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On this Cannacurio episode, Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, does a recap of the new store, cultivation, and manufacturing licensing activity & leaderboards by state between January-March 2023. He also discusses what the heck is going on with Oklahoma.

On this Cannacurio episode, Ed Keating is joined by Michael Piermont, President & CRO of Leaf Trade, to discuss how Leaf Trade is leading the wholesale cannabis marketplace and digital payment infrastructure within the cannabis industry, the merger with Sweed, the state of the current market, and more!

This 4/20, Ed Keating is joined by Brett Harris, CEO & Founder of LuvBuds, to talk about the start of the company, how the cannabis retail space is evolving, what makes LuvBuds stand apart, and more!

Cova Software CEO, Gary Cohen, joins Ed Keating on the Cannacurio podcast to talk about the start of Cova Software, what's going on in the cannabis industry today and what the future holds. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, recaps the growth of the cannabis industry by providing insight into new licensing activity in 2022 for cultivation, manufacturing, and retail/dispensary licenses, including a regional breakdown. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Cannabiz Media’s own Ed Keating and Jason Kikel dive into the exciting new world of consumption lounges. Where are licenses being issued, what kind of businesses are seeking them, and what does this mean for local communities and tourism? Ed and Jason give insight into the next phase of the cannabis industry. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Ed Keating is joined by Ben Walters, the founder of Pioneer Intelligence, to talk about the creation of the company, data collection, and more! Pioneer Intelligence is a group of experienced and passionate marketers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs. Their mission is to advance the cannabis industry and support its stakeholders through the study of, and reporting on, brand marketing activities. Find out more at https://pioneer.buzz/. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Ed Keating is joined by Cannabiz Media's own Jason Kikel, the Director of Regulatory Research, to discuss micro business licenses, the largest markets in the United States, and more! Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Michael Piermont, President and Chief Revenue Officer of Leaf Trade, joins Ed Keating for a conversation on how the company was born, regulation and compliance, how they use the Cannabiz Media platform, and much more! Leaf Trade provides fully integrated B2B technology solutions for the wholesale cannabis industry. Dynamic ordering, eCommerce, and payment solutions allow wholesalers to engage their retailers directly, while dispensaries simplify their buying process through an easy-to-use browser interface. They offer customers an ever-expanding suite of tools and integrations that help drive sales, fulfill orders and streamline processes to stay ahead of constantly increasing industry expectations. Visit http://www.leaf.trade for more information. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Jim Thomas, VP of Marketing and Sales at ASTM International, hops on with Ed Keating to discuss how he and ATSM became involved in the cannabis industry, standards and industry formation, how they've grown using the Cannabiz Media database, and much more! For more than a century, ASTM has been well known as one of the world’s largest and most established standards creating organizations. Today, ASTM also offers a wide range of products and services that go well beyond standards: training, proficiency testing, certification and the new portal service Compass. These offerings significantly enhance the benefits ASTM provides to its stakeholders worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.astm.org. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Chris Cohen, President of Square Grouper 360, joins Ed Keating for a one-on-one about MNI Targeted Media, the hurdles of advertising and marketing in the cannabis space, and much more! MNI Targeted Media is a division of Dotdash Meredith, which has been committed to providing quality journalism for more than 115 years. Dotdash Meredith uses multiple media platforms—including broadcast television, print, digital, mobile, and video—to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. Find out more at http://www.mnitargetedmedia.com. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

ePac Flexible Packaging's Ryan Kiley joined Ed on the Cannacurio Podcast to talk about the some of the fascinating technologies they're working with, how he views the market, and much more! ePac Flexible Packaging is a digitally-based flexible packaging company driven by our mission to help brands of all sizes stay competitive with exceptional stand up pouches, lay flat pouches and rollstock. ePac leverages the latest in digital print technology, providing our customers with a quick and easy way to produce custom printed flexible packaging. Find out more at https://epacflexibles.com. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

The Cannacurio train rolls on with Part 2 of our live podcast from MJBizCon 2021! In this episode, we sat down with Manuel Cuaron from OG Cannabis Insurance, Chris Jensen from March Networks, Dave Zobl from EZ Trim, Robert Kenny from Royal Supply, and Tony Reyes from Canna Carton. Whether it’s medical or recreational cannabis business insurance, dispensary insurance, or cultivator/manufacturer insurance, OG Cannabis Insurance specializes in placing the right cannabis and CBD insurance policy with fast and easy to understand quotes! Visit https://www.ogcannabisinsurance.com/ for more. March Networks is a leader in intelligent IP video surveillance solutions. They help organizations realize the true power of integrated data and video. Visit https://www.marchnetworks.com/ for more information. EZ Trim is your one stop shop for your post harvest needs. They provide excellent customer service with all our products manufactured in Denver, Colorado. Visit https://www.eztrim.com/ for more! Royal Supply offers stock and custom packaging solutions for cultivators and extractors, including vape batteries, cartridges, glass and tincture jars, mylar bags, and more. Visit https://royalsupplywholesale.com/ for more information. Canna Carton is a world class printer and packaging converter serving heavily regulated compliance driven markets in North America. They deliver on the promise of high quality, high impact, sustainable packaging for Cannabis and related products of all kinds. Visit https://cannacartonllc.com/ for more! Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes.

