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"Reshaping Cannabis: Predictions and Potentials for 2024"Dan welcomes back Matt Hawkins, the co-founder of Entourage Effect Capital. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the cannabis industry in 2023, marked by limited investment capital, portfolio management struggles, and fundraising difficulties, impacting both private and public sectors.Hawkins discusses the impact of rescheduling cannabis, highlighting its potential to eliminate tax burdens under Section 280E, potentially leading to substantial financial gains for businesses. They also explore the upcoming opportunities in 2024, including the launch of a new fund by Entourage Effect Capital with a substantial institutional investor committing a significant investment, which could reshape the landscape for investing in the cannabis space. The discussion emphasizes the potential changes in legislation and the prospects for investment in both private and public cannabis companies.The conversation ends on an optimistic note, focusing on the potential for growth and investment opportunities in the cannabis industry in the upcoming year. Matt Hawkins - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-hawkins-11288a2/Entourage Effect Capital - https://www.entourageeffect.com/ 00:00:05 - EBITDA and Profitability Discussion00:00:38 - Introduction to Raising Cannabis Capital Show00:00:50 - Guest Introduction: Matt Hawkins00:01:41 - Rating the Cannabis Industry Growth in 202300:02:11 - Investment Challenges in the Cannabis Industry00:03:17 - Impact of the Macro Economy on Cannabis00:04:03 - Legislative Optimism for 202400:04:25 - Excitement for Rescheduling and New Fund Launch00:05:47 - Institutional Investor Involvement00:06:45 - Impact of Rescheduling on Cannabis Businesses00:09:08 - Investment Opportunities in Cannabis Stocks00:09:32 - Private Company Investments and 280E00:10:06 - Opportunities in Fund4 for Investors00:10:49 - Accredited and Qualified Investors00:11:00 - Timing for Investment with Institutional Partner00:11:27 - Federal Legality and Institutional Capital00:12:42 - Closing Remarks and Future Discussions Produced by PodConx MJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/humiston/Sound Design - Jamie Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-humiston-91718b1b3/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"From Schedule I to III: How Cannabis Regulatory Changes Could Reshape Investment Landscape"Ian Dominguez, the founder and chief investment officer at Delta Emerald Ventures, joins Dan Humiston to discuss cannabis industry investments and the potential impact of regulatory changes on the market. The conversation focuses on the shift from cannabis being classified as a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance and its potential implications.Ian highlights that such a change could attract more capital into the industry, similar to how states with legalized cannabis are already functioning to some extent. However, he cautions against assuming an immediate windfall, drawing parallels to historical instances where sudden profitability led to frivolous spending and discounting.He emphasizes the need for technology in the cannabis sector, especially for operators facing increasing competition and the necessity to drive costs down. Ian sees significant potential in technological advancements to help operators improve efficiencies and remain competitive. He points out that while Multi-State Operators (MSOs) usually get attention, smaller, independent operators also drive innovation in cannabis retail.Regarding investment opportunities in the cannabis industry, Ian suggests that individual retail investors can benefit from learning and networking within the industry but advises against navigating it alone. He emphasizes the value of collective learning and sharing information. Ian invites people to explore their newsletter and events for insights and learning opportunities.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonIan Dominguez -https://www.linkedin.com/in/iancdominguez/Delta Emerald Ventures - https://www.deltaemerald.com/Sound Design - Jamie HumistonRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"From Maryland to Ohio: Story Cannabis' Expanding Footprint"Jason Vedadi, CEO of Story Cannabis,  joins Dan Humiston to discuss the company's impressive growth in the cannabis industry. Story Cannabis is a young company rapidly expanding in the MSO (Multi-State Operator) space, operating in Maryland, Ohio, and planning to enter New Jersey. Jason highlighted their focus on winning licenses, potential benefits from cannabis rescheduling, and their ongoing capital-raising efforts for expansion.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonStory Cannabis  - https://storycannabis.com/Jason Vedadi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-vedadi-949979159/Sound Design - Jamie HumistonRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Cracking the Cannabis Advertising CodeDan Mondello, the Co-founder and CEO of Rank Really High, joins Dan Humiston to discuss how his company helps cannabis businesses maximize their website's visibility and conversions.  They explore the challenges faced by cannabis companies when it comes to being online, such as advertising restrictions due to regulations, stigma, and nuances in the industry. Dan explains the difficulties associated with online advertising in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the limitations imposed by companies like Google due to cannabis's classification alongside dangerous products. He describes the process of running ads for dispensaries and the need for creative language in advertisements.The discussion then shifts to website optimization and ranking high on Google searches. Dan highlights the importance of local search and the Google Business Profile in attracting customers. He emphasizes the need for e-commerce-focused, immersive website experiences to engage and retain visitors. They also discuss the significance of offering deals and recommendations on websites to drive more traffic and improve search engine rankings.The conversation delves into the technical aspects of website building, with Dan explaining that Rank Really High offers a WordPress-based platform-as-a-service solution that integrates with dispensaries' POS systems and publishes inventory, giving them an advantage in search engine rankings.Towards the end, the Dan asks about investment opportunities in Rank Really High, and Dan mentions that they recently closed a funding round with investors from the automotive and cannabis industries. He suggests that there might be future investment opportunities but highlights the importance of choosing the right investors who understand the company's goals and potential.Overall, the podcast episode explores the challenges and solutions related to online visibility and website optimization for cannabis businesses, with a focus on Rank Really High's approach and success in the industry.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonDan Mondello - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mondello-marketing/Rank Really High - https://www.rankreallyhigh.com/Sound Design - Jamie HumistonRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"MRMD: The Undervalued Cannabis Stock with 14 Consecutive Growth Quarters"Jon Levine, CEO of MariMed joins Dan Humiston  to discusses the evolution of MariMed from a cannabis advising company into one of the industry's leading multi-state operators. The company's strategic plan involves rolling up partners, expanding organically in current states, and exploring opportunities in new markets. They also touch upon the potential impacts of cannabis rescheduling from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, and how MariMed's conservative financial approach has led to 14 consecutive quarters of growth. John provides insights into their growth strategies and their stock symbol, MRMD. He emphasizes the importance of responsible growth in the cannabis industry. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonMariMed -https://marimedinc.com/Jon Levine - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-levine-85550a9/Sound Design - Jamie HumistonRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"From Immigrant to Cannabis Mogul: A Story of Resilience and Impact"Annu Khot, the founder of Sociale, a cannabis dispensary in Chicago, shares her inspirational journey, highlighting how she raised capital in the challenging cannabis industry and opened a dispensary with a focus on promoting diversity and social equity. She joins Dan Humiston  to emphasize her immigrant experience and commitment to giving back to the community. Despite facing numerous challenges and conducting extensive outreach to secure investments, her passion and belief in impact investing ultimately led to success. She also discusses her dispensary's recent opening and expansion plans, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and education in the cannabis industry.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonAnnu Khot - mailto:contact@socialedispensary.comSociale Dispensary - https://socialedispensary.com/Sound Design - Jamie HumistonRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/Show Less

