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Major industry behemoths like P&G or British Tobacco are setting their sights on the cannabis industry, poised to disrupt and seamlessly integrate.In this rapidly evolving landscape, are you engaging in crucial internal and external conversations in anticipation of the next wave?This week, we sit down with Seth Yakatan to discuss the following:Founders and Companies set up for major exits.Secrets to a Profitable, Cash-Flowing OperationBuild to Sell vs Build to CompeteHow CPG giants are eyeing cannabis for potential mergers. Guest LinksKatan Associates International | Corporate Strategy & Merchant Banking | United Stateshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/katan-associates-international/https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-yakatan/Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime

Amidst the breaking down the walls of prohibition, it's clear that change is underway. The speed at which the cannabis industry is evolving is hard to truly grasp unless you step back and appreciate how much has altered in the last 10 years compared to the previous 100.While issues and unknowns persist, incremental progress with accelerated catalysts is gaining momentum, making one thing extremely clear:The genie is unlikely to go back into the bottle.This week, we sit down to reflect on the past with an understanding of what lies ahead.  Todd Harrison joins us to discuss the following:Economic OpportunityCatalysts S3, Safer, Election, StatesUnder Recognized Cannabinoids Medical BenefitsAnd so much more Guest Linkshttps://toddharrison.substack.com/https://www.cb1cap.com/https://twitter.com/CB1Caphttps://twitter.com/todd\_harrisonAbout CB1 CapitalWe believe the cannabis plant has untapped efficacious agility and will disrupt Western medicine; and we believe medical breakthroughs will soon shatter conventional wisdom.Integrity matters; CB1 Capital was built with the foundational constructs of honesty, trust and respect and our partners, employees and advisors are held to the highest standard of conduct and operational diligence.This platform was set up to educate and inform; we believe this is the next generation of impact investing and our mission is to effect positive change through cannabinoid wellness.About Todd Harrison:Todd Harrison is the Founding Partner / Chief Investment Officer of CB1 Capital Management. Todd has spent over three decades on Wall Street managing risk and researching financial market strategies. His institutional experience includes Morgan Stanley Equity Derivatives (VP), The Galleon Group (MD), and Cramer, Berkowitz LLC (President / Head of Trading)Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime

"Great companies were never built by conservative leaders.Great companies were built by risk-takers."Deeply ingrained in Curaleaf's DNA is the ability to navigate the unknown ahead of opportunities.Timing these events is nearly impossible, but having the foresight and strategic resources in place when the opportunity strikes can change the game.For visionaries like Boris Jordan, being early in markets like Germany can be challenging for everyone to see until recent developments materialize.The US and European cannabis markets operate very differently, and Curaleaf is in a prime position to secure an untapped market share twice the size of the US.This week, we sit down with Boris Jordan to discuss the following:Unique Market Differences: Europe vs USEducating Institutional Investors: What does that conversation look like inside the room?Breakdown of the German Market, Hint toward AsiaAnd so much more About Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. In the United States, our brands are sold in 17 states with operations encompassing 147 dispensaries and employing more than 5,200 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime 

Investing in cannabis stocks is not for the faint of heart. It's common to see these stocks pop only to retrace their gains quickly.Understanding the implications and the strategies that institutional investors will use as they enter the sector, currently dominated by retail, could be a generational difference-maker for so many.This week, we speak with Pablo Zuanic to discuss the following:Cannabis Long-Term Investments:Navigating Market Nuances 280E Removal, Germany implications So much more About Pablo  Zuanic Pablo Zuanic is a well-known and highly rated consumer sector equity analyst, most recently following the cannabis and psychedelics sector. Over the past four years he launched coverage of over 35 companies (MSOs, LPs, CBD, MJ ancillary, mental health clinics), kept close track of sectoral trends, and followed the reform process in the US and elsewhere.  Pablo is the Managing Partner at Zuanic & Associates, a firm that recently launched a curated, comprehensive, thoughtful, data-driven research service on the cannabis and psychedelics sectors aimed to institutional investors and corporations. Pablo and the firm are also available for short term consulting and research advisory projects.Guest Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-zuanic-21b5a610https://zuanicgroup.com/https://twitter.com/420odysseusFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime

Companies obsessed with solving specific pain points always win.The cannabis industry, with its unique challenges, demands tailor-made software solutions.Software that guides critical decisions forms the company's foundational backbone. An unwavering dedication to profoundly understanding customer challenges and the agility to create nimble, value-focused software solutions is indispensable and poised to disrupt any incumbent.This week, we sit down with Rick Bashkoff to discuss:Lit Alerts, CannaVersions & the Origin from Pain to SolutionThe Critical Role of Accurate Data for SuccessBuilding Software Solutions for the Cannabis SectorThe Readiness of the Cannabis Industry for AI https://www.litalerts.com/https://cannaversions.com/https://www.receptivecap.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbashkoff/Lit Alerts:Founded in 2021 by a dispensary owner and an online marketing executive, we are a lean team built especially for cannabis retailers, agencies and consultants. Our superpower is our ability to remain lean and focused on our customer without the distractions most software companies incur. We're buiulding a software company in a new age of automation, In our observation, many cannabis operators are not (yet) self service software candidates. They need tools that are plug and play and require very little setup and maintenance (if any). CannaVersions: Automated & Easy-To-Use Email Marketing for Dispensaries Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime

