MJBulls: Cannabis investing and cannabis fundraising Dan Humiston, PodConx

The podcast episode features Matt Hawkins, co-founder of Entourage Effect Capital, discussing the challenging landscape of the cannabis industry in 2023, marked by financial struggles and limited investment capital. Hawkins highlights the potential impact of rescheduling cannabis, particularly the elimination of tax burdens, and discusses the upcoming opportunities in 2024, including the launch of a new fund with a substantial institutional investor. The conversation ends optimistically, focusing on the potential growth and investment prospects in the cannabis industry in the coming year.

"From Schedule I to III: How Cannabis Regulatory Changes Could Reshape Investment Landscape"

Ian Dominguez, the founder and chief investment officer at Delta Emerald Ventures, joins Dan Humiston to discuss cannabis industry investments and the potential impact of regulatory changes on the market. The conversation focuses on the shift from cannabis being classified as a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance and its potential implications.

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"From Maryland to Ohio: Story Cannabis' Expanding Footprint"

Jason Vedadi, CEO of Story Cannabis, joins Dan Humiston to discuss the company's impressive growth in the cannabis industry. Story Cannabis is a young company rapidly expanding in the MSO (Multi-State Operator) space, operating in Maryland, Ohio, and planning to enter New Jersey. Jason highlighted their focus on winning licenses, potential benefits from cannabis rescheduling, and their ongoing capital-raising efforts for expansion.

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Cracking the Cannabis Advertising Code

Dan Mondello, the CEO of Rank Really High, discusses how his company helps cannabis businesses overcome online advertising challenges. They cover the limitations stemming from cannabis's classification alongside dangerous products and the importance of creative language in advertising. Dan also highlights the significance of local search, e-commerce-focused website experiences, and the potential for investment opportunities in Rank Really High.

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"MRMD: The Undervalued Cannabis Stock with 14 Consecutive Growth Quarters"

Jon Levine, CEO of MariMed joins Dan Humiston to discusses the evolution of MariMed from a cannabis advising company into one of the industry's leading multi-state operators. The company's strategic plan involves rolling up partners, expanding organically in current states, and exploring opportunities in new markets. They also touch upon the potential impacts of cannabis rescheduling from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, and how MariMed's conservative financial approach has led to 14 consecutive quarters of growth. John provides insights into their growth strategies and their stock symbol, MRMD. He emphasizes the importance of responsible growth in the cannabis industry.

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"From Immigrant to Cannabis Mogul: A Story of Resilience and Impact"

Annu Khot, the founder of Sociale, a cannabis dispensary in Chicago, shares her inspirational journey, highlighting how she raised capital in the challenging cannabis industry and opened a dispensary with a focus on promoting diversity and social equity. She joins Dan Humiston to emphasize her immigrant experience and commitment to giving back to the community. Despite facing numerous challenges and conducting extensive outreach to secure investments, her passion and belief in impact investing ultimately led to success. She also discusses her dispensary's recent opening and expansion plans, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and education in the cannabis industry.

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