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A cannabis dispensary has opened inside of a pharmacy. Read the article below and let us know your thoughts. #pharmacy #pharmacylife #pharmacymanagement #pharmacymanager

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"Golly gee corporate cannabis, why do we still have the legacy market? We legalized rec in this state so there's no reason to shop legacy right?" "Well you see Timmy, when big corporate cannabis successfully lobbies a state to keep the barriers to entry so high that they have a virtual monopoly, and then consistently puts profits over patients and plant, some people feel that legacy is probably safer than corporate cannabis...." Seriously. Before you start with "#notallMSOs", stories like this are just a small drop in the bucket of why consumers don't trust you and continue to 'shop small' as it were. Stop trying to be the Walmart/Amazon/Google of weed and pay better attention to your quality. Ask yourself "would I smoke this?" before you try to foist it on the public. Yes, the legacy market has its own challenges - slave labor, foreign cartels, potential contaminants, we all know the list. But until we've got it so normalized that it is like growing tomatoes in your garden, many consumers would rather go by reputation, personal connections and being able to see and smell the flower before buying. (If you own a dispensary and don't already do deli-style a la 6Brick's LLC, as a consumer I am BEGGING you to look into it.) This one is about the tests that failed. But almost every day on LinkedIn a new article, post or picture pops up of grody weed that companies are trying to sell to the unsuspecting public. Seriously, it's easy, don't sell weed you wouldn't smoke yourself. And don't get me started on people in the industry who won't smoke at all, talk about being a teetotaler in charge of alcohol product development. https://lnkd.in/eQWsr_wQ

Step into New York's growing cannabis industry. Our 2024 guide provides all you need to know about opening a dispensary in the state. #CannabisBusinessNY #NYCannabisGuide

Navigating a cannabis dispensary is a piece of cake if you know what you’re doing. This roadmap gives you all the tips and tricks you need to shop for cannabis like a pro. https://lnkd.in/erZbH7F8

Should celebrities like Snoop Dogg be allowed to use their personal brand and influence to market cannabis products, particularly when these products honor other public figures like 2Pac?" Snoop Dogg’s launch of his first marijuana dispensary and new line of cannabis products honoring 2Pac represents a merging of celebrity influence and cannabis culture, reflecting both the commercialization of marijuana and the enduring legacy of iconic figures in the industry. This move could be seen as a celebration of hip-hop culture and a potential boost for the cannabis market, but it also raises questions about the impact of celebrity endorsements on public perceptions and consumption of cannabis products. https://lnkd.in/gFz8r56y

Black Market Weed vs. Legal Weed: Why Legal Cannabis is the Better Choice The cannabis industry in the United States has transformed significantly over the past decade, with numerous states legalizing recreational marijuana. Despite these advancements, the black market for weed remains a substantial issue. This article delves into why consumers should opt for legal weed, the dangers associated with black-market cannabis, and the broader implications of illicit marijuana on the legal market and society. We also explore the scale of the black market in states like California and New York, the economic impact, and potential tax reforms to mitigate these issues.... read more -> https://lnkd.in/gb4gJpxW

ICYMI: Another dope piece featuring Marino. client LeafLink on the state of affairs in the nascent #Missouri #cannabis market! For anyone interested the in #ShowMeState, this is an important article. #cannabispr "Overall sales have dipped slightly in recent months. Sales in November totalled $112.7 million, a fall from the peak of $126.2 million in March. The decline is led by a decline in medical sales, a trend that’s typical when a state fully legalizes marijuana...Part of the decline is also due to falling prices as product supply catches up to new consumer demand, said Ben Burstein, a strategist at #LeafLink. The New York-based #wholesale platform connects dispensaries with #marijuana product brands. Growers expanded operations when #recreationalmarijuana became legal, gearing up for the new pool of customers. But, it takes about six months from planting for the product to be ready for dispensary shelves, Burstein said...Burstein expects that cannabis prices will continue to fall in the coming months, both for the dispensaries purchasing wholesale, and in turn, customers purchasing products." #cannabiscommunity #MissouriCanabis

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