# Data & Technology Episodes of The Dime Podcast covering Data & Technology: cannabis business conversations with founders, executives and investors. 48 episodes. - Canonical: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics/data-and-technology - Topic index for agents: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics/data-and-technology/llms.txt - All topics: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics ## Analysis on Data & Technology First Principles essays by Bryan Fields. Human written. - [You Have Data. The Decisions Are Still Wrong](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/you-have-data-the-decisions-are-still-wrong) (May 11, 2026): Clean, organized data can still drive catastrophic decisions. The discount-spike loop that reads clearance as demand — and why it compounds. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/you-have-data-the-decisions-are-still-wrong.md - [Your Marketing Isn't Broken. The System Is. Here's Why](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/your-marketing-isnt-broken-the-system-is-heres-why) (February 5, 2026): Cannabis marketing doesn't create value, it distributes it. If you doubled spend tomorrow, would returns scale or just expose what's broken? Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/your-marketing-isnt-broken-the-system-is-heres-why.md - [The Balance Between Art and Process in Extraction](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-balance-between-art-and-process-in-extraction) (February 2, 2026): Over-standardize and quality suffers. Over-index on intuition and repeatability disappears. How experienced extraction teams hold both at once. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-balance-between-art-and-process-in-extraction.md - [Why Most Cannabis Automation Fails](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/why-most-cannabis-automation-fails) (January 23, 2026): Automation executes. Robotics adapts. Confusing the two is how cannabis companies make expensive mistakes and lock themselves into the wrong path. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/why-most-cannabis-automation-fails.md - [Meet Singular: The Tightrope of Product Innovation](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/meet-singular-the-tightrope-of-product-innovation) (October 31, 2025): Product innovation in cannabis is a tightrope. The second-order effects — simplified SKUs, streamlined operations — are what quietly change everything. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/meet-singular-the-tightrope-of-product-innovation.md - [The Lyft Playbook for Cannabis](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-lyft-playbook-for-cannabis) (October 23, 2025): Taxis didn't want rideshare. The world did. Every emerging industry has to earn its right to exist, and cannabis is living a version of the same story. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-lyft-playbook-for-cannabis.md - [Dr. Greenhouse and the Power of a Personal Monopoly: Plants, HVAC, and Yield](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/dr-greenhouse-and-the-power-of-a-personal-monopoly-plants-hvac-and-yield) (August 28, 2025): Dr. Greenhouse sits at the intersection of plant science, engineering, and HVAC — a rare overlap that makes her the irreplaceable expert on yield. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/dr-greenhouse-and-the-power-of-a-personal-monopoly-plants-hvac-and-yield.md ## Episodes - [What Makes Consumers Buy the Same Edible Again? ft. Kim Sanchez Rael](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-makes-consumers-buy-the-same-edible-again-ft-kim-sanchez-rael) — Kim Sanchez Rael: In this episode, Bryan Fields talks with Kim Sanchez Rael of Azuca about why fast-onset edibles still make up only a small slice of the cannabis market despite clear consumer demand and premium… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-makes-consumers-buy-the-same-edible-again-ft-kim-sanchez-rael.md - [Europe Is Not a Rescue Plan ft. Jamie Pearson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/europe-is-not-a-rescue-plan-ft-jamie-pearson) — Jamie Pearson: This episode features international cannabis strategist Jamie Pearson breaking down why Europe is a medical, pharmaceutical-grade market rather than a quick escape hatch for struggling US operators,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/europe-is-not-a-rescue-plan-ft-jamie-pearson.md - [Understand This Before You Use AI To Build Software ft. Chris Guthrie](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/understand-this-before-you-use-ai-to-build-software-ft-chris-guthrie) — Chris Guthrie: Chris Guthrie of 365 Cannabis joins the podcast to explain why 'vibe coding' internal ERP, CRM, and supply-chain tools with AI is a tempting but dangerous shortcut for cannabis operators, arguing… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/understand-this-before-you-use-ai-to-build-software-ft-chris-guthrie.md - [Cannabis Was Medicine. Now the Proof Is Catching Up, ft. Joel Stanley and Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cannabis-was-medicine-now-the-proof-is-catching-up-ft-joel-stanley-and-dr-marcel-bonn-miller) — Joel