# State Regulation Episodes of The Dime Podcast covering State Regulation: cannabis business conversations with founders, executives and investors. 73 episodes. - Canonical: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics/state-regulation - Topic index for agents: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics/state-regulation/llms.txt - All topics: https://www.dimepodcast.com/topics ## Analysis on State Regulation First Principles essays by Bryan Fields. Human written. - [There Is No Playbook for New York Cannabis](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/there-is-no-playbook-for-new-york-cannabis) (January 19, 2026): Jaunty's hockey stick in New York was never luck. New York punished assumptions fast, and what looks like momentum now is really accumulated lessons. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/there-is-no-playbook-for-new-york-cannabis.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 - [The Tortoise Always Wins](https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-tortoise-always-wins) (October 21, 2025): The disciplined operators looked slow and boring. As the debt wall closes in, the market will reward exactly one thing: prudent capital allocators. Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/newsletter/the-tortoise-always-wins.md ## Episodes - [How AYRLOOM Built Its Advantage in New York Cannabis ft. Eddie Brennan](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-ayrloom-built-its-advantage-in-new-york-cannabis-ft-eddie-brennan) — Eddie Brennan: In this episode, Eddie Brennan of Ayrloom (Heirloom) explains how his family's 115-year-old apple orchard, Beak & Skiff, gave rise to a separate but deeply intertwined cannabis company, and why… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-ayrloom-built-its-advantage-in-new-york-cannabis-ft-eddie-brennan.md - [Who Benefits From Federal Cannabis Limbo? ft. Jay Rosenthal](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/who-benefits-from-federal-cannabis-limbo-ft-jay-rosenthal) — Jay Rosenthal: Jay Rosenthal, co-founder of the cannabis industry newsletter Cultivated, joins Bryan Fields to unpack why federal cannabis reform may actually benefit the biggest MSOs more than it threatens them,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/who-benefits-from-federal-cannabis-limbo-ft-jay-rosenthal.md - [Paige Figi: The Cannabis Industry Is Cheering A Ban On Medicine](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paige-figi-the-cannabis-industry-is-cheering-a-ban-on-medicine) — Paige Figi: In this episode, Paige Figi — mother of Charlotte Figi, whose story helped launch the modern medical CBD movement — breaks down the looming November 12th federal ban on hemp-derived CBD products and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paige-figi-the-cannabis-industry-is-cheering-a-ban-on-medicine.md - [Hirsh Jain: Rescheduling Is Already Picking Winners](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/hirsh-jain-rescheduling-is-already-picking-winners) — Hirsh Jain: This episode features cannabis strategist Hirsh Jain unpacking the confusing reality behind the April 2025 rescheduling order — explaining why medical cannabis moved to Schedule III while adult-use… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/hirsh-jain-rescheduling-is-already-picking-winners.md - [Why Ohio Cannabis Is Built Different: Inside the Regulator-Operator Alignment That's Actually Working ft. Caroline Henry](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-ohio-cannabis-is-built-different-inside-the-regulator-operator-alignment-thats-actually-working-ft-caroline-henry) — Caroline Henry: This episode features Caroline Henry of Buckeye Relief discussing why Ohio's slower, more deliberate approach to cannabis regulation — capped licensing, phased rule-making, and close collaboration… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-ohio-cannabis-is-built-different-inside-the-regulator-operator-alignment-thats-actually-working-ft-caroline-henry.md - [Gretchen Gailey: Cannabis Industry Has No Idea How DC Works, Why Rescheduling Is Delayed](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/gretchen-gailey-cannabis-industry-has-no-idea-how-dc-works-why-rescheduling-is-delayed) — Gretchen Gailey: Longtime Capitol Hill strategist Gretchen Gailey joins Bryan Fields to explain why the cannabis industry's Washington strategy is fundamentally broken, arguing that occasional fly-ins and small… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/gretchen-gailey-cannabis-industry-has-no-idea-how-dc-works-why-rescheduling-is-delayed.