The Cannabis Business Minds Show

By Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, CPA

Running a cannabis business is hard. Finding straight-talking, strategic advice shouldn’t be.

Cannabis Business Minds is where ambitious entrepreneurs, operators, and professionals upskill fast, with... more

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The Cannabis Business Minds Show episodes:

March 16, 2023 [VSxCBM] Cannabis Compliance with Casey Leaver – What You Need to Know
Join us as we kick off our four-part series with guest host Jen Flanagan. In this episode, we get insights and tips on cannabis compliance with Casey Leaver, the director of regulatory compliance at Vincente LLP. Casey is a compliance expert with years of experience under her belt. She knows what it takes to keep a cannabis business compliant in today's ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

We dive deep into the differences between laws and regulations and the common compliance issues that cannabis businesses face. Casey shares her insights on the biggest obstacles in cannabis compliance and how to overcome them.

About Our Guest

Website: https://vicentellp.com/

Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/

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32min
March 13, 2023Massachusetts Cannabis Industry From Former Commissioner Jen Flanagan
In this episode, we get an insight of how the Massachusetts cannabis industry started from former Commissioner Jen Flanagan.

Commissioner Flanagan, currently the director of regulatory policy for Vicente LLP, shares her experience and perspective on her role as one of the appointed inaugural Commissioners on the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission in 2017. Some of the major highlights:
What’s going on in Massachusetts

How her background in mental health and substance abuse issues played a role

Importance of studies, research, and consumer education

Milestones during her time as Commissioner

Her new role as Vicente LLP’s Director of Regulatory Policy

Speed round

About Our Guest

Website: https://vicentellp.com/
Email: [email protected]

Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/

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55min
March 09, 2023How Cannabis Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Bankruptcy Liabilities
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Cannabis Law & Tax Specialist Paula Collins. We talked about her experience in working with cannabis business owners and how the New York Consortium of Cannabis Accountants are supporting social equity applicants.
Some major highlights from our conversation:
What cannabis entrepreneurs should watch out for when it comes to taxes

The fastest way entrepreneurs can get into trouble

Raising entrepreneur awareness and workshops provided by NYCCA

Bankruptcy and debt in the cannabis industry

Her advice for anyone just starting to build their business and what she wished she knew then

About Our Guest
Paula Collins, CEO and Founder of The Morton Street Group, is obsessed with getting it right for the cannabis industry. Paula is an Enrolled Agent, MBA, Lawyer, and Education Specialist, with over 10 years' experience in tax preparation from non-profits to high net worth individuals. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri.
Website: www.mortonstreetgroup.com or www.paulacollinslaw.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulacollinsnyc

Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/

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17min
March 06, 2023Cannabis Taxation and Structure
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Cannabis Law & Tax Specialist Paula Collins on cannabis taxation. Some major highlights from our conversation:
The current New York tax structure and the licensed market

The best case scenario in the next 12 months

Her proposed transitional license and work as a co-founder of the New York Consortium of Cannabis Accountants (NYCCA)

Misinformation in tax and law in cannabis

About Our Guest
Paula Collins, CEO and Founder of The Morton Street Group, is obsessed with getting it right for the cannabis industry. Paula is an Enrolled Agent, MBA, Lawyer, and Education Specialist, with over 10 years' experience in tax preparation from non-profits to high net worth individuals. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri.
Website: www.mortonstreetgroup.com or www.paulacollinslaw.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulacollinsnyc

Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/

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Youtube: cannabisbusinessminds
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26min
March 02, 2023Cannabis Licensing and New York’s Gray Market
In this episode, we get a deep dive on cannabis licensing and compliance with Cannabis Law & Tax Specialist Paula Collins.

Paula Collins, CEO and Founder of The Morton Street Group, is obsessed with getting it right for the cannabis industry. Paula is an Enrolled Agent, MBA, Lawyer, and Education Specialist, with over 10 years' experience in tax preparation from non-profits to high net worth individuals. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri.

Some major highlights from our conversation:
How Paula started in the cannabis industry

The struggles in pre-licensing phase, illicit shops and unlicensed operators

Public awareness and due diligence

Tax compliance for entrepreneurs

About Our Guest
Website: www.mortonstreetgroup.com or www.paulacollinslaw.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulacollinsnyc

Join the CBM Membership here! Connect with us!
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26min
February 27, 2023 Coming up next on Cannabis Business Minds
Because of you, Cannabis Business Minds is in the top 5 podcasts in the industry! Thanks so much for your support!

In today's episode, Simone gives an overview of what you can expect from the show from expert interviews to the simplest way to get your questions answered by an industry expert.

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4min
December 29, 2022 Let's end the year RIGHT!
Are you ready to end the year right? In this episode, Simone shares key financial tips for your cannabis business as we wrap up 2022 and how to lock in your 2023 business budget.

Haven't yet built a budget for your cannabis business? Make sure you get the 2023 budget template here: https://www.freedomsun.co/courses/businessbudget
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10min
December 22, 2022 Do you want to be on Cannabis Business Minds?
Do you have business tips, insights, or stories you want to share to the Cannabis Business Minds community?
Apply here: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/contact/
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4min
December 08, 2022Finding the Balance in Cannabis Consumption
Are you consuming cannabis or is it consuming you?
On this episode, we talk to Tarris Batiste on his journey from being a football jock to helping young adults, upcoming professionals, athletes, and cannabis curious individuals to use cannabis responsibly. Some major highlights:
His story and how he turned his mess to a message through his book ‘Don’t Let It Smoke You’

Discovering and understanding the power of responsible smoking

Mindful consumption and not letting cannabis control you

Tarris’ why, his vision, and how his 12-month goal
Book: Don’t Let It Smoke You: How to Create a Nontoxic Relationship with Cannabis (Amazon)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://cleverchief.org/
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22min
December 01, 2022Cannabis Law and the New York Cannabis Market
On this episode, we get an insider insight on the New York cannabis scene and dive into corporate transactions with Charles Alovisetti, Partner and Corporate Department Chair at Vicente Sederberg LLP. Some major highlights:
The current state and foreseen challenges on the New York cannabis industry

Cannabis license and licensing caps

CLIMB Act and cannabis law insights

Business financing and loans from a lender’s perspective

What the cannabis industry would be by 2030

Tips on getting started in the cannabis industry on the speed round

His book on Cannabis Business 101: The Business of Cannabis: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America’s Newest Industry
Links mentioned:
VS Insight "Understanding the Current Legal Status of Psychedelics in the United States," May 27, 2022

The Business of Cannabis: Understanding Law, Finance, and Governance in America’s Newest Industry By Charles S. Alovisetti, Cassia Furman

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesalovisetti/
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