The Talking Hedge

4Front Ventures is a vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator in strategic medical and adult-use cannabis markets, including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan and Washington.

To date, 4Front has brought to market more than 20 different cannabis brands and over 1,800 products, which are strategically distributed through its wholly owned-and-operated Mission dispensaries and retail outlets in its core markets.

Andrew Thut is the CFO and early investor in 4Front, joining the company full time in 2014. He brings to the team a wealth of financial-management experience and business acumen having previously worked at BlackRock.

Since joining 4Front, he has immersed himself in every facet of the cannabis industry, from the relevant financial drivers of the industry to hands-on experience with dispensaries and cultivation facilities.

Summary:

00:00 - Intro

00:00 - MSO Differentiation

00:00 - M&A

00:00 - Competitors

00:00 - IRS & Taxes

00:00 - Pot Stocks

00:00 - Automated CannabisTech

00:00 - The Future of Cannabis

00:00 - Outtro

Guest:

Andrew Thut, Chief Financial Officer at 4Front Ventures https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-thut-6202a52/

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1,114 of The #TalkingHedge...

Your Cannabis Business Podcast.

​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.

https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Cannabis Stocks,  Cannabis Analytics, Sales Data

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

The Green Rush is a cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media discussing news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry.

This week we discuss: MA vs MD

Guests:

Mitch Trellis Remedy Dispensary in Maryland

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchelltrellis/

Rob DiFazio CEO CNA Stores Amsbury

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-difazio-1622093/

Hosts:

*Jimmy Young, Host of Pro Cannabis Media

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-young

*Doug Miller, Maja Essentials Adult Wellness Cafe

*Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1,112 The #TalkingHedge...

https://youtu.be/uuRcwf3mWi8

The Green Rush is a cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media discussing news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry.

Fluent is a Florida-based vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, formulator, and retailer. 
 

During my discussion with FLUENT's CEO Robert Beasley, we covered the following:

*Fluent’s cannabis evolution *Curaleaf & limited license states *Sales in FL, incl. Cookies *Expanding into PA *Texas VS Puerto Rico *Strategic Partners & SOPs *CNTMF’s stock price *Safe Banking *Cannabis State Legalization *Federal Legalization Episode 1,112 The #TalkingHedge talks with Robert Beasley, Chief Executive Officer at FLUENT...
 

https://youtu.be/mEW5zu_ACjc
 

The Chronic Gals podcast is made of three canna-bosses from SW Washington state who have enjoyed smoking cannabis together for most of their adult lives.

Ashleen Aguilar and Rileigh Aguilar are sisters, and Melissa Janson is a longtime friend. They all became smoking buddies in the last few years before WA legalized adult-use cannabis.

Chronic Gals Podcast is a show to get stoned and have beautiful conversations about the nature of the universe and how to navigate through it.

In addition to the podcast, the Chronic Gals launched "Take Root Dispensary Training."

Take Root seeks to fill the training gap in the cannabis industry by providing dispensaries with cannabis education materials they can use to manage budtender training in-house.

With their flagship program, Root Knowledge: A Budtender’s Guide to Cannabis, Take Root offers adult-use marijuana store owners a 10-shift onboarding program that can turn any casual cannabis user into a connoisseur.

Summary:

00:00 - Intro

00:55 - inspiration to start a podcast

04:08 - how to buy bud

07:50 - terpenes vs MSOs

11:06 - budtenders according to ChatGPT

13:30 - ways to inform budtenders via ChatGPT

16:39 - budtender recommendations

18:14 - best ways to educate people on cannabis?

23:26 - turnover VS education

25:37 - launching Root Knowledge

27:23 - outtro

Guests:

Rileigh Aguilar Co-Founder of Take Root Dispensary Training,

& Co-Hosts of The Chronic Gals podcast

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rileigh-aguilar-452937263/

Ashleen Aguilar, Co-Founder of Take Root Dispensary Training,

& Co-Hosts of The Chronic Gals podcast

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleenaguilar/

Host:

Josh Kincaid, Capital Markets Analyst & host of your cannabis business podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkincaid/

Episode 1111 The #TalkingHedge...

Your Cannabis Business Podcast.

​Covering cannabis business news, interviews, investments, events, and more.

https://www.theTalkingHedgepodcast.com

Music Info:

Song: Beat | Keep On | 2020

Artist: Milochromatic Beats

&

Song: Dark Trap Beats Hard Rap Instrumental | Gang | 2018

Artist: LuxrayBeats

Keywords:

Cannabis News, Cannabis Business, Cannabis Pitch Deck, Investment Deck, Cannabis Data, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Investment, Cannabis Stocks,  Cannabis Analytics, Sales Data

This is only entertainment. This is NOT financial advice.

Rachelle Gordon is a Minneapolis-based cannabis & psychedelic writer and educator focused on industry news and culture. She has dedicated herself to informing others about the powers of plant medicine.

Rachelle pivoted from education into writing after facing a felony-level cannabis possession charge in 2011. She has a particular interest in the many ways in which sacred medicine can help treat neurological conditions and mental health disorders.

She discovered her true destiny as a writer in 2015 and has since been featured in several prominent industry publications including Beard Bros, Skunk, High Times, CannabisNow, DoubleBlind, and Cannabis & Tech Today, among others (Like the Talking Hedge, lol).

The #TalkingHedge interviews Rachelle Gordon, Cannabis & Psychedelics Writer  ...

Our 7 tips to a successful investment pitch deck looks at On The Way Dispensary, a medical cannabis dispensary kiosk franchise.

'Kiosks are more cost-effective than a full dispensary, with 24-hour access, online ordering, and biometric identification for pickup.'

7 Tips to a Successful Investment Deck:

1) Identify Business Plan's Goal(s)

2) Know the Investor Audience

3) Understand the Market

4) List Needs & Roadblocks

5) Know What Sets the Business Apart

6) Introduce Team & Product/ Service

7) Create a Summary w/ Call to Action

Episode 1,109 The #TalkingHedge talks with David Cunic, CEO at U.C.S. Advisors and Investor Relations...

https://youtu.be/nyJq_uCy7G0

Tilt Holdings (OTCMKTS: TLLTF) is a combination of leading cannabis companies that deliver products and services to businesses operating in the cannabis industry.

Through a portfolio of companies providing technology, hardware, cultivation and production, TILT services brands and cannabis retailers across 35 states in the U.S., as well as Canada, Israel, Mexico, South America and the European Union.

Episode 1108 The #TalkingHedge chats with Gary Santo, CEO, TILT Holdings Inc....

https://youtu.be/MOcNiG3nZy0

The Green Rush is a cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media discussing news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry.

This week we discuss: New Jersey

Episode 1107 The #TalkingHedge chats with Guest: Edmund Deveaux NJ Cannabis Business Association... 

https://youtu.be/K4NBPuqbsXg

Safe Harbor Financial has been providing industry-leading cannabis banking services since 2015.

 

The cannabis industry is still relatively new, and it is impacted by constantly evolving state and federal regulations, many of which govern the administration of financial services.

 

It’s crucial that you work with a service provider who possesses the specialized industry expertise necessary to ensure you remain compliant with these changing financial regulations.

 

Partnering with Safe Harbor Financial allows you to bank with confidence.

SHF has been pioneering innovative solutions for cannabis industry businesses for longer than any other service provider.

 

You’ll have peace of mind that your banking matters are being handled correctly, allowing you to focus more of your energy on growing your business.

 

The #TalkingHedge interviews Sundie Seefried, CEO/President at Safe Harbor Financial... 

https://youtu.be/_uXRVeRCVl4