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 - [Prop 64 Fine Print, Pesticide Drift, The Economics Behind Concentrates ft. Micah Anderson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/prop-64-fine-print-pesticide-drift-the-economics-behind-concentrates-ft-micah-anderson) — Micah Anderson: Micah Anderson of Leaf Brands joins Bryan Fields to dissect why California's Prop 64 rollout has left the legal cannabis market shrinking despite voter approval, and what a regulatory rewrite might… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/prop-64-fine-print-pesticide-drift-the-economics-behind-concentrates-ft-micah-anderson.md - [JB (Cheech & Chong CEO): Building a National Cannabis Brand Through Trial, Error & Partnership](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/jb-cheech-chong-ceo-building-a-national-cannabis-brand-through-trial-error-partnership) — Guest: In this episode, JB, CEO of Cheech & Chong, breaks down how the iconic 50-year-old brand built a national cannabis and hemp beverage business through partnership, reverse IP licensing, and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/jb-cheech-chong-ceo-building-a-national-cannabis-brand-through-trial-error-partnership.md - [Cannabis Beverages Are Bringing New Consumers Into Cannabis ft Kristin & Eric Rogers](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cannabis-beverages-are-bringing-new-consumers-into-cannabis-ft-kristin-eric-rogers) — Kristin & Eric Rogers: This episode features Kristin and Eric Rogers, co-founders of cannabis beverage brand Levia, discussing how effects-based drinks are pulling new, often non-smoking consumers into cannabis. They dig… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/cannabis-beverages-are-bringing-new-consumers-into-cannabis-ft-kristin-eric-rogers.md - [Hidden Growth Unmasked: Rescheduling, the Farm Bill & What Comes Next ft Trent Woloveck](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/hidden-growth-unmasked-rescheduling-the-farm-bill-what-comes-next-ft-trent-woloveck) — Trent Woloveck: Trent Woloveck of Jushi Holdings joins Bryan Fields to unpack when vertical integration actually pays off versus when it's smarter to lean on distribution, using Jushi's build-out in Virginia and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/hidden-growth-unmasked-rescheduling-the-farm-bill-what-comes-next-ft-trent-woloveck.md - [How Top Teams Balance Art and Process in Extraction ft. Brian Adams](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-top-teams-balance-art-and-process-in-extraction-ft-brian-adams) — Brian Adams: In this episode, Brian Adams of Nimbus discusses why rigid, one-size-fits-all extraction SOPs fail in practice, how his team learned to adjust processes based on material variability, and why… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-top-teams-balance-art-and-process-in-extraction-ft-brian-adams.md - [Building Jaunty Into One of New York’s Top Cannabis Brands ft. Nicolas Guarino](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/building-jaunty-into-one-of-new-yorks-top-cannabis-brands-ft-nicolas-guarino) — Nicolas Guarino: Nicolas Guarino, co-founder and CEO of New York cannabis brand Jaunty, joins The Dime to trace his path from a failed CBD startup that nearly bankrupted him to building one of New York's top-selling… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/building-jaunty-into-one-of-new-yorks-top-cannabis-brands-ft-nicolas-guarino.md - [How Charlotte’s Web Unlocked Medical CBD ft. Bill Morachnick](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-charlottes-web-unlocked-medical-cbd-ft-bill-morachnick) — Bill Morachnick: Charlotte's Web CEO Bill Morachnick joins The Dime to tell the origin story behind Charlotte Figi and the company's namesake, and to unpack a newly signed executive order that opens the door to… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-charlottes-web-unlocked-medical-cbd-ft-bill-morachnick.md - [The Playbook Behind Consistent Cannabis Products at Scale ft. Ryan Crandall](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-playbook-behind-consistent-cannabis-products-at-scale-ft-ryan-crandall) — Ryan Crandall: In this episode of The Dime, host Bryan Fields talks with Ryan Crandall, Chief Commercial Officer of MariMed, about how the multi-state cannabis operator builds consistent, high-quality edibles and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-playbook-behind-consistent-cannabis-products-at-scale-ft-ryan-crandall.md - [You’re Thinking About Debt Wrong: The Secret to Smart Financing ft. Adam Stettner](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/youre-thinking-about-debt-wrong-the-secret-to-smart-financing-ft-adam-stettner) — Adam Stettner: In this episode of The Dime, Fund Canna CEO Adam Stettner joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to reframe how cannabis operators should think about debt — not as inherently bad, but as a tool… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/youre-thinking-about-debt-wrong-the-secret-to-smart-financing-ft-adam-stettner.md - [How LEVEL Delivers Effects-Based Cannabis Tablets ft. Chris Emerson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-level-delivers-effects-based-cannabis-tablets-ft-chris-emerson) — Chris Emerson: In this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney talk with Chris Emerson, founder of Level, about building an effects-based cannabinoid tablet company grounded in his PhD chemistry… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-level-delivers-effects-based-cannabis-tablets-ft-chris-emerson.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 - [Built for Consolidation, Guided by Icahn-Like Discipline, and Poised for Cannabis’ Next Iteration, ft Jared Maloof](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/built-for-consolidation-guided-by-icahn-like-discipline-and-poised-for-cannabis-next-iteration-ft-jared-maloof) — Jared Maloof: This episode of The Dime features Jared Maloof, CEO of Standard Wellness, tracing his path from a finance and legal career at Carl Icahn's companies into building a vertically integrated multi-state… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/built-for-consolidation-guided-by-icahn-like-discipline-and-poised-for-cannabis-next-iteration-ft-jared-maloof.md - [$28.4 Billion Dollar Hemp Industry Can’t Be Put Back in the Bottle ft Jim Higdon](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/284-billion-dollar-hemp-industry-cant-be-put-back-in-the-bottle-ft-jim-higdon) — Jim Higdon: This episode of The Dime features Cornbread Hemp co-founder Jim Higdon breaking down the chaotic, fast-moving fight over federal hemp policy, including a bipartisan congressional letter opposing the… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/284-billion-dollar-hemp-industry-cant-be-put-back-in-the-bottle-ft-jim-higdon.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 - [Keep Your Eye on Ohio: Why California’s Failures Are Michigan’s Success, and the Global Cannabis Landscape ft. Hirsh Jain](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/keep-your-eye-on-ohio-why-californias-failures-are-michigans-success-and-the-global-cannabis-landscape-ft-hirsh-jain) — Hirsh Jain: Returning guest Hirsh Jain joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to dissect why California's cannabis market keeps shrinking — high taxes, city opt-outs, and a broken testing regime — while Michigan,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/keep-your-eye-on-ohio-why-californias-failures-are-michigans-success-and-the-global-cannabis-landscape-ft-hirsh-jain.md - [Trump, Texas SB3 & the Rescheduling Timeline: Jim Higdon on What Comes Next](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/trump-texas-sb3-the-rescheduling-timeline-jim-higdon-on-what-comes-next) — Jim Higdon: Jim Higdon, co-founder of Cornbread Hemp and the US Hemp Roundtable, joins Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to unpack Texas Governor Greg Abbott's veto of SB3, the state's proposed near-total THC ban,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/trump-texas-sb3-the-rescheduling-timeline-jim-higdon-on-what-comes-next.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 - [Why the Industry’s Premier Brands Choose The Flowery — and What’s Coming Next in New York & Florida ft. Ilya Shmidt](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-the-industrys-premier-brands-choose-the-flowery-and-whats-coming-next-in-new-york-florida-ft-ilya-shmidt) — Ilya Shmidt: In this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Ilya Shmidt of The Flowery, a vertically integrated Florida cannabis operator now expanding into New York, to unpack how the… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-the-industrys-premier-brands-choose-the-flowery-and-whats-coming-next-in-new-york-florida-ft-ilya-shmidt.