Alright, cannabis hustlers, brand builders, and dispensary warriors—this one’s for you! In this episode, we’re rolling into The Exchange Series, where we take you behind the scenes of the top B2B networking event in cannabis.
We’re sitting down with Susan & Julie, the masterminds behind The Exchange, to get the inside scoop on:
🌿 What makes this event different from your typical industry meet-up
💨 Why speed networking helps retailers & vendors make real business moves
💰 How brands are landing orders on the spot & growing their businesses overnight
👀 The wild journey from hosting in a literal parking garage to premium venues
📍 Where The Exchange is headed next (hint: new states, big moves!)
If you’ve ever struggled to get buyers to answer your calls, wondered how to break into more dispensaries, or just wanna know where to make real industry connections, this one’s a must-listen.
🔥 Hit play & let’s talk deals, networking, and the future of cannabis business!
Episode Timestamps – Skip Around & Find the Good Stuff
[00:00] Bong rips & pizza chips 🍕💨 (you know how we do)
[01:00] Welcome to The Exchange Series – What is The Exchange all about?
[02:00] Meet Susan & Julie: The dynamic duo behind this B2B powerhouse
[04:00] From retail to cannabis – how they fell into this world
[06:00] The difference between The Exchange & traditional conferences
[07:30] Why speed networking works & how it saves months of work
[10:00] The Exchange in Oregon, Michigan, Colorado—what changes?
[12:00] How they went from a garage venue to golf courses & fancy ballrooms
[15:00] Expanding to new markets – what makes a state a good fit?
[18:00] The hardest part about getting retailers to show up
[20:00] Retailers don’t hate new brands—they’re just busy AF
[23:00] It’s not just weed—why banking, legal, & services come to The Exchange
[29:00]How small brands can blow up overnight at this event
[31:00] Success stories that make us cry happy tears
[35:00] Even big brands don’t want to miss out on this event
[40:00] In-person > Zoom. You can’t smell terps through a screen!
[45:00]Pro tips to make the most of The Exchange as an exhibitor
[47:00]Sign up NOW—dates, locations & how to get in
Why The Exchange is a Must for Industry Pros:
✅ Skip the cold calls & meet real buyers face-to-face
✅ Get months of vendor meetings done in two days—no chasing people down
✅ Land actual deals on the spot (not just swap business cards)
✅ It’s not just brands & dispensaries—banking, legal, packaging, & tech show up too
✅ It’s a business event, but yeah… there’s a party too 🥂
Upcoming Exchange Events – Mark Your Calendars
📍 Eugene, OR – March 18-19, 2025
📍 Portland, OR – September 17-18, 2025
📍 Lansing, MI – May 7-8, 2025
📍 Shelby Township, MI – October 22-23, 2025
📍 Colorado – June 11-12, 2025
🔗 Sign up before spots fill up:TheExchangeCannabis.com
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💬 See us at The Exchange? Say hi! We’ll do a mini interview & send you the clip for your brand!
🔥 TL;DR: If you’re trying to make moves in cannabis, you need to be at The Exchange.
👉 Hit play, get hyped, and come see us in person!
