The Last Cannabis Mile ft. Cory Azzalino of Eaze

This week we are joined by Cory Azzalino, COO of Eaze to discuss: - Why Eaze Pivoted to Plant touch operations - Trends across markets - Cannabis Delivery Pros & Cons Chapters: 00:00:00 - Making Delivery Profitable: The Case of Eaze 00:02:31 - Multi-State Expansion Plans and Early Days in the Cannabis Industry 00:04:54 - The Volatile Cannabis Industry and its Unpredictable Future 00:07:18 - Weathering the Storm in the Volatile Cannabis Industry 00:09:39 - Excitement for the Future of the Delivery Market 00:12:02 - Scaling up and facing increased competition in the delivery business 00:14:21 - Three Tranches of Growth and the Importance of Finding Verticalized Partners in a Multi-State Expansion Strategy 00:16:48 - Optimizing Business Efficiency and Return to Growth in 2023 00:19:12 - The Omni-Channel Approach and Retail Strategy for Profitable Delivery 00:21:38 - The Importance of Delivery for Profitability 00:23:03 - The Challenges of Expanding Operations through Acquisitions 00:23:58 - Finding the Perfect Partner in the Cannabis Industry 00:26:28 - State-to-State Differences in Cannabis Markets 00:28:59 - Consumer Trends in the Cannabis Market 00:31:15 - Lowering Prices for Partnership and Cost Cultivation 00:33:28 - Challenges of Being a Cannabis Company and Future Roadmap for Ease 00:35:41 - Patiently Scaling Up to Profitability in Three Core Markets 00:38:01 - Navigating the Hidden Tax Burden of the Cannabis Industry 00:40:20 - Social Stigma and Misconceptions about Cannabis Usage 00:42:37 - Will Delivery or Consumption Lounges Be the Largest Medium for Cannabis Consumers? 00:44:56 - The Convenience of Cannabis Delivery 00:47:19 - The Marketing Challenges of Delivering Cannabis 00:49:36 - Challenges of Delivering with Drones and Regulations Eaze is an American company based in San Francisco, California that launched a medical cannabis delivery app of the same name in 2014. Eaze is a cannabis marketplace and company that provides safe, legal access via on-demand delivery to adults across California and Michigan.As California’s largest legal cannabis marketplace, we bring enjoyment and convenience to our customers, break down barriers to access, and cultivate community in everything we do. With nearly 8 million cannabis deliveries to-date, we are committed to creating a more diverse and sustainable industry through our Momentum business accelerator, Social Equity Partners and Eaze Compassion Programs. 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 50 Cannabis Podcast Contact us directly at info@8threv.com Bryan Fields: @bryanfields24 Kellan Finney: @Kellan_Finney #cannabiscommunity #cannabiseducation #cannabisculture #eaze