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 - [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 - [The Hard Thing About Hard Things: A Melody of Grit & Fortitude ft. Christina Betancourt Johnson](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hard-thing-about-hard-things-a-melody-of-grit-fortitude-ft-christina-betancourt-johnson) — Christina Betancourt Johnson: Christina Betancourt Johnson, CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland, joins The Dime to unpack what it actually took to build a vertically integrated cannabis company — from a 2017 licensing bet through a… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-hard-thing-about-hard-things-a-melody-of-grit-fortitude-ft-christina-betancourt-johnson.md - [We Don’t Want Legalization—We Want Decriminalization ft. Luna Stower](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/we-dont-want-legalizationwe-want-decriminalization-ft-luna-stower) — Luna Stower: Cannabis activist and vape-industry veteran Luna Stower joins The Dime to argue that the industry's biggest failure has been chasing "legalization" and commercialization instead of decriminalization,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/we-dont-want-legalizationwe-want-decriminalization-ft-luna-stower.md - [Why Cannabis Laws Are a Mess: The Politics and Bureaucracy with Jeff Guillot](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-cannabis-laws-are-a-mess-the-politics-and-bureaucracy-with-jeff-guillot) — Jeff Guillot: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan sit down with Jeff Guillot, a longtime New York government affairs and lobbying veteran now with MAD Global Strategy, to unpack why cannabis… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-cannabis-laws-are-a-mess-the-politics-and-bureaucracy-with-jeff-guillot.md - [Navigating the Gray: The Legal Tightrope of Cannabis Risk & Compliance ft. Dan Shapiro](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/navigating-the-gray-the-legal-tightrope-of-cannabis-risk-compliance-ft-dan-shapiro) — Dan Shapiro: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan sit down with Dan Shapiro, EVP at Ascend Wellness Holdings, to unpack what it's really like practicing law inside a multi-state cannabis… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/navigating-the-gray-the-legal-tightrope-of-cannabis-risk-compliance-ft-dan-shapiro.md - [She Hits Different: The Story Behind Cake's Explosive Growth ft. Chloe Kaleiokalani](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/she-hits-different-the-story-behind-cakes-explosive-growth-ft-chloe-kaleiokalani) — Chloe Kaleiokalani: This episode of The Dime features Chloe Kaleiokalani, co-founder of California cannabis brand Cake, discussing how her Native Hawaiian upbringing and years working alongside partner Jason as growers… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/she-hits-different-the-story-behind-cakes-explosive-growth-ft-chloe-kaleiokalani.md - [How Do We Get to a $100 Billion Market? Growth Predictions, Market Consolidations ft Ben Burstein](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-do-we-get-to-a-100-billion-market-growth-predictions-market-consolidations-ft-ben-burstein) — Ben Burstein: In this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with LeafLink's Ben Burstein to unpack the diverging growth narratives between the hemp-derived THC beverage market and the… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-do-we-get-to-a-100-billion-market-growth-predictions-market-consolidations-ft-ben-burstein.md - [Hard Questions for Cannabis Founders: Tony Schor on Creative Capital and M&A Strategies](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/hard-questions-for-cannabis-founders-tony-schor-on-creative-capital-and-ma-strategies) — Tony Schor: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Tony Schor, M&A advisor and Chairman of the Cannabis Hall of Fame, to unpack how partnerships, capital constraints, and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/hard-questions-for-cannabis-founders-tony-schor-on-creative-capital-and-ma-strategies.md - [First Mover Secrets with Colin Keeler: How Kiva’s Edibles Cover 80% of the U.S](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/first-mover-secrets-with-colin-keeler-how-kivas-edibles-cover-80-of-the-us) — Colin Keeler: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Colin Keeler, Head of Business Development at Kiva Confections, to unpack how one of California's largest edible brands… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/first-mover-secrets-with-colin-keeler-how-kivas-edibles-cover-80-of-the-us.md - [Inside Curio Wellness with Wendy Bronfein: Maryland vs. Missouri Cannabis Markets and Crohn’s Treatment](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/inside-curio-wellness-with-wendy-bronfein-maryland-vs-missouri-cannabis-markets-and-crohns-treatment) — Wendy Bronfein: In this episode of The Dime, Curio Wellness co-founder Wendy Bronfein joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to trace her path from Baltimore television to launching one of Maryland's first… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/inside-curio-wellness-with-wendy-bronfein-maryland-vs-missouri-cannabis-markets-and-crohns-treatment.