Blunt Brunch, the premier national event series celebrating women in cannabis, returns to Las Vegas on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, for its 5th Annual Blunt…
Growth is one of the most thrilling aspects of business — but not all growth is created equal. Expansion without preparation is like building a skyscraper on sand: impressive at first glance, but doomed to collapse.
Take the time to lay a strong foundation, protect your intellectual property, strengthen your brand, and build systems that allow others to replicate your success. When you do, expansion isn’t a gamble; it’s a natural next step.
A Look at How One Company Navigates a Saturated, Margin-Compressed Industry Since Washington state legalized adult-use cannabis in 2012, hundreds of companies have entered the…
She has a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, teaches at multiple universities, hosts a sciencey podcast, has 496,500 followers on TikTok and authored the new book,…
DADIRRI VIBE | With operations now in two states, Ashley Schriener is looking toward DADiRRi’s future, with plans to expand the successful brand into multiple…
When Alyssa Lloyd joined the DADiRRi team as the Nevada franchise owner and CEO, she immediately demanded the local industry’s attention.
Kim Ring has a knack for crafting the right message to reach a variety of audiences. In addition to her myriad responsibilities as communications director for ASI Food Safety, she has also been a champion for the very personal mission of raising awareness about domestic violence.
Miss Grass CEO Kate Miller built an online educational community of more than 100,000 users who collectively informed her company of what products to develop as well as where and when to launch the now monolithic Miss Grass brand which spans seven states, generates more than $1 million per month, and is operated by a team of just 15 people.
Within the past year, Green Dot Labs has pulled off both a major rebranding project and the Colorado-based company’s first out-of-state expansion, launching products in Arizona in September 2025. CEO Alana Malone has guided the company through more than a decade of challenges and successes, including this past year of ‘strategic upheaval.’
AMERICAN DREAM | With $10,000 and tireless work ethic, Cristy Aranguiz co-founded Cannabis & Glass, opening the company’s first retail store in Washington, then expanding…