The $100+ billion cannabis industry is fueled by innovative strategies and visionary leaders. Each week, we explore the journeys of CEOs from publicly traded giants, world-renowned scientists, and underground legacy growers shaping the future of this transformative market.
Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
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The $100+ billion cannabis industry is fueled by innovative strategies and visionary leaders. Each week, we explore the journeys of CEOs from publicly traded giants, world-renowned scientists, and underground legacy growers shaping the future of this transformative market.
Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
What Tobacco and Alcohol Taught Me About Cannabis. ft. Nick Kenny
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40 minutes 58 seconds
1 month ago
What Tobacco and Alcohol Taught Me About Cannabis. ft. Nick Kenny
Tobacco and alcohol are already laying the groundwork for cannabis — building IP, infrastructure, and data.
Nick Kenney breaks down what legacy industries already understand — how regulated markets are built, and why readiness always beats speed.
This week we sit down with Nick Kenny to discuss:• How tobacco and alcohol are entering cannabis• The playbook for building standardized, scalable systems• Why predictability and timing will define the next wave of winners
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Industry Journey
02:54 The Evolution of Cannabis Perception
06:02 Navigating Regulatory Challenges
08:48 Tobacco and Alcohol Industry Perspectives
11:59 The Role of Research and Development
14:58 Long-Term Strategies vs. Short-Term Survival
18:10 Consumer Behavior and Market Trends
21:03 The Importance of Data in Decision Making
23:58 Collaboration and Networking in the Industry
27:04 Future Outlook and Industry Innovations
Summary
In this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney engage with Nick Kenney, a Global Strategic Advisor, to explore the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry. Nick shares his journey from the tobacco sector to cannabis, highlighting the significant shifts in perception and investment within the industry. The conversation delves into the regulatory challenges, the perspectives of tobacco and alcohol companies, and the importance of research and development. They discuss the need for long-term strategies, the impact of consumer behavior, and the critical role of data in decision-making. Nick emphasizes the value of networking and collaboration in the cannabis space, while also providing insights into future innovations and market trends.
Guest Links:
https://www.kbsstrategicadvisors.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kbsstrategicadvisory/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasjkenny/
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The $100+ billion cannabis industry is fueled by innovative strategies and visionary leaders. Each week, we explore the journeys of CEOs from publicly traded giants, world-renowned scientists, and underground legacy growers shaping the future of this transformative market.
Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
