Weathering Change in the Cannabis Industry – Tidal Royalty Corp
Canna Advisors Founding Partners Diane and Jay Czarkowski were recently interviewed by Tidal Royalty Corporation in the piece,“How Cannabis Companies Can Weather Change”. The article focused on the ever-changing landscape of the cannabis industry and how entrepreneurs can keep their companies afloat.
Change is the only constant in the cannabis industry, which our Founding Partners know from running a vertically integrated operation in Colorado for several years and now a successful cannabis consulting company.
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Marijuana Business Magazine: Tips for Onboarding and Training New Budtenders
Canna Advisors team member Tyler Stratford, was a featured contributor in Marijuana Business Magazine‘s article, “How to Keep Top-Tier Budtenders”.
As our Retail Operations Expert, Tyler provides vast hands-on expertise to clients in operations readiness, from staff development and training to the strategic implementation of key business platforms and Standard Operating Procedures.
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The Do’s & Don’ts of Cultivation Facilities
Our Director of Field Operations shared his cultivation facility knowledge with Marijuana Business Magazine in a piece focused on the “tips and pitfalls for designing and building a marijuana cultivation facility”.
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Canna Advisors Named to 2018 CBE Ancillary Business List
We are proud to be included on Cannabis Business Executive’s 2018 Ancillary Business List. The list was compiled using reader surveys and research over the span of four months. These companies, the majority of which are privately held, are ranked in revenue ranges.
This annual list of Top Ancillary Cannabis Companies by CBE “help[s] regulated licensees decide who to invite to the request for proposal process when they are looking for a specific solution set.
Founding Partners Named Cannabis Industry Power Couple
Canna Advisors Founding Partners Diane and Jay Czarkowski have been named one of twelve cannabis industry power couples by Cannabis Business Times.
The article profiles couples who work in the industry and have supportive partnerships and successful businesses. It highlights how these dynamic duos really are better together and how they’ve managed to leverage their personal relationships to elevate their businesses.
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Marijuana Business Daily Election Article Quotes Diane Czarkowski
Diane Czarkowski was quoted in Marijuana Business Daily about the passage of Amendment 2 by voters in Missouri. The article calls Amendment 2 the “business-friendly medical marijuana initiative” and projects the state will see $175 million-$275 million annual medical sales within a couple of years of the first dispensaries opening.
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Canna Advisors Named a 2018 “Champion of Change”
The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) named Canna Advisors a 2018 “Champion of Change” in the Small But Mighty category. The Champions of Change award is given to companies that are leading the charge to advance women in business.
The organizations chosen for this award are those that have made it a priority to increase diversity, provide family-friendly benefits, and address the wage gap. They make it an integral part of their strategy to encourage more women in leadership and develop a pipeline for emerging female leaders. Canna Advisors is proud of our company culture and our fearless females who make it a priority to mentor, guide, and support women inside and outside of the cannabis industry. As a small business, our company is defined by our culture, and we are delighted to be recognized for our efforts in creating a positive, supportive, and encouraging environment for our team members.
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Greg Huffaker III Interviewed by Denver 7 News on Canadian Legalization
Our Director of Client Services, Greg Huffaker III, headlined Denver Channel 7 News on October 17, 2018. Greg gives his thoughts and expertise on what Canadian cannabis legalization means for Colorado’s cannabis companies and the potentially negative effect it will have on the industry.
“I think you could see a loss of business of people who decide to never come here, who are thinking about starting a cannabis business and Colorado was at the top of that list until today.” -Greg Huffaker III
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Cannabis Facility Design Tips from Luke Wilson
Our Director of Field Operations shared tips and expert consulting insight on building your cannabis facility the right way in an interview with Ganjapreneur.
Learn more about what you should and shouldn’t be doing with your cannabis facility design, and contact our expert cannabis consultants if you need help building a cannabis facility the right way.
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Lisa Jordan Interviewed on Cannabis Social Media Marketing
Lisa Jordan, our VP of Marketing, was recently quoted in WikiLeaf about the difficulties that cannabis brands face when trying to advertise cannabis products or services on social media platforms. Social media platforms are major marketing tools for companies in this digital age, but with the federal government’s classification of cannabis as a Schedule I drug, many companies are hesitant to take money from cannabis businesses.
“There is no guarantee that any type of marijuana message won’t be taken down on the social media platforms,” said Jordan. “LinkedIn is the only cannabis-friendly platform, the only one that hasn’t given us problems with sponsored posts.” -Lisa Jordan
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Canna Advisors Named to 100 Cannabis Leaders of 2018 List
Canna Advisors is honored to be included on Green Entrepreneur‘s “100 Cannabis Leaders 2018 List” in the Legal & Consulting category.
The cannabis entrepreneurs and their companies on this list were selected to help showcase the diverse range of products and services in the industry. Businesses were chosen across 10 different categories — not only to share product innovations, but also to elevate the myriad of services needed to assist entrepreneurs in navigating this complex industry, from legal services to tech solutions.
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Forbes Article: Adult Cannabis Market Could Kill Its Medical Counterpart
Diane Czarkowski shares her cannabis business insight with Forbes in their recent article “Why The Adult Cannabis Market Could Kill Its Medical Counterpart.” There are differing opinions on this issue because there are a number of factors to consider, but Diane asserts that, “It is too burdensome for businesses–whether cultivation, processing, or dispensary–to maintain two separate business structures.”
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