High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast
Hosts Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein serve up unfiltered insights, reveal their insiders' perspectives, and illuminate transformative ideas about the cannabis industry for people who want to make sense of it all.
Episodes
61 episodes
#062 - Blunt Banter with Ben & AnnaRae | Meadowlands, Hemp Beverages, Reinventing Yourself, Harborside, Port Workers Strike, Trulieve Defamation Suit
Let's be honest, it's been a solid run of shows this year for two busy CEO's self-producing and coordinating (and writing these descriptions). Travel schedule has definitely ramped back up and we somehow got to the beginning of this week and ha...
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Episode 62
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#061 - Cannabis Business News Roundup w/ Guest Co-Host, Jeremy Berke
Jeremy Berke, founder and editor-in-chief of Cultivated Media, joins us this week as our guest co-host. Despite juggling cannabis news coverage and MBA studies, Jeremy takes time out to share his experience and expertise in the space. Jeremy gi...
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Episode 61
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#060 - Howdy! The Texas Hemp Takeover w/ Ben Meggs, CEO of Bayou City Hemp, Howdy, 8th Wonder...
๐ฑ๐๏ธ Join Ben & AnnaRae as we saddle up for another deep dive into the Texa...
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Episode 60
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#059 - Demystifying Metrc and the Multi-Sided Platform Business
๐ฟ๐๏ธ Join Ben & AnnaRae this week as we explore the intricate world of cannabis compliance with
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Episode 59
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#058 - The First 30 Days After Launch ๐ w/ Tahir Johnson, CEO of Simply Pure Trenton
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๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ: ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฒ'๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐ฟJoin Ben & AnnaRae on
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Episode 58
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#057 - Blunt Banter with Javier Hasse of Benzinga & El Planteo
Could the fragmented cannabis market in Latin America be the next big thing for savvy investors? Join us as we uncover the secrets of this untapped market with our special guest, Javier Hasse, the Managing Director at Benzinga and founder of El...
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Episode 57
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#056 - Building and Rapidly Scaling in Public with Brฤz w/ CEO and Founder, Aaron Nosbisch
Imagine launching your first business at just 13 years old. That's precisely what our special guest, Aaron Nosbisch, did, and his entrepreneurial spirit has only grown since. Aaron, now the founder and CEO of Breeze and Lucyd Media, joins us fr...
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Episode 56
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#055 - Devil's Lettuce Went Down to Georgia w/ Judson Hill of Fine Fettle
๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ'๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐: ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐'๐ฌ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฟJoin Ben and AnnaRae this...
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Episode 55
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#054 - Cannabis Business News Round-up | August 7 2024 | Harris-Walz, OH Rec Opens, No MO Hemp
๐๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐-๐ฎ๐ฉ!๐ฟIt's been another eventful week in the world of cannabis, and we're excited to talk about it. Here's some of the topics that are top of mind:๐บ๐ธ Kamala taps Gov. Tim...
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Episode 54
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#053 - What Kamala Means for Cannabis and Criminal Justice Reform w/ Jason Ortiz of LPP
๐ฟ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ? ๐ฟJoin Ben and AnnaRae this week on High Spirits as we delve into the potential impacts of Kamala Harris' leadership on the cannabis industry and criminal justice ...
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Episode 53
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#052 - Hemp v. Cannabis is Bigger in Texas w/ Nico Richardson of Texas Original
Join Ben and AnnaRae on High Spirits for a lively discussion with
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Episode 52
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#051 - Who is the Cannabis Media Council? w/ Amy Deneson, Executive Director
๐ฟ ๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น?! ๐ฟJoin us this week as we sit down with Amy Deneson, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the
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Episode 51
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#050 - The Far-Reaching Implications of the Chevron Ruling w/ Leah Heise of Wolf Meyer
How might the Supreme Court's recent decisions reshape the cannabis industry as we know it? This episode of High Spirits promises to answer that and more.We dive deep into the pivotal topic of the Chevron ruling and its sweeping consequ...
