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Imagine this. You operate a state-licensed business. You pay your taxes and follow ALL the rules and regulations as defined.

You hear a knock at your home door on your daughter's birthday day. U.S. federal Agents are there to charge you with the Kingpin Statue or the same law designed to target El Chapo and other cartel leaders.

Not only have you never been convicted of a crime, but you have also followed all the rules California enacted when they passed the Compassionate Use Act in 1996 

Certainly, a jury of your peers who voted for this law almost a decade earlier would be an arbitrator of truth and fair would recognize you’re not a drug kingpin, let alone a criminal. This is the United States of America. 

This week we sit down with Luke Scarmazzo, One of the first licensed medical dispensaries in the United States, who shares his compelling story.

We discuss: 

• 2004 California Cannabis Industry
• Scarmazzo vs. United States of America
• Emotional rollercoaster
• His mission now and how others can help
• And so much more

About Luke Scarmazzo

In 2006, Luke Scarmazzo was running a state-legal medical cannabis dispensary in Modesto, California, when he was arrested by U.S. federal agents following a DEA raid of the business. Scarmazzo was prosecuted in federal court and received a 22-year jail sentence. He and his family have turned to The Weldon Project for support.

Though Scarmazzo’s dispensary was legal through California’s Proposition 215 – which legalized medical cultivation, sales, and consumption in the state – he and his business partner were charged under the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statute. The CCE Statute, also known as the Kingpin Statute, is a federal law designed to target large-scale drug traffickers and cartels who are responsible for long-term and elaborate drug conspiracies. It carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 20 years.

In 2017, after serving nearly a decade in jail, Scarmazzo petitioned the Obama administration for commutation. His business partner, Ricardo Montes, received clemency, but Luke’s request was denied. In 2020, advocates with the nonprofit The Weldon Project included Luke's name on a list of 25 marijuana offenders sent to the Trump White House as part of a clemency campaign supported by Republicans, Democrats, law enforcement and various celebrities. Although President Trump granted nine of the requested pardons, Luke’s request was not granted.

Guest Links 

https://www.projectmissiongreen.org/luke-scarmazzo

https://www.instagram.com/lukescarmazzo/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/lscarmazzo?lang=en

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Imagine this. You operate a state-licensed business. You pay your taxes and follow ALL the rules and regulations as defined.

You hear a knock at your home door on your daughter's birthday. U.S. federal Agents are there to charge you with the Kingpin Statute or the same law designed to target El Chapo and other cartel leaders.

Not only have you never been convicted of a crime, but you have also followed all the rules California enacted when they passed the Compassionate Use Act in 1996 

Certainly, a jury of your peers who voted for this law almost a decade earlier would be an arbitrator of truth and fair would recognize you’re not a drug kingpin, let alone a criminal. This is the United States of America. 

This week we sit down with Luke Scarmazzo, One of the first licensed medical dispensaries in the United States, who shares his compelling story.

We discuss: 

• 2004 California Cannabis Industry
• Scarmazzo vs. United States of America
• Emotional rollercoaster
• His mission now and how others can help
• And so much more

About Luke Scarmazzo

In 2006, Luke Scarmazzo was running a state-legal medical cannabis dispensary in Modesto, California, when he was arrested by U.S. federal agents following a DEA raid of the business. Scarmazzo was prosecuted in federal court and received a 22-year jail sentence. He and his family have turned to The Weldon Project for support.

Though Scarmazzo’s dispensary was legal through California’s Proposition 215 – which legalized medical cultivation, sales, and consumption in the state – he and his business partner were charged under the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statute. The CCE Statute, also known as the Kingpin Statute, is a federal law designed to target large-scale drug traffickers and cartels who are responsible for long-term and elaborate drug conspiracies. It carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 20 years.

In 2017, after serving nearly a decade in jail, Scarmazzo petitioned the Obama administration for commutation. His business partner, Ricardo Montes, received clemency, but Luke’s request was denied. In 2020, advocates with the nonprofit The Weldon Project included Luke's name on a list of 25 marijuana offenders sent to the Trump White House as part of a clemency campaign supported by Republicans, Democrats, law enforcement and various celebrities. Although President Trump granted nine of the requested pardons, Luke’s request was not granted.

Guest Links 

https://www.projectmissiongreen.org/luke-scarmazzo

https://www.instagram.com/lukescarmazzo/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/lscarmazzo?lang=en

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It's no secret that California is one of the most cutthroat markets in the industry today. Not accepting anything less than the best is how Ted Lidie, founder of Alien Labs, has built a successful brand synonymous with quality and successfully scaled it across state lines.

