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The Dime

Bryan Fields & Kellan Finney

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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00:39:00

The ROI of Pre-Roll Automation: Scaling Quality,...

The Dime ·

2025/08/07

Every investment is just an ROI calculator.Automation feels risky—until you run the numbers.It doesn’t kill craftsmanship—it scales it.Growing your pre-roll category usually means balancing sales growth with hand-filling teams to maintain quality.But what if you could do both?What if you could leverage best-in-class automation to hit your numbers faster, cleaner, cheaper—without sacrificing quality?The truth?You don’t need 30 people rolling joints when 3 people and a machine can do it better.This

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00:56:44

Keep Your Eye on Ohio: Why California’s Failures Are...

The Dime ·

2025/07/31

What’s the real goal of a legal cannabis market?If it’s to replace the illicit market, create safe access, and drive tax revenue—then why is California, the world’s 4th largest economy, failing while Michigan is thriving?Despite California’s size and cultural dominance, cannabis sales are shrinking, cities are refusing to opt in, and the illicit market is flourishing.Meanwhile, Michigan is seeing record growth, robust retail access, and real tax benefits flowing back to local communities.So—who’s to

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00:43:04

The Cannabis Titanic: The Reset Ahead, Matt Karnes on...

The Dime ·

2025/07/24

Debt is coming due — and we’re approaching a point of no return.At this stage, it’s not if there will be fallout — it’s who survives it.The surface-level view of the cannabis industry hides deep financial issues that only become clear when you dig into the numbers. And that’s exactly what Matt Karnes has been doing for years. From cash flow strain to 280E pressures and mounting debt, the industry is heading toward a critical reset.This week on The Dime, we sit down with Matt Karnes, founder of

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00:54:43

Organigram’s Competitive Edge: Paolo De Luca on BAT,...

The Dime ·

2025/07/17

Built to last.That’s not just a slogan — it’s a strategy.In an industry driven by short-term survival, the cannabis space often feels like a rollercoaster. Financial pressures and market volatility push companies to chase quarters instead of building moats.But what if you could play the long game?What if you could invest in domain knowledge, develop key expertise, and build durable competitive advantages across the supply chain?Organigram is doing exactly that.With financial backing from British

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00:49:52

The Michelin-Star Experience? Gibran Washington on...

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2025/07/10

What if buying cannabis felt more like a Michelin-star dining experience than a traditional retail transaction?Where the staff doesn’t just sell—they guide, educate, and tailor every recommendation to how you want to feel.No guessing. Just clarity, confidence, and trust—rooted in science-backed evidence.That’s the vision behind Ethos Cannabis.When customers are willing to drive past other dispensaries for a meticulous, hospitality-driven, science-based experience, it’s not just working—it’s

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00:50:02

AI in Cannabis Commerce Is Here — But Jane’s Doing It...

The Dime ·

2025/07/03

AI is reshaping every corner of commerce — and in cannabis, where the pace is chaotic and change can be difficult, thoughtful integration is even harder.We’re in the middle of a digital transformation as profound as the rise of the internet. In a space where “speed and size” used to win, the new game is endurance. Because to finish first, you have to finish.Balancing AI rollouts, sunsetting products with sunk costs, and staying mission-aligned while pushing innovation forward — that’s the razor-thin

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00:48:46

Trump, Texas SB3 & the Rescheduling Timeline: Jim...

The Dime ·

2025/06/27

Prohibition is dead — and Texas just proved it.The recent SB3 vote signaled the start of something much bigger.While hemp and cannabis operate in very different styles, both are ultimately pushing toward the same goal: a sensible framework for a one-plant solution.The how? I’ll leave that to people way smarter than me.But the genie is NOT going back in the bottle — and while speed and clarity aren’t often associated with Congress, we might see that sentence written sooner than expected.This week, we

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00:43:41

The Hidden Weakness in Most Cannabis Operations —...

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2025/06/20

The cannabis shakeout isn’t coming. It’s already here.Operators are bleeding, investors are disappearing, and the old playbook is falling apart. After Benzinga, one thing’s clear: the winners will be the ones who specialize, control every cost, and have visibility into every part of their business in real time.What happens when you pull back the curtain on the cannabis industry’s most influential event of the year?In this episode, we go back to our roots—just the two of us—breaking down what we saw,

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00:54:47

Storytelling Is the Future of Cannabis IR ft Jesse...

The Dime ·

2025/06/13

What if the most powerful investor pitch wasn’t a deck or a breakdown of earnings—but a story?Now, the idea of seeds in the ground to thriving plants is a tangible experience—one that finally captures the real narrative. Because in cannabis, the financials don’t always tell the full story.This week, we sit down with Jesse Redmond, Head of Investor Relations and Business Development at LEEF Brands, to explore:Inside the Glasshouse x LEEF MSA and what it means for scaleHow LEEF is building for

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00:56:48

Fix the Process: Real Cannabis Manufacturing Tools &...

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2025/06/05

Most cannabis operators are reactive—drowning in checklists, flooded with data, and still missing the point.Compliance gets all the attention, while real operational signals—like handling variability and shifting process conditions—lead to execution gaps and reactive decision-making.Extraction process optimization is tricky, but when the actual root cause is identified and solved, the returns can be astronomical—and compounding.The challenge? Aligning teams around meaningful data, not just required

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00:54:49

Brett Puffenbarger: The Future of Cannabis Will Look...