"Optimizing Cannabis Quality and Longevity with TerpLoc Packaging"Jack Grover, the co-founder and CEO of Grove Bags joins Dan Humiston to  explains how their innovative packaging system, TerpLoc is revolutionizing the cannabis industry by creating a controlled microclimate to optimize the curing and preservation of cannabis products. He discusses the evolution of the cannabis industry and its need for long-term viability, and he shares insights into the company's future plans, including sustainable packaging materials and continued growth. Grove Bag plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of cannabis products and is poised to thrive as the industry matures.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonJack Grover -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-grover-3a82a023/Grove Bags - https://grovebags.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Investing in Cannabis: The Innovative 'Spark Tank' Gary George, the founder of the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference joins Dan Humiston. to shares how he started the conference out of personal necessity after finding a gap in the cannabis event space. He wanted to provide attendees with practical, real-time insights and actionable information from industry experts who are actively involved in the cannabis business. Gary discusses the unique "Spark Tank" segment of his conference, where cannabis entrepreneurs pitch their businesses, and attendees can invest in real-time through crowdfunding. He emphasizes the importance of curating vendors that align with the audience's interests and ensuring sponsors receive a strong return on investment. The conference is scheduled for October 5th and 6th at the Doubletree in Newark, New Jersey, with a focus on networking and bringing together key players in the cannabis industry.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonGary George - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygeorgenj/Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference - https://realcannabisentrepreneur.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Cannabis Funding in Flux: Strategies for Success in Today's Market"Raising capital in the cannabis industry is challenging, CEO Paul Weiss, of Paper Planes is back for Part 2 of his interview with Dan Humiston. In this episode he highlights the current dry spell in funding, emphasizing the importance of realistic expectations and responsible growth strategies. Weiss also shares insights into managing a diverse cap table and the benefits of maintaining tight control over capital, emphasizing the need for disciplined financial management in the cannabis space.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonPaul Weiss - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weiss-6013a41a9/Paper Planes - https://vangst.com/companies/paper-planes-extractsRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"From Investor to Operator: Navigating the Cannabis Industry's Unique Challenges"Paul Weiss, CEO of Paper Planes joins Dan Humiston to discuss his unique position as both a cannabis investor and operator, emphasizing the importance of having control of a brand in the ever-changing cannabis industry. He also highlights Paper Planes' focus on quality, consistency, and competitive pricing in their products, and their ongoing search for the right institutional capital partner to support their growth. Paul expresses gratitude for the podcast's contribution to the industry and looks forward to future conversations. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonPaul Weiss - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weiss-6013a41a9/Paper Planes - https://vangst.com/companies/paper-planes-extractsRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Innovative Loyalty Platform Revolutionizes Cannabis Industry Customer Engagement and Retention"Jonathan Bohun, founder and CEO of Weedar,  joins Dan Humiston to discuss  his cannabis industry loyalty and distribution platform. With a background spanning nine years in the industry, Jonathan recognized the lack of effective loyalty programs for regular cannabis consumers spending over $400 monthly. Weedar offers an innovative approach using individual QR codes for product authenticity, customizable rewards, and gamification, aiding brands in customer retention while minimizing acquisition costs.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonJonathan Bohun - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-bohun-27517a61/Weedar - https://www.weedar.io/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Revolutionizing Cannabis Cone Manufacturing: From Shortage to 100 Million Cones a Month" Bryan Gerber, CEO of Hara Supply, joins Dan Humiston to discuss the success of his cone manufacturing business. In response to a cone shortage, Hara Supplies established facilities in India, earning various certifications and producing high-quality, clean-room cones. With remarkable growth, the company now manufactures around 100 million cones a month, capturing a significant market share and eyeing potential strategic partnerships in the future.