MJBulls: Cannabis investing and cannabis fundraising

"Reshaping Cannabis: Predictions and Potentials for 2024" Dan welcomes back Matt Hawkins , the co-founder of Entourage Effect Capital. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by the cannabis industry in 2023, marked by limited investment capital, portfolio management struggles, and fundraising difficulties, impacting both private and public sectors. Hawkins discusses the impact of resche...

"From Schedule I to III: How Cannabis Regulatory Changes Could Reshape Investment Landscape" Ian Dominguez , the founder and chief investment officer at Delta Emerald Ventures , joins Dan Humiston to discuss cannabis industry investments and the potential impact of regulatory changes on the market. The conversation focuses on the shift from cannabis being classified as a Schedule I to a Schedule I...

"From Maryland to Ohio: Story Cannabis' Expanding Footprint" Jason Vedadi , CEO of Story Cannabis,  joins Dan Humiston to discuss the company's impressive growth in the cannabis industry. Story Cannabis is a young company rapidly expanding in the MSO (Multi-State Operator) space, operating in Maryland, Ohio, and planning to enter New Jersey. Jason highlighted their focus on winning licenses, poten...

Cracking the Cannabis Advertising Code Dan Mondello , the Co-founder and CEO of Rank Really High , joins Dan Humiston to discuss how his company helps cannabis businesses maximize their website's visibility and conversions.  They explore the challenges faced by cannabis companies when it comes to being online, such as advertising restrictions due to regulations, stigma, and nuances in the industry...

"MRMD: The Undervalued Cannabis Stock with 14 Consecutive Growth Quarters" Jon Levine , CEO of MariMed joins Dan Humiston  to discusses the evolution of MariMed from a cannabis advising company into one of the industry's leading multi-state operators. The company's strategic plan involves rolling up partners, expanding organically in current states, and exploring opportunities in new markets. They...

"From Immigrant to Cannabis Mogul: A Story of Resilience and Impact" Annu Khot , the founder of Sociale , a cannabis dispensary in Chicago, shares her inspirational journey, highlighting how she raised capital in the challenging cannabis industry and opened a dispensary with a focus on promoting diversity and social equity. She joins Dan Humiston  to emphasize her immigrant experience and commitme...

"Optimizing Cannabis Quality and Longevity with TerpLoc Packaging" Jack Grover , the co-founder and CEO of Grove Bags joins Dan Humiston to  explains how their innovative packaging system, TerpLoc is revolutionizing the cannabis industry by creating a controlled microclimate to optimize the curing and preservation of cannabis products. He discusses the evolution of the cannabis industry and its ne...

"Investing in Cannabis: The Innovative 'Spark Tank'  Gary George , the founder of the Real Cannabis Entrepreneur Conference joins Dan Humiston . to shares how he started the conference out of personal necessity after finding a gap in the cannabis event space. He wanted to provide attendees with practical, real-time insights and actionable information from industry experts who are actively involved...

"Cannabis Funding in Flux: Strategies for Success in Today's Market" Raising capital in the cannabis industry is challenging, CEO Paul Weiss , of Paper Planes is back for Part 2 of his interview with Dan Humiston . In this episode he highlights the current dry spell in funding, emphasizing the importance of realistic expectations and responsible growth strategies. Weiss also shares insights into m...

"From Investor to Operator: Navigating the Cannabis Industry's Unique Challenges" Paul Weiss , CEO of Paper Planes joins Dan Humiston to discuss his unique position as both a cannabis investor and operator, emphasizing the importance of having control of a brand in the ever-changing cannabis industry. He also highlights Paper Planes' focus on quality, consistency, and competitive pricing in their...

"Innovative Loyalty Platform Revolutionizes Cannabis Industry Customer Engagement and Retention" Jonathan Bohun , founder and CEO of Weedar ,  joins Dan Humiston to discuss  his cannabis industry loyalty and distribution platform. With a background spanning nine years in the industry, Jonathan recognized the lack of effective loyalty programs for regular cannabis consumers spending over $400 month...

"Revolutionizing Cannabis Cone Manufacturing: From Shortage to 100 Million Cones a Month"   Bryan Gerber , CEO of Hara Supply , joins Dan Humiston to discuss the success of his cone manufacturing business. In response to a cone shortage, Hara Supplies established facilities in India, earning various certifications and producing high-quality, clean-room cones. With remarkable growth, the company no...

