The Talking Hedge, your cannabis business podcast

A week in weed review, covering cannabis business news & events

MultiState Operator(MSO) Panel Interview Q&A:

Is 2019 the year that you should get involved in the cannabis industry?

Where do you see the opportunities, and how should someone go about it?

What’s ultimately stopping businesses from expanding?

What advice can you give to companies in emerging cannabis markets on how to prepare for a volatile regulatory environment?

How will this move position them as a potential acquisition target?

Do you think state residency requirement affected investment or small business growth in Washington?

Do you think limiting investors in Maryland will be good for small business & growth?   

As a business owner, what factors do you use to determine when to take Loans vs give out Equity?

Do you see US-based multistate operators poised to deploy big money in 2019? -or- Canadian cannabis companies increasing their cross-border acquisitions and deals?  

Have you seen improper Valuations deteriorate credibility with investors, potentially causing shareholder lawsuits?

Is this a real estate strategy to secure future consumption lounges (aka cannabis cafes)?

What is your 10,000-foot view of where we're at right now, in the context of how you view the cannabis landscape? -or Is there a best practice that you've implemented in your business that has been really helpful that you'd like to share? 

Are angel investors a minority now?  How has that changed?  What's the makeup now?

What were some of the recent reasons you’ve seen for pursuing an M&A?

Is there an opinion that you used to hold really firmly, have had for a long time that has changed in the last 18 months?