Cannabis Insider

Lisa Williams, Founder of the TOKE agency, discusses how her women-owned and operated cannabis marketing agency focuses on branding, loyalty, and social media. She emphasizes the importance of diversity and empowerment in the cannabis industry and highlights the rise of women-owned dispensaries and products. Williams also explains how her agency balances creativity with regulatory compliance in marketing strategies and helps dispensaries leverage loyalty to build customer relationships. She discusses tailoring marketing strategies for multi-location dispensaries and the impact of cannabis legalization on marketing strategies and consumer behavior. Lisa concludes by sharing the future plans of the TOKE agency and how viewers can find more information about the company.

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Featured Guest(s):

Lisa Williams, Founder, The Toke Agency

https://thetokeagency.com/

Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

https://www.benzinga.com/author/patricio-liddle-0

Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

https://www.benzinga.com/author/abbey-higginbotham

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Ascend Wellness Holdings (AAWH) had a successful quarter with substantial blended growth in both retail and wholesale. They have been strategically entering late-stage medical and early-stage adult-use markets, with a focus on maximizing cultivation and production output. The company is on a clear path to profitability by executing their strategy of densifying current markets, building the wholesale business, and identifying new markets for investment. They are particularly excited about the potential growth in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Ascend is also focused on product innovation and brand development, with a strong emphasis on providing great products at a fair price and ensuring the safety of their employees.

Takeaways:

-Ascend Wellness Holdings had a successful quarter with substantial blended growth in both retail and wholesale.

-Their strategy includes entering late-stage medical and early-stage adult-use markets, maximizing cultivation and production output, and identifying new markets for investment.

-They are particularly excited about the potential growth in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

-Ascend is focused on product innovation and brand development, providing great products at a fair price, and ensuring the safety of their employees.

-They have implemented a unique tax strategy to address the 280E issue and are patiently waiting for the response from tax authorities.

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Featured Guest(s):

John Hartmann, CEO - Ascend Wellness Holdings $AAWH

https://www.awholdings.com/

Meet The Host(s):

Javier Hasse

https://www.twitter.com/JavierHasse

Elliot Lane

https://www.twitter.com/ElliotLane10

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:24 Successful Quarter and Exciting Headlines

08:12 Path to Profitability

11:02 Growth Potential in Ohio and Kentucky

14:15 Unique Tax Strategy

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Welcome to Cannabis Insider! We're bringing you the latest news and updates from the cannabis industry, as well as exclusive interviews with top executives and industry leaders!

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Featured Guest(s):

Genetica

https://www.getgenetica.com/

Naturae

https://naturae.com/

Sunburn Cannabis

https://www.sunburncannabis.com/

Safe Harbor Financial

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Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

https://www.benzinga.com/author/patricio-liddle-0

Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

https://www.benzinga.com/author/abbey-higginbotham

Javier Hasse

https://www.twitter.com/JavierHasse

Elliot Lane

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In this episode of Benzinga Cannabis Insider, Javier Hasse and Pato Liddle interviews Arnaud Dumas de Rauly and Pete Sahani from the Blinc Group, a company that manufactures vaping hardware and provides related services. The conversation covers topics such as the company's transition process, business strategy, and innovation in the vaping industry. They discuss the buy now pay later service offered by Blinc and how they ensure timely payments. The hosts also explore the company's leadership transition and its impact on team morale and product launches. They delve into sustainability and regulatory challenges in the cannabis vaping industry.

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Featured Guest(s):

Arnaud Dumas de Rauly - Co-Founder an CXSO of The Blinc Group

https://theblincgroup.com/

Pete Sahani - CEO of The Blinc Group

https://theblincgroup.com/

Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle - Benzinga

Javier Hasse - Benzinga

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In this episode of Cannabis Insider, Abbey Higginbotham and Pato Liddle interview Jordan Tritt, the CEO & Founder of the Panther Group, a cannabis investment and advisory firm. They discuss the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the cannabis industry and the potential impact of legislative changes on M&A. They also explore the opportunities emerging in new cannabis markets and the essential ingredients for successful M&A. Jordan shares insights on the financial landscape of the cannabis industry, including the increase in US cannabis stock prices and the potential for psychedelics as an investment. He also discusses the major trends and developments to expect in the cannabis industry in the next year.

