Podcasts about cannabis business times

In this insightful episode of the Kaya Cast Podcast, we welcome Michael Ziegler, an esteemed CPA, President of Cannabiz Advisor and owner-operator of the highly successful Indigo Dispensary in New Jersey.   As both an accountant and a dispensary owner, Michael brings a unique and invaluable perspective to navigating the financial and operational challenges within the cannabis industry. Tune in as Michael shares his journey from opening his dispensary to optimizing its day-to-day operations. He dives deep into essential strategies for budgeting, particularly during the crucial build-up phase and the initial months post-launch. Learn why meticulous planning and conservative inventory management can make or break your cannabis business. Michael discusses the dangers of overstaffing and overordering, offering practical tips to enhance operational efficiency without compromising customer satisfaction. Michael also touches on the importance of understanding sales forecasting, especially when historical data is lacking, and how to adjust your strategies based on real-time business dynamics. He reveals how building a loyal team and fostering a customer-oriented culture contributed to his dispensary being named one of the best dispensaries to work by Cannabis Business Times. Whether you're a new entrepreneur in the cannabis market or looking to refine the operations of an existing dispensary, this episode is packed with actionable insights. From managing cash flow and inventory to enhancing customer loyalty and staff engagement, learn from Michael's experience and expertise to steer your business towards success. Don't miss this episode full of hands-on advice and industry wisdom that could help you streamline your operations, optimize staffing, and create an unrivaled customer experience in the competitive cannabis marketplace. Michael doesn't just talk the talk—he's lived it. As the President of Cannabiz Advisor, a cannabis-focused accounting and advisory firm, Michael leads a team that supports cannabis entrepreneurs across the U.S. with compliance, financial management, CFO services, and tax planning. Whether you're in your startup phase or scaling for multi-state growth, Michael's advice is grounded in real-world results. 

In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, host Dr. Riley Kirk dives deep into groundbreaking cannabis science with world-renowned molecular biologist Dr. Ali Bektaş. Dr. Bektaş has an impressive background in plant biology, microbes, and agriculture, specializing in affordable and distributed systems for detecting nucleic acids in agricultural environments. He has worked extensively with cannabis nurseries and biotech companies as a consultant, staff scientist, and Chief Science Officer. Notably, Dr. Bektaş was one of the first scientists to publicly identify Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd) in cannabis populations, a discovery that reshaped the industry's approach to disease management. What is Hop Latent Viroid (HLVd)? HLVd is a serious plant disease that infects cannabis, hop plants, and other medicinal plants like stinging nettle. Infected cannabis plants can suffer a significant reduction in cannabinoids and terpenes, drastically lowering both their monetary and medicinal value. Dr. Kirk and Dr. Bektaş explore the origins of HLVd, how it spreads, what to look for in affected plants, prevention strategies, and how innovative genetics are helping cannabis plants overcome this disease.

Natasha Kerry Smith is a poet, fiction writer, creative writing coach, nutritionist and kettlebell trainer in training. Originally from Ireland, she's based in the south of Spain where she currently lives in her van with the goal of finishing a novel inspired by van-life. In 2024, she started performing her debut collection of poetry, Infinite Jade, inspired by a lost culture of cannabis. The collection is put to an original soundtrack of deep house music and will be released online in 2025. She also has plans to perform in cannabis-friendly venues around Europe in 2025. She created content for the cannabis industry for seven years, spreads cannabis education as The Healthy Hashhead, and continues to cook with cannabis for gut health and hormonal balance. Her writing has been published on Cannabis Business Times, Merry Jane, Sensi Seeds, as well as The Rumpus, Catapult, The Manifest-Station, and The Manchester Review, amongst others. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Manchester where she studied under Jeannette Winterson. 

