Episode Details

Shadd Dales and Anthony Varrell line up a powerhouse trio of interviews — from capital markets to federal reform.First up, they sit down with Margaret Brodie, CEO of Rubicon Organics (TSXV: ROMJ), to talk about raising capital in this tough environment, the strategic value of being organic-certified, and what she learned from a recent trip to Germany. It’s a real look into what premium positioning means in today’s market.Then, it’s over to Jim Cacioppo, CEO of Jushi Holdings (OTCQX: JUSHF), who breaks down the company’s latest earnings — $63.8 million in revenue and $9.8 million in adjusted EBITDA — and how their “7 and 7” retail-first strategy is pushing ahead despite price compression and tight liquidity.Two conversations. Two different lanes of the cannabis industry. One big-picture takeaway.0:00:00 IntroMargaret Brodie's Interview0:03:27 Canadian Cannabis Market Insights0:12:31 European Cannabis Market Overview0:16:26 Genetics and Product Quality0:18:43 Canadian Government Cannabis Policy0:24:04 Closing Remarks0:25:08 - Black Market vs. Regulated Market DiscussionJim Cacioppo's Interview0:26:48 - Financial Numbers Review0:30:26 - Ohio Market Discussion0:32:11 - Branded Products and Brand Strategy0:34:17 - Margin Improvements and Product Development0:35:23 - New SKU Launches0:36:21 - Pennsylvania and Virginia Market Potential0:38:45 - Pennsylvania Legislative Updates0:41:34 - Discussion on Hemp-Derived Products0:48:45 - Virginia Election and Cannabis Legalization Prospects0:51:24 - DEA and Cannabis Rescheduling0:52:40 - Illegal Cannabis Market Challenges0:59:33 - Public Support for Cannabis Legalization1:01:22 - Wrap up#CannabisInv