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 - [How U.S. Cannabis Legalization Will Shape Global Influence ft. Hirsh Jain](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-us-cannabis-legalization-will-shape-global-influence-ft-hirsh-jain) — Hirsh Jain: This episode of The Dime features Hirsh Jain, founder of Anunda Strategy, discussing how U.S. cannabis legalization could shape global drug policy and geopolitical soft power, drawing parallels to… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-us-cannabis-legalization-will-shape-global-influence-ft-hirsh-jain.md - [Sundie Seefried: Bank Secrecy, Hemp vs. Cannabis Banking, and Credit Card Barriers – What You Need to Know for the Future](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/sundie-seefried-bank-secrecy-hemp-vs-cannabis-banking-and-credit-card-barriers-what-you-need-to-know-for-the-future) — Sundie Seefried: In this episode of The Dime, Sundie Seefried, CEO and President of Safe Harbor Financial, shares how she built one of the first compliant cannabis banking programs in the U.S. starting in 2014, and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/sundie-seefried-bank-secrecy-hemp-vs-cannabis-banking-and-credit-card-barriers-what-you-need-to-know-for-the-future.md - [If You Like Flavors, Come to Traders ft. Founders of Trade Roots](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/if-you-like-flavors-come-to-traders-ft-founders-of-trade-roots) — Carl Giannone & Jesse Pitts: This episode of The Dime features Carl Giannone and Jesse Pitts, founders of Massachusetts craft cannabis company Trade Roots, tracing their path from legacy-market cannabis sales and Wall Street… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/if-you-like-flavors-come-to-traders-ft-founders-of-trade-roots.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 - [Emily Sisneros: Kentucky's Hot Medical Market and Winning Cannabis Licenses](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/emily-sisneros-kentuckys-hot-medical-market-and-winning-cannabis-licenses) — Emily Sisneros: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney talk with Emily Sisneros, a cannabis licensing attorney-turned-consultant and CEO of Canna Business Services, about her path from… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/emily-sisneros-kentuckys-hot-medical-market-and-winning-cannabis-licenses.md - [Behind the Scenes of Cannabis Lobbying: How it REALLY Works ft. The Liaison Group](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/behind-the-scenes-of-cannabis-lobbying-how-it-really-works-ft-the-liaison-group) — Erin Moffet & David Mangone: This episode of The Dime features David Mangone and Erin of The Liaison Group, federal cannabis lobbyists representing the National Cannabis Roundtable, explaining how cannabis lobbying actually… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/behind-the-scenes-of-cannabis-lobbying-how-it-really-works-ft-the-liaison-group.md - [How Top Cannabis Companies Keep and Attract Employees ft. Mike Siebold](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-top-cannabis-companies-keep-and-attract-employees-ft-mike-siebold) — Mike Siebold: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Mike Siebold, managing partner at FlowerHire, to unpack how cannabis companies build HR and talent strategy in an… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-top-cannabis-companies-keep-and-attract-employees-ft-mike-siebold.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 - [Mastering Cannabis Storytelling/How to Talk to Your Kids About Cannabis ft. Jordan Isenstadt](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/mastering-cannabis-storytellinghow-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-cannabis-ft-jordan-isenstadt) — Jordan Isenstadt: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Jordan Isenstadt, Senior VP at PR and marketing agency Marino, to trace how he built one of the cannabis industry's… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/mastering-cannabis-storytellinghow-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-cannabis-ft-jordan-isenstadt.md - [How Grown Rogue's Craft Cannabis Model is Disrupting the Industry ft. Obie Strickler](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-grown-rogues-craft-cannabis-model-is-disrupting-the-industry-ft-obie-strickler) — Obie Strickler: This episode of The Dime features Obie Strickler, co-founder and CEO of Grown Rogue, discussing how his Oregon-born cannabis company rebuilt itself around disciplined, low-cost, high-quality… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/how-grown-rogues-craft-cannabis-model-is-disrupting-the-industry-ft-obie-strickler.md - [New York's Broken Cannabis Program: What Happened and How to Fix It