Is your Cannabis Facility ready for Federal Legalization? Ft. Kim Stuck

This week we are joined by Kim Stuck Founder and CEO of Allay Consulting to discuss - What is the difference between being certified and compliant - Number # 1 reason Cannabis operators are likely to fail - Do you need EuGMP & how to be ready for federal legalization - And so much more Chapters: 00:00:00 - Safe Products and the Cannabis Industry 00:02:38 - From Regulator to Consultant: Improving Health and Safety in the Cannabis Industry 00:05:04 - Overcoming Initial Resistance in the Cannabis Industry 00:07:29 - The Importance of Being Prepared for Industry Setbacks and Understanding CGMP Certification Levels. 00:10:09 - The Importance of GMP Certification in Cannabis Industry Compliance 00:12:38 - The Challenges of Compliance Certification in Food Safety 00:15:03 - The Risks of Buying Online Templates for SOPs in Compliance with GMP Standards 00:17:26 - The Importance of GMP Certification in the Cannabis Industry 00:19:54 - The timeline and cost of obtaining a GMP certification 00:22:22 - Partnering for GMP Certification: Responsibilities for Operators and Consultants 00:24:50 - Getting Buy-In for Certifications in the Cannabis Industry 00:27:05 - The Costs of Compliance for Small Cannabis Companies 00:29:32 - Certifications and Risk Mitigation in the Cannabis Industry 00:31:54 - The importance of certifications in the wholesale food industry 00:34:26 - Celebrating Industry Protections and Commending Certification Achievements 00:36:49 - The Difference Between EU GMP and GMP in the United States 00:39:46 - The Need for Federal Legalization to Compete in the Global Market 00:42:03 - The Importance of Specific Verbiage in the CGMP Process and Misconceptions Surrounding Cannabis Operators 00:44:34 - The Cannabis Industry and Breaking Stigmas 00:47:02 - The Importance of Employee Involvement and Appreciation in Cannabis Companies 00:49:23 - Tips for Cannabis Operators to Prepare for the Future 00:51:42 - Balancing Short and Long-Term Business Planning With offices in Colorado and Oregon, Allay Consulting guides companies through the hazards of the budding cannabis and psilocybin industries by navigating compliance pitfalls, ensuring best practices, and ultimately making sure the product you create ends up in stores, and not disposed of. With expertise from seed to sale including: FDA, cGMP, OSHA, ISO, Fire and licensing. Allay understands that every facility has different needs, must comply with different regulations and has their own unique identity. As the rules and standards of the industry continue to evolve, Allay Cannabis Consulting can save you from the headache of trying to keep up, enabling you to focus on the bigger picture. https://allayconsulting.com/ This show is presented to by 8th Revolution: https://www.eighthrevolution.com/ At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev) we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in regard to the hemp & cannabis industry. Our forward-thinking team can diagnose, analyze & optimize every detailed nuance of your company to keep your business safe, smart, and profitable. Our flexibility and experience combined with ongoing research create unique insights into how to best grow your market share. Contact us directly at info@8threv.com #cannabis #cgmp #cannabiscommunity Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney