Aaron Miles: How a Leading #mso #Invests for the #Cannabis Unknown #cannabisinvesting

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 Chapters: 00:00:00 - An introduction to Verano and their success in the cannabis industry 00:02:19 - Overcoming the Challenges of Operating a National Cannabis Brand State by State 00:04:41 - Meeting the Challenge of Operating Efficiently in the Cannabis Industry 00:07:02 - Investing in Cannabis Markets Across the US 00:09:18 - The Challenges of Capacity Expansion in the Cannabis Industry 00:11:36 - Strategic Investment in Emerging Cannabis Markets 00:13:50 - The Importance of Self-Sustaining Expansion and Organic Growth vs. M&A 00:16:07 - The Advantage of Organic Growth Over Acquisitions 00:18:22 - Evaluating Opportunities in the Cannabis Space, DC Concerns and the biggest opportunity for the industry 00:20:41 - The Challenges and Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry 00:23:05 - The Potential of Cannabis Legalization and Safe Amendment 00:25:29 - The Left's Misjudgment on Cannabis Legalization 00:27:52 - Staying Ahead of the Market and Institutional Conversations in the Cannabis Industry 00:30:18 - Taking Advantage of Institutional Dollars to Increase Stock Value and Currency Use 00:32:36 - Focusing on Quality in the Cannabis Industry 00:34:57 - What Differentiates Our Value Brand from Other Operators' Premium Brands 00:37:23 - Cannabis and the Industry Update 00:39:45 - Adaptability in the Cannabis Industry and Regulatory Uncertainty 00:42:17 - The Importance of Focusing on Employee Development and Gratitude, and the Risks of Assumptions in Business 00:44:35 - The Importance of Ownership in the Cannabis Industry 00:47:05 - Consolidation and Regulation in the Cannabis Industry 00:49:32 - Hopeful Changes in New York's Cannabis Industry + Where to Find Verano Products 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 Follow us: Our Links. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here: https://www.8threv.com/monthly-report/ 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime 🐣 Twitter: Bryan Fields, Kellan Finney 🎙 The Dime Podcast: https://the-dime-177afd40.simplecast.com/