This week we are joined by Founder and CEO of Sensi media Ron Kolk @sensimagazine has 20+ years in recruiting, marketing and advertising in the publishing industry. In 2016, he launched Sensi Media Group and published Sensi Magazine. Ron's strength is his vision—the ability to visualize the future and see the path forward to its realization. With Communities in Colorado,Massachusetts,Michigan and Oklahoma Sensi serves both established and up and coming markets Dave and I will chop it up with Ron and see what Sensi has up their sleeve for the upcoming MJBizCon @mjbizdaily . Also joining the Convo, our old friend Mojave Richman @mojubal Co Founder with Robert Connell Clarke of Bioagronomics will be checking in. Mo and I go back as far as we possibly can and when it comes to cannabis he was literally born into the lifestyle, and has always been my go to guy for any cannamysteries. Mo has written some amazing articles for Cannabis Business Times and like many of us he lives breathes and exists for the plant we all love. So get that @dabx GO rig charged your @jerome_baker bong Clean with some

My guest this week is Christine DeJesus. Christine operates at the intersection of regenerative organic agriculture and social justice. For five years she's been perfecting a highly efficient organic cultivation model while managing operations for Galenas Cannabis in Akron, Ohio. Prior she worked in food justice, ran a farm for Great Lakes Brewing Company, functioned as campaign coordinator for Marijuana Policy Project, and co-founded the Midwest CannaWomen. She was featured in the documentary “Polycultures: Food Where We Live,” with Michael Pollan, and at the “My Global Kitchen” exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Christine is a creative writer, a columnist for Cannabis Business Times magazine, and holds degrees from both Kent State and the University of Pittsburgh. In her current role, she focuses on keeping plants, processes, and people healthy and productive while delivering top-tier quality cannabis flower to Ohio consumers. Christine also works with home-growers to bring commercial-level success to their backyard gardens.

News You can use on today's talk show includes World Famous R&B Icon Tinashe's new Collaboration with Rhythm Premium Cannabis, Woman Charged with First-Degree Felony Possession for Bong Water, & Cannabis Business Times' New Survey for Cannabis Businesses to participate in. You won't want to miss this episode! Cannabis Talk 101, “The World's #1 Source For Everything Cannabis”, made global history by becoming the first cannabis show to partner with iHeartMedia, on 4/20/2020. Thank you for listening & watching Cannabis Talk 101 with Christopher Wright, aka "Blue" the CEO and creator of Cannabis Talk 101 and the Cannabis Talk Network. & Joe Grande, former Co-Host on Big Boy's Neighborhood on Power 106 FM, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest on 102.7 KIIS FM in Los Angeles and The Dog House in the Bay Area on WILD 94.9 KYLD. FOX SPORTS, NBC SPORTS. Financial Fridays with Tony Kassaei, The Inside Investor, 40 TONS TALK, WITH ANTHONY SLIMBURG, CHRONIC HISTORY WITH HISTORY CONNOR V. Toking with the Stars with Chuckie & Marty, & on YouTube, IHeartRadio App, Spotify, & Apple Podcasts. Check out the Cannabis Talk Magazine (HERE).Call us anytime: 1-800-420-1980FOLLOW US on all Social Media: Linkedin: @CannabisTalk101Instagram: @CannabisTalk101 Tik Tok @CannabisTalk101:Facebook: / CannabisTalk101 Twitter: / CannabisTalk101 @BLUE @JoeGrande@Tony Kassaei The Insider Investor@40TONSBRAND See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 years ago to the day we were waking up to the day after the 6th High Times Cannabis Cup. This was the beginning of an annual pilgrimage to the Dam when that was literally the only place you could do such an event. Now it seems there are cups every month, but for the guests of this weeks show there was only one. Doug from @t.h.seeds_official will reminisce with me about how three 20 something's managed to open up a Cannabis counter culture shop (C.I.A) host the Cannabis cup and lay the foundation for the years to come. Our next guest Annie Rieken took over the reigns and really brought the event to the next level she will fill us in on the ins and out and the highs and lows that were inherent with this and to be honest every cup. Joining the party former High Times Photographer Andre Grossman @agro55 will give us an inside scoop from the “crews” perspective Andre was deep in the trenches with us that year and to be honest I knew the cup was for real the minute he walked in every year from then on. Backing us up and helping jar some memories my best friend Mojave Richmond @mojubal these days he's known as Robert Connell Clarke's partner in BioAgronomics and an amazing writer with articles in Cannabis Business Times. Back then he was selecting S.A.G.E in his backyard and helping me entertain people with the trichome Challenge and he was there from the beginning. Speaking of someone who has been there since the beginning our last but definitely not least guest @edrosenthal420 was not only there but every cup there forth. A true legend and one of the most prolific authors Ed has put out numerous books for everything from closet growers to high tech extractions. Dave and I will be presenting Ed with a lifetime Achievement Award next week at the 9th annual @jackherercup2023 in Vegas, if anyone deserves the first one of these awards its Ed. So get that @dabx GO rig charged your @jerome_baker bong Clean with some

