Alien Labs, an Original California Cannabis Brand, Scaling Top-Shelf Exotic Products ft. Ted Lidie

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 00:00 Introduction and Guest Arrival, Ted Lidie 00:56 Guest Background and Journey into Cannabis 01:56 Transition from Medical to Recreational Market 03:27 Brand Origin and Demographic 05:55 Product Line and Personal Preferences 08:50 Quality Control and Challenges 18:10 Consumer Preferences and Industry Trends 21:55 Scaling Challenges and Quality Maintenance 26:45 The Future of Cannabis Consumption Experiences 27:19 The Challenges of Fresh Cannabis Products 27:40 The Impact of Regulations on Cannabis Innovation 29:10 The State-by-State Cannabis Legalization Process 29:33 The Challenges of Branding in Different States 30:09 The Slow Opening of the New York Cannabis Market 32:14 The Transition from Medical to Recreational Cannabis 33:29 The Partnership with Trulieve in Florida 36:19 The Presence of Alien Labs Products in Unlicensed Stores 37:26 The Importance of Quality and Authenticity in Cannabis Brands 43:53 The Potential Impact of Interstate Commerce on Cannabis Brands 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/ 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/ #cannabis #cannabisindustry #alienlabs #cannabiscommunity #cannabispodcast #podcast

Chapters

1. 0:00Introduction and Guest Arrival, Ted Lidie
2. 0:56Guest Background and Journey into Cannabis
3. 1:56Transition from Medical to Recreational Market
4. 3:27Brand Origin and Demographic
5. 5:55Product Line and Personal Preferences
6. 8:50Quality Control and Challenges
7. 18:10Consumer Preferences and Industry Trends
8. 21:55Scaling Challenges and Quality Maintenance
9. 26:45The Future of Cannabis Consumption Experiences
10. 27:19The Challenges of Fresh Cannabis Products
11. 27:40The Impact of Regulations on Cannabis Innovation
12. 29:10The State-by-State Cannabis Legalization Process
13. 29:33The Challenges of Branding in Different States
14. 30:09The Slow Opening of the New York Cannabis Market
15. 32:14The Transition from Medical to Recreational Cannabis
16. 33:29The Partnership with Trulieve in Florida
17. 36:19The Presence of Alien Labs Products in Unlicensed Stores
18. 37:26The Importance of Quality and Authenticity in Cannabis Brands
19. 43:53The Potential Impact of Interstate Commerce on Cannabis Brands