Temeka Group has designed and built over 700 dispensaries throughout North America for a wide variety of companies including Stiizy and Cookies. Their Founder and President Mike Wilson recently joined us for an Ask Me Anything on LinkedIn Live. His key takeaways for new dispensary licensees? Take a holistic approach to designing and building your dispensary and focus on setting up a Minimum Viable Store (MVS).
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Temeka’s expert team has what it takes to make you above your competitors in this rapidly growing industry. They craft spaces that will help shape customer experiences that are unique to your cannabis brand and help you achieve outstanding results. https://www.temekagroup.com/cannabis-industry/
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Cure8 is the world's largest cannabis security and IT services provider. We help cannabis operators and licensees open, maintain, and scale their facilities. Learn more at www.cure8.tech
Seed Technologies is a leading provider of dispensary digital display and kiosk solutions. Michael Mangi, their VP of Business Development, is an industry veteran with nearly a decade of leadership experience in cannabis software.
Michael recently joined Cure8 CEO Eric Schlissel on our LinkedIn Live AMA to discuss how dispensaries can use Seed to increase order sizes, easily manage large numbers of displays across many locations, more efficiently serve large numbers of customers with its queueing and self-service solutions, and more.
And since Michael and Eric have both been involved in the industry for a while, they spent some time discussing how the industry has evolved over the years, the problems it's currently facing, and where it's headed.
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Powering in-store digital engagement. Seed's customer-facing technology drives engagement, transactional velocity, and increased cart sizes at your dispensary. Their POS-integrated software solutions are designed specifically for in-store use to give dispensary operators more control over the shopping environment and to connect dispensary customers to products they’ll buy. Control every screen in every store from anywhere. www.getseed.io
Indoor cultivation facilities are the biggest, most complex, and most expensive facilities in the cannabis industry. How are these feats of engineering designed? What are some of the key trends in how they're planned out and built? Eric Bliss of Studio Bliss, an experienced designer of cannabis cultivation facilities, recently joined our LinkedIn Live Ask Me Anything (every Tuesday at 1pm Eastern/10pm Pacific) to fill us in.
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Studio Bliss has assisted clients throughout the state of California and as far east as Maine in successfully designing and permitting their Cannabis cultivation and manufacturing projects, ranging in size from 1,000 to 100,000 SF. Though they work on all project types, 95% of their work is in the Cannabis industry. This has allowed them to pinpoint many of the common pitfalls, and create a more efficient and effective design process that saves clients both time and money. https://studioblissla.com/
Drew Reich is the head of the processing division for SunMed Growers, one of the largest cannabis producers on the East Coast. Drew recently joined our weekly Ask Me Anything show on LinkedIn with Cure8 CEO Eric Schlissel to discuss topics including:
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SunMed Growers is a licensed grower and processor in Maryland. Locally owned and operated, SunMed's greenhouse, processing lab and edibles kitchen sit among acres of farmland in Cecil County. The company's "Dutch-style" greenhouse relies on advanced cultivation technologies, sustainable farming practices - and natural light - to create the ideal environment for cannabis plants. High-tech greenhouse cultivation provides a level of consistency commonly associated with flowers grown indoors while maximizing the inherent benefits of full-spectrum light, which stimulates the production of more diverse and potent terpenes and cannabinoids in the cannabis flower. From closed-loop, zero runoff irrigation to natural, integrative pest management and house-crafted soils to high-efficiency heating and cooling systems and biodegradable packaging, SunMed's facilities and practices set an industry standard for quality and sustainably from seed to sale. www.SunMedGrowers.com
