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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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00:38:13

Schedule III Changes Everything — This Is Just the...

The Dime ·

2025/12/19

Schedule III isn’t the finish line.It’s the starting gun.The EO said a lot — but most operators aren’t ready for what it actually means.This week we sit down with Zach Edge and Dr. Matthew Moore to break down:Why Schedule III is guidance, not rules — and why the real impact comes during rulemakingWhat GMP, CFR, and pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing will actually require from operatorsWhich parts of the supply chain face the biggest disruption as cannabis moves forwardChapters00:00 Historic Changes

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00:33:22

Inside SNDL’s Hidden Scale: Global Reach & Supply...

The Dime ·

2025/12/11

SNDL is much bigger than most people realize — with global distribution, massive extraction capacity, and a diversified retail and manufacturing engine that touches nearly every part of the cannabis supply chain.This week we sit down with Tyler Robson, President of SNDL, to break down:• How SNDL became a global manufacturing and retail powerhouse• Why extraction and derivatives are their true competitive edge• How they operate across countries with completely different rules and product

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00:53:52

You’re Thinking About Debt Wrong: The Secret to Smart...

The Dime ·

2025/12/05

Most operators think debt is dangerous. But what if the real problem is how we think about it?The opposite is true: when used correctly, debt is the single biggest growth lever in cannabis. Every major industry scales on borrowed capital — cannabis is the only one still trying to do it alone.This week we sit down with Adam Stettner to discuss:• Why debt — used properly — compounds growth• The difference between smart leverage and over-leverage• How operators can fix cash-flow bottlenecks and scale

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00:48:17

How LEVEL Delivers Effects-Based Cannabis Tablets ft....

The Dime ·

2025/11/20

Everyone in cannabis talks about effects-based products — almost no one can deliver them consistently.Repeatable experiences require precision and formulation discipline that looks a lot more like pharma than cannabis.And here’s why: most operators don’t treat in-house analytics as essential. But that’s the mistake.Process control isn’t optional — it’s the foundation for delivering the same experience every single time.This week we sit down with Chris Emerson, Founder of LEVEL, to break down:• How

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00:40:58

What Tobacco and Alcohol Taught Me About Cannabis....

The Dime ·

2025/11/14

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 winnersChapters00:00 Introduction to the

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00:52:57

The Amazon of THC, How Edibles.com Will Take Cannabis...

The Dime ·

2025/11/07

Before Target and DoorDash, Edible Arrangements joined the cannabinoid space.Supply chains look a lot different when you can lean on national infrastructure, logistics, and distribution that already exist.Through Edibles.com, the company is using that foundation to build access — curating top brands and letting customers shop the way they understand best: by experience.Could this platform and distribution model become the Amazon of cannabinoids?This week we sit down with Thomas Winstanley to

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00:44:03

Introducing Singular: How Active's Modular Vape...

The Dime ·

2025/10/30

What happens when years of iteration, engineering, and a unique understanding of the plant align?In cannabis, building hardware is walking a tightrope — precision, timing, and vision all matter.Singular, the latest release from Active710, connects that entire loop.While most will gravitate toward its sleek, modular design, the real story lies in how it solves major operational challenges — and unlocks a world of future opportunity.This week, Alex Kwon joins The Dime to discuss:• The major unlock

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00:48:05

The Lyft Playbook for Cannabis: Building Trust...

The Dime ·

2025/10/23

What happens when a Silicon Valley exec who helped Lyft rewrite the rules brings that same playbook to cannabis?This week we sit down with Ashwin Raj, CEO of LeafLink, to break down how disciplined tech thinking and first-principle strategy can reshape a fragmented industry.In this episode:• How Lyft’s regulatory battles mirror cannabis today• Why listening — not speed — builds trust and loyalty• How data, discipline, and adaptability will drive the next era of cannabis techChapters00:00

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00:46:45

Built for Consolidation, Guided by Icahn-Like...

The Dime ·

2025/10/16

Setbacks early on can reshape everything.They can alter your future strategy, shift your appetite for risk, and — if you’re patient — quietly set you up for success while others chase growth at any cost.As with any company, “figuring it out” is part of the job. And sometimes, that figuring it out happens faster than you’d ever hope.The challenges you face early in your cannabis journey become the lens you see the world through — for better or worse. Those lessons, combined with the financial

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00:56:26

Chris Ball: Betting It All — What It Really Takes to...

The Dime ·

2025/10/09

Building something that lasts takes more than money — it takes self-belief, grit, and the willingness to keep pushing forward when easier options present themselves.Putting your name on it only adds to the weight — and the responsibility — to make it work.As with anything worth doing, there are difficult moments along the journey that demand a leap of faith.If you want to be different, you have to be willing to swim against the current — to stand out long enough for customers to find their

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00:47:52

$28.4 Billion Dollar Hemp Industry Can’t Be Put Back...

