Cannabis Roundup, presented by Outlaw Technology

Alex Cantor and Mike Kohn of Nature's Care and Wellness in Maryland discuss how technology is revolutionizing the way dispensaries operate. Alex and Mike share their experiences and insights from working in the cannabis industry, as well as their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities they face and how the right technology is key to success. They touch on the importance of educating cons...

Sonya Kachinski, a cannabis business consultant, shares her unique journey into the cannabis industry and her passion for the plant's societal and environmental benefits. Originally from Siberia, Sonya came to the United States as a journalist but instead fell in love with the cannabis industry. With experience at every level – from trimmer to co-founder of a vertically integrated cannabis bus...

Caitlin Cartwright and Lindy Dickerson from Stash Ventures share their roles at the vertically integrated cannabis company and how they got started in the industry. They discuss the rapid growth of Stash Ventures, their expansion into multiple facilities, and how Stash Ventures focuses on bringing back OG strains and staying on top of market trends. Outlaw’s automation is a key tool that helps the...

Arick Forton, General Manager and co-founder of Wise Guys Farms in Clare, Michigan, shares his journey in the cannabis industry and the origin story of Wise Guys Farms. Arick “allegedly” started in the cannabis industry in the black market before transitioning to the legal market. He discusses the challenges of starting a cannabis farm in a less developed area and the different cultivation methods...

Brandon Basham, Systems Support Manager at MariMed, a vertically integrated MSO, discusses the challenges of working with different state track and trace systems. He highlights the efficiency RFID brings to auditing processes and how it reduces labor costs. Brandon also shares his thoughts on Metrc, and its role in standardizing the industry, and emphasizes the importance of quality control and au...

Britten Westwood, an early adopter of Outlaw Technology in Nevada, explains the profound impact automation had on the cannabis industry. Britten emphasizes the importance of being compliant in a highly regulated state like Nevada and how without it, companies don't have the cost savings and efficiencies they need to be competitive. With Outlaw's automation tools, Britten's company was...

Culta team members Jay Bouton - Senior Director of Cultivation, Deja Johnson - Metrc Supervisor, and Jessica Shultz - ERP Coordinator for Indoor Cultivation discuss the challenges and opportunities of the Maryland cannabis industry. They share their experiences in the cannabis industry, the impact of adult-use legalization in Maryland, and the role of Outlaw Technology in streamlining their operat...

Justin Garcia, Compliance Manager at SunMed Growers shares SunMed's journey as the largest cultivator in Maryland and the challenges they faced in maintaining data integrity and compliance. Justin highlights the importance of scalability and automation in staying efficient and competitive in the industry and emphasizes the importance of designing a business that is scalable from the ground up....

Mike "Boosie" Klinger from Red Diamond, the largest cultivation facility in Nevada, shares insights into Red Diamond's operations and how they streamline processes, increase efficiency, and reduce labor costs with Outlaw's tools. He highlights Red Diamond's standout strains, including their in-house strain Panda Kush, as well as the popular Orange Belt and Pineapple Crown strai...

Kevin Gannon, systems manager of Besame, joins the hosts to discuss his experience in the cannabis industry and how Outlaw Technology has helped his company automate and improve compliance processes. Kevin shares the challenges his company faced before implementing Outlaw's tools, such as manual data entry and handwritten records. He explains how Outlaw's automation tools have transformed...

Chapman "Chappy" Dickerson, CEO and founder of Bask, Inc, along with Morgan O'Neale, cultivation manager, and Nicole Looker, procurement manager, join the hosts of "Making Metric Easy" to discuss their experiences in the Massachusetts cannabis industry. Chappy shares how his personal connection to the industry, with family members who have been involved in cannabis, fueled his...

Samantha Seagaard, co-founder of The Fresh Connection in Fitchburg, MA, shares her personal journey in the cannabis industry and the inspiration behind her premium craft cultivation company. Samantha's personal experiences with cannabis and her father's battle with cancer motivated her to explore the potential of the plant for medical use.  After witnessing the wasteful practices in the in...

Mike Wolthuis, founder and lead consultant of the Wolthuis Group, and Dave Eagleson, CEO and founder of Outlaw, join hosts Hans Dietterich and Brie Oaxaca. Wolthuis emphasizes the role of Metrc as the "Database of Truth" in the industry, discussing pain points in the cannabis industry and how automation can solve them. Wolthuis shares his experience working with cultivation sites and the b...

Harbor House Collective is a small, local family-owned cannabis company blending community and quality practices. Beginning from growing flowers in their native Colombia for market distribution throughout the Northeast to generational growth honoring a different kind of flower in their Chelsea facility.  The 20+ years of cannabis cultivation experience, hand-picked genetics, and a passion for the...

Tune in to learn from longtime cannabis compliance expert, Meagan Zaffaroni. Her career started with a passion for plants and being outdoors, working for many years across different facets of horticulture. That knowledge and passion led her to the cannabis industry and ultimately to gLeaf. Her experience as Compliance Director spans across multiple metrc and non-metrc states, giving her a unique p...

Metrc first and foremost starts as an idea, a moment of critical thought applied to a complex problem, a challenge met with focused creativity, and a desire to disrupt outdated processes and old ways of thinking. While Metrc begins with an idea, ideas only come to fruition when the right people are developing them.  They have been blessed with the opportunity to work with some of the smartest, mos...