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonHara Supply - https://harasupply.com/Bryan Gerber - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmgerber/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"From Self-Funded Success to Consistent Quality: The Gelato Canna Co. Story"George Sadler, co-founder and CEO of Gelato Canna Co., joins Dan Humiston to discuss his background, his previous cannabis business win and the success of Gelato. The company has a family-driven ethos and prides itself on maintaining consistent, high-quality products. Despite rumors of outside funding, Gelato remains self-funded and values its self-sufficient growth.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonGelato Canna Co. - https://www.gelatocanna.com/George Sadler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-sadler-13a15a19/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Utilizing Data-Driven Decisions for Raising Capital in the Cannabis Industry"Lara Fordis, founder of Fortis Consulting, joins Dan Humiston to discuss how cannabis companies can utilize data-driven decisions to raise capital successfully. She emphasizes the importance of vetting data sources and avoiding skewed data to avoid misrepresentation. For investors, Laura recommends seeking a second set of eyes to validate data presented in pitch decks to ensure reliability and credibility.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonLara Fordis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/larafordis/Fordis Consulting - https://fordisconsulting.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Unlocking the Power of Cannabis Testing: Ensuring Safety and Quality in the Industry"Christopher Altomare, the CEO of Nova Analytic Labs, discusses the importance of testing in the cannabis industry. He highlights the risks associated with untested cannabis, such as exposure to pesticides and unknown health impacts. Chris also shares insights with Dan Humiston into Nova Analytic Labs' advancements in terpene testing and their plans for expansion into new markets, starting with New York.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonNOVA Analytic Labs - https://nova-analyticlabs.com/Christopher Altomare - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-altomare-33030654/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Revolutionizing Cannabis Rolling Papers: Unveiling a 400-Year Legacy of Quality and InnovationAlex Boone, the managing director at Botani, discusses the history and expertise of his parent company, which has been involved in paper making for over 400 years. Botani focuses on providing premium botanical hemp and hemp rolling papers to the cannabis industry, offering lightweight rolling papers and hemp wraps that enhance the smoking experience. He joins Dan Humiston to talk about working  with B2B customers, including white label converters and brand owners, providing them with sustainable solutions and helping them navigate the process of starting a brand in the cannabis market.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonAlex Boone - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-boone-1b2a8b13/Botani - https://botani.com/SWM International & Neenah, Inc. recently combined to become Mativ (NYSE: MATV)Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Revolutionizing Joint Rolling: The Story of an Innovative MachineKyle Loucks, the CEO of Roll Pros, joins Dan Humiston to discuss his journey of creating a machine that automates the process of rolling joints. He shares how he was inspired by his college days and the need for a solution to the inefficient process of hand-rolling joints. With 85 machines already in the market, Kyle talks about the success of Roll Pros and potential opportunities for growth and investment in the future.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonRollPros - https://rollpros.com/Kyle Loucks - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleloucks/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Cannabis Industry: A Journey Towards Funding SuccessKyra Reed, the founder of Women Employed in Cannabis, joins Dan Humiston to discuss her organization's shift in focus from education and networking to fundraising for women in the cannabis industry. Recognizing the funding gap for women-led businesses, she partnered with the Panther Group to create "The Roadmap to Funding," a comprehensive guide for securing funding. They also launched a Mentoring Program that follows the guide's chapters, providing support and guidance to women entrepreneurs throughout the fundraising process.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonKyra Reed - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrareed/The Panther Group - https://thepanthergroup.co/Mentoring Program - https://hopin.com/events/roadmaptofunding/registrationThe Roadmap to Funding - https://thepanthergroup.co/roadmaptofunding/WEiC - https://womenemployedincannabis.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

