Pod 277 - How High Tide is positioned for US expansion | Business of Cannabis: Cannabis News | Cannabis Views

Pod 244 - How High Tide is thinking about growth in Canada and beyond: On this episode of BofC Live, we connect Raj Grover, CEO of High Tide. High Tide is one of the largest cannabis retailers in Canada, with 80 stores currently in operation and an aggressive growth strategy in the works. We wanted to connect with Grover to talk about this company, recent acquisitions, growth strategy and possible expansion into the United States. Grover will also join us for Driving Customers In Store Through Digital Marketing on April 7 by registering today. by Business of Cannabis: Cannabis News | Cannabis Views | Cannabis Trends

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Raj Grover: The Visionary Behind the Costco of Cannabis and Its Thriving Ecosystem: The Costco of Cannabis, what does that mean, and how does the ecosystem feed opportunities during the most challenging time? This week on The Dime, we host Raj Grover, CEO at High Tide, to discuss the following: How does the ecosystem business model work Exclusive Paid Membership "Cabana Elite" Diversified Revenue Streams And so much more About High Tide: Founded in 2009, High Tide Inc. has become the largest revenue-generating cannabis company in Canada¹ with over 400 million dollars in annual revenue run rate. High Tide’s subsidiary, Canna Cabana, is the largest non-franchised cannabis retail chain with over 150 retail locations operating across Canada, including the largest bricks-and-mortar loyalty plan in the country with nearly 1 million Cabana Club members. Our company’s portfolio is also comprised of global e-commerce assets, including the two most popular consumption accessory e-commerce p by The Dime

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Realigning AYR Strategy: Building Brand Equity with a Luxury Retail Mindset ft. David Goubert: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) is a commonly used term in the cannabis industry, encompassing brands and dispensaries. When it comes to luxury purchases, the entire experience and the emotions it evokes play a crucial role in evaluating customer satisfaction. Luxury brands can command premium prices due to their positioning and the inherent value associated with their products. While the cannabis industry is gradually moving towards establishing such premium price points, it requires a deep understanding of exceeding expectations at every customer touch point. Implementing and refining these strategic principles is a valuable endeavor. However, it presents significant challenges, including current marketing restrictions, limited capital resources, and the complex nature of establishing a consistent national brand identity in a market that operates on a localized basis. Applying and developin by The Dime

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Remarkably Local: Our Interview with Canadian Tire CEO Greg Hicks: Joining us for a wide-ranging interview on how a more than 100 year old retailer stays relevant is Greg Hicks, CEO of Canadian Tire. We start with some history, tracing the evolution of one of North America's most successful retailers from its modest beginnings as a tire shop to today's diverse portfolio of store formats, powerful private brands, and financial services, comprising over 1,700 locations. by Remarkable Retail

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S39E2 - Acquiring and Retaining Key Top Talent and Managing a Multinational Team, with Raj Grover by Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast, with Jonathan H. Westover, PhD

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Influencing Culture w/ Industry Leading brands ft. Troy Datcher: This week we are joined by the CEO of the Parent Company Troy Datcher, Troy joins us to discuss his first few days, Parents Companies purpose and Portfolio of Brands Jayz and Roc Nation Making the leap from Clorox to Cannabis Troy Datcher represents the first time a Black CEO has lead a major public U.S. cannabis organization. Previously in his career he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at The Clorox Company where Troy was responsible for the Company’s worldwide sales organization. During his tenure, Datcher deployed global sales plans for over $6.7 billion in annual revenue across The Clorox Company's vast portfolio of brands…no big deal. Mr. Datcher’s business acumen has lead his career down many other interesting paths, including NASCAR and The Procter & Gamble Company https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-datcher-9a84664/ https://ir.theparent.co/governance/executive-management/default.aspx by The Dime

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Win Now, Win Forever - RotoViz Overtime: Shawn and Colm discuss trade etiquette, trade volume, and how to maximize trade success. They also answer some listener questions. Players discussed include Clyde Edwards-Heliare, Matt Ryan, and Zach Moss. by Rotoviz Radio

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Win Now, Win Forever: Shawn and Colm discuss trade etiquette, trade volume, and how to maximize trade success. They also answer some listener questions. Players discussed include Clyde Edwards-Heliare, Matt Ryan, and Zach Moss. by RotoViz Overtime

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Ep. 220: Is This The Next Billion-Dollar Brand? It’s Starting To Look Like One.: We first featured Jim, Jake and Jordan DeCicco, the brothers and co-founders of Kitu Life Super Coffee, on Taste Radio back in May 2018. At the time, their two-year-old brand, originally known as Sunniva Super Coffee, was on track to generate... by Taste Radio