"From Self-Funded Success to Consistent Quality: The Gelato Canna Co. Story" George Sadler , co-founder and CEO of Gelato Canna Co ., joins Dan Humiston to discuss his background, his previous cannabis business win and the success of Gelato. The company has a family-driven ethos and prides itself on maintaining consistent, high-quality products. Despite rumors of outside funding, Gelato remains se...

"Utilizing Data-Driven Decisions for Raising Capital in the Cannabis Industry" Lara Fordis , founder of Fortis Consulting , joins Dan Humiston to discuss how cannabis companies can utilize data-driven decisions to raise capital successfully. She emphasizes the importance of vetting data sources and avoiding skewed data to avoid misrepresentation. For investors, Laura recommends seeking a second se...

"Unlocking the Power of Cannabis Testing: Ensuring Safety and Quality in the Industry" Christopher Altomare , the CEO of Nova Analytic Labs , discusses the importance of testing in the cannabis industry. He highlights the risks associated with untested cannabis, such as exposure to pesticides and unknown health impacts. Chris also shares insights with Dan Humiston into Nova Analytic Labs' advancem...

Revolutionizing Cannabis Rolling Papers: Unveiling a 400-Year Legacy of Quality and Innovation Alex Boone , the managing director at Botani , discusses the history and expertise of his parent company, which has been involved in paper making for over 400 years. Botani focuses on providing premium botanical hemp and hemp rolling papers to the cannabis industry, offering lightweight rolling papers an...

Revolutionizing Joint Rolling: The Story of an Innovative Machine Kyle Loucks , the CEO of Roll Pros , joins Dan Humiston to discuss his journey of creating a machine that automates the process of rolling joints. He shares how he was inspired by his college days and the need for a solution to the inefficient process of hand-rolling joints. With 85 machines already in the market, Kyle talks about t...

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Cannabis Industry: A Journey Towards Funding Success Kyra Reed , the founder of Women Employed in Cannabis , joins Dan Humiston to discuss her organization's shift in focus from education and networking to fundraising for women in the cannabis industry. Recognizing the funding gap for women-led businesses, she partnered with the Panther Group to create " The R...

The Importance of Cannabis Insurance Brokers: Expertise, Advocacy, and Transparency Eric Schneider , the managing director at Alpha Ru , joins Dan Humiston to discuss the importance of having a broker when obtaining insurance for cannabis companies. He highlights the specialized nature of the industry, the need for brokers with expertise in cannabis, and the role of brokers as advocates for their...

"Missouri's Smooth Entry into the Cannabis Market" Nicholas Rinella , the CEO of Hippos Cannabis , a Missouri-based vertically integrated cannabis company joins Dan Humiston to provide Missouri cannabis market insight.   He talks about Hippos Cannabis' production facility in Vienna, Missouri, and three dispensaries across the state. He also discussed the benefits of being located in The Ozarks and...

Navigating Compliance in the Cannabis Industry Marion Mariathasan , the CEO and Co-founder of Simplifya , a regulatory and operational compliance software platform for the cannabis industry, joins Dan Humiston to discussed the importance of compliance for licensed operators.   He explains how Simplifya helps to maintain a license to operate legally through cost-efficient and streamlined software....

"Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry with Cannabis Robots" Sorting Robotics is an industrial automation company in the cannabis industry. CEO amd Co-Founder, Nohtal Partansky joins Dan Humiston to talk cannabis robots.   He explains how their flagship product the JICO Robot,  injects cannabis concentrate into joints to produce a consistently infused pre-roll product. He shares his company's visi...

"Revolutionizing Cannabis Cultivation: How Verne Bio Analytics is Leading the Way in Genetics and Pathogen Testing" Dr. Nathan Johnson , the CEO of Verne Bio , a company that provides cannabis genetics and pathogen testing and analysis, joins Dan Humiston to explains the importance of identifying plant genetics and pathogens for cultivators to avoid losing revenue. He also talks about Verne BioAna...

While we wait SAFE banking to pass how are cannabis companies are accessing banking Dan Humiston speaks with the CEO of Safe Harbor Financia l, Sundie Seefried , to discuss how her company helps cannabis businesses bank their money. She shares how they expanded the business across the country and how they've helped other financial institutions set up similar programs. They discuss the relationship...

The Benefits of Using Private Credit over Equity Rob Sechrist the President of the Polaris Equity Group, an asset management company that lends to owners of commercial buildings with cannabis-related businesses in them joins Dan Humiston . They discuss how Polaris Equity Group differentiate itself from other debt lending companies by only securing their loans with real estate and not encumbering a...