Industry Insights
You’ve chosen to work in a gray area.
You sell products that contain cannabis or cannabis-adjacent substances as well as accessories that can be used to consume it. And while that area has become less gray—you can see rays of sunlight peeking through—the skies are still cloudy. THC remains a Schedule 1 substance, even as medical marijuana has migrated to Schedule 3.
We had the chance to talk with the man behind the brand, Ray C, a true legend in the headshop world. Ray’s been a staple in the industry for over two decades, and DoobTubes stands as proof that a simple product that solves a real need can go a long way.
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Are your customers maybe coming at you with statements like this? If so, it must be annoying. Scary, even. You think, if this keeps up, we’ll be out of business real soon. Well, you’re not necessarily wrong. But you’re not screwed either.
Hemp has always been a useful plant once for rope and textiles, now fueling a fast-growing cannabinoid market shaped by the 2018 Farm Bill.
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If you’ve ever had a Crush Cream Soda, there’s a good chance it’s thanks to Kyle Ferrando. The man behind Exotic Soda Co. started at the bottom of the counterculture industry, moving up from selling wax in parking lots to running a 20x20-foot booth at Champs.
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So how does one manipulate their way into sales? Honestly, way too many ways—but most importantly, it must be done in a skillful manner.
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Texas Republican controlled House has passed SB3, potentially banning all forms of intoxicating hemp in the state, pending reconciliation with the Senate
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If you’ve ever wanted to live right on the edge, try managing a payment processor relationship as a “high-risk merchant account,” where even if you follow all the rules, you can still get hit with higher fees, longer payout times, and enough paperwork to qualify as a second job.
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Economic downturns can be disastrous for any company—including retailers, distributors, and manufacturers of smoking accessories. But there are a number of steps you can take to keep your business on track without losing momentum
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Alabama House Republicans have passed HD445, which sets out to create sweeping regulations on hemp products in the state, and completely banning others, including flower.
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The cannabis and counterculture industries are at a crossroads. Building a brand that stands out with this market segment is critical.
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Shadow Becker’s latest venture runs on a simple premise: there’s no difference between the sacred and the profane.
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Businesses are finally starting to understand the true value of customer service, realized with social media campaigns.
