Maryland's Cannabis Market: Location, & Potential Legalization Influence ft. Brandon Barksdale

Maryland's Cannabis Market: What to Look Out for, Strategic Location, & Potential Federal Legalization Influence ft. Brandon Barksdale Nestled in the Mid-Atlantic and surrounded by states that have legalized cannabis, Maryland's burgeoning cannabis market has a strategic location that is poised for explosive growth. With the country's highest concentration of government employees, its potential federal impact on the industry is not to be overlooked. Remedy is a key player in the limited licenses market. This week we sit down with Brandon Barksdale Co-CEO of Remedy Maryland to discuss the following: ● The future of the Maryland market and its potential growth due to its location and consumer demand ● The potential influence of the tri-state area on banking reform and full-blown legalization and the government's role in driving change in the industry. ● Unique partnerships with big cannabis brands like Cookies and Holistic in creating the "store within a store" feel in dispensaries. ● Adhering to quality standards during the transition from medical to recreational cannabis Chapters: 00:00:00 - Cannabis Reform in the Tri-State Area and the Maryland Market Status 00:02:42 - Maryland's Recreational Cannabis Market Preparation Challenges 00:05:32 - Managing Inventory for the Influx of Consumers during Recreation Period 00:08:22 - Advantages of a Horizontal Cannabis Model 00:11:22 - Quality and Competition in the Cannabis Industry 00:14:26 - Consumer Preferences and Education in the Cannabis Industry 00:17:19 - Branding and Market Differentiation in Maryland's Cannabis Industry 00:20:01 - Excitement for Stronger Brands in the Market 00:22:37 - Brand Placement and Store Structure in Retail Cannabis Markets 00:25:18 - Creating an Immersive Brand Experience in Dispensaries 00:28:08 - The Future of Edibles and Cannabis Legalization in Maryland 00:30:56 - Navigating the Cannabis Industry with Flexibility and Awareness 00:33:42 - Following Your Passion in the Cannabis Industry, Predictions for Maryland's Market 00:36:42 - Implications for Maryland's cannabis market on federal legalization 00:39:20 - Maryland's Potential as a Massive Cannabis Market and Influence on Legalization Guest Links: https://remedymaryland.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbarksdale/ https://www.instagram.com/remedy_maryland/ https://twitter.com/remedymaryland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCls05chjGZw82nyQkn2XuFQ/featured 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 #cannabiscommunity #maryland #remedy