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Emerald Insights
by Emerald Intel
The Emerald Insights podcast is your source for cannabis and hemp license updates from the industry's most trusted source of market intelligence, Emerald Intel.
Episodes
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EPISODE 77: 2025 CANNABIS LICENSE LEADERBOARDS
Cannabis licensing is a key indicator of market growth. Knowing where and how many were issued tells you exactly where your new business opportunities exist. In this episode, Ed will discuss cultivation, manufacturing, and retail/dispensary licensing across the U.S. to inform your 2026 strategy.
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EPISODE 76: DOTAN MELECH | CTRUST
In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating speaks with Dotan Melech, Co-Founder & CEO of CTrust. They explore the evolving world of risk analysis, financial restructuring, and bankruptcy management in the cannabis industry. Dotan shares insights from his extensive experience helping...
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EPISODE 75: TIFFANY MAGGARD | HEFFERNAN INSURANCE BROKERS
In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating speaks with Tiffany Maggard, Vice President of Sales at Heffernan Insurance Brokers. They dive into the complexities of cannabis insurance—from coverage gaps and product recalls to cyberattacks and vault security. Tune in to hear real claims,...
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EPISODE 74: COLEMAN RETZLAFF | QUEST
In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating interviews Coleman Retzlaff, National Sales Director at Quest Climate. Coleman shares how Quest’s high-efficiency dehumidifiers revolutionize cannabis cultivation, discusses energy-saving innovations, and reveals common grower mistakes. Dive...
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EPISODE 70: BRETT GELFAND | CANNABIZ CREDIT ASSOCIATION
On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Brett Gelfand, founder of CannaBIZ Collects and the Cannabiz Credit Association. They discuss Brett's journey from Colorado's cannabis market to pioneering solutions for credit and collection challenges in the industry. Learn how...
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EPISODE 69: NOHTAL PARTANSKY | SORTING ROBOTICS
On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating sits down with Nohtal Partansky, CEO of Sorting Robotics, to explore how automation is transforming the cannabis industry. Nohtal shares the story of his evolution from working with NASA, to developing cutting-edge robotic systems designed to...
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EPISODE 68: JOSEPH LUSTBERG | UPWISE CAPITAL
On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating interviews Joseph Lustberg, Managing Partner at Upwise Capital. They discuss Upwise’s journey, beginning just before COVID-19 and their expertise in cannabis financing, as well as insights on the types of loans offered, the challenges faced by...
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EPISODE 67: BRET WORLEY | MC NUTRACEUTICALS
In this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating sits down with Bret Worley, CEO of MC Nutraceuticals, to explore the rapidly evolving cannabinoid industry. Bret shares his expertise on navigating the complexities of different US markets and highlights the importance of flexible regulation…
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EPISODE 66: BRETT PUFFENBARGER
On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating sits down with Brett Puffenbarger. Brett shares his unique journey to the cannabis industry, coining the tagline "from bong to boardroom." He delves into his passion for marketing operations, the importance of radical transparency in fostering...
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EPISODE 65: GUILLERMO RODRIGUEZ
On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Guillermo Rodriguez, a Virtual CFO specializing in the cannabis industry. They discuss various topics including the roles and benefits of a Virtual CFO, the challenges of managing cash flow, the impact of 280E, and so much…
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EPISODE 64: KEVIN BROOKS | CONCEPTION NURSERIES
In this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating interviews Kevin Brooks, the CEO of Conception Nurseries, the world's largest cannabis plant provider. They discuss his transition from Silicon Valley to the cannabis industry, how they are revolutionizing the cannabis industry with their...
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EPISODE 63: SHAHBAAZ
On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Shahbaaz Kara-Virani, Principal at SKVentures. They dive into Shahbaaz's unique career journey from Salesforce to the cannabis industry and discuss the key challenges and trends in cannabis business operations and technology. Head...
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EPISODE 62: PATRICIA ROSI | ACREAGE HOLDINGS
On this episode of the Cannacurio Podcast, Ed Keating chats with Patricia Rosi, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Acreage Holdings. Their conversation touches on the evolution of cannabis brands, operational excellence, and the impact of federal policy changes. Tune in to learn about the…
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EPISODE 61: CHRIS VIOLAS | BLAZE
On this episode of the Cannacurio podcast, host Ed Keating sits down with Chris Violas, CEO and founder of Blaze. Chris shares his journey into the cannabis industry, dating back to 2010 when he co-founded his first dispensary with his father during California's Prop 215 days. Drawing from his...
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EPISODE 60: MANAGING CANNABIS BUSINESSES IN 2024
Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, leads a discussion with industry leaders on how they survived 2023, and what they plan for 2024, for the Cannabis Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Series. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full transcription and find us on...
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EPISODE 59: 2023 LICENSING RECAP
Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating, recaps the growth of the cannabis industry by providing insight into new licensing activity in 2023 for cultivation, manufacturing, and retail/dispensary licenses, including a regional breakdown. Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio…
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EPISODE 58: LOU RINALDI
On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Lou Rinaldi, a cannabis patient advocate, discuss how he got his start in this very public advocacy role, the truth about cannabis testing and the expose that blew the lid off of testing lab standards, the state of movement in Connecticut, and so much more! Head...
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EPISODE 57: JACQUES SANTUCCI | OPUS CONSULTING
On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Jacques Santucci of Opus Consulting discuss his years of leadership experience that eventually lead him into the cannabis space, his success in working with Indigenous American tribes, the current state of the market and what trends we should be looking out for,...