This week we host Ted to discuss:

• How Alien Labs have been able to grow Top Shelf Flower at scale
• His obsession with quality and how they do QC
• What is going on inside the top-shelf California cannabis industry?
• What he thinks of being inside almost every NY Unlicensed store

About Alien Labs

At Alien Labs, we take quality seriously. We believe that our customers deserve the very best, and we work hard to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. We use only the finest ingredients, and we test every batch of our products to ensure that they are free from contaminants and impurities.

 In addition, we are committed to sustainability. We believe that it’s important to protect the environment, and we do our part by using sustainable packaging and eco-friendly practices in our production process.

Connect with Alien Labs

https://www.instagram.com/returnofthealien

https://www.instagram.com/alienlabs/

https://www.twentysixtynine.com/

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It's no secret that California is one of the most cutthroat markets in the industry today. Not accepting anything less than the best is how Ted Lidie, founder of Alien Labs, has built a successful brand synonymous with quality and successfully scaled it across state lines.

This week we host Ted to discuss:

• How Alien Labs have been able to grow Top Shelf Flower at scale  
• His obsession with quality and how they do QC
• What is going on inside the top-shelf California cannabis industry?
• What he thinks of being inside almost every NY Unlicensed store

About Alien Labs

At Alien Labs, we take quality seriously. We believe that our customers deserve the very best, and we work hard to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. We use only the finest ingredients, and we test every batch of our products to ensure that they are free from contaminants and impurities.

 In addition, we are committed to sustainability. We believe that it’s important to protect the environment, and we do our part by using sustainable packaging and eco-friendly practices in our production process.

Connect with Alien Labs

https://www.instagram.com/returnofthealien

https://www.instagram.com/alienlabs/

https://www.twentysixtynine.com/

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Nature vs. Nurture plays a critical role in cannabis. Understanding how and why these traits are expressed can help the cannabis industry how to create a consistent, reproducible product. 

This week we dive into cannabis genomics with Dr. Daniela Vergara, Founder Agricultural Genomics Foundation. We discuss 

• Theory behind breeding 
• Defining synthetic plant-based or full synthetic
• Minor Cannabinoids
• Cannabis genomics
• And so much more

About Dr. Daniela Vergara

Guest Links 

Dr. Daniela Vergara is an evolutionary biologist, data analyst, educator, scientific writer, and public speaker. In addition to her multiple publications, she founded and directs a non-profit organization, the Agricultural Genomics Foundation (AGF; AgriculturalGenomics.org). AGF aims to make hemp and cannabinoid science available to a broad public. Vergara has been part of e scientific teams at private companies including Steep Hill, Inc. who are a global leader in agricultural testing, and the biotech company Front Range Biosciences.

https://vergarascience.com/
https://www.instagram.com/cannabacana/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/verdaniela/
https://twitter.com/CannaBacana
https://www.facebook.com/cannagenome/
https://www.facebook.com/agriculturalgenomics.org/

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Do you love good food AND good weed? Get your aprons readybecuase today we are diving into home cooking-infused style.

We sat down with Christina Wong and discussed the following:

• How to easily add cannabis to your home cooking
• Calculating accurate Dosing at home
• Recipes, ideas, and so much more

*Warning this episode will make you hungry

About Christina Wong:

Christina Wong is a CLIO Cannabis and MarCom award-winning storyteller and seasoned PR & communications pro who spent over a decade in the food & restaurant industry working with well-known chefs, restaurants, hospitality, and cannabis brands including Papa & Barkley, Raw Garden, and Tender Greens. A culinary cannabis educator, recipe developer, content creator, and baking show host, her imaginative and delectable creations have earned numerous awards and accolades, including a pie that KCRW’s Evan Kleiman called “f*&%ing delicious."

She’s created custom desserts for events with Qveen Herby, Cypress Hill, LaGanja Estranja, Luna Lovebad, and Tommy Chong to name a few. Additionally, she’s partner + culinary content editor of The Clever Root, a digital publication about cannabis food, drinks, hospitality, and everything that grows; co-host of Mogu Magu, an AAPI food + culture + cannabis collective; and a member of the HiVi Higher-Ups, an inclusive community of cannabis advocates and activists. 

#cookingwithcannabis #infusedcooking #cannabis

Subscribe to Christina's Substack: https://fruitandflower.substack.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-s-wong/
https://www.instagram.com/toastymuffin/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_co

https://www.fruitandflower.co/
https://www.instagram.com/fruitandflower/
https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_co
https://www.tiktok.com/@fruitandflower
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Do you love good food AND good weed? Get your aprons readybecuase today we are diving into home cooking-infused style.