Jeffrey Hoffman is the leading expert on cannabis law in New York and a director on the board of the New York Cannabis Retail Association. He hosts one of the most popular web shows in the cannabis industry, a weekly AMA on Wednesdays at 4:20 Eastern on his LinkedIn page. Hoffman recently joined Cure8 CEO Eric Schlissel for a discussion on some of the biggest topics in cannabis law and the New York cannabis market, including rescheduling, 280E, and social equity programs. Watch to get an expert's opinion on the shifting legal landscape of cannabis, for an insider's update on the New York market, and to learn more about Hoffman's personal journey breaking into cannabis and becoming a leader in one of the industry's highest-profile markets. TIMESTAMPS - 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Why do the Mets suck so bad? 2:50 - Chevron Ruling and Can we have prohibition on cannabis? 5:30 - What problems would happen if cannabis is rescheduled? 9:30 - How 280E is making cannabis businesses difficult to profit? 12:00 - Why are social equity programs so broken? 23:00 - The need for skill training and support after the dispensary is opened 26:20 - The future with Microsoft products 29:40 - Is being a cannabis attorney an entrepreneurial journey for Jeffrey & ask me anything sessions on LinkedIn 33:00 - Jeffrey's anecdote on how he can't just see and ignore wrong 36:10 - Jeffrey's main work as a cannabis attorney 43:30 - Is cannabis prohibition practically possible? 58:30 - What are the misconceptions people have about New York cannabis industry 1:02:30 - Outro #cannabislaw #cannabisindustry #socialequity #cannabislegalization #cannabisadvocacy #podcasts #legalinsights #cannabisreform #entrepreneurship #CannabisProhibition #cannabisbusiness #cannabiscommunity #cannabiseducation #legaltalks
Join Eric Schlissel and Tommy Truong of @kayapushsoftware5413 as they delve into transitioning from restaurants to cannabis markets, identifying retail operation indicators, and mastering essential business skills for success. Explore the critical role of hiring, managing human resources, and leveraging AI for operational efficiency in the dynamic cannabis retail landscape. TIMESTAMPS - 0:00: Introduction 0:10: Overview of KayaPush 2:15: Transitioning from the restaurant industry to the cannabis market 4:40: Key indicators of a well-run retail operation 9:50: Essential skillset for a business owner 16:10: Distinguishing between transitory and permanent dips in sales 19:40: Qualities of a good manager and effective hiring strategies 27:40: The critical role of the first hire in opening a retail shop 29:35: Managing human resources and cultivating company culture 37:50: Simplifying operations with AI and Applicant Tracking System features in KayaPush 46:15: Closing thoughts from Tommy Truong 48:40: Conclusion and outro Connect to our Guest at - Website - https://www.kayapush.com/
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Seth Gardenswartz, Partner at Blackgarden Law, joins Cure8 CEO Eric Schlissel to discuss, first and foremost, Seth's specialty of cannabis patents and intellectual property protection. He talks about what cannabis businesses can do to protect their brands and IP, even though you can't file cannabis patents at the federal level. The two also discuss the legal aspects of starting and running a cannabis business that all entrepreneurs in the industry should know. Seth also talks about how the market is going in his home base of New Mexico, one of the most competitive in the country but also one of the most equitable. TIMESTAMP- 0:00 - Introduction 0:16 - Exploring Seth Gardenswartz's Background 2:45 - Navigating Trademark and Intellectual Property in Cannabis 6:54 - Discussing Patentability within the Cannabis Business 10:10 - Contemplating the Future of Unpatentable Ideas in a Federally Legalized Cannabis Landscape 15:38 - Examining Legal Challenges, Lawsuits, and Violence in the Cannabis Industry 17:17 - Seth's Journey into the Cannabis Industry 27:27 - Comparing National Brands with Local Dispensaries 32:50 - Analyzing Market Saturation and Entrepreneurship in New Mexico 44:45 - Seth's Insights and Advice for Entrepreneurs Entering the Cannabis Industry, Emphasizing Brand Loyalty 58:00 - Contrasting the Dynamics of the Craft Beer and Cannabis Markets 1:05:35 - Embracing the Experience of Being Part of a Nascent Industry 1:07:25 - Reflecting on Challenges and Lessons Learned, Highlighting Preventable Mistakes 1:18:20 - Outro #cannabis #newmexico #intellectualpropertylaw #patents #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset
Gahrey Ovalle, the President of LICC, gives us an insight into the obstacles Long Island Cannabis License owners are facing in terms of location and other restrictions put up by the local Cannabis authorities in the city. He talks about the data and facts-based strategies they are devising to connect all local communities to enable cannabis acceptance in Long Island. Gahrey also discusses about the efforts they are putting in to shut illicit cannabis doors so that legal cannabis stores in the city can open up and thrive. 0:00 - Introduction to Long Island's cannabis industry landscape. 0:53 - Gahrey's journey to the presidency at LICC. 4:40 - Long Island's standing in the licensing realm. 17:00 - Examining the balance between competition and collaboration among 64 licenses across 4 towns. 18:50 - Evaluation of the production capacity in Long Island's cannabis market. 23:40 - Unraveling complexities around CAURD licenses. 27:30 - The governor's role in addressing issues faced by CAURD licensees. 31:00 - Insights into legacy market regulations and OCM enforcement. 35:35 - Current scenario of illegal cannabis stores and ongoing efforts to combat them. 39:45 - Ways for the audience to get involved and support initiatives. 41:30 - Concluding remarks. #Cannabisretail #cannabislicense #longisland #cannabis
Kenny Peddicord of IDScan.net explains why it's important for cannabis dispensaries to use digital ID scanning and verification 0:00 - What Is IDScan.net, and Why Did It Start in Las Vegas of All Places? 4:20 - How Kenny & IDScan.net Broke Into Cannabis & Dominated the Market 7:40 - Staying at the Forefront of Technology and Innovation 11:40 - Expanding into New Markets and Ensuring Compliance 18:50 - Insights for Dispensary Owners Seeking Compliance 22:00 - Using Age Verification SOPs to Ensure Compliance as You Scale 24:20 - Vending Machines, the Future of Cannabis? 26:12 - Cannabis Delivery: The Last Frontier of Age Verification About The Guest - Kenny Peddicord is the Director of Cannabis Business at IDScan.net and has led growth and partnership development for the cannabis vertical. He has helped more than 1,000 North American dispensaries to integrate best-in-class Age/ID verification and ID scanning technology. He has worked closely with cannatech organizations such as Dutchie and Sweed, as well as directly with every MSO in North America such as GTI, Curaleaf, Planet 13, and Cookies Retail. He is passionate about educating the industry, working with regulating bodies and using technology to creatively solve industry pain points. Reach out to him at kpeddicord@idscan.net or 312.927.0845 About The Host - Munir Haque is the Vice President of Cure8. He's one of the top cannabis technology experts in North America, having helped plan, launch, and manage hundreds of facilities throughout the US and Canada. Connect with Munir on LinkedIn: / munir-haq. . About Cure8 - Cure8 is a full-spectrum tech services provider for the cannabis industry. Cure8 helps new and existing cannabis businesses in all verticals plan, procure, install, secure, manage, and scale all their tech. This includes POS systems, ERPs, menu boards, networks, phone systems, surveillance systems, and back office IT. Learn more about Cure8: www.cure8.tech #cannabisdispensary #marijuana #cannabis #420 #ageverification
Looking to get your CAURD store inspected by the OCM and launched (once the injunction is lifted, anyway)? When you request an inspection, you’ll have to submit a certain set of documents, including security floorplans. In this video, experts from Forte (cannabis retail strategy), Solink (cannabis security), and Cure8 (cannabis IT) take you through how to best fill out these documents to ensure compliance and satisfy regulators. 2:50 - Discover why Cal decided to join forces with Solink and get a closer look at what Solink is all about. 4:50 - Explore Shankar's remarkable journey into Cure8 and gain insights into the mission and vision of Cure8. 8:35 - Learn about the essential floor plan requirements 16:05 - Uncover the comprehensive security requirements 23:20 - Get a sneak peek into inventory management, customer receipts, signage, licensing, crowd control, training, and delivery. 