President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to direct the federal government to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III — and this single change could dramatically reshape the financial future of cannabis companies.

From an accounting and tax perspective, this is one of the most important developments the industry has ever seen.

If this rescheduling is finalized, many cannabis businesses could:

See massive relief from 280E

- Unlock significantly higher cash flow

- Become far more attractive to investors

- And in some cases, become up to 7.5x more valuable overnight

In this video, we break down:

- What Schedule III actually changes for cannabis companies

- How accounting treatment and tax planning could shift

- Why free cash flow & and valuations may change dramatically

- What CPAs, accountants, and financial professionals should be preparing for now

This is a practical, finance-first breakdown of what this means for companies operating in the cannabis industry and the professionals advising them

In this episode, I talk with Seibo Shen, a Chief Innovation Officer. Seibo is known for his kind leadership style, deep experience, and big impact on the cannabis industry. He is bringing better vape designs and real innovation to a space that has been stuck for too long.

We dig into the future of vapes and product development. Seibo explains how founders can survive a down cannabis market, avoid burnout, and protect their business. He also talks about why smart capital, simple education, and better consumer products will shape the next big wave in cannabis.

Seibo opens up about his personal mindset and leadership lessons. He shares real advice for cannabis founders, investors, and anyone building in a hard industry. If you care about cannabis tech, innovation, wellness, or the future of the plant, this episode is for you.

Marketing isn’t just about getting attention – it’s about driving revenue. But how do you help cannabis businesses make that shift?

In this episode, DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, sits down with Jenny Lamboy, VP of Strategy at Hybrid Marketing and 4B Marketing, to discuss how cannabis companies can align their “Why” with strategies that deliver measurable growth. 

Jenny shares her expertise in helping businesses overcome legacy mindsets, adopt meaningful KPIs, and turn their best clients into powerful brand advocates.

What You’ll Learn:

- Connect Marketing to Revenue: Help clients view marketing as a revenue-generating investment by aligning their “Why” with measurable business outcomes. This ensures every dollar spent ties back to growth.

- Overcome Legacy Mindsets: Educate clients on transitioning from outdated, reactive approaches to data-driven strategies that build trust and long-term brand value.

- Leverage KPIs for Smarter Decisions: Encourage clients to focus on real, actionable KPIs that reflect profitability and customer retention, rather than vanity metrics.

Understanding how marketing drives revenue can help you provide more strategic advice to your clients. By recognizing marketing as a critical revenue-generating channel, you can guide clients toward smarter investments that directly impact their bottom line.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the bottleneck in your own firm’s growth, this episode’s for you.

DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, sits down with Scott Scarano, a firm owner who transformed his traditional tax practice into a $1.7M subscription-based business serving clients nationwide, including the cannabis industry. 

Scott shares the strategies that helped him scale his firm, streamline operations, and step back from the daily grind – all while maintaining profitability and delivering exceptional client service.

What You’ll Learn:

- Create Recurring Revenue & Full-Service Solutions: Transitioning from tax prep to subscription-based accounting, payroll, and advisory services can create predictable income streams and deeper client relationships.

- Streamline Operations for Profitability: Implementing SOPs, pricing models, and remote workflows ensures efficiency and consistent profits, even as your firm scales.

- Achieve Freedom Through Delegation: Building a global remote team and empowering them to take ownership of operations allows you to step back from daily tasks and focus on growth – or reclaim your time.

Whether you’re looking to grow your cannabis accounting practice, create recurring revenue, or finally reclaim your time, this episode offers practical advice you can start using today.

In the volatile cannabis market, restructuring is often not a sign of failure but a strategic move toward stability and long-term success.

DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, sits down with industry expert Mike Siebold for a candid discussion on the realities of building, scaling, and restructuring cannabis businesses.

Drawing on experience from entrepreneurism, recruiting, and advisory roles, Siebold shares how restructuring is a practical and, at times, necessary tool for keeping companies healthy in a rapidly changing and often unpredictable market.

What You’ll Learn:

- Mentorship & Leadership: Founders who succeed in turbulent times build networks of mentors and advisors, seek honest feedback, and encourage transparent communication with their teams to guide decision-making.

- Communication & Training: Continuous team development, transparent roles, and regular dialogue are essential at every business stage, particularly when restructuring, to maintain engagement and operational efficiency.

- Strategic Restructuring: Proactive restructuring is often a necessary response to shifting regional market dynamics, oversaturation, or margin compression. Helping clients identify when and how to adapt, whether realigning talent, improving financial controls, or right-sizing operations, can position them as survivors and future market leaders.

Restructuring should be viewed as a proactive and positive step and an opportunity to refocus resources and strengthen business operations. 

