Is it better to produce your own cannabis products? Or outsource to expert manufacturers while you focus on your brand? Here to tell us is Alex Rowland, CEO of NewTropic.
Learn more at https://www.newtropic.com
Key Takeaways:
[00:51] An inside look at NewTropic, a leading cannabis manufacturer based in Santa Rosa, California
[1:18] Alex’s background in cannabis and how he came to start NewTropic
[5:56] Examples of NewTopic’s average clientele – particularly unlicensed brands looking to overcome California’s strict regulatory hurdles
[7:47] How NewTropic helps relieve two of the biggest pain points for cannabis companies: financial resources and compliance
[17:05] Why removing the regulatory overhead of fulfillment allows companies to focus their attention on core competencies
[18:45] NewTropic’s extensive onboarding process and how the company’s team works to ensure all your needs are met as a client
[20:30] Alex’s plans to expand NewTropic across the US
[25:21] The requirements a company needs to meet before working with NewTropic
[30:16] Alex’s advice to new entrepreneurs on how to develop a successful business plan and pitch to investors
[33:11] Alex’s thoughts on the federal rescheduling of cannabis and where he sees the industry heading in the next few years