Stanley and Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller: This episode features Joel Stanley, founding CEO of Charlotte's Web and now founder of Ozna Biosciences, and Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller, a longtime cannabinoid researcher, discussing why proving cannabis… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cannabis-was-medicine-now-the-proof-is-catching-up-ft-joel-stanley-and-dr-marcel-bonn-miller.md - [The Hidden Margin Killer for MSOS ft. Braunz Muller](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hidden-margin-killer-for-msos-ft-braunz-muller) — Braunz Muller: In this episode, Bryan Fields talks with Braunz Muller, former National Director of Manufacturing Operations at The Cannabist Company, about why cannabis manufacturers are drowning in data yet still… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hidden-margin-killer-for-msos-ft-braunz-muller.md - [The Legal Market Was Never Built for Payments, Why Cannabis Still Breaks the Rules ft. Aubrey Amatelli](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-legal-market-was-never-built-for-payments-why-cannabis-still-breaks-the-rules-ft-aubrey-amatelli) — Aubrey Amatelli: In this episode, PayRio founder Aubrey Amatelli explains why cannabis payment processing remains fundamentally unstable even for companies that follow every card-network rule, drawing on her own… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-legal-market-was-never-built-for-payments-why-cannabis-still-breaks-the-rules-ft-aubrey-amatelli.md - [15 Years of Cannabis Trading . Why I'll Sell Early (Unless This Happens) ft. Dan McDermitt](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/15-years-of-cannabis-trading-why-ill-sell-early-unless-this-happens-ft-dan-mcdermitt) — Dan McDermitt: In this episode, 15-year cannabis stock trading veteran Dan McDermitt of ChartGuys joins host Bryan Fields to break down why the cannabis equity sector remains stuck despite years of rescheduling… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/15-years-of-cannabis-trading-why-ill-sell-early-unless-this-happens-ft-dan-mcdermitt.md - [Most Cannabis Marketing Fails Because It Is Asked to Solve the Wrong Problems ft. John Shute](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/most-cannabis-marketing-fails-because-it-is-asked-to-solve-the-wrong-problems-ft-john-shute) — John Shute: In this episode, Bryan Fields talks with John Shute of Puff Creative about why so much cannabis marketing spend gets wasted — from over-reliance on untrackable social media to neglected email… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/most-cannabis-marketing-fails-because-it-is-asked-to-solve-the-wrong-problems-ft-john-shute.md - [Robotics vs Automation in Cannabis Manufacturing ft. Nohtal Partansky](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/robotics-vs-automation-in-cannabis-manufacturing-ft-nohtal-partansky) — Nohtal Partansky: In this episode, Bryan Fields talks with Nohtal Partansky, founder of Stardust Robotics, about the real difference between automation and robotics in cannabis manufacturing, and why true… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/robotics-vs-automation-in-cannabis-manufacturing-ft-nohtal-partansky.md - [What Tobacco and Alcohol Taught Me About Cannabis. ft. Nick Kenny](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-tobacco-and-alcohol-taught-me-about-cannabis-ft-nick-kenny) — Nick Kenny: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with global strategic advisor Nick Kenny, a former tobacco industry marketing executive turned cannabis consultant, to… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-tobacco-and-alcohol-taught-me-about-cannabis-ft-nick-kenny.md - [Introducing Singular: How Active's Modular Vape Platform Changes Everything ft. Alex Kwon](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/introducing-singular-how-actives-modular-vape-platform-changes-everything-ft-alex-kwon) — Alex Kwon: In this episode of The Dime, Alex Kwon of Active joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to unveil Singular, described as the industry's first universal, modular vape platform designed to bridge… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/introducing-singular-how-actives-modular-vape-platform-changes-everything-ft-alex-kwon.md - [The Lyft Playbook for Cannabis: Building Trust Through Tech ft. Ashwin Raj](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-lyft-playbook-for-cannabis-building-trust-through-tech-ft-ashwin-raj) — Ashwin Raj: In this episode of The Dime, LeafLink CEO Ashwin Raj discusses his transition from Lyft, Visa, Amazon, and EzCater into the cannabis industry, and how he approached his first 100 days by listening… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-lyft-playbook-for-cannabis-building-trust-through-tech-ft-ashwin-raj.md - [Chris Ball: Betting It All — What It Really Takes to Build a Brand With Your Name on It: Pain, Patience, and Relentless Faith](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-ball-betting-it-all-what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-brand-with-your-name-on-it-pain-patience-and-relentless-faith) — Chris Ball: Chris