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Episode 50
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#049 - Gaining Clarity on Mainstream THC Distribution w/ Scott O'Malley, CEO of Clarity Company
Unlock the secrets of effective THC distribution and brand presence in our latest episode! We start by breaking down the most recent developments in the cannabis industry, including a GOP congressional panel's controversial attempt to block mar...
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Episode 49
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#048 - Cannabis Business News Roundup: Vape Gate Part Deux? Pardon Me?! + HBD to us!
๐ Join us for another ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐-๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ฟ In one of those rare occasions we find Ben and AnnaRae in one place at the same time, at the Vertosa HQ, before AnnaRae jets off on her next trip, we have much to catch-up on!<...
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Episode 48
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#047 - Deploying Capital in Today's Cannabinoid Landscape w/ Heather Molloy of Speedwell Partners
Curious about cannabis investment? Join us as we uncover the dynamic world of cannabinoid capital with Heather Molloy. Our adventure begins with a deep dive into the evolving regulatory landscape and its transformative impact on the industry.&n...
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Episode 47
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#046 - Boardroom Dynamics in Cannabis w/ Wendy Berger, Board Member at Green Thumb Industries (GTI)
We kick off with insights from CANNRA, a thrilling event where regulators and industry leaders unite to tackle the pressing challenges in cannabis and hemp regulation. Hear firsthand accounts from AnnaRae and Ben about the local market dynamics...
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Episode 46
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#045 - Triumphs and Challenges of California Cannabis Retail w/ Lauren Carpenter of Embarc
Prepare to unlock the secrets of California's cannabis retail market with our special guest, Lauren Carpenter, CEO and co-founder of Embarc. Through her unique journey from MedMen to SweetFlower to leading Embarc, Lauren offers unparalleled ins...
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Episode 45
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#044 - Breaking News: Farm Bill Flux and Fragmentation of Hemp Regulation w/ Michelle Bodian of Vicente LLP
Unlock the complexity of hemp legislation's ever-changing landscape with the help of Michelle Bodian from Vicente LLP, who joins hosts AnnaRae and Ben in their exploration of new Farm Bill language and state level policy. In this whirlwind of a...
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Episode 44
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#043 - Blunt Banter with Ian Dominguez of Delta Emerald Ventures
Discover the future of the cannabis industry through the eyes of Ian Dominguez from Delta Emerald Ventures. From the perplexing world of PPP loans to the seismic shift anticipated with Biden's Schedule 3 announcement, this episode is a journey ...
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Episode 43
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#042 - Leading the Charge: From Michigan to DC w/ Chris Jackson, Chair of NCIA
Chris Jackson of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus joins us to shed light on the fascinating and, at times, tumultuous world of the cannabis industry. Amid the buzz of finance and policy, we zero in on the unexpected resilience of smaller c...
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Episode 42
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#041 - Cannabis Business News Round-up: Schedule III, the Farm Bill, and CAOA part deux
Celebrate with us as we pop the cork on High Spirits' 41st episode and our brand new look, toasting to a groundbreaking shift in cannabis policy reform. Ben and AnnaRae guide us through the DEA's landmark decision to reschedule cannabis. You wo...
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Episode 41
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#040 - Expansion Strategies for Cannabis and Hemp Brands w/ Colin Keeler of Kiva
Embark on a journey into the heart of cannabis brand expansion with us, Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein, as we unravel the story of Kiva's bold foray beyond the Golden State. With the guidance of Colin Keeler from Kiva, we dissect the intricac...
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Episode 40
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#039 - Branding and Growing Craft Cannabis w/ Joyce Cenali
Experience the fusion of cannabis culture and community as AnnaRae and Ben engage with Joyce Cenali, COO of Sonoma Hills Farm and Big Rock, in a deep-rooted discussion on the nuances of California craft cannabis. We traverse Joyce's fascinating...
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Episode 39
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#038 - How To Go Tax Free with an ESOP w/ Darren Gleeman of MBO Ventures
Unlock the secret to thriving in the cannabis industry through the power of ESOPs, without getting tangled in the tax web of 280E. Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein, with the acumen of Darren Gleeman, bring you a timely tax season symphony that ...
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Episode 38
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