ft. Neil Kaufman](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/new-yorks-broken-cannabis-program-what-happened-and-how-to-fix-it-ft-neil-kaufman) — Neil Kaufman: This episode of The Dime features cannabis attorney Neil Kaufman breaking down why New York's adult-use cannabis rollout has struggled so badly, from Governor Hochul's overhaul of the program to the… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/new-yorks-broken-cannabis-program-what-happened-and-how-to-fix-it-ft-neil-kaufman.md - [Paul F. Austin on Exploring Psychedelics: Creativity, Hidden Benefits, Microdosing, and Retreats](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paul-f-austin-on-exploring-psychedelics-creativity-hidden-benefits-microdosing-and-retreats) — Paul F. Austin: This episode of The Dime features Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave and Synthesis, discussing the intersection of psychedelics, creativity, and leadership, including why many high-profile CEOs… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/paul-f-austin-on-exploring-psychedelics-creativity-hidden-benefits-microdosing-and-retreats.md - [Chris Fontes: Cannabis is Already Legal - Hemp vs Cannabis](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-fontes-cannabis-is-already-legal-hemp-vs-cannabis) — Chris Fontes: In this episode of The Dime, Chris Fontes, CEO of High Spirits Beverage and founder of Trojan Horse Cannabis, breaks down how the 2018 Farm Bill's 0.3% delta-9 THC threshold effectively created a… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/chris-fontes-cannabis-is-already-legal-hemp-vs-cannabis.md - [Anthony Coniglio: Capital Injections, REITs, Location Opportunities](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/anthony-coniglio-capital-injections-reits-location-opportunities) — Anthony Coniglio: In this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney sit down with Anthony Coniglio, President and CEO of NewLake Capital Partners, a cannabis-focused REIT trading on the OTC under NLCP.… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/anthony-coniglio-capital-injections-reits-location-opportunities.md - [Seth Yakatan: Are you Ready for the Next Wave of M&A in Cannabis](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/seth-yakatan-are-you-ready-for-the-next-wave-of-ma-in-cannabis) — Seth Yakatan: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan sit down with veteran corporate finance and cannabis M&A advisor Seth Yakatan to unpack how institutional and strategic capital will… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/seth-yakatan-are-you-ready-for-the-next-wave-of-ma-in-cannabis.md - [Boris Jordan on Curaleaf's European Strategy: Building Coca-Cola of Cannabis](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/boris-jordan-on-curaleafs-european-strategy-building-coca-cola-of-cannabis) — Boris Jordan: In this episode of The Dime, Curaleaf founder and chairman Boris Jordan breaks down the company's US growth catalysts in New York, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania alongside its European expansion… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/boris-jordan-on-curaleafs-european-strategy-building-coca-cola-of-cannabis.md - [Pablo Zuanic on Cannabis Stocks: Institutional Strategies for Retail Investors](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/pablo-zuanic-on-cannabis-stocks-institutional-strategies-for-retail-investors) — Pablo Zuanic: In this episode of The Dime, equity analyst Pablo Zuanic of Zuanic & Associates joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney to break down how institutional investors think about cannabis stocks,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/pablo-zuanic-on-cannabis-stocks-institutional-strategies-for-retail-investors.md - [House of Puff Evolves: Introducing The Spritz](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/house-of-puff-evolves-introducing-the-spritz) — Guest: This episode of The Dime features Kristina Adduci and Holly Hager, co-founders of House of Puff, discussing how their friendship and shared (initially hidden) cannabis use led them to build a brand… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/house-of-puff-evolves-introducing-the-spritz.md - [Kim Rivers Discusses Trulieve Preparing for Florida's ~$6 Billion Opportunity](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/kim-rivers-discusses-trulieve-preparing-for-floridas-6-billion-opportunity) — Kim Rivers: In this episode of The Dime, Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers breaks down Florida's path to a potential adult-use cannabis market — including the Smart & Safe Florida ballot initiative, the pending