summary:

00:00 - intro

01:12 - Interchange's inspiration

03:25 - intricacies within the industry

05:25 - cannabis industry overview

09:13 - Inventory issues

11:39 - Most underreported topic of 2023

14:43 - Cannabis Cups & High Times

16:25 - The future of cannabis

18:07 - is California king?

20:47 - mold & mites, oh my!

22:51 - consistent quality bud

24:44 - Interchange

25:52 - outro

Guest:

Greg James, Publisher, Marijuana Venture & Host of Interchange

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-james-949a931

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode XXX The #TalkingHedge...

Your Favorite Business Podcast.

​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more.

https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock markket, crypto, futures, options, equities,

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

In a year when sales growth in the US is relatively flat, PreRolls have managed to grow sales by over 13%.

Based on total sales,  Pre-Rolls are now the third largest product category in the US (15.3%) and second in Canada (33.3%).

Summary:

00:00 - Intro

00:49 - Sales Growth

06:13 - Brand Count

08:14 - Top Segments

10:09 - Packaging

12:06 - Pricing

13:55 - Demographics

15:14 - Crystal Ball Predictions

16:07 - Outro

Show Notes:

Pre-Rolls: Analyzing category performance & sales trends

https://www.headset.io/industry-reports/pre-rolls-analyzing-category-performance-sales-trends

Guest:

Harrison Bard, Co-Founder & CEO, Custom Cones USA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonbard/

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your favorite business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1,178 The #TalkingHedge...

Your Favorite Business Podcast.

​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more.

https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock markket, crypto, futures, options, equities,

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

 In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure of exploring the fascinating realm of cannabis banking and compliance with Michael O'Neil, The Cannabis Banker.

With years of experience in providing reliable banking services for the cannabis industry, Michael shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities surrounding financial services for cannabis businesses.

Join us as we delve into the pivotal role of banking in legitimizing this industry, navigate the intricate landscape of compliance, and analyze the potential ramifications of legislative shifts such as the Safe Banking Act and the ongoing path toward cannabis legalization.

Tune in for valuable insights into the ever-evolving financial dynamics of the cannabis world in this captivating conversation with Michael O'Neil, The Cannabis Banker.

Guest:

With over two decades of experience spanning financial institutions, technology companies, and regulatory agencies, Michael brings a comprehensive understanding of the banking industry to the table. His extensive background includes roles as an Executive, Senior BSA / Compliance Officer, Auditor, Consultant, and Federal Regulator, where he specialized in designing, implementing, and managing Marijuana Related Business banking programs while also evaluating programs from a regulatory agency standpoint.

Michael O'Neil, The Cannabis Banker

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecannabisbanker/

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

The #TalkingHedge...

Your Favorite Business Podcast.

​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, events, finance, data, and more.

https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

News, Business, Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Investing, Stocks, RoboAdvisor, Day Trading, Money, stock markket, crypto, futures, options, equities,

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.