Ben Burstein is LeafLink's Sr. Corporate Development Associate, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Forbes, Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal). Prior to LeafLink, he worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. =================== About Cannabinoid Connect Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry. Subscribe and follow via the following platforms: Website Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube X Instagram Facebook TikTok  

Ben Burstein is LeafLink's Sr. Corporate Development Associate, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Forbes, Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal). Prior to LeafLink, he worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. =================== LeafLink is the wholesale cannabis industry's leading technology provider, offering commerce, financial, and logistics services that help improve the operations of brands, retailers and distributors. LeafLink is backed by leading venture capital firms and strategic investors and has raised more than $330 million of equity and equity-linked securities since its launch in 2016. Learn more at www.leaflink.com. =================== About Cannabinoid Connect Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry. Subscribe and follow via the following platforms: Website Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube X Instagram Facebook

Ben Burstein, Strategist, LeafLinkBen Burstein is LeafLink's Strategist, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal, Santa Fe Reporter). Prior to LeafLink, he worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminburstein/https://www.instagram.com/leaflink_/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/leaflink/https://twitter.com/LeafLinkUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Ben Burstein is LeafLink's Strategist, helping manage industry research, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships for the company. He's been featured as an industry expert both on-air (ABC, FOX, NPR) and through digital channels (Cannabis Business Times, MJBizDaily, St. Louis Business Journal, Santa Fe Reporter). Prior to LeafLink, Ben worked at Citi Equity Research and Tuatara Capital. Ben is a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Kema Ogden is a successful entrepreneur and industry leader in the cannabis, health care and nonprofit sectors, and she's Nevada's first African American woman cannabis dispensary owner  - Top Notch Health Center in Las Vegas. Kema is a board member with Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, the first national organization of doctors to endorse legalization of adult-use cannabis, and currently serves on the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board's Cannabis Advisory Commission and its Subcommittee on Social Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She was named a 2022 Cannabis Leadership Awards winner by the Cannabis Business Times.In addition to her retail and health work, she is also invested in providing  health, wellness and education programs for the underserved population in Southern Nevada, is a leadership council member with the National Small Business Association, and is the mom of two.Joyce also gives an update on her own grow and on dedicates The Culture Corner to Judy Blume and the new documentary now available on Amazon.Topics Discussed(1:12) Welcome!(1:34) Growing My Own Update(2:05) The Goods Dispensary in Davis Square(3:45) Connect with Aja Atwood to Grow Your Own(4:20) Klipeaz Joint Holders(5:25) The Culture Corner: Judy Blume(6:15) Judy Blume Books We Love(8:16) Kema Ogden Introduction(9:30) Kema's Why(11:30) Canna Medical and Wellness Work(12:44) Working With Medical Professionals(15:12) Las Vegas Cannabis(19:22) Consumption Lounges(21:07) Top Notch Health Center(21:52) Audio Intro(23:35) The Cannabis Movement(24:50) Kema's Dad(28:11) Canna Mom Conversation(33:33) Women In The Canna Industry(34:55) Being Transparent and Sharing(37:50) The Future of Vegas Cannabis(40:20) Connect with Kema at her WebsiteThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music and Fortuna Design for creating TCMS website.    

