Cannabis Investing Network

In this episode (recorded Friday, July 19th) we discuss how the possibility (now certainty) of Joe Biden dropping out of the race could be a HUGE catalyst for cannabis stocks

We discuss the "Kamala Catalyst" and how this could play out over the coming weeks and months as we head into November 2024.

We also discuss rate cuts, the small cap rally, who could beat Trump and how the Kamala Catalyst could re-invigorate state level cannabis debate.

Follow Hirsh's for more unique insights into the intersection of cannabis and politics.

Connect with Hirsh:

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirsh-jain/⁠

Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/anandastrategy⁠

Hirsh's Website - ⁠https://anandastrategy.com/

In this episode we are joined by Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates. Pablo was a long time cannabis analyst at a leading investment bank before starting his own firm.

He has published numerous pieces on key catalysts such as Rescheduling, Florida, Industry upside and coverage on many companies.

In this episode we discuss:

- Institutional Investment: what will it take?

- Rescheduling: has the equation changed?

- Key risks to the S3 process

- How does the Biden/Trump/Harris question change the dynamic?

- Will the market reward Ohio turning on?

- Pablo's top picks

Follow Pablo:

Twitter - https://x.com/420Odysseus

Z&A Website - https://zuanicgroup.com/

While cannabis stocks have had a brutal few weeks, one cannabis focused REIT is quietly up +50% over the last year.

We are joined by Anthony Coniglio, CEO of NewLake Capital Partners (NLCP) which despite only trading on the OTC has had strong outperformance since breaking their "negative feedback loop"

Anthony joins us to discuss the current cannabis market, key catalysts and share ideas on how and when cannabis stocks may be able to escape their current trajectory and start on a "positive feedback loop".

Follow Anthony:

Twitter: https://x.com/AnthonyConigli0

NLCP Website: https://www.newlake.com/

In this episode we are joined by Scott Grossman of Turning Point Brands (TPB on the NYSE). Scott has extensive experience in private and public markets and is Head of Corporate Development for TPB. Turning Point has a unique position in our industry as they control the ZigZag brand and have made numerous investments across the cannabis supply chain.

Scott joins us to discuss:

- What's going on with cannabis stocks?

- How should rescheduling be priced?

- Where are the best opportunities in cannabis?

- M&A: Cansortium <> RIV + GTI <> Sam Adams

- Who will be the marginal buyer?

- Brands, Product Innovation and Consumer Preference

- Hemp vs Cannabis Civil War

- The Long Game: thinking about how "the end state" of cannabis will look

Thanks as always to Scott for a great conversation

Follow Scott on Twitter @ ⁠https://twitter.com/srg444 

In this episode we are joined by the Guru of the Gold Coast Hirsh Jain.

Hirsh last joined us in February where he correctly predicted the timing of the Rescheduling Announcement.

In this episode:

- How did Hirsh correctly guess timing of the announcement?

- How will rescheduling play out to maximize political benefit?

- Will we get a Cole Memo 2.0? How will that impact uplisting?

- Will Florida pass adult use?

- How will Ohio impact the industry financially and politically?

- Will Pennsylvania flip to Adult Use this year?

- The Farm Bill: Delta 8, THCA and more

Don't miss out on Hirsh's unique insight into the intersection of cannabis and politics.

Connect with Hirsh:

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirsh-jain/⁠

Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/anandastrategy⁠

Hirsh's Website - ⁠https://anandastrategy.com/

In this episode we are joined by Dan from The Chart Guys to compare cannabis investing strategies. With several potential key upcoming catalysts we compare short term trading vs longer term investing and our game plans for the coming months.

Big thanks to Dan for joining us for another great discussion.

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On Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ChartGuys⁠⁠

The Chart Guys on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqZ2hx679DqRi6khRUNw2g⁠⁠

Free Intro to TA course: ⁠⁠https://www.chartguys.com/trading-courses/7/technical-analysis⁠⁠

In this episode (recorded pre-DEA announcement) we discuss the risk/reward of the industry along with our game plans for going forward.

Let us know what topics you want to hear the most about in the coming weeks!

Focus on the fundamentals!

In this episode we are joined by our friend Nick Gastevich (aka CannaVestments) who is a long time private and public cannabis investor.

In this Financial Review we cover:

- How each operator stands to benefit from Florida Rec

- Cash flow, future growth & 280E benefits

- Thoughts on MSOs valuations; financial metrics; balancing positives and negatives

Thanks to Nick for joining us and sharing his detailed analysis as always!

Connect with Nick:

Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/CannaVestments⁠

LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-gastevich-75841346/⁠

Family Office Website - ⁠https://www.vginvests.com/ 

In this episode we go "boots on the ground" into Florida's Cannabis Market.

Our guest Real Estate Randy is an expert in helping Florida operators expand their footprint. He has years of experience dealing with some of the largest MSOs and brings unique insight on their innerworkings as well as the local market nuances.

In this episode:

- Why Randy is "all-in" on Florida Rec

- How he expects the market to change leading up to the Ballot

- Where are the untapped opportunities in the state

- Why opening stores will get harder

- Which operators Randy likes

- M&A: Who's ripe for acquisition?

- Why cannabis investors should be VERY excited for the Florida opportunity\

& much more

Huge thanks to Randy for joining us for this episode!

In this episode we are joined by Jesse Redmond of Water Tower Research to discuss Rescheduling Rumours, Cannabis Catalysts & Earnings Take-Aways.

Jesse has a unique background as a former hedge fund manager AND a cannabis dispensary operator. He shares insights on specific names and outlines a game plan depending on your risk tolerance.

In this episode we discuss:

- What to make of the recent Doug Kass rumour?

- Kamala, Fat Joe & Election predictions

- Earnings: How did Tier 1 MSOs perform?

o How did smaller operators perform?

- Game Plan: what names you should consider depending on your risk level

- Catalysts: How will possible seismic changes affect the investing landscape?

o Where will big money gravitate towards

- California Cannabis – what’s interesting to look at?

Thanks again to Jesse for joining us

Connect with Jesse:

On X: https://twitter.com/jesseredmond

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

Water Tower cannabis research: ⁠https://www.watertowerresearch.com/sector/12

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