The Dime

Bryan Fields
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Most cannabis companies won't survive the next three years. The ones that do will have better capital discipline, sharper regulatory reads, and operational frameworks built for compression, not growth. The Dime is where cannabis operators, executives, and investors hear directly from the CEOs and founders making those decisions right now: MSO strategy, state-by-state market dynamics, cultivation and extraction economics, brand positioning, and the financing structures keeping companies alive. Bryan Fields hosts weekly conversations built for operators, not observers.

  1. قبل ٣ أيام

    Europe Is Not a Rescue Plan ft. Jamie Pearson

    Global expansion is often pitched as an opportunity. For an undisciplined cannabis company, it is an expensive way to expose every weakness at once. International markets reward specific operating capabilities, not ambition alone. Pharmaceutical standards, reliable supply, disciplined data use, and local market fit determine whether an operator can cross borders without compounding its problems. This week we sit down with Jamie Pearson EU GMP's undervalued strategic valueRegulation exposes operating weaknessMatching strength to global marketsOn The Dime, host Bryan Fields speaks with Jamie L. Pearson, President and Founder of New Holland Group, about European cannabis expansion, medical cannabis supply chains, and building operations that can succeed across borders. Key TakeawaysJamie explains why European medical cannabis markets call for pharmaceutical reliability, consistent supply, and a different operating model from adult-use brands.EU GMP (European Union Good Manufacturing Practice) capability can be a strategic asset for cannabis manufacturing and international market entry.Match the company's repeatable strengths to local buyers, regulations, and supply chains before choosing a market.Prove standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality controls in another U.S. state before adding language, currency, and cross-border complexity.The discussion spans the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Portugal, and Brazil, alongside cannabis data and U.S. hemp regulation.Chapters00:00 Regulation is breaking the data layer02:49 Finding trend data upstream06:24 What EU GMP actually demands10:19 Why compliant facilities become strategic assets16:13 Canada-Europe regulatory harmony19:20 Europe is medical first25:28 First-mover advantage vs. disciplined execution27:59 Medical supply rewards repeatability30:48 Weak operations do not travel32:24 Switzerland, Slovenia, and Portugal35:54 Brazil and partner requirements37:07 Practice expansion before global scale40:08 The hidden U.S. hemp market43:29 Turning customers into political force47:10 Directness as respect Guest LinksJamie L. Pearson — official bioNew Holland GroupNew Holland Group on LinkedInRelated EpisodeGermany Is the Engine: What BAT Knows That Cannabis Doesn't ft. James Yamanaka — continue exploring Germany's cannabis market and operational discipline. Our LinksThe Dime Podcast — websiteBryan Fields on XThe Dime on XThe Dime on YouTubeThe Dime on InstagramEighth RevolutionNewton Insights — insights for extraction teamsFollow The Dime for more conversations on cannabis business, operations, and international markets. Share this episode with an operator considering expansion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. ٤ أغسطس

    Paige Figi: The Cannabis Industry Is Cheering A Ban On Medicine

    Much of the licensed cannabis industry is quietly counting the volume it expects to inherit from the federal hemp ban coming this November. ** Now December. What they may not realize is that the ban could eliminate the full-spectrum therapeutic hemp formulations that helped change America's view of cannabis and are used daily by an estimated 45 million Americans. The provision was written by two members of Congress, without a conference or regular order, and inserted into a massive spending bill during the longest government shutdown in American history. What should have been handled with a scalpel was done with a sledgehammer. This week we sit down with Paige Figi to discuss • Silence is a position • The scalpel Congress skipped • Oval Office, then banned Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the legislative landscape of cannabis 00:21 The impact of Charlotte's story on cannabis perception 00:48 Distinguishing hemp from marijuana in legislation 02:11 The challenges of passing therapeutic hemp laws 02:52 Congress's need for simple, effective regulation 03:48 The slow progress of therapeutic hemp legalization 04:53 The importance of clear plant distinctions 05:56 The November 12 hemp ban and its implications 07:02 The dangers of Franken hemp and synthetic cannabinoids 08:00 The public health emergency posed by recent bans 08:49 The role of science and data in regulation 10:13 The importance of industry and public unity 10:58 How regulations can support medical and adult use 12:06 The impact of federal bans on patients and consumers 13:00 The need for a balanced, science-based approach 14:00 The political landscape and legislative hurdles 14:53 The power of public advocacy and individual action 16:07 The future of cannabis regulation and industry alignment 17:06 How to effectively communicate with policymakers 18:03 The importance of clear, science-backed legislation 19:00 The role of the FDA and federal agencies 20:01 The potential for bipartisan support and progress 21:08 The significance of the November 12 deadline 22:06 The ongoing fight for access and regulation 23:04 The moral and ethical considerations in cannabis policy 23:49 How consumers can influence policy change 24:47 The importance of unity within the industry 25:46 The potential for a balanced, effective regulatory framework 27:06 The role of science and data in shaping policy 28:03 The need for responsible, clear regulations 29:02 The future outlook for therapeutic hemp and CBD 30:02 Final thoughts and call to action Guest Links https://www.coalitionforaccess.org/ https://www.instagram.com/paigefigi/ https://realmofcaring.org/about/paige-figi/ Our Links Bryan Fields on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. ٩ يوليو

    Understand This Before You Use AI To Build Software ft. Chris Guthrie

    AI has made software easier than ever to build. That does not mean every internal tool should become the backbone of your business. In this episode, Bryan sits down with Chris Guthrie to break down the growing temptation inside cannabis companies to vibe code internal tools, dashboards, CRMs, ERPs, and operational systems in the name of saving money. The problem is not the first version. The problem is what happens two months later, when a field does not map, the workflow breaks, the person who built it is unavailable, and a production team is now relying on code nobody fully understands. Chris explains the difference between a useful AI-built prototype and an enterprise-grade system that can survive real operators, messy data, security needs, compliance, multiple departments, M&A diligence, and future FDA-style requirements. This conversation covers why descriptive data does not create predictive insight, why Google Sheets to vibe coding can become a path to failure, and why the real AI opportunity starts after the business has clean data, clean processes, and a system strong enough to trust. This episode covers: The weekend build that fails Descriptive data will not predict Clean books before M&A Chapters   00:00 The Rise of AI in Software Development 03:07 Challenges of Internal Software Development 06:09 Understanding What 'Works' in Software 09:10 The Risks of Vibe Coding 12:05 The Importance of Established Infrastructure 14:58 Cost Considerations in Software Development 17:56 Predictive Insights and Data Utilization 21:13 Defining Core Business Focus 23:17 The Challenges of AI Implementation 27:00 Understanding AI's Limitations 28:58 The Importance of Data Governance 31:11 Navigating Change Management in Cannabis 35:51 Preparing for Industry Evolution 40:09 The ROI of ERP Systems Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast  The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. ٢٥ يونيو

    Hirsh Jain: Rescheduling Is Already Picking Winners

    Cannabis rescheduling is not as simple as “Trump rescheduled cannabis.” States are interpreting rescheduling completely differently depending on their license structure. These tiny details are widening the gap between potential winners and losers. In this episode, we break down what actually changed, what is still unresolved, and why rescheduling may already be picking winners and losers. This week, we sit down with Hirsh Jain to discuss: • What the April order and June 29 hearing actually mean • How the DEA registration portal could impact operators • The three pathways for interstate commerce • Why state license structure may determine who is positioned for a national market   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Cannabis Rescheduling 02:53 The Implications of Medical vs. Adult Use Cannabis 05:48 Navigating Federal Legality for Medical Cannabis 09:03 DEA Registration: A New Era for Cannabis Businesses 11:53 The Complexities of DEA Registration 15:02 Interstate Commerce: The Future of Cannabis Trade 17:46 State Models and Their Impact on Cannabis Regulation 21:02 Winners and Losers in the Cannabis Market 24:04 The Role of Politics in Cannabis Regulation 27:01 The Future of Interstate Commerce in Cannabis 38:15 Understanding the Dormant Commerce Clause 40:46 Interstate Commerce and Political Friction 42:43 Legal Challenges to Cannabis Rescheduling 44:37 The April Order and Its Implications 51:05 Upcoming Hearings and Their Significance 59:22 Emerging Markets in Red States 01:05:34 Cultural Shifts and Legal Implications 01:10:16 Looking Ahead: Signals for Progress Guest Links: https://www.anandastrategy.com/ Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast  The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. ٢٢ يونيو

    Germany Is the Engine: What BAT Knows That Cannabis Doesn't ft. James Yamanaka

    Predictable cash flow is the whole game. In cannabis, predictable is the one thing almost nobody has. Organigram CEO James Yamanaka came up over 20 years at British American Tobacco, where that discipline is the entire model. He thinks the opportunity starts there: trim the portfolio, stop chasing every trend, tighten the supply chain, lean on the science, and align operations. Germany's market could nearly double in the next two years, but capturing it will take more than expansion. This week we sit down with James Yamanaka, CEO of Organigram: A BAT perspective on cannabis Why chasing every trend loses money How the Sanity deal unlocks Germany Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Organigram and BAT's Involvement 05:24 Shifting Perspectives: From BAT to Organigram 09:08 Understanding the Complexity of the Cannabis Market 13:12 Balancing Listening and Leadership 17:24 Data-Driven Decision Making in Cannabis 21:18 Strategic SKU Management and Market Forecasting 24:17 Leveraging BAT's Expertise in Cannabis 30:04 The Strategic Importance of the Sanity Deal 39:57 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in the Cannabis Industry Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-yamanaka-aaa32a/ https://www.organigram.ca/ Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast  The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. ١١ يونيو

    Why Ohio Cannabis Is Built Different: Inside the Regulator-Operator Alignment That's Actually Working ft. Caroline Henry

    When a regulator asks what the downside is of adding one more testing requirement, what is the downside? Just a little more safe. Just in case. Especially when adding one more item to an already exhaustive testing panel. That logic is how licensed cannabis markets end up buried under compliance layers copied from other states, calibrated to someone else's problems. It is also exactly how two adjacent markets with nearly identical consumer bases, Ohio and Michigan, ended up with completely different market structures.  What they do not share is regulatory philosophy. When one state watches another add a rule and asks itself whether it should do the same, the answer it lands on shapes the entire cost structure of every licensed operator inside its borders. Ohio learned to ask the follow-up question. Most states never do. Ohio closed the intoxicating hemp loophole on March 20th, ahead of the federal government, and those shops are starting to close. The next unlock may already be here: THC beverages reaching the customers who will never walk into a dispensary, sold at the restaurant down the street. This week we sit down with Caroline Henry, VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Buckeye Relief. The regulator FOMO problem Ohio vs. Michigan: two markets, one lesson THC beverages as the dispensary gateway     Chapters 00:00 The Disconnect in Cannabis Perception 03:12 Navigating Stigma and Misconceptions 05:48 Regulatory Challenges and Industry Standards 08:55 Building Relationships with Regulators 11:54 Small Wins in Regulatory Negotiations 15:02 The Impact of Over-Regulation 17:48 Child-Resistant Packaging and Its Irony 25:38 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in the Cannabis Industry 26:00 The Role of Beverages in Reducing Stigma 30:37 Learning from Michigan: Ohio's Cannabis Strategy 39:31 Focusing on Ohio: The Case for Local Expertise 44:00 The Realities of Working in the Cannabis Industry   Guest Links www.buckeyerelief.com www.amplifydispensary.com Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast  The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. ٢١ مايو

    Cannabis Was Medicine. Now the Proof Is Catching Up, ft. Joel Stanley and Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller

    The cannabis industry convinced the world it had a medicine before the science caught up. Now the science is here, and almost no one is paying attention. CBD is not a panacea. When Charlotte's Web opened hearts and minds, the messaging of what it could do ran years ahead of what the data could actually support. That gap created a backlash the legitimate medical thesis didn't deserve. What's left on the other side of the green rush is a near-complete forgetting of the reason this industry started in the first place. The medicine. Now the infrastructure to prove it is finally in place. Standardized genetics. Reproducible extraction. Full compound characterization. An FDA botanical drug pathway that has existed since 2016 that most investors have never heard of. Organic medicine versus synthetic single-molecule will be a real choice at the pharmacy counter sooner than most people expect. The foundational work is already here. This week we sit down with Joel Stanley and Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller: Botanical drugs vs. supplements 6,000 compounds, one drug Novel compounds nobody has named yet Chapters 00:00 Why Medical Validation Remains a Challenge for Cannabis 00:12 The FDA Approval Process for Plant-Based Medicines 01:03 Historical Market Dynamics and Their Impact on Cannabis Perception 02:48 Removing the Veil: How Science Can Validate Cannabinoid Therapies 03:15 The Complexity of Plant Molecules and Real-World Evidence 06:20 Focus in Drug Development: The Case of Autism Spectrum Disorder 07:10 The Impact of Charlotte's Web and Media Hype 08:52 Balancing Hype and Reality in Cannabinoid Medicine 10:01 Legitimization of Cannabis Research in Academia 12:10 The Evolution of Cannabis Research and Acceptance 13:54 The Future of Botanical Medicine and Academic Research 16:15 The Long Road of Drug Development for Cannabis-Based Medicines 20:50 Introducing AJA-001: A Botanical Drug for Autism 22:44 Standardization and Characterization of Botanical Drugs 24:01 Partnerships and Funding in Botanical Drug Development 24:40 Challenges of Multi-Compound Botanical Drugs 27:28 Reproducibility and Quality Control in Botanical Manufacturing 29:06 FDA Pathways for Botanical Drugs and New Chemical Entities 34:29 Identifying and Characterizing Thousands of Plant Compounds 39:48 The Role of AI and Supercomputing in Drug Discovery 41:11 Balancing Exploration and Focus in Botanical Research 44:38 What the World Will Understand About Cannabinoids in 10 Years 47:24 The Promise of Botanical Medicine Over Single Molecule Drugs Guest Links: AJNA Biosciences Websitehttps://ajnabiosciences.com/ AJNA Biosciences LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ajna-biosciences/posts/?feedView=all AJNA Biosciences Instagram @ajnabiosciences Charlotte’s Web Websitehttps://www.charlottesweb.com/ Charlotte’s Web LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/charlottesweb/posts/?feedView=all Charlotte’s Web Instagram @charlotteswebcbd Joel Stanley LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-stanley-2885116b/ Joel Stanley Instagram @joel.stanley Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-bonn-miller-897a581/ Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast  The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. ١٥ مايو

    Joe Lustberg: What Cannabis Lenders See That Operators Miss

    The number in your head and the number you actually need are not the same number. That gap is where most cannabis businesses break. Joe Lustberg has financed operators across the country for years and watched that gap swallow businesses that looked fine on paper. He has also spent over two years paying rent on a Hamptons dispensary he cannot open because a municipality tried to rezone his property out from under him. The person telling you to build in 1.5X as your burn capital cushion has been living inside exactly the scenario he warns everyone about. When the lender financing your industry has lived the same nightmare, the advice changes. This week we sit down with Joe Lustberg,  to discuss the following  NY Regulatory Battlefield 280E Gone: What Changes Lending Specifics   Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Cannabis Landscape: A Personal Journey 02:51 Understanding the Financial Risks in Cannabis Operations 06:01 The Importance of Burn Capital for Cannabis Startups 09:02 Lending Dynamics in the Cannabis Industry 11:55 Market Trends and the Future of Cannabis Financing 14:51 The Impact of Rescheduling on Cannabis Operators 18:01 Identifying Strong Operators in a Competitive Market 21:05 Evaluating Financial Health: Key Indicators for Success 26:01 Evaluating Limited Markets: The Ohio Perspective 28:24 Navigating Unique Financing Requests 29:12 Surprising Success Stories in Cannabis Financing 32:04 The Importance of Experience in New Ventures 35:46 Identifying Undervalued Markets in Cannabis 38:00 The Future of Cannabis Markets and Interstate Commerce Guest Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lustberg-23076722 Our Links: Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast  The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube:  The Dime 📸 Instagram:  The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Most cannabis companies won't survive the next three years. The ones that do will have better capital discipline, sharper regulatory reads, and operational frameworks built for compression, not growth. The Dime is where cannabis operators, executives, and investors hear directly from the CEOs and founders making those decisions right now: MSO strategy, state-by-state market dynamics, cultivation and extraction economics, brand positioning, and the financing structures keeping companies alive. Bryan Fields hosts weekly conversations built for operators, not observers.

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