Here's the latest from the "Cannabis Daily" podcast team!!Remember, we've recently released bonus episodes of the podcast featuring content from our Business of Cannabis: New York live event. Make sure you go back and find them in your favorite app. Today's stories:Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) has stated he will be immediately working to attach banking legislation to pending omnibus appropriations legislation after it was not included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), reports Marijuana Moment. There is a global renaissance underway for the cannabis legacy farmer, with governments beginning to shape public policy to help them, writes Cannabis Business Times. Writing for Cannabis Wealth, Michael Sassano explores the changing cannabis policy landscape in Europe with a focus on GermanyAccording to Prohibition Partners' The Global Cannabis Report: 3rd Edition the residual fallout from the pandemic and ongoing war in Ukraine have dragged global stock market prices down 25% this year, reports BussinessCann.  the differences in cannabis regulations between the various state programmes in the United States compared to Germany, writes TucsonTweet us and let us know your thoughts on today's episode, here.Email us about our stories, here.Missed the previous episode? You can catch up with it here. And here's some bonus content we released from the Business of Cannabis: New York Live event. About Cannabis Daily.Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.Visit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Black Buddha Cannabis with Chief Executive Officer, Roz McCarthy today on Plant Prophets with Vern Davis only on Cannabis Radio. Roz has been recognized by High Times Magazine as one of the top 100 influential people in Cannabis for 2017. Roz's organization M4MM has been recognized with the 2018 and 2019 Cannabis Industry Organization of the Year Award. Roz serves as a guest Cannabis Social Equity/ Social Justice lecturer at Southern University Law School and FLORIDA A&M University Law School. Roz has successfully worked for hand in hand with Federal, State, and Local legislators to craft cannabis inclusive policy, rules, and regulations. Roz and the outstanding work she is doing with #M4MM was recently featured in Forbes, Green Entrepreneur, Cheddar News, the Grio, and Cannabis Business Times.

Jonathan Havens joins us on this episode of MarketPlay, and we're so happy to have him!Jonathan Havens is the co-chair of both the Cannabis Law Practice and the Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Practice at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP.  He counsels state cannabis license applicants and awardees, ancillary service and product providers, investors, management companies, and various other entities that are affected by federal and state cannabis laws.  In addition to his cannabis law practice, Jonathan maintains an active food and beverage practice, particularly with regard to cannabidiol (CBD) products, in which he counsels manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of conventional foods, dietary supplements, and beverages on product development, claim substantiation, labeling, promotion, registration, reporting, and recall issues to ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and state and local requirements.Since 2019, Jonathan has been listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for his nationwide cannabis law practice.  In 2018, he was named to the National Law Journal's inaugural Cannabis Law Trailblazers list.  He is regularly interviewed by mainstream and trade press outlets, alike, and has been quoted by or authored pieces for CNBC, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, WIRED, MarketWatch, Engadget, Law360, High Times Magazine, Cannabis Business Times, Hemp Industry Daily, Marijuana Business Daily, and HEMP Magazine.   Jonathan currently serves on Law360's Cannabis Editorial Advisory Board and the Food and Drug Law Institute's Cannabis-Derived Products Committee.Before entering private practice, Jonathan served as a regulatory counsel with FDA, where he focused on compliance and enforcement related to promotion, advertising, and labeling.  Prior to law school, Jonathan served as a legislative aide in both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=44196766)

Andrew Farrior is the Managing Partner at Digital Venture Partners. He has over 10 years of Marketing, Communications, and Project Management experience. Digital Venture Partners was founded as one of the only minority-owned portfolio companies in the United States and is focused on the intersection of mainstream culture and cannabis. By collaborating with brands and platforms, they create quality cannabis content and branding that raises cannabis awareness in the minds of mainstream audiences from every background. Digital Venture Partners has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The Associated Press, Playboy, REVOLT, Cannabis Business Times, BET and more. To Learn More about Digital Venture Partners visit https://www.digitalventure.partners/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cannabisdiversity/support