We sat down with Christina Wong and discussed the following:

• How to easily add cannabis to your home cooking
• Calculating accurate Dosing at home
• Recipes, ideas, and so much more

*Warning this episode will make you hungry

About Christina Wong:

Christina Wong is a CLIO Cannabis and MarCom award-winning storyteller and seasoned PR & communications pro who spent over a decade in the food & restaurant industry working with well-known chefs, restaurants, hospitality, and cannabis brands including Papa & Barkley, Raw Garden, and Tender Greens. A culinary cannabis educator, recipe developer, content creator, and baking show host, her imaginative and delectable creations have earned numerous awards and accolades, including a pie that KCRW’s Evan Kleiman called “f*&%ing delicious."

She’s created custom desserts for events with Qveen Herby, Cypress Hill, LaGanja Estranja, Luna Lovebad, and Tommy Chong to name a few. Additionally, she’s partner + culinary content editor of The Clever Root, a digital publication about cannabis food, drinks, hospitality, and everything that grows; co-host of Mogu Magu, an AAPI food + culture + cannabis collective; and a member of the HiVi Higher-Ups, an inclusive community of cannabis advocates and activists. 

#cookingwithcannabis #infusedcooking #cannabis

Subscribe to Christina's Substack: https://fruitandflower.substack.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-s-wong/
https://www.instagram.com/toastymuffin/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_co

https://www.fruitandflower.co/
https://www.instagram.com/fruitandflower/
https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_co
https://www.tiktok.com/@fruitandflower
https://open.spotify.com/user/31xww22dul5nfrcs3jww5jv66y6y?si=3ed0302b4cfd446e&nd=1

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How do you create a new experience to excite customers across product categories?  As the industry evolves, innovators seek to blend experiences with entertainment to build brand relationships. 

This week on The Dime, we host Andreas "Dre" Neumann, Chief Creative Director at Jushi, to discuss the following: 

• Creating a new experience each time
• Blending Rock & Roll with Cannabis
• Red Bull lessons
• Pushing innovation to new limits
• and so much more

Guest Links:

https://jushico.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wearejushi/
https://twitter.com/wearejushi
https://www.facebook.com/wearejushi/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jushi-inc/

http://www.americanvalhallamovie.com/

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How do you create a new experience to excite customers across product categories?  As the industry evolves, innovators seek to blend experiences with entertainment to build brand relationships. 

This week on The Dime, we host Andreas "Dre" Neumann, Chief Creative Director at Jushi, to discuss the following: 

• Creating a new experience each time
• Blending Rock & Roll with Cannabis
• Red Bull lessons
• Pushing innovation to new limits
• and so much more 

Guest Links:

https://jushico.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wearejushi/
https://twitter.com/wearejushi
https://www.facebook.com/wearejushi/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jushi-inc/

http://www.americanvalhallamovie.com/

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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 

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The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast

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The Costco of Cannabis, what does that mean, and how does the ecosystem feed opportunities during the most challenging time?

This week on The Dime, we host Raj Grover, CEO at High Tide, to discuss the following: 

• How does the ecosystem business model work
• Exclusive Paid Membership "Cabana Elite"
• Diversified Revenue Streams
• And so much more

About High Tide:

Founded in 2009, High Tide Inc. has become the largest revenue-generating cannabis company in Canada¹ with over 400 million dollars in annual revenue run rate. High Tide’s subsidiary, Canna Cabana, is the largest non-franchised cannabis retail chain with over 150 retail locations operating across Canada, including the largest bricks-and-mortar loyalty plan in the country with nearly 1 million Cabana Club members. Our company’s portfolio is also comprised of global e-commerce assets, including the two most popular consumption accessory e-commerce platforms in the world², as well as three of the top international CBD brands serving  the U.S and the U.K. Combined, our online platforms saw over 155 million page views throughout 2022³.

About: RAJ GROVER

Since starting his first company at the age of 22, Raj has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost business strategists and deal-makers. He is the founder of High Tide and its subsidiary companies Valiant Distribution and Canna Cabana and is the co-founder of High Tide’s subsidiary, Famous Brandz.

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Raj has grown High Tide from one small shop of 2 employees in 2009 into Canada’s largest non-franchised cannabis retailer with over 1,450 amazing team members and business interests spanning North America and Europe.

