Retail Revolution: Ascend Wellness CEO on Innovating Consumer Experiences Cannabis Insider

In this episode, John Hartmann, CEO of Ascend Wellness, discusses the company's impressive revenue growth and strategies driving it. He highlights the success of their wholesale business in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Hartman also talks about Ascend's approach to innovating retail experiences and meeting evolving consumer expectations. He shares insights into their acquisitions and expansion opportunities, as well as how they navigate the complex regulatory landscape. The conversation also touches on Ascend's path to profitability and the importance of balancing rapid growth with maintaining product quality and consumer satisfaction. Hartman concludes by discussing upcoming technologies and innovations in the cannabis industry and the future challenges and opportunities for Ascend.



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Featured Guest(s):



John Hartmann, CEO & Director - Ascend Wellness Holdings

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Meet The Host(s):



Patricio Liddle, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

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Abbey Higginbotham, Cannabis Writer - Benzinga

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Impressive Revenue Growth

05:15 Innovating Retail Experiences

08:31 Acquisitions and Expansion Opportunities

12:52 Navigating Regulatory Challenges

21:18 Balancing Growth and Consumer Satisfaction

25:09 Upcoming Technologies and Innovations

26:39 Future Challenges and Opportunities

27:07 Conclusion



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