Dr. Dave Cunic is the CEO of UCS Advisors and Investor Relations and has been working in the Cannabis/CBD/Hemp Industry for several years providing investor relations and advisory services to those businesses. Dave is a physical therapist, business consultant, leadership coach, and cannabis industry expert. He uses his health and wellness knowledge to push the Use Cannabis Safely initiative and to educate the national market. He has been interviewed by MSNBC, USA Today, Marijuana Business Magazine, and Cannabis Business Times to share his knowledge in several areas.  Connect with Chris!Website - https://rockitgrowthagency.com/Merch Store - Rock It Growth Agency Merch - ALL PROFITS DONATED TO CHARITY YouTube - Rock It Growth Agency Channel Instagram: @chrisvaglio and @rockitgrowthagencyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvaglio/  Connect with Dr. Dave:Instagram: @david.cunicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cunic/Website: https://ucsadvisor.com/  

David M. Cunic is a licensed physical therapist, business consultant, certified leadership coach, and cannabis industry expert. He has been involved in the cannabis testing lab sector for over six years and teaches medical professionals as well as the public U.C.S.: Use Cannabis Safely. David has been involved in the cannabis industry for over six years and he quickly made his mark; he is one of the original pioneers in the toughest testing lab market in the US. David has consulted with many start up cannabis companies helping them grow into today’s cannabis goliaths. He has also worked with several SME’s cannabis executives ensuring and enhancing their success within their respected focus, ranging from testing labs, growers, dispensaries, and numerous ancillary services. A unique aspect of David is his vast knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding cannabis as they vary from state to state, he has worked with companies in over eleven different states. David empowers and educates private investors, real estate owners, farmers, physicians, and more, on smart and safe ways to get involved in this ever-changing sector. He has been featured onMSNBC, USA Today, Marijuana Business Magazine, Cannabis Business Times.

David M. Cunic is a licensed physical therapist, business consultant, certified leadership coach, and cannabis industry expert. He has been involved in the cannabis testing lab sector for over six years and teaches medical professionals as well as the public U.C.S.: Use Cannabis Safely.David has been involved in the cannabis industry for over six years and he quickly made his mark; he is one of the original pioneers in the toughest testing lab market in the US.  David has consulted with many start up cannabis companies helping them grow into today’s cannabis goliaths.  He has also worked with several SME’s cannabis executives ensuring and enhancing their success within their respected focus, ranging from testing labs, growers, dispensaries, and numerous ancillary services.  A unique aspect of David is his vast knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding cannabis as they vary from state to state, he has worked with companies in over eleven different states. David empowers and educates private investors, real estate owners, farmers, physicians, and more, on smart and safe ways to get involved in this ever-changing sector. He has been featured onMSNBC, USA Today, Marijuana Business Magazine, Cannabis Business Times.

David M. Cunic is a licensed physical therapist, business consultant, certified leadership coach, and cannabis industry expert and consultant. David’s expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, and manual therapy has allowed him to work with prestigious doctors from numerous professional and Olympic sports teams. His motto in both health and professional circles is U.C.S. -- “Use Cannabis Safely.”   As one of the original pioneers in the cannabis lab testing market, David empowers and educates private investors, real estate owners, farmers, physicians, and other professionals on smart and safe ways to get involved in this ever-changing sector. David consults with cannabis companies in 11+ states, bringing with him a unique, in-depth knowledge base on the ins and outs of regulations as they vary from region to region. He advises with many start-up companies and works with several SME’s cannabis executives, ensuring and enhancing their success within their respected focus. David shares his experiences at conferences and speaking engagements throughout the U.S. He is a co-author of The Cannabis Conundrum and has been interviewed by several publications, including MSNBC, USA Today, Marijuana Business Magazine, and Cannabis Business Times. He received the prestigious Sloan Award for Workplace Flexibility and Effectiveness which honors organizations that are using workplace flexibility as a strategy to make work “work” better, for both employer and employee. He has also served as a board member on cannabis associations in New Jersey, Nevada, Colorado, Maine, and Rhode Island.  Find NetWorkWise on: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  Reddit