While committed to building a strong, profitable, and sustainable business, Raj also believes passionately that those who enjoy success hold a particular responsibility to give back. That is why he has spearheaded High Tide’s support of World Vision, which has seen the company sponsor a growing number of children from developing countries. This support has grown substantially since its inception, from the initial sponsorships of 3 children in 2006 to over 300 sponsorships in 2022. Under Raj’s leadership, this number will continue to grow.

On a personal level, Raj has also been a long-time supporter of Operation Smile, an organization that works to deliver free, safe cleft surgery to children in need saving them from a lifetime of pain and isolation.

Guest Links 

https://hightideinc.com/

https://twitter.com/RajGrover_HITI

https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/TSXV

https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-HITI/

https://twitter.com/HighTide_HITI

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hightideinc/

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8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain 

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The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast 

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The Costco of Cannabis, what does that mean, and how does the ecosystem feed opportunities during the most challenging time?

This week on The Dime, we host Raj Grover, CEO at High Tide, to discuss the following: 

• How does the ecosystem business model work
• Exclusive Paid Membership "Cabana Elite"
• Diversified Revenue Streams
• And so much more

About High Tide:

Founded in 2009, High Tide Inc. has become the largest revenue-generating cannabis company in Canada¹ with over 400 million dollars in annual revenue run rate. High Tide’s subsidiary, Canna Cabana, is the largest non-franchised cannabis retail chain with over 150 retail locations operating across Canada, including the largest bricks-and-mortar loyalty plan in the country with nearly 1 million Cabana Club members. Our company’s portfolio is also comprised of global e-commerce assets, including the two most popular consumption accessory e-commerce platforms in the world², as well as three of the top international CBD brands serving  the U.S and the U.K. Combined, our online platforms saw over 155 million page views throughout 2022³.

About: RAJ GROVER

Since starting his first company at the age of 22, Raj has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost business strategists and deal-makers. He is the founder of High Tide and its subsidiary companies Valiant Distribution and Canna Cabana and is the co-founder of High Tide’s subsidiary, Famous Brandz.

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Raj has grown High Tide from one small shop of 2 employees in 2009 into Canada’s largest non-franchised cannabis retailer with over 1,450 amazing team members and business interests spanning North America and Europe.

While committed to building a strong, profitable, and sustainable business, Raj also believes passionately that those who enjoy success hold a particular responsibility to give back. That is why he has spearheaded High Tide’s support of World Vision, which has seen the company sponsor a growing number of children from developing countries. This support has grown substantially since its inception, from the initial sponsorships of 3 children in 2006 to over 300 sponsorships in 2022. Under Raj’s leadership, this number will continue to grow.

On a personal level, Raj has also been a long-time supporter of Operation Smile, an organization that works to deliver free, safe cleft surgery to children in need saving them from a lifetime of pain and isolation.

Guest Links 

https://hightideinc.com/

https://twitter.com/RajGrover_HITI

https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/TSXV

https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-HITI/

https://twitter.com/HighTide_HITI

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hightideinc/

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According to a Boston University research study, 345 of 376 former NFL players showed signs of CTE. Chronic Pain is also common for former athletes, especially those who played in the NFL.

Plant-based medicine has become an alternative possibility for athletes eager to move away from pharmaceutical dependency.

This week on The Dime, we host Rob Sims, Co-Founder of the Primitive Group, to discuss the following: 

• Their partnership with Harvard to study CTE and others
• NFL & Cannabis today
• How their performance line utilizes a proprietary blend to maximize athletes' recovery

Primitiv, Founded by Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims, former Detroit Lions teammates who suffered from the long-term physical effects of injuries sustained during their playing careers, Primitiv Group is a forward-thinking research company dedicated to the advancement of cannabis as a form of elevated wellness, believing that the plant holds incredible potential as a healing agent. Primitiv's vision is to positively impact the global cannabis industry, changing stigmas and stereotypes by educating people about the healing power of the plant and producing innovative products that help people and athletes optimize their wellness through holistic relief.

Primitiv Performance, a product line designed for people living an athletic lifestyle to use before, during and after a workout.  Developed by former professional athletes, Primitiv Performance utilizes a proprietary blend of electrolytes, vitamins, and water-mixable nano phytocannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBC and CBN) formulated to aid in rehydration,  recovery, and support the immune system. 

Learn more at www.primitivgroup.com or join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook by searching @primitiv_group or @primitivperformance. 