Ball, founder and CEO of Ball Family Farms, walks through his journey from a Los Angeles legacy-market cannabis seller and felon-turned-social-equity licensee to building a family-run,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-ball-betting-it-all-what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-brand-with-your-name-on-it-pain-patience-and-relentless-faith.md - [Largest Medical Cannabis & Cancer Study Ever: Can These Findings Push Rescheduling? ft Ryan Castle](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/largest-medical-cannabis-cancer-study-ever-can-these-findings-push-rescheduling-ft-ryan-castle) — Ryan Castle: This episode of The Dime features Ryan Castle, research director at Whole Health Oncology Institute, discussing the largest medical cannabis and cancer meta-analysis ever conducted — spanning over… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/largest-medical-cannabis-cancer-study-ever-can-these-findings-push-rescheduling-ft-ryan-castle.md - [Strategy Truths & Lies, Mature Industries Already Know ft. Mitchell Osak](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/strategy-truths-lies-mature-industries-already-know-ft-mitchell-osak) — Mitchell Osak: Strategy consultant Mitchell Osak, who has advised cannabis operators since Canada's 2016 legalization after two decades in CPG and pharma consulting, joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to explain… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/strategy-truths-lies-mature-industries-already-know-ft-mitchell-osak.md - [Dr. Greenhouse: The #1 Mistake Killing Your Plants ft. Nadia Sabeh](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/dr-greenhouse-the-1-mistake-killing-your-plants-ft-nadia-sabeh) — Nadia Sabeh: This episode of The Dime features Nadia Sabeh, founder of climate-control engineering firm Dr. Greenhouse, breaking down why HVAC and environmental mismanagement is one of the most common — and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/dr-greenhouse-the-1-mistake-killing-your-plants-ft-nadia-sabeh.md - [Richie Proud on the iAnthus Turnaround: Why Selling Arizona Fueled Core-Market Growth](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/richie-proud-on-the-ianthus-turnaround-why-selling-arizona-fueled-core-market-growth) — Richie Proud: Richie Proud, CEO of iAnthus, joins The Dime to explain how the multi-state cannabis operator turned a quiet, post-restructuring balance sheet into a disciplined, cash-flow-first growth story. He… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/richie-proud-on-the-ianthus-turnaround-why-selling-arizona-fueled-core-market-growth.md - [Secrets Behind Failed Cannabis Builds: Where Every Team Needs to Look Now ft. David Fettner](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/secrets-behind-failed-cannabis-builds-where-every-team-needs-to-look-now-ft-david-fettner) — David Fettner: This episode of The Dime features David Fettner, managing partner of Grow America Builders, breaking down why so many cannabis cultivation and dispensary builds go over budget or fail entirely — from… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/secrets-behind-failed-cannabis-builds-where-every-team-needs-to-look-now-ft-david-fettner.md - [The ROI of Pre-Roll Automation: Scaling Quality, Reducing Labor, and Hitting 20K+ a Day ft. Shahar Yamay](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-roi-of-pre-roll-automation-scaling-quality-reducing-labor-and-hitting-20k-a-day-ft-shahar-yamay) — Shahar Yamay: Shahar Yamay, CEO of pre-roll automation company Festi Tech, joins The Dime to break down the real ROI math behind switching from hand-filled to automated pre-rolls, including the roughly… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-roi-of-pre-roll-automation-scaling-quality-reducing-labor-and-hitting-20k-a-day-ft-shahar-yamay.md - [AI in Cannabis Commerce Is Here — But Jane’s Doing It Their Way with Socrates Rosenfeld](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/ai-in-cannabis-commerce-is-here-but-janes-doing-it-their-way-with-socrates-rosenfeld) — Socrates Rosenfeld: On this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney reconnect with Jane co-founder and CEO Socrates Rosenfeld, three years after his first appearance, to discuss how the cannabis retail-tech… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/ai-in-cannabis-commerce-is-here-but-janes-doing-it-their-way-with-socrates-rosenfeld.md - [The Hidden Weakness in Most Cannabis Operations — What We Heard at Benzinga](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hidden-weakness-in-most-cannabis-operations-what-we-heard-at-benzinga) — Guest: In this two-host episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney unpack what they heard behind closed doors at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, including warning signs of a coming… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hidden-weakness-in-most-cannabis-operations-what-we-heard-at-benzinga.md - [Fix the Process: Real Cannabis Manufacturing Tools & Optimization Techniques ft.: Murphy Murri](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/fix-the-process-real-cannabis-manufacturing-tools-optimization-techniques-ft-murphy-murri) — Murphy