The show hits the road to catch up with old friends and new in Las Vegas for MJBizCon 2021. Here are our conversations with Ben Hanna from Green Fertigation, Will Kattenburg from Treez, Allister Warren from Greentank Technologies, and Ed Schwarz and Steve Lynn from BLAZE. Green Fertigation specializes in fertigation design, installation, maintenance and automation for high performance commercial cannabis grow facilities across the United States. Visit https://www.greenfertigation.com for more information. Treez is a leading enterprise cloud platform that streamlines retail supply chain operations within the cannabis market. Delivered through a SaaS model, Treez provides the robust breadth and depth of software solutions required to operate a successful modern dispensary. For more information, visit https://www.treez.io. Greentank has quickly become an industry powerhouse with a proven track record of over 200+ successful vape brand launches across the United States and Canada. Winner of multiple industry accolades and honors, including a Red Dot Design award and Cannabis Independent’s Vape Tank and Single-Use Vaporizer of the Year distinctions. Visit https://www.greentanktech.com/ for more information. BLAZE is a cannabis ERP providing best-in-class tools for operators in the seed-to-sale supply chain. The BLAZE team is comprised of former operators and industry experts passionate about automating the day-to-day tasks and compliance needed to run a successful cannabis business. Visit https://www.blaze.me/ for more information. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes.

Steve LaFaille, Vice President of Business Development at Tecogen, sat down with Ed to talk about the company's backstory, canna-serious and canna-curious companies in the industry, how they utilize the Cannabiz Media database, and more! Tecogen is a leading manufacturer of Combined Heat and Power products including natural gas engine-driven cogeneration, air conditioning systems and high efficiency water heaters for industrial and commercial use. For more information, visit https://www.tecogen.com/. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Scott Campbell joins Ed Keating for a conversation on the markets and customer base of Meter Group, the acquisition of Drying Technologies, how they utilize the Cannabiz Media database, and more! Through the power of our employees, Meter combines science, engineering and design to develop smart and easy to use products and services which enable our customers to get precise information and address meaningful problems. Visit https://www.metergroup.com/ for more information. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9BkieqwY2dA

Gold Leaf Packaging founding partner David Rula joins Ed Keating to talk about how the company sprang up in Alabama to become a nationwide distributer, how they're able to stand apart in the cannabis industry, how they utilize the Cannabiz Media database, and more! Gold Leaf Packaging is a premier cannabis packaging company that specializes in creating custom packaging, collateral, & branding for your business. Discover more by visiting their website: https://www.goldleafpackaging.com/ Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry! You can also find the Cannacurio Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.

Ed Keating is back in action on the Cannacurio Podcast! This week, he's joined by Kevin Hart, the CEO and founder of Green Check Verified. They touch on Kevin's origins in the cannabis industry, the challenges of banking, how hemp and CBD come into play for financial institutions, and much more! Green Check Verified enables financial institutions to build and scale best-in-class cannabis banking programs backed by industry-leading technology and services. Visit https://greencheckverified.com for more information. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry!

Founder and CEO, Bryan Passman, of Hunter + Esquire joins Ed Keating for a conversation on 4/20 about how the recruiting space was affected during during the pandemic, what’s bringing people into the cannabis industry, how they segment the market, and more! Hunter + Esquire is the leading executive search and consulting firm focussed solely on the Cannabis and Psychedelics Industries. Find out more information by visiting their website: https://www.hunteresquire.com/ Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry!

Ryan Fleming and Paul Clifford from Sage Intacct hopped on the podcast to chat with Ed about how cannabis fits into their business model, working with multi-state operators, the amount of audits striking companies within the industry, and more! Sage Intacct, Inc is an American provider of cloud-based Financial management and services available in five regions around the globe. Find out more information at https://www.sageintacct.com Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on social media for more clips of new and upcoming episodes. Visit http://www.cannabiz.media to join thousands of reputable companies from around the world who are engaging and connecting with the cannabis and hemp industry!