Exceptional extraction has long been treated as an art.
What separates the best teams is not creativity.
It is the ability to repeat quality, consistently.

And it is not SOP alone.

It is judgment applied consistently under real constraints. Constraints that define what is technically possible, operationally realistic, and economically viable.

Those constraints tart with understanding your system and tracking the right operational parameters at a level of detail most teams never reach.

That depth of understanding is what allows teams to produce a consistent, high-quality end product instead of relying on feel or memory.

This week we sit down with Brian Adams to discuss

How to balance SOPs with operator flexibility
How to think clearly about your extraction system and its limits
Whether rolling back adult use in Massachusetts is real or noise

Chapters

00:00 The Complexity of Extraction Processes

03:06 Adapting SOPs for Optimal Results

06:04 Understanding Cost Structures in Extraction

09:12 The Importance of Hardware in Product Quality

12:07 Navigating Consumer Expectations and Feedback

15:10 Quality Control and Brand Reputation

18:11 Expanding Product Categories and Maintaining Standards

21:07 Educating Consumers on Concentrate Differences

23:56 The Future of the Cannabis Industry in Massachusetts

30:32 The Current State of Cannabis in Massachusetts

34:27 The Threat of Opposition and Industry Response

39:55 Navigating Negative Perceptions and Future Outlook

41:14 The Importance of Industry Unity and Consumer Education

42:29 Engaging with Consumers and Building a Brand

Summary

In this conversation, Bryan Fields and Brian Adams delve into the complexities of extraction processes in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve optimal results. They discuss the significance of understanding cost structures, the role of hardware in product quality, and the challenges of maintaining brand reputation amidst consumer feedback. The conversation also touches on the need for consumer education regarding concentrate differences and the potential future of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts. In this conversation, Brian Adams discusses the current challenges facing the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, particularly in light of recent negative news and opposition movements. He emphasizes the need for industry unity to combat misinformation and protect the rights of consumers. The discussion also touches on the importance of educating consumers about cannabis production and the potential impact of regulatory changes on the industry.

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