oday, many cannabis manufacturers and cultivators are having a hard time creating safe and trusted products for the state of California.

Since July 1st, nearly 20 percent of marijuana products have failed tests for potency and purity.

Another sign of the efficacy of the marijuana industry is just who the players are.

Big Alcohol, Big Pharma and Big Tobacco are all being disrupted. One example: Coca Cola recently announced it was researching new marijuana-based beverage lines.

Here's my interview with the CEO of a marijuana producer and dispenser looking to grow.