SinglePoint (OTCQB:SING), a fully reporting technology company providing mobile payments, ancillary cannabis services and blockchain solutions, recaps the year, providing insight to company initiatives and progress as well as acquisitions, both past and future. In 2018, SinglePoint acquired two companies, which led the company toward significant revenue growth. The company is expecting to top $1 million for 2018 and expects to triple that in 2019 with additional acquisitions and continued growth of current portfolio companies.Most recently, SinglePoint has put a heavy push on SingleSeed, which is distributing CBD products via the website SingleSeed.com. For 2018, the company added multiple product listings and has been organically increasing its reach. Cannabis Business Times recently released an article stating, “The hemp-derived CBD market is expected to hit $591 million this year, and, according to a new Brightfield Group report, it may grow 40 times this size—to $22 billion by 2022—if the 2018 Farm Bill passes. The rapid growth will be supported by an anticipated explosion in distribution channels for these products in the next few years; chain retailers are expected to enter the market as soon as 2019.” The 2018 Farm Bill is currently awaiting signature by President Trump, which is expected to happen as soon as next week. Once it is signed, hemp-derived CBD would be declassified and the market would open up for additional growth.SinglePoint is aiming to be a large distributor in the space, with both a large online presence as well as having a retail distribution reach. The company has had great success with CBD products and is adding additional funnels to drive more customers to the site for 2019. SinglePoint expects SingleSeed to be one of the top revenue-producing subsidiaries in 2019. “We have seen a huge explosion in the CBD space, and we are actively selling products through SingleSeed.com now. We are making a nice margin on the products and are seeing many new customers come to the site as we expand,” states Wil Ralston, president of SinglePoint.Adding to its portfolio of cannabis-related businesses, SinglePoint launched LastMile Delivery. The application, built in partnership with AppSwarm (SWRM), is intended to help cannabis delivery businesses track their deliveries and provide customers with a real-time view of when and where their order is. On the delivery businesses side, it provides a major customer satisfaction opportunity as well as streamlining the tracking of upcoming and past orders. The system was built to meet states’ cannabis delivery guidelines. SinglePoint is currently onboarding new customers and launching a direct marketing campaign into approximately 500 dispensaries over the next three months.Customers that have downloaded the LastMile Delivery application can find nearby dispensaries and place orders through the system. Once a customer places an order, the dispensary is able to assign a driver and have the product delivered. The system keeps track of all the pertinent data needed by the dispensary, such as the ID of the purchaser, the route taken and the payment collection. LastMile Delivery is a SaaS solution that ultimately can be used by any business with a need to track deliveries or drivers.Continuing in the cannabis space, SinglePoint invested in Jacksam DBA Convectium. Jacksam recently went public and, as of Dec. 3, 2018, has a market capitalization of approximately $80 million. SinglePoint currently owns about 9 percent of the company.These are the types of businesses SinglePoint has been working to invest in or acquire. The opportunity for exponential growth in the cannabis industry is prevalent, and SinglePoint hopes to have more than one winner in its portfolio.Another portfolio company, DIGS, has continued to expand its footprint and is currently fulfilling many of the orders for SingleSeed.com. The company is also working on supplying bulk orders of CBD in crude and isolate forms. The company can white label many products and handle drop shipping for these products. For more information on the program and what products are available for white label, please reach out to sales@SinglePoint.com. DIGS has provided SinglePoint additional revenue as well as many contacts in the industry. It has been a successful venture for the company, and SinglePoint plans to expand this entity through additional distribution points and tapping into the cultivation side of the industry, which is seeing major growth as more states open and legalize cannabis.Rounding out SinglePoint’s current cannabis entities is SingleCoin, a bitcoin wallet application whose technology was and is supported by AppSwarm. The two companies are working together to build out an application that would support the easy transaction of cryptocurrencies. Currently, the application supports both Bitcoin and Ethereum. The companies are targeting a Q1 launch of buying, selling and trading of different coin through various liquidity exchanges. Initially, it was planned to build a proprietary exchange for consumers to use; however, the two partners have decided it