The Importance of Cannabis Insurance Brokers: Expertise, Advocacy, and TransparencyEric Schneider, the managing director at Alpha Ru, joins Dan Humiston to discuss the importance of having a broker when obtaining insurance for cannabis companies. He highlights the specialized nature of the industry, the need for brokers with expertise in cannabis, and the role of brokers as advocates for their clients. Schneider emphasizes transparency, storytelling, and the value of broker relationships with insurance companies. He also mentions that Alpha Ru was acquired by Baldwin Risk Partners  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonAlpharoot - https://alpharoot.com/Eric Schneider - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericschneider5690/Baldwin Risk Partners -  https://baldwinriskpartners.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/ 

"Missouri's Smooth Entry into the Cannabis Market"Nicholas Rinella, the CEO of Hippos Cannabis, a Missouri-based vertically integrated cannabis company joins Dan Humiston to provide Missouri cannabis market insight.   He talks about Hippos Cannabis' production facility in Vienna, Missouri, and three dispensaries across the state. He also discussed the benefits of being located in The Ozarks and their plan expansion plans.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonHippos Cannabis - https://hipposcannabis.com/Nicholas Rinella - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasrinella/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/ 

Navigating Compliance in the Cannabis IndustryMarion Mariathasan, the CEO and Co-founder of Simplifya, a regulatory and operational compliance software platform for the cannabis industry, joins Dan Humiston to discussed the importance of compliance for licensed operators.   He explains how Simplifya helps to maintain a license to operate legally through cost-efficient and streamlined software.   He also talks about the new product, Risk Mitigation Alliance, that they launched in collaboration with Canngen to mitigate risks for both operators and insurance carriers.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonMarion Mariathasan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionmariathasan/Simplifya - https://www.simplifya.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry with Cannabis Robots"Sorting Robotics is an industrial automation company in the cannabis industry. CEO amd Co-Founder, Nohtal Partansky joins Dan Humiston to talk cannabis robots.   He explains how their flagship product the JICO Robot,  injects cannabis concentrate into joints to produce a consistently infused pre-roll product. He shares his company's vision, to improve the quality of products in the cannabis industry by applying a sophisticated approach, which helps operators and customers produce better products.  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonSorting Robotics - https://www.sortingrobotics.com/Nohtal Partansky - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohtal/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

"Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation: How Verne Bio Analytics is Leading the Way in Genetics and Pathogen Testing"Dr. Nathan Johnson, the CEO of Verne Bio, a company that provides cannabis genetics and pathogen testing and analysis, joins Dan Humiston to explains the importance of identifying plant genetics and pathogens for cultivators to avoid losing revenue. He also talks about Verne BioAnalytics' onsite testing products, such as the "I" Test, which allows companies to test their samples onsite within half an hour, and the "WE" Test, which tests plant material for 16 different pathogens that cause harm to the plant.   He also discuss their research in finding cures / plant vaccines for pathogen.  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonDr. Nathan Johnson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-t-johnson/Verne Bio - https://vernebio.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

