In this episode of The High Rise, Cy and Emily provide a comprehensive look at the state of Illinois' cannabis program, exploring recent modifications to 55 new adult-use licenses. Tune in as they discuss the key changes in the licensing process, the use of a lottery system for selecting winners, and the removal of residency requirements and bonus points for military veterans. Our hosts also shed light on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs awarded licenses in raising necessary funds t...

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Hey Headsetters, we're back with a new interview episode, this time with Verano's George Archos and Aaron Miles. We cover their wholesale strategy, a unique approach to loyalty and visions for the future.  Listen closely and you might actually catch the date that Schedule 3 is scheduled to happen (not really).In this conversation, George Archos and Aaron Miles from Verano discuss their company's performance in Q1 and their position in the cannabis industry. They talk about Verano's footp...

E161 - A Post-Earnings Verano Deep-dive with George Archos and Aaron Miles

In this conversation, Cy and Emily discuss the recent announcement by the DEA that they will recommend rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III. They explore the potential implications of this decision, including its impact on the capital markets, banking reform, and the ongoing Commerce Clause case. They also touch on the significance of this shift in the federal government's view of cannabis and the challenges that lie ahead in the implementation process. Overall, they express cautious optimis...

E160 - 4/30 is the new 4/20! What we know about Schedule 3

Watch out Florida Man, the new headline is going to be about the big numbers that Florida will be putting up in a post adult-use legalized cannabis world. Join Cy Scott (CEO of Headset) and Emily Paxia (Managing Partner of Poseidon) discuss the exciting news that adult-use cannabis legalization has been approved for the November 2024 ballot in Florida - how we got here and what it means. Links:Florida Amendment 3 Ballot [Ballotopedia] Florida Supreme Court approves ballot measure to...

E159 - Florida, man! Look out California, Florida is going to be THE market.

The commish is cracking down in New York, bringing the full might of the OGS to the legal cannabis market. Emily Paxhia and Cy Scott take a laid-back data-backed look at all the latest headlines coming out of New York -- good and bad! New York Must Figure Out How to Fix Cannabis Mess, Hochul Orders [NYTimes]Jenny's cannabis sales [Headset] The Comish [Wikipedia]Homeland Security, NYPD team up on cannabis smuggling investigation [Green Market Report]Top state cannabis official Damian...

E158 - The Commish!

Okay, so it's been a little while but we are back (by popular demand)! The High-Rise returns with an all-new episode where we discuss what's coming for the show this year, and cover the stories we think we'll be talking a lot about during this upcoming year. New York City vs. Upstate, Ohio timelines, Vapor Pen sales continued rise and Hemp D9 THC is everywhere! It's good to be back.Show links:NYC vs. NY cannabis sales analysis [Headset]Ohio is on schedule [FOX19] Headset

E138 - C’mon Feel the Illinoise

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