Increase in Americans supporting legalizing cannabis
Recent surveys reflect a steady increase over the past decade of Americans supporting legalizing cannabis. The market research firm SSRS found that 69 percent of Americans are in favor of adult-use legalization, and 92 percent back legalizing cannabis for medical use. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Chuck Mains, Government Affairs Consultant/Lobbyist to discuss these findings, and how it is affecting government affairs.
TCG Newsletter: Issue 3-6
Leading Articles:
* Breaking into the Cannabis Industry as an MSP
* Flight to Profitability in Cannabis
* Payment Options in the Cannabis Industry
Hear Ye! New CannaTech Channel Program and Product Stack
REPLAY THE WEBINAR
Finally, a critical look at becoming a CannaTech Channel Partner as a gateway to the green rush. This is your chance to discover one of the first CannaTech channel partner programs to scale up quickly. Soup to nuts workloads include dispensary design for optimal security and technology, project management, Self Service (ATM, Kiosk, Digital Signage), Drive thru, POS equipment with on-site installation services, ongoing maintenance, and more.
Whether you are working in the CannaTech Field with existing clients or want to help clients open a new dispensary, you’ll gather insights into presenting a turn key all-in-one CannaTech solution stack. This is your door opener to expanding your CannaTech technology practice with vetted solution providers and vendors.
Success pillars include:
• Security: Physical (e.g., limiting theft), Cyber, Video Surveillance, Compliance
• Efficiency: Optimizing speed of service and labor issues. Self-service, delivery, drive thru, etc.
• Customer Journey: For example, educating your customer’s customers with technology such as kiosks. Making the purchasing process as pleasant and frictionless as possible.
Video Solution for Cannabis
Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group announces that starting in Q1 2022 he started writing for Global Cannabis Times in their technology column. On this first podcast Harry walks us through the tech spotlight column he wrote on video solutions in the cannabis space. Join Harry as he discusses the video solutions landscape, compliance 101 and how it varies state to state.
POS Systems specifically for Cannabis
As a cannabis business owner you have a lot of hoops to jump through when opening your business. From compliance issues to finding good suppliers, hiring reliable staff and getting the correct technology in place to support the ever changing landscape is just the tip of the iceberg. Having the proper technology tools including a cannabis specific POS system can help you complete transactions, process payments, manage inventory, keep records, and more. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group meets up with Ron Hendricks at the RSPA conference to discuss the importance of a cannabis specific POS system.
Importance of Building a Product Stack
The legal cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve everyday with new states onboarding, and rules and regulations changing. With this growth comes challenges for dispensary owners to keep up with rules and regulations, licensing, product supply, and technology infrastructure. Choosing the right technology is crucial. Although there is an abundance of technologies many businesses are struggling to navigate cannabis software stacks and properly implement the solutions to help their specific needs and build long term success. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group meets with Dan Foote at the RSPA Conference to discuss the importance of product stacks for the cannabis industry.
Payment Options in the Cannabis Industry
The surge of states legalizing cannabis continues to gain momentum as more states realize the significant economic impacts of legal cannabis. Although many states are legalizing cannabis the federal government has not moved on the issue, and marijuana remains a Schedule 1 drug under the Federal Controlled Substance Act. Leaving many cannabis businesses with roadblocks when it comes to payment options. In the age of PayPal, credit cards, apple pay, and more many cannabis businesses are cash only. Harry Brelsford of the CannaTech Group meets with Vik Devjee of CIMA to chat about the current landscape of available cannabis payment options.
Flight to Profitability in Cannabis
The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. With new legal cannabis legislation each year, new markets are opening within the cannabis industry offering endless opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in getting involved. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group sits down with Steve Gutterman of Falcon Brands to discuss profitability in cannabis through the pandemic, recession, tax changes, and a continuing growing industry.
The benefits of Touchscreens in Cannabis
The Cannabis industry has provided a rare opportunity for Cannatech providers. With a growth trajectory of 26.7% CAGR through 2028 this opportunity has allowed providers to build solutions from software, to hardware, infrastructure, and more. Although some providers are attempting to integrate products already built those who truly understand the industries needs are building from the ground up. Harry Brelsford meets with Bill Nulf and Tyler Wells to explore the use of touchscreen interfaces in the Cannabis Industry.
Breaking into the Cannabis Industry as an MSP
Cannabis is the fastest growing industry in the United States, with new states adopting recreational and medical use each year. With this rapid growth many people are looking at incorporating their business into the cannabis industry, however with this industry being highly regulated many are wondering where to start. Harry Brelsford of The CannaTech Group chats with Ross Dahman on how he is breaking into the cannabis industry.