While we wait SAFE banking to pass how are cannabis companies are accessing bankingDan Humiston speaks with the CEO of Safe Harbor Financial, Sundie Seefried, to discuss how her company helps cannabis businesses bank their money. She shares how they expanded the business across the country and how they've helped other financial institutions set up similar programs. They discuss the relationship between Safe Harbor Financial and Partner Colorado Credit Union, as well as their recent arrangement. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonSundie Seefried - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundie-seefried-748194130/Safe Harbor Financial - https://shfinancial.org/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

The Benefits of Using Private Credit over EquityRob Sechrist the President of the Polaris Equity Group, an asset management company that lends to owners of commercial buildings with cannabis-related businesses in them joins Dan Humiston . They discuss how Polaris Equity Group differentiate itself from other debt lending companies by only securing their loans with real estate and not encumbering accounts receivable or providing any value to other ancillary collateral. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonRob Sechrist - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-sechrist-7597686/Polaris Equity Group - https://pelorusequitygroup.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Banks can do business with cannabis companiesPeter Su, the Senior Vice President of Green Check Verified joins Dan Humiston to explain how his company enables financial institutions to safely offer their services to legal cannabis companies. Peter discusses how the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) works, which is essentially the last line of defense for banks and financial institutions to keep illicit funds out of the financial system. He simplifies the explanation and notes that proceeds from federally illegal businesses, such as cannabis, are considered money laundering. Despite the risk, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released a set of guidelines in 2014 that provided a clear set of expectations for banks and credit unions that decide to bank with cannabis companies.  Peter notes that the guidance has allowed a network of financial institutions to bank with cannabis companies that are comfortable following the guidelinesProduced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonPeter Su - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersu/Green Check Verified - https://greencheckverified.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Flow Garden Co-Founders Discuss the Future of Smokable Hemp and Their Award-Winning FlowersCo-founders of Flow Garden, David Miller and Erich Maelze, join Dan Humiston to talk about their company's success in the nationwide sale of Smokeable Hemp. They highlight the medicinal benefits of Smokeable Hemp, such as helping combat anxiety and stress. David and Erich discuss their company's focus on quality, and their methods of finding and breeding the best hemp flowers out there, using an R&D facility, flood and drain, living soil, top feed current culture, H2O, pheno hunting, and house crossing. The co-founders also discuss the slow growth of the sector but see a lot of development and more people jumping into the game in the next two years.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonErich Maelze - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-maelzer-30bb64211/Davis Miller - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-m-31911223/Flow Garden - https://flowgardens.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

You don't have to sell all your equity to open a dispensary.  The cost of opening a dispensary in Boston prevents most aspiring entrepreneurs from even attempting it.  Unfortunately,  Nike John  did not allow the price tag obstacle or any other obstacle to prevent her from opening The Heritage Club.   She joins Dan Humiston to explain some of the creative ways that she was able to keep her costs down and stretch every dollar.     Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonNike John - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikejohn/The Heritage Club - https://heritageclubthc.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/ 

Regardless of size or sector, all businesses and industries need capital to grow. Adam Stettner  the CEO of Fundcanna, the leading lender in the cannabis industry joins Dan Humiston to explain how they are helping cannabis companies finance their growth.  He talks about the value of combining equity and debt financing and discusses some of their many financing options including,  vendor financing, bridge loans, equipment financing, and cash advancements. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonAdam Stettner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstettner/Fundcanna - https://fundcanna.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/ 

Can hemp help you lose weight?Research is finally confirming Hemp's many benefits.    Michael Scherr the Founder and CEO of Arbor Hemp joins Dan Humiston to share the results of their study that showed how the participant lost weight.  He also talks about his brand partnership with Global Healthcare Ambassador (Autism & Palliative Care Advocate) Mieko Hester PerezProduced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonMichael Scherr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-scherr-0727b64/Mieko Hester Perez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mieko-hester-perez-b6436754/Arbor Hemp - https://arborhemp.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

The backbone of the cannabis industry.  One critical piece of the cannabis legalization puzzle that is often overlooked, is technology.   Michael Johnson the CEO of Metrc joins  Dan Humiston to  explain the key role their Track and Trace software has played in cannabis legalization.  He discusses how local, state and federal agencies and regulators depend on their platform's verifiable data to ensure transparency throughout the plant's life cycle.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonMetrc - https://www.metrc.com/Michael Johnson - https://podconx.com/guests/michael-johnsonRecorded on Squadcast