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EPISODE 56: LISA BUFFO | CANNABIS MARKETING ASSOCIATION
On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Lisa Buffo of the Cannabis Marketing Association discuss how she got her start in marketing, why she decided to start CMA, the benefits of being a member, their awards program, and so much more! Head over to http://www.cannabiz.media/cannacurio for a full...
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EPISODE 55: LIESL BERNARD | CANNABIZTEAM
On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and Liesl Bernard of CannabizTeam discuss her start as a CPA and how she got her initial start in Recruiting, the current state of hiring within the industry, how they are approaching the market here in the US and beyond, and so much more! Head over to...
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EPISODE 54: Q2 2023 LICENSING LEADERBOARD | CANNABIZ MEDIA
On this Cannacurio episode, Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating recaps the Dispensary & Retailer, Cultivation and Manufacturing licensing activity & leaderboards for Q2 2023. Plus he touches on the unlicensed market, and the current moratoriums in place. Head over to...
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EPISODE 53: DAVID FRIEDMAN | PANTHER CAPITAL
On this Cannacurio episode, Ed and David Friedman of Panther Capital discuss his background in finance and how they’re entering the cannabis space, all things mergers and acquisitions in the software space, trends that we should be looking out for, and so much more! Head over to...
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Episode 52: Kaliko Castille | Minority Cannabis Business Association
In honor of this Juneteenth, Cannabiz Media’s Chief Data Officer, Ed Keating sat down with Kaliko Castille of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. The MCBA is the largest national trade association dedicated to serving the needs of minority cannabis businesses and our communities. It...
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EPISODE 51: Q1 2023 LICENSING LEADERBOARD | CANNABIZ MEDIA
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.
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EPISODE 50: MICHAEL PIERMONT | LEAF TRADE
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...
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EPISODE 49: BRETT HARRIS | LUVBUDS
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!
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Episode 48: Gary Cohen | Cova Software
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...
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Episode 47: 2022 Licensing Leaderboard | Cannabiz Media
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…
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EPISODE 46: CONSUMPTION LOUNGES | CANNABIZ MEDIA
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...
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Episode 45: Ben Walters | Pioneer Intelligence
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...
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Episode 44: Jason Kikel | Cannabiz Media
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...
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Episode 43: Michael Piermont | Leaf Trade
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...
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Episode 42: Jim Thomas | ASTM International
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…
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Episode 41: Chris Cohen | MNI Targeted Media
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…
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Episode 40: Ryan Kiley | ePac Flexible Packaging
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…
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Cannacurio | Live From MJBizCon 2021 #2
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...
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Cannacurio | Live From MJBizCon 2021 #1
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...
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Episode 39: Steve LaFaille | Tecogen
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…
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Episode 38: Scott Campbell | METER Group
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…
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Episode 37: David Rula | Gold Leaf Packaging
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…
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Episode 36: Kevin Hart | Green Check Verified
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!...
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Episode 35: Bryan Passman | Hunter + Esquire
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…
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Episode 34: Ryan Fleming & Paul Clifford | Sage Intacct
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...
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Episode 33: Tony Repanich | Shield Compliance
Shield Compliance President and Chief Operating Officer, Tony Repanich, stopped by the podcast to chat with Ed about joining the company, what changes to the industry on a federal level would mean for Shield, whether hemp is a stepping stone for banking, and much more! Shield Compliance is...
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Episode 32: Robert Mohr & Haley Hayes | PeopleGuru
Robert Mohr and Haley Hayes or PeopleGuru joined the podcast to chat about the hurdles they faced coming into the industry in Florida, the importance of owning their own technology, how they utilize the Cannabiz Media database, and more! PeopleGuru develops and supports cloud-based Human Capital...
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Episode 31: Lewis Koski | Metrc
Chief Operating Officer at Metrc, Lewis Koski, joined the show for a fascinating conversation about how the company jumped in the cannabis space, the impact of state policies, what’s next for Metrc, and much more! Metrc is the most trusted cannabis track and trace system in the U.S. Our…
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Episode 30: Ron Basak-Smith & James Eichner | Sana Packaging
Ron Basak-Smith and James Eichner, co-founders of Sana Packaging, hopped the podcast for a fascinating conversation about the company’s start, their three overarching guiding principles, their goal of getting the packaging industry to follow their lead, and much more! Sana Packaging is a...
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Episode 29: Lisa Jordan | Canna Advisors
Watch the video of this podcast: https://youtu.be/hNsvpVMWlsU On the 29th edition of the Cannacurio Podcast, Canna Advisor's VP of Marketing, Lisa Jordan, joins the show to talk about California's viability, what's attractive and not attractive when looking at markets, and more! Whether you’re a...
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Episode 28: Colton Griffin | Flourish
Flourish CEO, Colton Griffin, joined the podcast to chat with Amanda and Ed about how the company came to be, regulatory hurdles, how they pick states to operate in, and much more! The Flourish software platform tracks product from seed to sale. Clients use Flourish to support all purchasing,...
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Episode 27: Zach Gordon | Grassi CPAs
Grassi CPA’s Zach Gordon is our first guest of the new year! He joined us to talk about the company’s origins in the cannabis space, the importance of industry education, regulations, and much more! Grassi is an independent member firm of Moore North America, which is itself a regional member of...
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The Emerald Insights podcast is your source for cannabis and hemp license updates from the industry's most trusted source of market intelligence, Emerald Intel.
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