Florida… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/kim-rivers-discusses-trulieve-preparing-for-floridas-6-billion-opportunity.md - [First-time Dispensary owner details his experience with the NY CAURD Program ft. Markel Bababekov](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/first-time-dispensary-owner-details-his-experience-with-the-ny-caurd-program-ft-markel-bababekov) — Markel Bababekov: This episode of The Dime features Markel Bababekov, owner of The Herbal Care, a CAURD-licensed dispensary on Manhattan's Upper East Side, discussing his journey from cannabis processing in Los… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/first-time-dispensary-owner-details-his-experience-with-the-ny-caurd-program-ft-markel-bababekov.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 - [Willie McKenzie: From Legacy California to Profitable 8-Figure Cannabis Operation & Building the Elite Cannabis Operators Mastermind](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/willie-mckenzie-from-legacy-california-to-profitable-8-figure-cannabis-operation-building-the-elite-cannabis-operators-mastermind) — Willie McKenzie: This episode of The Dime features Willie McKenzie, co-founder of Le Coast Holdings, who shares his journey from legacy California cannabis cultivation and personal hardship to building an 8-figure… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/willie-mckenzie-from-legacy-california-to-profitable-8-figure-cannabis-operation-building-the-elite-cannabis-operators-mastermind.md - [The Secrets of Global Cannabis Smuggling with Kingpin Barry Foy](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-secrets-of-global-cannabis-smuggling-with-kingpin-barry-foy) — Barry Foy: This episode of The Dime features Kingpin Barry Foy, founder of Gentleman Smugglers, who ran one of the largest cannabis smuggling operations in the world from 1971 to 1986, moving an estimated 200+… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-secrets-of-global-cannabis-smuggling-with-kingpin-barry-foy.md - [Miss Grass: A Community to Brand Masterclass ft. Kate Miller](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/miss-grass-a-community-to-brand-masterclass-ft-kate-miller) — Kate Miller: This episode of The Dime features Kate Miller, co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass, discussing how she built a cannabis brand by launching an online media community first and a physical product years… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/miss-grass-a-community-to-brand-masterclass-ft-kate-miller.md - [Tony Verzura Innovating with Authentic Cannabis-derived Terpenes & Deconstructing Extracts](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/tony-verzura-innovating-with-authentic-cannabis-derived-terpenes-deconstructing-extracts) — Tony Verzura: This episode of The Dime features Tony Verzura, CEO of Blue River Turps, discussing his journey from Colorado medical caregiver to pioneering cannabis-derived terpene extraction and 'designer dab'… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/tony-verzura-innovating-with-authentic-cannabis-derived-terpenes-deconstructing-extracts.md - [Lulu Tsui: Applying West Coast Lessons on the East Coast & Hard Truths in the Cannabis Industry](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/lulu-tsui-applying-west-coast-lessons-on-the-east-coast-hard-truths-in-the-cannabis-industry) — Lulu Tsui: In this episode of The Dime, Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney sit down with Lulu Tsui, co-founder of On The Revel, to trace her journey from a Chinese immigrant family with Legacy cannabis roots in… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/lulu-tsui-applying-west-coast-lessons-on-the-east-coast-hard-truths-in-the-cannabis-industry.md - [Storyteller generating Millions of Monthly Views documenting Berner & Jungle Boys and others ft. Luc](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/storyteller-generating-millions-of-monthly-views-documenting-berner-jungle-boys-and-others-ft-luc) — Luc: This episode of The Dime features Luc, creator of the LMC and High Design YouTube channels, who built a massive following documenting cannabis figures like Berner (Cookies), Ivan (Jungle Boys), and… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/storyteller-generating-millions-of-monthly-views-documenting-berner-jungle-boys-and-others-ft-luc.md - [Peter Barsoom: How 1906's has crafted Microdosing Cannabinoids with Targeted Effects](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/peter-barsoom-how-1906s-has-crafted-microdosing-cannabinoids-with-targeted-effects) — Peter Barsoom: This episode of The Dime features Peter Barsoom, CEO and co-founder of 