31:30 - Delve into access control and camera system requirements 38:00 - Explore the vital networking systemshttps://forteops.com/how-to-prepare-f...40:27 - Stay updated on upcoming events for Forte, Solink, and Cure8 For more information on How To Prepare For The CAURD Inspection Process, Visit - https://forteops.com/how-to-prepare-f... About the Guest - Cal McDonald is the Territory Manager of Solink and an experienced professional with a diverse background and a track record of success. He is adaptable and thrives in new challenges, aligning his goals with his values and interests. An effective communicator and leader, with an entrepreneurial mindset. He leads by example and values humility. About Shankar - Shankar is the Sales Director for Cure8 and leads B2B organizations (including senior sales management, product, and project teams) & builds a foundation for them to scale with an analytical edge. He has thrived in early-stage startups providing cross-functional expertise in product and project management with a smorgasbord of wins in other functions. About the Host - Brytany Melville is the President of Forte Operations and oversees Forte’s SOP development, consulting services, partnerships, client management, outreach, and more, and is also a key voice in product development. Her areas of expertise include cannabis retail management, business strategy, operations, compliance, vendor management, and marketing About Cure8 - Cure8 is a full-spectrum tech services provider for the cannabis industry. Cure8 helps new and existing cannabis businesses in all verticals plan, procure, install, secure, manage, and scale all their tech. This includes POS systems, ERPs, menu boards, networks, phone systems, surveillance systems, and back office IT. Learn more about Cure8: www.cure8.tech #newyork #cannabisdispensary #inspection #cannabis #marijuana #cannabiscompliance
Andrew Mullins, Executive Director of MoCannTrade, gives us a ground-level view of the upcoming Missouri microbusiness licensing process, as well as an overall update on the cannabis market in the state. Andrew talks about how the licensing process will work and why he thinks Missouri will avoid the chicanery and lawsuits that other states have dealt with. He also discusses the current market, including how shifting to a hybrid adult-use and medical market has gone, and why operators don't have to worry too much about the legacy market. 0:17 - About Mocann Trade 1:45 - Microbusiness Opportunities 4:04 - Existing Licensees on Microbusiness 5:24 - Subversion of Rules by Out-of-State Folks 7:05 - Lawsuits 11:00 - Tax Revenue 12:20 - Legal vs Legacy Market 15:13 - Price Compression 16:30 - Tax Incentives 18:40 - Lobbying at Federal Level 21:00 - Evolving into a National Conversation 23:00 - Industry as a whole in Missouri 28:30 - Advice for people that are just getting Licensed To contact the Cure8 team, visit: https://www.cure8.tech/contact-us/ For more information on opening a cannabis dispensary in Missouri, visit - https://www.cure8.tech/how-to-open-a-dispensary-in-missouri/ About the Guest - Andrew Mullins is the Executive Director of MoCannTrade and he prides himself on representing all association members and the Missouri industry evenly. He has 20 years of agency and brand marketing experience working with RJ Reynolds, Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, 5hr Energy, Elsevier, Blu e-cigarettes as well as other notable healthcare and consumer brands. Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmullins1/ About MoCannTrade MoCannTrade is an association of business owners and professionals proactively working together to build a successful, safe, and compliant medical and adult-use cannabis industry. It is the largest, most influential cannabis trade association in Missouri, speaking with a unified voice to ensure a sensibly regulated and robust state marijuana program. Learn more about MoCannTrade: https://www.mocanntrade.org/cpages/home Follow MoCannTrade LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mocanntrade/ About the Host - Eric Schlissel is the CEO/CTO of Cure8 and the host of the official Cure8 podcast. He's been in the tech space for over 20 years and has had his thoughts published everywhere from MJBizDaily, Green Entrepreneur, and Cannabis Business Times, to Wired, PCMag, and the Los Angeles Times. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericschlissel/ About Cure8 Cure8 is a full spectrum tech services provider for the cannabis industry. Cure8 helps new and existing cannabis businesses in all verticals plan, procure, install, secure, manage, and scale all their tech. This includes POS systems, ERPs, menu boards, networks, phone systems, surveillance systems, and back office IT. Learn more about Cure8: www.cure8.tech Follow Cure8 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cure... Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cure8Tech