An Outlook on Where the Industry is Going
BigMike Straumietis is an iconic pioneer and founder in the cannabis-growing industry. BigMike lends his expertise on where the industry is going in the next 20 years and beyond. The industrial use of hemp will yield new products and inventions, and the use of medical marijuana will continue to boom. We are on the long-term rise of a multi-billion dollar business around the world. BigMike shares what businesses are already on the rise, and how potential taxation might play a role in expansion.
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Selecting Cannabis Stocks
Emily Flippen visits us from The Motley Fool. She highlights some of the key points to look for when considering and choosing cannabis stocks. She also explains what to watch for in order to avoid shareholder delusions. Investing in cannabis offers unique challenges and opportunities that you need to know when approaching it from a financial perspective.
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Cannabis as PTSD Medication
Dr. Jordan Tishler, is W420’s cannabis doctor on call, he continues his series on ailments that are treatable with cannabis. Today, he explains how the medical community is helping those who suffer from PTSD. Dr. Tishler is a recurring guest on The Conversation, he previously shared with us how cannabis has been used in treating insomnia, pain relief, and other medical conditions. The Association of Cannabis Specialists has been a leading source of medical marijuana information.
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Regulation, Enforcement and Licensing
Brett Schnepf is the Executive Director, Partner Development, Conservation & Environmental Executive of the Iowa Hemp Cooperative and his own personal journey in venturing into the cannabis business. He shares his own personal journey about venturing into the cannabis business. Currently, governance is not handled at the national level, so management is done at the state level. Many states require ‘vertical integration,’ which means that if you distribute cannabis, you must also grow it, and process it. Each state has their methods of regulation, and enforcement with multiple agencies involved in different licenses that are required. Mr. Schnepf outlines what startup businesses need to know.
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