1906, discussing how he left a 20-year Wall Street career to build a cannabis edibles company focused on fast-acting, low-dose,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/peter-barsoom-how-1906s-has-crafted-microdosing-cannabinoids-with-targeted-effects.md - [Why MariMed is Doubling Down on Brand Consistency & the Boston Tea Party-Style 280E Protest ft. Jon Levine](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-marimed-is-doubling-down-on-brand-consistency-the-boston-tea-party-style-280e-protest-ft-jon-levine) — Jon Levine: In this episode of The Dime, MariMed CEO Jon Levine joins hosts Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney to discuss stepping into the CEO role after the passing of his best friend and co-founder Bob Fireman,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/why-marimed-is-doubling-down-on-brand-consistency-the-boston-tea-party-style-280e-protest-ft-jon-levine.md - [Higgs: The 90s-Influenced Cannabis Brand Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/higgs-the-90s-influenced-cannabis-brand-everyone-will-soon-be-talking-about) — Guest: This episode of The Dime features Oliver Higgins, founder and CEO of cannabis brand Higgs, discussing how a decade of hobby growing in his LA garage and a chance encounter in the Hamptons led to a… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/higgs-the-90s-influenced-cannabis-brand-everyone-will-soon-be-talking-about.md - [Emergency NY Update, Unknown Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling & IP Protection ft. Jon Purow](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/emergency-ny-update-unknown-impact-of-cannabis-rescheduling-ip-protection-ft-jon-purow) — Jon Purow: This episode of Dime features cannabis IP attorney Jon Purow of Greenspoon Marder breaking down New York's chaotic Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) rollout, the 'Farmageddon'… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/emergency-ny-update-unknown-impact-of-cannabis-rescheduling-ip-protection-ft-jon-purow.md - [The Future of the Industry: State Packs & Market Dynamics, Safe Banking, Capitol Hill Updates ft. Rob Sechrist](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-future-of-the-industry-state-packs-market-dynamics-safe-banking-capitol-hill-updates-ft-rob-sechrist) — Rob Sechrist: In this episode of The Dime, Rob Sechrist, co-founder and president of Polaris Capital Group, breaks down how his firm became the first dedicated cannabis real estate lender and pioneered structured… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/the-future-of-the-industry-state-packs-market-dynamics-safe-banking-capitol-hill-updates-ft-rob-sechrist.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 - [Switching Spirits for Strains: Cannabis a Substitute for Alcohol ft Dr. Amanda Reiman](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/switching-spirits-for-strains-cannabis-a-substitute-for-alcohol-ft-dr-amanda-reiman) — Dr. Amanda Reiman: This episode of The Dime features Dr. Amanda Reiman, Chief Knowledge Officer at New Frontier Data and founder of My Personal Plants, discussing how cannabis functions as a substitute for alcohol,… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/switching-spirits-for-strains-cannabis-a-substitute-for-alcohol-ft-dr-amanda-reiman.md - [Germany's Cannabis Landscape and the Impending Farm Bill Renewal: What you need to Know ft. Bob Hoban](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/germanys-cannabis-landscape-and-the-impending-farm-bill-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-ft-bob-hoban) — Bob Hoban: In this episode of The Dime, hosts Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney sit down with cannabis attorney and global industry expert Bob Hoban of Clark Hill to unpack the upcoming Farm Bill renewal, the… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/germanys-cannabis-landscape-and-the-impending-farm-bill-renewal-what-you-need-to-know-ft-bob-hoban.md - [Inside Kiva's House of Brands: Building a National Edible Empire ft Kristi Palmer](https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/inside-kivas-house-of-brands-building-a-national-edible-empire-ft-kristi-palmer) — Kristi Palmer: In this episode of The Dime, Kiva Confections co-founder Kristi Palmer traces the company's journey from an amateur backyard cannabis grow in 2007 to becoming a leading multi-brand edibles house… Markdown: https://www.dimepodcast.com/episodes/inside-kivas-house-of-brands-building-a-national-edible-empire-ft-kristi-palmer.md --- Markdown variant of any episode, guest, newsletter, answer or topic page on this site: add .md to its URL. 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