Murri: Cannabis manufacturing consultant Murphy Murri joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to dig into why the industry still lacks agreed-upon best practices for safety, quality, and efficiency, and how… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/fix-the-process-real-cannabis-manufacturing-tools-optimization-techniques-ft-murphy-murri.md - [Where’s the Cash? Visibility, Inventory & Profitable Growth with Tyler Nielsen](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/wheres-the-cash-visibility-inventory-profitable-growth-with-tyler-nielsen) — Tyler Nielsen: Tyler Nielsen, founder of Vast Insight Partners, joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to break down why inventory — not sales or cultivation alone — is usually the root symptom behind cannabis… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/wheres-the-cash-visibility-inventory-profitable-growth-with-tyler-nielsen.md - [Secrets Behind World-Class Extraction: How 1% Add Millions ft. Micah Anderson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/secrets-behind-world-class-extraction-how-1-add-millions-ft-micah-anderson) — Micah Anderson: Micah Anderson, CEO of California extraction company Leef Brands, breaks down why his company abandoned an early do-it-all brand strategy to focus exclusively on scaled cannabis extraction, and how… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/secrets-behind-world-class-extraction-how-1-add-millions-ft-micah-anderson.md - [If You’re Chasing Invoices in Cannabis, Listen to This ft. Brett Gelfand](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/if-youre-chasing-invoices-in-cannabis-listen-to-this-ft-brett-gelfand) — Brett Gelfand: Brett Gelfand, founder of Cannabis Collects and the Cannabiz Credit Association, joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to unpack why unpaid invoices have become an epidemic in the cannabis industry —… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/if-youre-chasing-invoices-in-cannabis-listen-to-this-ft-brett-gelfand.md - [How Ayr Wellness Is Resizing for Reality — What Operational Efficiency Really Means ft. George DeNardo](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-ayr-wellness-is-resizing-for-reality-what-operational-efficiency-really-means-ft-george-denardo) — George DeNardo: Ayr Wellness president George DeNardo joins The Dime to explain how one of cannabis's multi-state operators is shifting from the "plant as many flags as possible" growth era to a discipline of… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-ayr-wellness-is-resizing-for-reality-what-operational-efficiency-really-means-ft-george-denardo.md - [Why Cannabis Companies Must Face Reality, Make Hard Choices, and Follow the Data ft. AnnaRae Grabstein](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-cannabis-companies-must-face-reality-make-hard-choices-and-follow-the-data-ft-annarae-grabstein) — AnnaRae Grabstein: AnnaRae Grabstein, founder of the cannabis strategy firm Wolf Meyer and co-host of the High Spirits podcast, joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to argue that hemp and adult-use cannabis are… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-cannabis-companies-must-face-reality-make-hard-choices-and-follow-the-data-ft-annarae-grabstein.md - [How Leafwell is Disrupting Healthcare: The Data Doctors Can’t Ignore ft. Emily Fisher & Dr June Chin](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-leafwell-is-disrupting-healthcare-the-data-doctors-cant-ignore-ft-emily-fisher-dr-june-chin) — Emily Fisher & Dr June Chin: Leafwell co-founder Emily Fisher and Dr. June Chin, a physician and vice chair of New York State's cannabis advisory board, explain how their telehealth platform has grown into a data-driven cannabis… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-leafwell-is-disrupting-healthcare-the-data-doctors-cant-ignore-ft-emily-fisher-dr-june-chin.md - [China Tariffs & The Next Era of Vapes: Impact on Supply Chains & Brands ft. Nick Kovacevich](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/china-tariffs-the-next-era-of-vapes-impact-on-supply-chains-brands-ft-nick-kovacevich) — Nick Kovacevich: Nick Kovacevich, corporate relations director at vape hardware maker C-Cell and founder of Kush Bottles, joins The Dime to unpack how a China-based supply chain reshapes the vape industry under new… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/china-tariffs-the-next-era-of-vapes-impact-on-supply-chains-brands-ft-nick-kovacevich.md - [The COO’s Playbook: Balancing Automation, Quality, and Efficiency Across 14 States at Verano ft. Trip McDermott](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-coos-playbook-balancing-automation-quality-and-efficiency-across-14-states-at-verano-ft-trip-mcdermott) — Trip McDermott: In this episode of The Dime, Verano COO Trip McDermott breaks down how a multi-state cannabis operator manages standardized operations, quality control, and automation across 14 states, 15… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-coos-playbook-balancing-automation-quality-and-efficiency-across-14-states-at-verano-ft-trip-mcdermott.md - [Uniform