How Do We Get to a $100 Billion Market? Growth Predictions, Market Consolidations ft. Ben Burstein

Why does it feel like the hemp industry is exploding while regulated cannabis remains stagnant? The numbers may tell one story, but they don’t capture the whole picture. What would a combined cannabis and hemp market look like if both operated with fewer restrictions, better access to resources, and increased capital? This week, we welcome back Ben Burstein to dive into these critical questions and more, including: • Why the numbers don’t tell the full story. • The real growth drivers behind cannabis and hemp. • Predictions for consolidation and expansion. • The path to a $100 billion market. "How Do We Get to a $100 Billion Market? Growth Predictions, Market Consolidations ft Ben Burstein" Simplecast: https://the-dime-177afd40.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-we-get-to-a-100-billion-market-growth-predictions-market-consolidations-ft-ben-burstein Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3m7l2rSproVIz8f7oayslj?si=n0dmwJWLT3m5lMTr_9s6xg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniform-genetics-f1-hybrids-better-yields-new-age-cannabis/id1540199573?i=1000681748291 Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminburstein/ https://www.leaflink.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leaflink_/ https://x.com/LeafLinkUS Episode Highlights 00:00:00 - 00:00:56 Cannabis and Hemp Market Overview • Total hemp market currently around $10 billion • Hemp-derived THC market represents about $5 billion in retail sales • Strong growth trajectory with billions added each year 00:00:56 - 00:02:40 Market Dynamics and Expansion • Hemp-derived products offer 00:02:40 - 00:25:23 State Market Insights • New York standout market 00:25:23 - 00:58:59 Future Industry Predictions • Expected to add billions in sales • Improving margins and cost structures • Potential Schedule 3 rescheduling • Continued market consolidation Our Links Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter 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 has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 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