is better to work with partners because of licensing needs and liquidity. It is important for users to have liquidity in the exchanges they use, and SingleCoin, being connected to multiple exchanges, will amplify that availability.Adding diversity to SinglePoint holdings is ShieldSaver, a company SinglePoint acquired in 2018 that is making huge strides in its expansion. The company recently completed a mobile application that enables lot agents to change marketing messaging, quotes and much more on the fly. ShieldSaver’s proprietary platform proactively addresses many issues in the automotive markets. The company is currently working with companies like WallyPark at Denver International Airport. The partnership gives customers of WallyPark transparent pricing and a hassle-free way of getting their windshields replaced. “This partnership further demonstrates WallyPark’s commitment to enhancing the customer experience and keeping our customers’ vehicles safe while on the road,” says Mark Pfeiffer, Wally Park Denver International Airports General Manager, “and, as an additional customer perk, we are offering a free carwash for every windshield replaced at WallyPark”.ShieldSaver recently signed an agreement with the City of Sacramento, enabling the company to do business at the airport there. The company plans to aggressively expand in 2019 and is in multiple discussions now for additional partnerships, which would add to previously announced accretive relationships. ShieldSaver is adding blockchain solutions to its development plan in an effort to ease the collection and reporting of pertinent car data. Storing data in this fashion will help build trust and protect the data from being manipulated or falsified. This solution will help everyone participating in the purchase or sale of a car, including individuals, banks, insurance companies and more.Continuing down the path of automotive solutions, SinglePoint acquired JAG. JAG has grown at a nice clip and continues to increase to revenue, most recently establishing an Arizona presence, which is expected to at least double the revenue for the subsidiary. SinglePoint expects the entity to hit approximately $2 million in revenue for FY 2019. This will happen through fulfillment of ShieldSaver quotes as well as adding additional location and fulfillment partners.Future AcquisitionsSinglePoint is currently working on two additional acquisitions that would add additional revenue and continue to solidify SinglePoint’s financial structure. Acquisitions will be a strong point in 2019 for the company. Over the years, SinglePoint has steadily grown the size of the acquired companies and learned a lot through the process. Management hopes that in 2019 the company will be able to ramp up the size of the acquisition to quickly meet its revenue goals and increase shareholder value. “SinglePoint has had an excellent 2018, and, overall, it has been a huge year for establishing the company. We plan to take that momentum and carry it forward into 2019. Adding revenue, adding a portfolio of companies, being diversified and bringing multiple new solutions to market has made for a great setup to a big 2019. We expect to get back to the levels we were at in early 2018 and grow to surpass those numbers. We have the right team, the right products and opportunities to make a successful business and look forward to our shareholders sharing in that success as well,” states Greg Lambrecht, SinglePoint CEO.For more information, please reach out to Investors@SinglePoint.com.This episode is brought to you via Stock Wave - a production company that provides audio & video services to variety of clients. Stock Wave may have been compensated for the production of this audio service.In trading, there can be no assurance that any prior successes or past results as to income earnings can be used as an indication of future success or results. Audio/video services by Stock Wave are for informational purposes only and do not purport to be a complete study of the featured company or other companies mentioned. Information used and statements of fact have been obtained from the featured company and other sources, but not verified nor guaranteed by Stock Wave, as to completeness or accuracy. 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Today on NCIA's Cannabis Industry Voice Bethany is joined by Olivia Mannix who founded the company CannaBrand. Olivia Mannix is a cannabis industry pioneer and marketing expert. She is the founder and operator of Cannabrand --an award-winning, full-service marketing agency and the first to specialize in the cannabis industry. She oversees operations, execution and strategic direction as well as overall marketing services. She is passionate about telling brand’s unique stories through a combined approach of public relations and creating shareable, viral content. A public relations guru, Olivia has built close relationships with media contacts at powerhouse publications. Olivia is a regular contributor to the Cannabis Business Times and Marijuana Ventures and is frequently sought out by journalists as an expert resource.