Why sales team efficiency is more important than it's size.   Cannabis businesses have many unusual challenges but one thing that is not unusual is their need for sales.   Without sales companies will fail, unfortunately, many salespeople spend most of their time gathering data instead of selling.  Jeffrey Graham the founder and CEO of Pistil Data joins Dan Humiston to explain how their innovative platform consolidates retailers' data giving salespeople unique insight that allows them to approach their accounts with a real strategy.Produced by PodConx MJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonJeffrey Graham - https://podconx.com/guests/jeffrey-grahamPistil Data - https://www.pistildata.com/

Fastest growing cannabis company in the Sunshine State.Cansortium, a public traded, vertically-integrated cannabis company trading on the (CSE: TIUM.U) (OTCQX: CNTMF). is expanding.   CEO Robert Beasley, operating under the Fluent™ brand joins Dan Humiston  to talk about "Growth by Contraction" and building out operations to align supply and demand, and cutting losses to focus on core competencies. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonFluent - https://getfluent.com/Robert Beasley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-beasley-1972fluent/Recorded on Squadcast 

How to be sure pot is produced safely.There are food safety standards and audits that are in place to ensure that the food we purchase is safe.   Implementing similar protocols for cannabis production is a necessary step toward  normalizing the plant.      Tyler Williams, the recently appointed CEO of ASI Food Safety,  joins Dan Humiston to talk about helping states develop, implement and monitor cannabis safety standards. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonASI Food Safety - https://asifood.com/Tyler Williams - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-williams-63925a103/Recorded on Squadcast 

Blow out the candle then smoke it. Michael Scherr created Higher Celebrations to help people enjoy special occasions with cannabis.    His breakthrough product, Birthjay gained enormous media attention.   He joins Dan Humiston to talk about his pipeline of products, raising capital and becoming the Hallmark of cannabis.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonBirthjays - https://www.birthjays.com/Michael Scherr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-scherr-0727b64/

Using cannabis testing to validate revolutionizing new pathogen testing technology.DNA and RNA-based pathogen testing kits from PathogenDx  are light years ahead of other microbial testing methods.  CEO Milan Patel joins Dan Humiston to explain how their testing kits are able to test for dozens of different microbials simultaneously.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonMilan Patel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-patel-ceo/PathogenDx - https://pathogendx.com/

Best way to ensure a consistent outcome and experience.  Wes Burk the President of Emerald Scientific joins Dan Humiston to talk about providing scientific testing equipment to cannabis labs, cultivation and extraction facilities.   He explains why educating the public about product testing is necessary to defeat the illicit market. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonWes Burk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-burk-89090b7/Emerald Scientific- https://emeraldscientific.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Why are so few national insurance companies in cannabis?The complexities of cannabis legislation make it really difficult for insurance companies to support cannabis businesses.  James Whitcomb the CEO of Frontier Risk joins Dan Humiston to talk about how they're providing insurance companies with the data that they need to ensure cannabis.Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonJames Whitcomb - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshwhitcomb/Frontier Risk - https://www.frontierrisk.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Where the locals buy their cannabis in Las VegasUsing proprietary technology City Trees is producing high-quality cannabis products and passing the savings on to their customers.    CLS Holdings USA trading under OTCQB: CLSH,  CEO, Andrew Glashow  joins Dan Humiston to explain how they are maintaining their product's enormous Nevada market share and to talk about the growth of Oasis  their Las Vegas dispensary.   Produced by PodConx MJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonCLS holdings USA Inc - https://www.clsholdingsinc.com/Andrew Glashow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-glashow-61706747/EndoCanna Health - https://www.endocannahealth.com/Len May - https://podconx.com/guests/len-mayRecorded on Squadcast