The Dime ·

2025/10/03

Chapters00:00 Introduction and Current State of the Hemp Industry03:04 Bipartisan Support and Legislative Challenges05:46 The Path to a One Plant Solution08:54 California's Unique Position in the Hemp Debate11:57 The Impact of Alcohol Industry on Hemp Legislation14:57 The Future of Hemp and Spirits Collaboration26:03 Navigating Legislative Challenges in California32:30 The Complex Landscape of Cannabis Regulations35:25 Texas: A State in Legislative Limbo39:01 Rescheduling Cannabis: Implications for

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00:48:40

Largest Medical Cannabis & Cancer Study Ever: Can...

The Dime ·

2025/09/25

If you were given some of the worst news in the world, wouldn’t you expect your doctors to use every tool available?What if one of those tools could save millions of lives—and the science is already here?The world’s largest medical cannabis and cancer study—10,000 papers, ranked in the top 5% globally—shows overwhelming evidence that cannabis has medical benefits. If fully embraced, its impact on patients and medicine could be transformative. As science continues to unfold, sometimes it takes

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00:56:08

Strategy Truths & Lies, Mature Industries Already...

The Dime ·

2025/09/18

Cannabis is chaotic by design. Vertical integration forces operators to run six or seven businesses at once — then replicate that model across states with different regulations, all without economies of scale. It’s no wonder the industry feels messy.The bigger problem? Too many companies are chasing the wrong metrics and ignoring the lessons other industries already learned.This week we sit down with Mitchell Osak — a veteran strategist across pharma, CPG, financial services, and cannabis — to

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00:43:08

THC Is an Ingredient, Where Pharma, MSOs & Hemp...

The Dime ·

2025/09/11

THC is an ingredient.Cannabinoids will be treated like standardized inputs across pharma, licensed cannabis, and hemp—and the future winners are hedging until there’s clarity.What got you here won’t get you there. The next phase needs a new playbook: ops tweaks aren’t enough; strategy has to change.Near term, expect Schedule III to unlock e-pharmacy distribution and centralized GMP manufacturing, while tobacco pushes device rules, alcohol shapes low-dose beverage norms, and hemp keeps expanding.This

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00:51:32

Sensory Science Unlocked, Beyond THC, Inside True...

The Dime ·

2025/09/05

$8 billion in products hit shelves each year with True Terpenes inside. The real edge? Turning sensory science—backed by data—into products that connect and fill clear gaps in the market.We break down what cannabis can borrow from wine (shared language, guided discovery), where that analogy stops, and why toxicology and standards are the new trust layer.Plus: how to transform the consumer experience, educate at scale, and move beyond THC% and indica/sativa as guideposts—especially as regions and

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01:03:19

Dr. Greenhouse: The #1 Mistake Killing Your Plants...

The Dime ·

2025/08/28

What if keeping the room a little too dry is killing your plants?Humidity—and the HVAC that controls it—drives plant health, but air isn’t uniform across the room. The fix isn’t more AC; it’s dialing VPD so humidity, lights, airflow, and irrigation work together. Get it wrong and you lose yield and fail tests; get it right and buds stay sticky, healthy, and consistent.This week we sit down with Dr. Greenhouse (aka Nadia Sabeh) to discuss:Dry ≠ safe: why extra-dry rooms can actually spread powdery

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00:55:05

Richie Proud on the iAnthus Turnaround: Why Selling...

The Dime ·

2025/08/21

What if the smartest growth move is cutting—on purpose?Turnarounds aren’t financial stories—they’re operational ones.Growth-at-all-costs is out. The new playbook: prune non-core assets, concentrate resources in high-return states, and speed the path from cultivation to checkout.This week we sit down with Richie Proud, CEO of iAnthus, to discuss:Brand strategy: MPX & Cheetah — complementary roles that travel and drive velocityArizona sale → core growth — why pruning unlocked focus in FL/NYWednesdays

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00:49:36

Secrets Behind Failed Cannabis Builds: Where Every...

The Dime ·

2025/08/14

Most cannabis facilities fail before the first wall goes up.Most assume it’s because of money — but they’re wrong.It’s because no one asked the right questions.The question you need to ask now is:Where should we be looking to set ourselves up for long-term success?Asking the right questions is critical — because decisions made for today can become death warrants tomorrow. Knowing where to look (and what to avoid) can be a game-changer.This week, we sit down with David Fettner, Managing Partner at

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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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