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Insider Ep. 52: The Path Never Traveled Might Be The Best One: This week, we’re joined by Grant Gyesky, the co-founder and CEO of Rise Nitro Brewing Co., a fast-growing brand that has made waves in the emerging segment of nitro-infused coffee. Launched in 2015, Rise is known for its high-quality, organic nitro... by Taste Radio

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Podcast Advertising Advice From Ray Harkins at iHeartRadio: "I like podcasts. I have a podcast of my own. I'm a nerd about it. I can probably talk people into sampling the space and understanding what host-read ads are." Ray Harkins, the West Coast Lead Podcast Strategist for iHeartRadio, is a long-time friend and industry leader. by Podcast Advertising Playbook

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Howard Fletcher: Journalist & Podcaster by The Tyler Wagner Show

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Ep #826 - Canadian Immigrant Turned Entrepreneurial Success: Chris was a Canadian Tradesman turned entrepreneur. From humble beginnings working with his grandfather to founding his own construction company, Chris discovered a gap in the storage industry and took the leap to create Longyards—a revolutionary... by Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing

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Pod 320 - Understanding the US expansion plans of Canada’s largest cannabis retailer: On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Vahan Ajamian, Vice President, Capital Markets of High Tide Inc in advance of our Business of Cannabis: New York event, of which High Tide is a sponsor. High Tide is a retail-focused cannabis company and through its retail brands – including Canna Cabana, NewLeaf Cannabis, Meta Cannabis and Meta Cannabis Supply – is the largest Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue, with 93 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. We wanted to connect with Ajamian about High Tide’s e-commerce retail brands in the United States and what that may mean for High Tide’s expansion into markets like New York. BofC Live is the daily news and interview program of Business of Cannabis. Business of Cannabis highlights the companies, brands, people and trends driving the sector. by Business of Cannabis: Cannabis News | Cannabis Views | Cannabis Trends

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BevNET Podcast Ep. 48: When's The Right Time to Sell? Nick Giannuzzi Suggests a Heat Check.: In this edition of the BevNET Podcast, we’re join… by Taste Radio

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Pod 230 - How Heritage is launching brands throughout Canada: On this episode of BofC Live, we connect with Clint Sharples, CEO of Heritage Cannabis about how his company is launching brands across Canada while at the same time executing on opportunities in the US. Heritage has recently announced new product and brand launches throughout Canada, including their RAD and feelgood brands, and we wanted to connect. by Business of Cannabis: Cannabis News | Cannabis Views | Cannabis Trends

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Kara Goldin, Founder & CEO of Hint, is Undaunted, and Our Very Special Guest: This week's special guest is Kara Goldin, CEO and Founder of Hint, the No.1 non-sweetened beverage company not owned by Coke, Pepsi or Dr.Pepper in America and the bestselling author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts & Doubters We learn about Kara's journey from tech executive to food entrepreneur, motivated by her desire to find healthier beverage options. It's a fascinating story of perseverance and pivots, starting with Kara and her husband boot-strapping their way into Whole Foods to triumphantly creating a whole new category and and evolving Hint into a powerful omni-channel brand with strong wholesale, direct-to-consumer distribution and, now, even a store! We also get Kara's perspective on striking the right balance between wholesale and going direct--lessons that all brands can benefit from. by Remarkable Retail

39 min listen

Ep. 210 - David Moore & Andy Joynt of Big Grove Brewery by Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

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The Store As Brand Hub with Target SVP Nancy King: Our guest this week is Nancy King, SVP, Product Engineering at Target whose interview from 2022 we are reprising. This episode provides a deep-dive, insider's perspective on how Target has embraced the blur of modern retail and put their stores at the center of the guest experience. We get a fascinating behind the scenes look at how the application of agile methodology, combined with digital technology and a willingness to experiment aggressively, has driven break-through results. We also explore how Target knew to invest in these areas ahead of the COVID crisis and what their plans are to stay in sync with ever escalating customer needs and wants. by Remarkable Retail

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How to Drive Sales With Forecourt Communications - Episode 343: Rick Sales, President, Abierto Networks and Chris Hartman, Sr. Director of Fuels, Forecourt, Advertising and Construction, Rutter's by Convenience Matters

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Randy Gage, 9X Bestselling Author: Why Risky Is The New Safe by The Dov Baron Show (previously known as Leadership and Loyalty)