Making financial prosperity easier for everyone  Benzinga is devoted to transforming the financial industry and empowering individual investor.   As the Vice President, Event Partnerships, Elliot Lane join Dan Humiston to talk about how their commitment to emerging sectors has made them the go-to source for cannabis financial news.  He shares some of the ways that they provide cannabis investors the edge needed to profit, including podcasts and the Cannabis Capital Conference.  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonBenzinga - https://www.benzinga.com/events/cannabis-conference/Cannabis Daily podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4WFOpsECBrf6eP2N2UWD90?si=3f3bd508efc64f69Cannabis Insider - https://open.spotify.com/show/50V49S5OyRFDu1iEnMejRA?si=8740e674268e491cElliot Lane - https://podconx.com/guests/elliot-laneRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Short-Term cannabis lending options The Cannabis Investor Series sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis top investors and lenders, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting investing in these sectors, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by George Mancheril the CEO of Bespoke Financial  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonGeorge Mancheril -Bespoke Financials - https://bespokefinancial.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Creating the industry's leading CPG platform The Cannabis Investor Series sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis top investors and lenders, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting investing in these sectors, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by Mark Sims the CEO of  RIV Capital. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonMark Sims - RIV Capital - https://www.rivcapital.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Lending to cannabis companies with real estate as collateral. The Cannabis Investor Series sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis top investors and lenders, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting investing in these sectors, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by Travis Goad from Pelorus Equity Group. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonTravis Goad - https://podconx.com/guests/travis-goadPelorus Equity Group - https://pelorusequitygroup.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/ 

Investment opportunities in the natural wellness and plant wellness space at large The Cannabis Investor Series sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis and plant wellness industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting investing in these sectors, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined  by Matt Nordgren from Arcadian Capital Management. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonMatt Nordgren - https://podconx.com/guests/matthew-nordgrenArcadian Capital Management - https://www.arcadiancap.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/  

Using institutional investment strategies to identify solid cannabis investments The Cannabis Investor Series sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting the cannabis industry, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by  Pete Karabas co-founder of  Key Investment Partners.  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonPete Karabas - https://podconx.com/guests/pete-karabasKey Investment Partners- https://keyinvestmentpartners.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Are there still small dollar cannabis investment opportunities? The Cannabis Investor Series sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting the cannabis industry, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by joined by Jeffrey Finkle the CEO of The Arcview Group Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonJeffrey Finkle - https://podconx.com/guests/jeffrey-finkleThe Arcview Group- https://arcviewgroup.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Where will the cannabis investment opportunities be in 2023 with The Panther Group The Cannabis Investor Series Sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting the cannabis industry, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by Scott Berman the Co-Founder and President of The Panther Group. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonScott Berman - https://podconx.com/guests/scott-bermanThe Panther Group - https://thepanthergroup.co/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Where will the cannabis investment opportunities be in 2023 with Silverleaf Ventures Partners  The Cannabis Investor Series sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting the cannabis industry, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by joined by Andre Haroche and Doug Hannah the co-founders of Silverleaf Venture Partners.  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonAndre Haroche - https://podconx.com/guests/andre-harocheDoug Hannah - https://podconx.com/guests/doug-hannahSilverleaf Venture Partners - https://slvp.co/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Lenders are finally crossing the green line and providing loans to cannabis companies. The Cannabis Investor Series Sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting the cannabis industry, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by Scott Jordan Founder and CEO of Alternative Finance Network. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonScott Jordan - https://podconx.com/guests/scott-jordanAlternative Finance Network - https://alternativefinancenetwork.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Is Biden's announcement the spark that leads to federal legalization? The Cannabis Investor Series Sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting the cannabis industry, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by Chris Walsh the CEO of MJBiz to discuss how President Biden pardoning federal cannabis prisoners will impact the industry. MJBizCon: Nov 15th - Nov 18th in Las Vegas; use discount code PODCAST for 10% off Registration. Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonChris Walsh - https://podconx.com/guests/chris-walshMJBiz - https://mjbiz.com/Recorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/

Where will the cannabis investment opportunities be in 2023? The Cannabis Investor Series Sponsored by PodConx is back for the Fifth year.  This year, the Series will again feature the cannabis industry's top investors, reviewing how the current macroeconomic cycle is affecting the cannabis industry, what to expect in 2023 and sharing investment opportunities and strategies.  In today's episode, Dan Humiston is joined by Matt Hawkins the Founder and Managing Partner at Entourage Effect Capital  Produced by PodConxMJBulls - https://podconx.com/podcasts/raising-cannabis-capitalDan Humiston - https://podconx.com/guests/dan-humistonEntourage Effect Capital - https://www.entourageeffect.com/Matt Hawkins - https://podconx.com/guests/matt-hawkinsRecorded on Squadcast - https://squadcast.fm/