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Featured Guest(s):

Jordan Tritt, Founder & CEO - The Panther Group

https://thepanthergroup.co/

Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

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Mario Naric, Founder and CEO of Motif Labs, discusses his journey in the cannabis industry and the vision behind Motif Labs. He explains how Motif evolved from a B2B business to a brand house, with a focus on creating products for the younger generation of cannabis consumers. Mario highlights the importance of unique hardware in the vape market and the role it plays in differentiating brands. He also discusses the challenges of marketing cannabis brands on social media in Canada and the need for data analytics in the industry. Mario offers advice to entrepreneurs entering the cannabis industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding the target consumer and designing products specifically for them.

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Takeaways:

-Motif Labs started as a B2B business but evolved into a brand house, focusing on creating products for the younger generation of cannabis consumers.

-Unique hardware plays a crucial role in differentiating vape brands and attracting consumers.

-Marketing cannabis brands on social media in Canada is challenging due to strict regulations, but engaging with consumers through conversations and leveraging shareable content can still be effective.

-Data analytics is becoming increasingly important in the cannabis industry to inform product selection and ensure profitability.

-Consolidation is expected in the cannabis retail market, with larger retailers becoming even larger and smaller retailers needing to adapt to survive.

-Entrepreneurs entering the cannabis industry should focus on understanding their target consumer and designing products specifically for them.

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Featured Guest(s):

Mario Naric, CEO & Founder - Motif Labs

https://motiflabs.ca/

Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

https://www.benzinga.com/author/patricio-liddle-0

Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

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In this episode, John Hartmann, CEO of Ascend Wellness, discusses the company's impressive revenue growth and strategies driving it. He highlights the success of their wholesale business in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Hartman also talks about Ascend's approach to innovating retail experiences and meeting evolving consumer expectations. He shares insights into their acquisitions and expansion opportunities, as well as how they navigate the complex regulatory landscape. The conversation also touches on Ascend's path to profitability and the importance of balancing rapid growth with maintaining product quality and consumer satisfaction. Hartman concludes by discussing upcoming technologies and innovations in the cannabis industry and the future challenges and opportunities for Ascend.

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Featured Guest(s):

John Hartmann, CEO & Director - Ascend Wellness Holdings

https://www.awholdings.com/

Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

https://www.benzinga.com/author/patricio-liddle-0

Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

https://www.benzinga.com/author/abbey-higginbotham

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Impressive Revenue Growth

05:15 Innovating Retail Experiences

08:31 Acquisitions and Expansion Opportunities

12:52 Navigating Regulatory Challenges

21:18 Balancing Growth and Consumer Satisfaction

25:09 Upcoming Technologies and Innovations

26:39 Future Challenges and Opportunities

27:07 Conclusion

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In this episode, Lauren White, Director of Partnerships at VDX.tv, discusses the challenges and opportunities in cannabis advertising. She highlights the impact of regulations on advertising opportunities and shares strategies for navigating the regulatory landscape. White emphasizes the importance of educational content and engaging visuals in cannabis advertising. She also discusses the use of precise targeting and the major trends shaping the cannabis advertising landscape. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights for cannabis brands looking to effectively advertise in a highly regulated industry.

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Featured Guest(s):

Lauren White, Director of Client Partnerships-Beverage Alcohol & CBD, VDX.tv

https://www.vdx.tv/

Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

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Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

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In this episode of Cannabis Insider, Pato Liddle and Abbey Higginbotham interview Jackie Cahan from 240 Logistics, a company specializing in cannabis supply chain management and financial planning. They discuss the unique challenges of the cannabis industry, the importance of creating a positive work environment, and the role of people, process, and technology in business operations. Jackie shares her insights on advisory roles and turnaround strategies, as well as the impact of technology and data in improving supply chain efficiency. She also emphasizes the need for compliance and risk management in the cannabis industry and advocates for gender diversity in leadership positions. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of effective supply chain management and the potential for growth and improvement in the cannabis industry.

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Featured Guest(s):

Jackie Cahan - 240 Logistics

https://www.240logistics.com/

Meet The Host(s):

Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

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