The 20/20 on 2020
James Lee James Lee explains how the industry is doubling every 2 1/2 years with a growing majority of the public favoring medical marijuana use. Pain management, cancer treatment and PTSD will continue to be driving demands for medical use. He also shares his specific selections of strong, and rising long-term stock investments for the coming year, as well as, his recommendations on how to budget your portfolio.
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Effective Medical Use
Dr. Jordan Tishler explores how cannabis compares with other widely used treatments for insomnia. What side effects there are with traditional medicine that are driving the market to cannabis as an alternative? Do different marijuana strains, and varying potency make a difference in treatment? What delivery methods of cannabis medication help avoid developing resistance to treatment?
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What it Takes to Start a Dispensary
Ellis Smith outlines what it takes to start a marijuana dispensary based on his own experience. Some states, like Colorado, require use of an existing license because they are not issuing new licenses. Practical elements to consider in cost analysis include: site rental and development; compliance with state regulations; building codes and local zoning; staff requirements; product storage and more. Why hiring a consulting firm, a specialized legal firm, and a design architect can be important to a startup. Ultimately, customer experience must drive dispensary design.
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Investment Programs
Emily Flippen discusses the various ways to get involved in the cannabis market. Are EFTs a good investment? Hear tips on how to begin your investment research and numbers and available financial statements can tell you. Listen to the differences between investing and trading, and between emotional investing verses rationale. New opportunities may arise as more states add legalization to the 2020 elections ballot.
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