Genetics, F1 Hybrids, Better Yields: New Age Cannabis Cultivation ft. Ralph Risch](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/uniform-genetics-f1-hybrids-better-yields-new-age-cannabis-cultivation-ft-ralph-risch) — Ralph Risch: This episode of The Dime features Ralph Risch, CEO of Phylos Bioscience, discussing how genomic-driven, science-based breeding is transforming cannabis cultivation through F1 hybrid seeds. Risch… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/uniform-genetics-f1-hybrids-better-yields-new-age-cannabis-cultivation-ft-ralph-risch.md - [Chris Violas Breaks Down Blaze’s Software Infrastructure](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-violas-breaks-down-blazes-software-infrastructure) — Chris Violas: In this episode of The Dime, Blaze CEO Chris Violas traces his path from college soccer player and cannabis delivery operator to building one of the cannabis industry's leading point-of-sale and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-violas-breaks-down-blazes-software-infrastructure.md - [What is Tissue Culture, Genetic Resets and Breeder Rights Explained ft. Kristian Andreassen](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-is-tissue-culture-genetic-resets-and-breeder-rights-explained-ft-kristian-andreassen) — Kristian Andreassen: This episode of The Dime features Kristian Andreassen of Conception Nurseries, California's only gen-zero tissue culture cannabis nursery, breaking down what tissue culture actually is and why it… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/what-is-tissue-culture-genetic-resets-and-breeder-rights-explained-ft-kristian-andreassen.md - [How Leafly’s Feedback Loop Predicts the Next Big Thing in Cannabis ft. Yoko Miyashita](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-leaflys-feedback-loop-predicts-the-next-big-thing-in-cannabis-ft-yoko-miyashita) — Yoko Miyashita: In this episode of The Dime, Leafly CEO Yoko Miyashita joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to explain how Leafly uses a real-time feedback loop from retailers, brands, and consumer submissions… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-leaflys-feedback-loop-predicts-the-next-big-thing-in-cannabis-ft-yoko-miyashita.md - [Light, Yield, and Quality: The Science Behind Cannabis Cultivation with Travis Higginbotham](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/light-yield-and-quality-the-science-behind-cannabis-cultivation-with-travis-higginbotham) — Travis Higginbotham: In this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Travis Higginbotham, CEO of Diligence Horticulture and former VP of Cultivation at StateHouse Holdings, to unpack the science… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/light-yield-and-quality-the-science-behind-cannabis-cultivation-with-travis-higginbotham.md - [Under the Hood of Cresco Labs: AI, Tech Integration, and Custom Retail Solutions ft. Zach Marburger](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/under-the-hood-of-cresco-labs-ai-tech-integration-and-custom-retail-solutions-ft-zach-marburger) — Zach Marburger: This episode of The Dime features Zach Marburger, Chief Information Officer at Cresco Labs, discussing how the MSO built much of its own retail, e-commerce, and ERP technology stack in-house rather… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/under-the-hood-of-cresco-labs-ai-tech-integration-and-custom-retail-solutions-ft-zach-marburger.md - [The Hidden Benefits of Fractional Marketing for Cannabis Companies ft. Brandon Bobart](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hidden-benefits-of-fractional-marketing-for-cannabis-companies-ft-brandon-bobart) — Brandon Bobart: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan sit down with Brandon Bobart of Pisgah Peaks Ventures to unpack fractional marketing — an embedded, subject-matter-expert model that lets… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hidden-benefits-of-fractional-marketing-for-cannabis-companies-ft-brandon-bobart.md - [The Cannabis Industry is Exploding: Here's Why You Are Not Optimistic Enough ft Ben Burstein](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-cannabis-industry-is-exploding-heres-why-you-are-not-optimistic-enough-ft-ben-burstein) — Ben Burstein: In this episode of The Dime, LeafLink's Ben Burstein joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to explain why cannabis industry sentiment is far more negative than the underlying data supports,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-cannabis-industry-is-exploding-heres-why-you-are-not-optimistic-enough-ft-ben-burstein.md - [Rama Mayo: Hall of Flowers, The Big Reveal - Disney World of Cannabis Experiences](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/rama-mayo-hall-of-flowers-the-big-reveal-disney-world-of-cannabis-experiences) — Rama Mayo: In this episode of The Dime, host Bryan Fields (with Kellan Finney) talks with Rama Mayo, co-founder of Hall of Flowers, about the origin and evolution of the premier West Coast cannabis trade show… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/rama-mayo-hall-of-flowers-the-big-reveal-disney-world-of-cannabis-experiences.md - [Krista Raymer: Pricing, Promotion & Strategy Tips for Profitable Cannabis Retail](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/krista-raymer-pricing-promotion-strategy-tips-for-profitable-cannabis-retail) — Krista Raymer: Krista Raymer, founder of Vetrina Group, joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to break down how cannabis retailers can use transaction-level data to improve pricing, promotions, and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/krista-raymer-pricing-promotion-strategy-tips-for-profitable-cannabis-retail.md - [Unveiling the $4 Million Problem: Hop Latent Viroid's Impact on Cannabis Cultivation ft. Dr. Tassa Saldi](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/unveiling-the-4-million-problem-hop-latent-viroids-impact-on-cannabis-cultivation-ft-dr-tassa-saldi) — Dr. Tassa Saldi: This episode of The Dime features Dr. Tassa Saldi, Chief Scientific Officer at Tumi Genomics, explaining how hop latent viroid — a silent, genome-only pathogen — has quietly spread into roughly 80%… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/unveiling-the-4-million-problem-hop-latent-viroids-impact-on-cannabis-cultivation-ft-dr-tassa-saldi.md - [Rick Bashkoff: Why Cannabis Needs Unique Software Solutions](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/rick-bashkoff-why-cannabis-needs-unique-software-solutions) — Rick Bashkoff: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney talk with Rick Bashkoff, a former music-industry and tech-startup operator turned cannabis investor and software executive, about why… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/rick-bashkoff-why-cannabis-needs-unique-software-solutions.md - [Bradley Nattrass: Applying AgTech Sensors for Automation & Efficiency, The Future Is Now](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/bradley-nattrass-applying-agtech-sensors-for-automation-efficiency-the-future-is-now) — Bradley Nattrass: In this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Bradley Nattrass, Chairman and CEO of Urban-gro (NASDAQ: UGRO), a turnkey design-build firm serving the controlled… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/bradley-nattrass-applying-agtech-sensors-for-automation-efficiency-the-future-is-now.md - [Charlie Bachtell: The Inside Story of Cresco Labs & Impact of Rescheduling](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/charlie-bachtell-the-inside-story-of-cresco-labs-impact-of-rescheduling) — Charlie Bachtell: In this episode of The Dime, Cresco Labs founder and CEO Charlie Bachtell joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney to discuss how the company built its brand-first, data-driven strategy across… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/charlie-bachtell-the-inside-story-of-cresco-labs-impact-of-rescheduling.md - [Are Drugs Bad, The Future Cannabinoids as a Medicine 3.0 ft. Dr. Matthew Moore](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/are-drugs-bad-the-future-cannabinoids-as-a-medicine-30-ft-dr-matthew-moore) — Dr. Matthew Moore: In his record third appearance on The Dime, Dr. Matthew Moore joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney for a wide-ranging conversation spanning the safety and misuse of psychedelics (sparked by the… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/are-drugs-bad-the-future-cannabinoids-as-a-medicine-30-ft-dr-matthew-moore.md - [Boosting Revenue with Crop Cycle Monitoring: How Sensors Increase Your Yield and Bottom Line](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/boosting-revenue-with-crop-cycle-monitoring-how-sensors-increase-your-yield-and-bottom-line) — Scott Campbell: This episode of The Dime features Scott Campbell, president of METER Group and the team behind AROYA, a crop cycle monitoring platform built on decades of substrate-sensor research originally… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/boosting-revenue-with-crop-cycle-monitoring-how-sensors-increase-your-yield-and-bottom-line.md - [All-in-One Dispensary Solution ft. Anne Forkutza](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/all-in-one-dispensary-solution-ft-anne-forkutza) — Anne Forkutza: This episode of The Dime features Anne Forkutza, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Industry Relations at Dutchie, discussing how the all-in-one cannabis dispensary platform helps operators navigate… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/all-in-one-dispensary-solution-ft-anne-forkutza.md - [Cannabis Ecommerce will be ~$9 Billion Dollars in 2023 ft. Jeremy Johnson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cannabis-ecommerce-will-be-9-billion-dollars-in-2023-ft-jeremy-johnson) — Jeremy Johnson: This episode of Dime features Jeremy Johnson, business development lead at Dispense, breaking down the surprisingly massive scale of cannabis e-commerce — estimated at up to nine billion dollars a… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cannabis-ecommerce-will-be-9-billion-dollars-in-2023-ft-jeremy-johnson.md --- Markdown variant of any episode, guest, newsletter, answer or topic page on this site: add .md to its URL. Site index: https://www.dimepodcast.com/llms.txt. Complete catalogue: https://www.dimepodcast.com/llms-full.txt