How Do We Get to a $100 Billion Market? Growth Predictions, Market Consolidations ft Ben Burstein

Why does it feel like the hemp industry is exploding while regulated cannabis remains stagnant?The numbers may tell one story, but they don’t capture the whole picture. What would a combined cannabis and hemp market look like if both operated with fewer restrictions, better access to resources, and increased capital?This week, we welcome back Ben Burstein to dive into these critical questions and more, including:Why the numbers don’t tell the full story.The real growth drivers behind cannabis and hemp.Predictions for consolidation and expansion.The path to a $100 billion market.Guest Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminburstein/https://www.leaflink.com/https://www.instagram.com/leaflink_/https://x.com/LeafLinkUS Episode HighlightsCannabis and Hemp Market Overview (00:00:56)Total hemp market currently around $10 billionHemp-derived THC market represents about $5 billion in retail salesStrong growth trajectory with billions added each yearMarket Dynamics and Expansion (00:02:40)Hemp-derived products offer:State Market Insights (00:25:23)New York standout marketFuture Industry Predictions (00:56:21)Expected to add billions in salesImproving margins and cost structuresPotential Schedule 3 reschedulingContinued market consolidation Our LinksBryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.