Learn how you can add value by facilitating honest conversations about business challenges and guiding your clients toward resilience, growth, and long-term success.

Pathogens are an invisible yet costly threat to cannabis cultivators, capable of devastating entire grows and causing millions in losses.

DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, sits down with Melanie Nash, CEO of TUMI Genomics, to discuss how early pathogen detection is transforming cannabis operations. 

From her beginnings in retail management to leading a diagnostics company, Melanie shares her unique perspective on navigating the challenges of this volatile industry. She highlights the critical role of science in protecting crops and improving business outcomes.

What You’ll Learn:

- The ROI of Pathogen Prevention: Pathogen outbreaks can cripple cannabis operations, with some cases leading to millions in losses. Preventative testing is a cost-effective strategy to protect crops and ensure financial stability.

- Educating Decision-Makers on Risks: Educating senior executives and decision-makers on the financial risks of pathogens and the value of early detection can help secure buy-in for preventative measures, reducing long-term costs and operational disruptions.

- Focusing on High-Impact Opportunities: Melanie highlights the importance of focusing on high-impact opportunities while maintaining compliance and operational rigor, a lesson that applies to financial planning and risk management in cannabis businesses.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for cultivators, financial professionals, and other cannabis industry stakeholders. Learn how you can help businesses mitigate risks and stay ahead in a competitive market.

The cannabis industry is evolving, and so are the tools and strategies to optimize cultivation practices.

DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, sits down with Jesse Porter, Director of Marketing and Sales at Harvest Integrated, to explore how data-driven cultivation and innovative climate solutions are improving cannabis operations.

What You'll Learn:

- The four pillars of cultivation success: quality, quantity, consistency, and efficiency – and how to measure them.

- Why tracking KPIs like yield per square foot and extract yield is critical for forecasting revenue and optimizing costs.

- How Harvest Integrated’s “Climate as a Service” provides a no CapEx solution for HVAC systems, reduces risk, and ensures consistent environmental control.

Whether your clients are craft cultivators chasing quality or large-scale operators focused on efficiency, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to optimize their operations and improve outcomes.

What does it take to build a profitable cannabis business in one of the toughest markets in the country? 

DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, interviews Nick Eaton, CPA, CEO of Eaton Advisory, to break down the financial systems, metrics, and strategies that set successful cannabis companies apart.

What You'll Learn:

- The importance of robust accounting systems and workflows to drive profitability and ensure compliance.

- Why understanding unit economics and contribution margin is critical for making informed pricing and operational decisions.

- How to overcome challenges in competitive markets like Michigan by focusing on clean monthly closes, cash flow forecasting, and cost control.

Get practical advice from a financial expert who’s been in the trenches, helping cannabis companies build stronger financial foundations and improve profitability.

In this episode, DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, interviews David Gonzalez, Head of Revenue for Sobarish and Co-Founder of Fizzy THC. 

David’s journey from tech industry veteran to hemp beverage innovator offers crucial lessons on what it takes to build and advise for long-term profitability in this fast-changing sector.

What You'll Learn:

- How to interpret fragmented sales data to uncover real performance trends across multiple channels  

- Strategies to optimize cash flow and spending as your clients’ businesses grow  

- How to leverage changing consumer habits at retail to identify new sales opportunities

You’ll hear first-hand how experienced operators have navigated financial challenges and built strong foundations for growth.

Walk away with ready-to-use tactics for sharpening your clients’ financial story, highlighting true value drivers, and preparing for future growth, partnerships, or exits.

The recent closing of the hemp loophole is set to bring massive changes to the $30 billion hemp industry. 

For years, hemp-derived THC products thrived in a legal gray area, but now the federal government has set a one-year deadline to end the sale of most intoxicating hemp products.

This shift will create new challenges for hemp businesses as they adapt to stricter regulations, but it also opens up opportunities for accountants to step in as trusted advisors during this critical transition.

Join Andrew Hunzicker, CPA, along with leading cannabis tax attorneys Rachel Gillette and Jen Benda from Holland & Hart, as they break down the implications of the hemp loophole closure and what it means for accountants, cannabis businesses, and the broader industry.

You'll learn:

• The immediate impact of the hemp loophole closure on businesses

• How hemp businesses can navigate compliance and restructuring

• Opportunities in the evolving CBD and cannabis markets

• Key financial challenges businesses will face in 2026

• Best practices for advising clients during this period of change

Support the Fight Against 280E: 

The New Mexico Top Organics case could fundamentally change how 280E applies to cannabis businesses. You can help strengthen the case by contributing to the amicus brief being filed by cannabis industry groups. 

Don't miss this essential discussion with Andrew Hunzicker, Rachel Gillette, and Jen Benda on one of the most significant regulatory changes in years!