The Blending of Big Tobacco and Cannabis: The Future of Distribution ft. Scott Grossman

Big Tobacco's relationship with the cannabis industry is complicated. While most can agree that there is an overlap between the two, many quickly point out that they are dangerous to the industry. Turning point brands sits at the intersection of this dynamic relationship. This week we sit down with Scott Grossman, VP of Corporate Development of Turning Point Brands, to discuss the following: The relationship between big Tobacco and the cannabis industry ● The influence of brands on the future of cannabis and Tobacco. ● Resources, Overlaps, and Sensors ● and so much more Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Turning Point and the Cannabis Industry 00:02:57 - Embracing the Cannabis Industry 00:06:02 - Finding Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry Supply Chain 00:08:55 - Building Relationships in the Cannabis Industry for Mutual Growth 00:11:43 - Clipper Lighter's Market Share and Successful Launch 00:14:26 - Strategic Expansion and Product Offerings in the Cannabis Industry 00:17:03 - The Cannabis Industry's Relationship with Big Tobacco and Beverage Expansion Potential 00:20:08 - Partnering with Outside Industries in Cannabis 00:22:35 - Large Companies and Cannabis: A Timely Opportunity 00:25:15 - Breaking Cannabis Stereotypes, Dispensary 2.0, and Targeting Different Consumers 00:28:29 - The Power of Branding in the Cannabis Industry 00:31:27 - Overcoming Challenges to Build a Successful Cannabis Brand 00:34:29 - The Future of Cannabis Strain Classification and Consumer Purchasing Habits 00:37:14 - The Importance of Scientific Reasoning in Cannabis Consumption 00:40:04 - Applying AG Tech Principles to Cannabis Growing Techniques 00:42:51 - Challenges for Cannabis Companies and Lessons Learned 00:45:51 - The Importance of Relationship Building in the Industry, and Predictions for the Cannabis and Tobacco Industries' Relationship 00:48:50 - The Future of Tobacco and Cannabis Industries 00:51:32 - Learning More About Turning Point Brands About Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB) We are a branded consumer products company that markets and distributes products, including alternative smoking accessories and consumables with active ingredients through our iconic and emerging brands. Guest Links https://www.turningpointbrands.com/home/default.aspx https://zigzag.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zigzagworld/ https://www.youtube.com/zzstudio https://www.facebook.com/zigzagworldofficial https://twitter.com/srg444 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/ #BigTobacco #cannabisindustry #TurningPointBrands #alternativeaccessories #consumables #cannabis #Tobacco #smoking #brands #corporatedevelopment #resources #overlaps #sensors #capital #cannabinoid