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Pod 341 - Understanding how consumers seek value from cannabis retailers: In October, the cannabis industry reconvened in Las Vegas for the annual tradeshow – MJ Biz Con – put on by Marijuana Business Daily. As part of that event, Business of Cannabis sat down with industry leaders at the show to discuss their business, the current state of the cannabis industry and what they were seeing on the road ahead. This conversation is part of that series. This podcast is a conversation with Omar Khan, Senior Vice President - Corporate and Public Affairs at High Tide Inc. High Tide recently made an announcement about how they are thinking about their stores in terms of value customers in the Canadian market and we wanted to connect with him on that front as well as about High Tide’s strategy for US expansion. This podcast was recorded at MJ Biz Con in Las Vegas in October 2021. by Business of Cannabis: Cannabis News | Cannabis Views | Cannabis Trends

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First-time Dispensary owner details his experience with the NY CAURD Program ft. Markel Bababekov: The NY CAURD program, intended to be a beacon of hope, turned into a myriad of challenges. Imagine relocating your family, investing your life savings, and building a dream, only to be met with a staggering injunction that brings the entire NY cannabis market to a halt. With countless unknowns, frequent regulatory changes, and surprises such as the NY cannabis tax, many entrepreneurs aspiring to enter the NY cannabis industry faced a daunting initiation that only the mentally strong could weather. In this episode, we delve into the heart of these challenges with Markel Bababekov, a CAURD applicant and seasoned entrepreneur. His story is a testament to the grit and resilience required to navigate the ever-shifting tides of cannabis regulations and market uncertainties. Dispensary Opening Steps Illicit vs. Legal Shops Location & Funding Hurdles Store Selection Process And so much more by The Dime

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Jorge Combe, CEO/Co-Founder of DD360 - Bootstrapping to a 91M Series A, The Intersection of PropTech & AI, Incredible Opportunities in Mexico & LatAm by Fintech Leaders

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Dan Rowe, Fransmart; Kitchen Fund: On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Dan Rowe, Founder & CEO of Fransmart, one of the largest restaurant franchise development firms in the world, and the Co-Managing Partner at Kitchen Fund and FranInvest. Dan specializes in finding the next big thing and for over 20 years has identified and grown brands like Five Guys Burgers & Fries, QDOBA Mexican Grill and The Halal Guys from small unit businesses to the powerhouse chains they are today. Under Dan Rowe’s direction, Fransmart’s current and past franchise development portfolio brands have opened more than 5,000 restaurants worldwide, and facilitated franchise investments that have cumulatively generated over 1-billion in revenues to date. With FranInvest, he has invested in Sweetgreen, Cava, by Chloe, Inday, eegee’s, to name just a few, and is an active board member of YPO and the National Restaurant Association. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to create and by All in the Industry ®️

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This Simple Mantra Is At The Core Of RIND’s $25M Success Story: When RIND Snacks debuted in 2018, founder and CEO Matt Weiss won plaudits for creating an innovative and eye-catching brand of upcycled fruit snacks. Six years later, the New York-based entrepreneur is being lauded for transforming RIND into a... by Taste Radio

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There Is A Fast Track To Success. And Onda Has The Blueprint.: When prominent beverage investor and entrepreneur Clayton Christopher calls your brand “a winner,” you’re probably doing a few things right. And in the case of Onda, a premium tequila seltzer brand, the description seems spot on. Christopher’s... by Taste Radio

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Understanding the Landscape of Lending and Pressing Issues for the Modern Day Lender with Rich Alterman by The Lending Link

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20VC: Why VC Returns Will Get Worse, Why LP Incentive Structures are so Broken, What is the Answer to Liquidity with No M&A or IPOs, When to Sell vs Hold Your Winners & Turning $5M into $250M with The Trade Desk | Roger Ehrenberg, Eberg Capital: Roger Ehrenberg is a legend of the venture industry as the Founder of IA Ventures, among the most successful seed-stage venture firms of this generation, having seeded companies including (NASDAQ: DDOG), Digital Ocean (NYSE: DOCN), The Trade Desk... by The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Insider Ep. 78: The ‘Reason’ Behind This Once In A Generation Opportunity: Hilary McCain, founder and CEO of CBD-infused sparkling water brand Sweet Reason, describes the nascent market for legal cannabis-centric products as “a once in a generation opportunity” for entrepreneurs. As part of an interview included in... by Taste Radio

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Pod 277 - How High Tide is positioned for US expansion

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