Creating trust is foundational in authentic brand development.The transition from content creator visibility to tangible product offerings has become a pivotal strategy among leading global brands. The success stories of Mr. Beast's Feastables and Logan Paul & KSI's Prime underscore the significance of integrating your brand's identity into every aspect of your product. This approach ensures meticulous packaging and thoughtful design, essential for cultivating a captivating customer experience. House of Puff has recently unveiled its first adult-use product, marking a pivotal moment in their journey.This week, we connect with the masterminds behind House of Puff, Kristina Adduci & Holly Hager, to explore:The Evolution from Content Creator to Product LaunchLow Potency Products The Why behind their new launch And much moreAbout House of Puff:House of Puff is a women-owned and Latina-led company that’s based in the heart of New York City. We’re driven by the mission to transform the conversation about everything from consumption rituals to criminal justice reform. Join us in redefining your own life well-lived.Guest Links https://houseofpuff.com/https://twitter.com/kristinal0pezhttps://www.instagram.com/thehouseofpuff/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAf_5fsvF5N_5oadAWo1LMwFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime

Operating since 2011 comes with an enormous amount of experience and scars.Navigating the turbulence and keeping an eye on what's essential while scaling your organization is no small feat.Identifying new hidden revenue opportunities is the first challenge, but capitalizing on those opportunities, given the plethora of cannabis challenges, is an entirely different beast.This week, we sit down with Gabe Mendoza, EVP of Revenue for 4Front Ventures, to discuss the following:Introducing "The Hunt"Leveraging Highly Competitive Markets for Product TestingTurning Experience into Revenue OpportunityAbout 4Front ventures Established in 2011, we’re a leading force in North America’s cannabis industry. With over 600 skilled professionals across key states, we’re constantly refining our craft and advancing the industry. Our track record showcases our ability to thrive at scale in competitive settings. Today, our proven strategies fuel our growth in production, distribution, and sales throughout our target regions.Guest Links https://4frontventures.com/leadership/https://www.linkedin.com/company/4front-ventures/https://twitter.com/4FrontVentureshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhFE3NWuqFo9z-rme1oTGQhttps://www.instagram.com/_4frontventures_/#CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity #FFNTFFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime 

Trulieve stands at the brink of what may be a golden swan event.With rescheduling likely "imminent" and recent remarks from Gov. DeSantis suggesting that adult use appearing on Florida ballots could set ablaze an unparalleled opportunity."It really will change the structure of the business," and "We have the largest catalyst; I think that has ever happened to a single company in this space ahead of us, along with everything else everyone else has," underscore the magnitude of these catalysts.With Florida poised to be an industry game-changer, Trulieve's expansive footprint and readiness to meet the surging new demand, particularly from first-time customers, underscore the company's strategic positioning in a market ready to explode.This week, we sat down with Kim Rivers to discuss the following:Florida's Process to Adult UseHHS, Rescheduling, Safe BankingWhat Removing 280E Does for TrulieveHouse of Brands' evolution00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest, Kim Rivers 00:54 Discussing the Marijuana Legalization Initiative in Florida 02:23 Challenges and Implications of Legalization 04:55 Understanding the Legal Process and Challenges 05:50 The Role of Trulieve in the Legalization Process 06:31 The Impact of Legalization on Trulieve's Business 07:17 The Importance of Industry Participation in Legalization 07:55 Reflecting on the Journey of Legalization 10:23 The Legal Challenges and Opportunities in Florida 16:14 The Expansion and Future Plans of Trulieve 28:21 The Impact of Rescheduling on the Cannabis Industry 30:47 The Momentum of the Cannabis Industry 31:44 The Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling 32:18 The Benefits of 280E Removal 32:47 The Challenges of Quantifying the Impact 33:07 The Importance of Efficiency and Savings 34:15 The Role of Rescheduling and Safe Banking 37:50 The Potential Impact of Schedule 3 Confirmation 46:24 The Importance of Brands in the Cannabis Industry 59:21 The Future of the Cannabis Market in FloridaGuest Links:https://www.instagram.com/trulieve_/https://www.linkedin.com/company/trulieve/https://www.trulieve.com/https://twitter.com/trulievehttps://twitter.com/rivers_kim #TCNNF #Trulieve #CannabisStocksFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime

Cookies is the most well-known and prominent cannabis brand. Berner's story and his rise in the cannabis industry are well documented, but it's his authentic approach that has given life to Cookies, propelling it to global fame. Despite the challenges and constraints in the cannabis industry, the brand's growing global popularity is a testament to his vision & impact.Brands like Cookies transcend beyond being mere symbols. They become universal icons that resonate globally, embodying a story and culture that connect with diverse audiences across generations and cultures. This global resonance is a clear indicator of successful marketing.This week, we sit down with Crystal Millican, Head of Marketing at Cookies, to discuss the following:Cover of Forbes.Insights into Genetics until 2080.Berner.And so much more. Guest Links https://cookies.co/https://twitter.com/cookiesglobalhttps://twitter.com/berner415https://www.instagram.com/berner415#Cookies #Berner #cookiescannabisFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime

The NY CAURD program, intended to be a beacon of hope, turned into a myriad of challenges.Imagine relocating your family, investing your life savings, and building a dream, only to be met with a staggering injunction that brings the entire NY cannabis market to a halt. With countless unknowns, frequent regulatory changes, and surprises such as the NY cannabis tax, many entrepreneurs aspiring to enter the NY cannabis industry faced a daunting initiation that only the mentally strong could weather.In this episode, we delve into the heart of these challenges with Markel Bababekov, a CAURD applicant and seasoned entrepreneur. His story is a testament to the grit and resilience required to navigate the ever-shifting tides of cannabis regulations and market uncertainties.Dispensary Opening StepsIllicit vs. Legal ShopsLocation & Funding HurdlesStore Selection ProcessAnd so much more #NYCannabis #Cannabis #CUARDProgramFollow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime