Industry Insights
There’s a paradox to business conferences. The best ones manage to swing from buttoned down to wildly unscripted—sometimes seconds apart. For attendees, it’s the combination of personal connections and professional development that makes regular trips to conferences worthwhile. And in an industry like this one, pulling that off is harder than it looks.
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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.
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Our guide to tackling the legal cannabinoid market. With a shaky federal government and indecisive states the market is an uncertain one.
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With the amount of land dedicated to hemp growing dropping and state/federal government once again cracking down, what does the future hold?
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Explore the evolving U.S. hemp market and discover the impact of new products and changing consumer interests around hemp.