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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 

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According to a Boston University research study, 345 of 376 former NFL players showed signs of CTE. Chronic Pain is also common for former athletes, especially those who played in the NFL.

Plant-based medicine has become an alternative possibility for athletes eager to move away from pharmaceutical dependency.

This week on The Dime, we host Rob Sims, Co-Founder of the Primitive Group, to discuss the following: 

• Their partnership with Harvard to study CTE and others
• NFL & Cannabis today
• How their performance line utilizes a proprietary blend to maximize athletes' recovery

Primitiv, Founded by Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Johnson Jr. and Rob Sims, former Detroit Lions teammates who suffered from the long-term physical effects of injuries sustained during their playing careers, Primitiv Group is a forward-thinking research company dedicated to the advancement of cannabis as a form of elevated wellness, believing that the plant holds incredible potential as a healing agent. Primitiv's vision is to positively impact the global cannabis industry, changing stigmas and stereotypes by educating people about the healing power of the plant and producing innovative products that help people and athletes optimize their wellness through holistic relief.

Primitiv Performance, a product line designed for people living an athletic lifestyle to use before, during and after a workout.  Developed by former professional athletes, Primitiv Performance utilizes a proprietary blend of electrolytes, vitamins, and water-mixable nano phytocannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBC and CBN) formulated to aid in rehydration,  recovery, and support the immune system. 

Learn more at www.primitivgroup.com or join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook by searching @primitiv_group or @primitivperformance. 

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At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.

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When an individual steps inside a cannabis dispensary, their intent is clear.  Personalizing the experience inside and positioning eager targeted brands is now possible.

This week on The Dime, we host Ian Rumpp, President of Tella, to discuss the following: 

• An alternative to the race to the bottom
• Digitizes the dispensary experience.
• Personalizes product recommendations

About Tella

Tella provides full service, online & on-premise digital experience solutions, custom designed to connect businesses with their customers. Our services are tailored to your business needs, designed to tell your story through premium digital content, driven by smart data analytics, and deployed through advanced marketing technologies.

Guest Links 

https://www.telladigital.com/cannabis

https://www.instagram.com/tella.digital/

https://twitter.com/tella_digital

https://www.linkedin.com/company/telladigital/

https://www.tiktok.com/@telladigital

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzFB-_ZAh0yMp1JPKf_7_w

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

https://twitter.com/rumppdiddy?s=21&t=XSxSvPom2IpZdnc9_PJ_bw

https://www.instagram.com/ianrumpp/?hl=en

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8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain 

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The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast 

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When an individual steps inside a cannabis dispensary, their intent is clear.  Personalizing the experience inside and positioning eager targeted brands is now possible.

This week on The Dime, we host Ian Rumpp, President of Tella, to discuss the following: 

• An alternative to the race to the bottom
• Digitizes the dispensary experience.
• Personalizes product recommendations

About Tella

Tella provides full service, online & on-premise digital experience solutions, custom designed to connect businesses with their customers. Our services are tailored to your business needs, designed to tell your story through premium digital content, driven by smart data analytics, and deployed through advanced marketing technologies.

Guest Links 

https://www.telladigital.com/cannabis

https://www.instagram.com/tella.digital/

https://twitter.com/tella_digital

https://www.linkedin.com/company/telladigital/

https://www.tiktok.com/@telladigital

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzFB-_ZAh0yMp1JPKf_7_w

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

https://twitter.com/rumppdiddy?s=21&t=XSxSvPom2IpZdnc9_PJ_bw

https://www.instagram.com/ianrumpp/?hl=en

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8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain 

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The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast 

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Las Vegas knows how to regulate sin.

This week on The Dime, we host Chris LaPorte, Founder of RESET Vegas to discuss the following:  

• Location, Location, Location
• Monitoring consumption
• How brands can partner for national exposure
• Entertainment experiences
• And so much more

RESET is a cannabis hospitality management company specializing in the development and operation of unique experiential venues and events with a focus on videogame culture, esports, skill-based gaming, and the implementation of VR/AR technologies.

Combining Las Vegas hospitality excellence with cannabis regulatory expertise, RESET will develop and operate social-use lounges to accommodate the diverse demographics of the 21+ cannabis industry.

RESET will usher in a new era of nightlife and entertainment creating the gold standard of cannabis experiences in Las Vegas and scale to regulated markets.

#cannabisconsumptionlounges #cannabisinsider #cannabis

Guest Links

https://www.reset.vegas/
https://www.instagram.com/chrisofcoins/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/ChrisOfCoins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-laporte-52471b52/

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Las Vegas knows how to regulate sin.