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2025/05/29

What if we told you the future of cannabis looks less like dispensaries... and more like the milk aisle?Everyone’s chasing growth, market share, and the next hot product — but few are asking the deeper question:What will the cannabis industry actually become?While cannabis is certainly disruptive, its future likely follows a few predictable paths — built on established infrastructure where companies must choose: go big, go niche, or get squeezed out.This week we sit down with Brett Puffenbarger,

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00:45:37

No Exits, No Capital, No Bullsh*t: Seth Yakatan on...

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2025/05/22

There’s no exits. There’s no cash. There’s no buyers. So what do you do? Batten down the hatches. Crush your market. Squeeze out the little guys who can’t compete — and wait.This week, Seth Yakatan returns to discuss the following:• How he’s seeing the board• Why cannabis can’t hit reset like other industries• What operators need to do right now to surviveChapters00:00 The Resilience of the Cannabis Industry02:04 Challenges in Cannabis: Capital, Playbook, and Regulation04:49 Strategies for Success:

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00:54:40

Where’s the Cash? Visibility, Inventory & Profitable...

The Dime ·

2025/05/15

"Cash strapped" might be the most heard phrase in the cannabis industry right now.So… where’s the cash?Without disciplined forecasting and visibility into true costs, growth is meaningless. Most companies aren’t failing from bad ideas — they’re failing in execution. That’s where cash leaks into missed forecasts, bloated inventory, and lost opportunity.Cash flow isn’t a quarterly metric — it has to be a daily focus.The ones with visibility are growing profitably and setting themselves up to survive

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00:45:00

Why the Industry’s Premier Brands Choose The Flowery...

The Dime ·

2025/05/08

Florida and New York are massive markets — but they’re still early. Everyone’s fighting for attention, trust, and long-term positioning.So how did The Flowery rise to the top and become the go-to partner for the industry’s premier brands?710 Labs. Wizard Trees. Preferred Gardens. Doja Pak the list goes on.These brands are some of the most sought-after names in the entire cannabis industry.They drive traffic into the store, signal trust with customers, and are built on quality and brand

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00:48:42

Big Tobacco Is Moving on Cannabis, the Global...

The Dime ·

2025/05/01

Big Tobacco knows cigarettes are dead.They’re sitting on cash, looking for growth — and cannabis is the obvious move.They’re no longer silently watching from the sidelines. They’re investing, expanding — some through public acquisitions, others through quieter plays. But one thing is clear: it’s no secret anymore. Big Tobacco is here, leveraging its resources to capture market share quickly, while cannabis companies continue to struggle.And on the other side of the coin? The global unlock

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00:59:42

Secrets Behind World-Class Extraction: How 1% Add...

The Dime ·

2025/04/24

Specialization is coming — and surviving will mean doing one thing better than anyone else.But that’s only the beginning. Getting there takes a relentless growth mindset: an obsession with stacking small operational wins — data, tech, genetics, process — to create massive separation over time.Extraction isn’t simple. And in a world of margin compression, “this is how we’ve always done it” won’t cut it.Micah shares how applying best-in-class manufacturing principles has helped LEEF reach elite levels

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00:50:18

If You’re Chasing Invoices in Cannabis, Listen to...

The Dime ·

2025/04/17

You produced the product.They said they needed terms — “as soon as it sells, we’ll pay.”But the days kept going by… and nothing came in.In cannabis, collections are brutally difficult. With limited banking and tight cash flow, cash is king. So how do you know who’s trustworthy? Who’s a repeat offender? And where do you even go to collect?Sadly, this scenario is far too common — and it’s crushing the industry.This week we sit down with Brett Gelfand, founder of CannaBIZ Collects and the Cannabis

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00:44:30

How Ayr Wellness Is Resizing for Reality — What...

The Dime ·

2025/04/10

It’s not about planting flags anymore. It’s about profitability.As the cannabis industry shifts from rapid growth at all costs to operational precision, hard decisions are being made.Which assets are sized properly? Where can we build a well-rounded, potentially profitable business given the realities of today’s market? And how do we make the right calls for our teams while positioning for the world we’re actually in—not the one we hoped for?Ayr Wellness is deep into this approach, actively sizing

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00:48:29

Why Cannabis Companies Must Face Reality, Make Hard...

The Dime ·

2025/04/03

While it feels like progress isn’t happening — and that may be true at the federal level — inside the industry, it’s a completely different story.The financial model you built, the regulatory category you operate in, the market dynamics, the consumer behavior — every one of those variables is in motion. Constantly evolving. And new competitors are entering, disrupting your playbook from every angle.Reality is, the shakeout isn’t ending anytime soon. This industry is not for the faint of heart.The

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00:45:52

How Leafwell is Disrupting Healthcare: The Data...

The Dime ·

2025/03/27

Can cannabis be the key to lowering healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes?Impossible, right?Think again.Leafwell has analyzed millions of data points and uncovered staggering, undeniable results—cannabis patients experience fewer ER visits, reduced prescription drug use, and better health outcomes compared to non-users. These findings aren’t just groundbreaking—they’re a wake-up call.This is just the beginning of unlocking the true potential of plant medicine, and with further research,

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