The cannabis shakeout isn’t coming. It’s already here.
Operators are bleeding, investors are disappearing, and the old playbook is falling apart. After Benzinga, one thing’s clear: the winners will be the ones who specialize, control every cost, and have visibility into every part of their business in real time.

What happens when you pull back the curtain on the cannabis industry’s most influential event of the year?

In this episode, we go back to our roots—just the two of us—breaking down what we saw, heard, and felt at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference. From weekly leadership strategy gaps to operational blind spots, this is our unfiltered take on where the industry stands and where it’s headed.

We cover:
• Why vertical integration is breaking operators—and what model might replace it
• How real-time data and automation are becoming non-negotiable for extraction
• Why the Texas vote was bigger than it looks—and what it signals for national momentum
• What teams should be doing right now to protect margins and prep for the next cycle

Chapters

00:00 Back to the Roots:

00:49 Insights from Benzinga: Industry Takeaways

04:00 The State of the Industry: Challenges and Strategies

07:09 Specialization vs. Fragmentation: The Path Forward

09:51 Texas Legislation: Implications for the Hemp Industry

12:51 Market Maturity: The Evolution of Cannabis Licensing

15:00 Supply Chain Visibility: The Key to Success

18:03 The Future of Extraction: Technology and Business Acumen

20:49 The Necessity of Real-Time Visibility

24:41 Understanding Extraction Methods and Their Parameters

26:57 Introducing Newton Insights: Real-Time Monitoring

30:58 The Role of Automation in Modern Manufacturing

34:56 Optimizing Processes and Reducing Waste

40:40 The Future of Specialization and Technology in the Industry

The Dime is hosted by Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney, The Dime breaks down the cannabis industry through the lens of entrepreneurs.
Whether you're an operator, investor, or scientist, these are the strategies and tactics you can learn from to move the industry forward.

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