This week on The Dime, we host Chris LaPorte to discuss the following:  

• Location, Location, Location
• Monitoring consumption
• How brands can partner for national exposure
• Entertainment experiences
• And so much more

#cannabisconsumptionlounges #cannabisinsider #cannabis

Guest Links

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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 

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Metrc is contracted by state regulators and committed to a secure and credible regulatory environment. At the center of the regulatory apex, Metrc's role is critical for cannabis operators from seed to sale.

This week on The Dime, we host Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc, to discuss:  

• Uptime vs. functional time
• API Changes, Metrc Connect
• Implementing regulatory changes across 23 states

About Metrc:
Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States. Our solution combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, a dedicated customer- support team, and a secure database to track and trace cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale.

Governments contracting with Metrc receive an off-the-shelf software-as-a-service (SaaS) system configured specifically to their needs. Our cloud-based tracking software and securely encoded RFID-enabled tags give regulators full supply-chain visibility. Metrc also provides data management, reporting services, third-party integrator support, cloud hosting, technical updates, along with training and support for users in government and industry. 

About Michael Johnson:
Focused operational finance leader with expertise in harvesting growth potential and facilitating process efficiencies at Vista Equity Partners, Insight Venture Partners, TT Capital Partners, NovaQuest and FristCressey portfolio companies. Proven performance in building highly effective teams, integrating acquisitions and rebuilding enterprise-wide processes to harmonize customer experience and profitability.

#cannabisindustry #cannabisinider #metrc

Guest Links 

https://www.metrc.com/
https://twitter.com/official_metrc?lang=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-johnson-41458115/

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Metrc is contracted by state regulators and committed to a secure and credible regulatory environment. At the center of the regulatory apex, Metrc's role is critical for cannabis operators from seed to sale.

This week on The Dime, we host Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc, to discuss:  

• Uptime vs. functional time
• API Changes, Metrc Connect
• Implementing regulatory changes across 23 states

About Metrc:
Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States. Our solution combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, a dedicated customer- support team, and a secure database to track and trace cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale.

Governments contracting with Metrc receive an off-the-shelf software-as-a-service (SaaS) system configured specifically to their needs. Our cloud-based tracking software and securely encoded RFID-enabled tags give regulators full supply-chain visibility. Metrc also provides data management, reporting services, third-party integrator support, cloud hosting, technical updates, along with training and support for users in government and industry. 

About Michael Johnson:
Focused operational finance leader with expertise in harvesting growth potential and facilitating process efficiencies at Vista Equity Partners, Insight Venture Partners, TT Capital Partners, NovaQuest and FristCressey portfolio companies. Proven performance in building highly effective teams, integrating acquisitions and rebuilding enterprise-wide processes to harmonize customer experience and profitability.

#cannabisindustry #cannabisinider #metrc

Guest Links 

https://www.metrc.com/
https://twitter.com/official_metrc?lang=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-johnson-41458115/

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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 

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Verano's portfolio encompasses 14 U.S. States, with active operations in 13, which includes 14 production facilities comprising over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation.

This week on The Dime, we host Aaron Miles, CIO of Verano to discuss:  

• Investment differences between organic and M&A license acquisition 
• Building a national brand portfolio 
• Balancing capital investments in markets ahead of adult use 
• and so much more 

About Verano:

Verano is a leading, vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator in the U.S., devoted to the ongoing improvement of communal wellness by providing responsible access to regulated cannabis products. With a mission to address vital health and wellness needs, Verano produces a comprehensive suite of premium, innovative cannabis products sold under its trusted portfolio of consumer brands, including Verano™, Avexia™, BITS™, Encore™, MŪV™ and Savvy™. Verano’s portfolio encompasses 14 U.S. states, with active operations in 13, including 14 production facilities comprising over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Verano designs, builds, and operates dispensaries under retail brands including Zen Leaf™ and MŪV™, delivering a superior cannabis shopping experience in both medical and adult use markets. 

Verano Links

https://investors.verano.com/overview/default.aspx
https://www.verano.com/
https://twitter.com/veranobrands
https://www.facebook.com/veranobrands
https://www.instagram.com/veranobrands/?fbclid=IwAR0EqjU0SQodGxgPuSDgyrQUh8E1OqVwmug5KX3xm7FHPuwuUdmOYl427C4
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-miles/
https://twitter.com/_aaronmiles_?lang=en

VRNOF (OTCMKTS) 

#VRNOF #Cannabisinsider #cannabis

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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 

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