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September 12, 2022

Damon Poeter Global Cannabis Times Fall 2022 Issue

WE’VE GOT BERNER on the cover! How cool is that? The Cookies CEO and hip-hop star sat down with David Belsky for an epic interview this issue. Berner shared with us his MO for filling his days with non-stop activity—the hustle doesn’t quit if you’re doing what you love, he says.

Berner’s secret? He loves herb, so he’s always doing what he loves. Check out Cookies Start With B on p28 for more.

Meanwhile, Global Cannabis Times recently received a wonderful honor with our nomination for a prestigious Folio Award—we’re a finalist in the Folio Eddie Award category of “Best B2B Magazine Launch.” The winners will be announced later this month in New York City.

Here’s the funny thing—as nice as this accolade is, I’m more thrilled to see that our little publication is making an impact with you guys, the readers. It’s especially nice to see our branded gear out in the wild for the first time, courtesy of reader Vic Oshner of Green Acres Farms in La Grange, MO, who wore his GCT Brain Squad t-shirt to a Machine Gun Kelly show in St. Louis and sent us the proof (see picture, inset).

THROTTLING UP: Vic Oshner of Green Acres Farmers reps GCT at Machine Gun Kelly’s Aug. 10 show at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO.

And how cool is that?

By my calculations GCT only has about a trillion t-shirt sightings at arenas to go to catch up with Cookies.

We’ve got lots more in this issue, starting with our first-ever Cannabis Investor’s Guide on p34. With the help of some of the most dialed-in financial minds in cannabis, we’ll take you from green investor to head of the grass class. Also inside: Tom Adams looks at the sluggish start to New York’s newly launched adult-use market (p16), Janet Jackim sits down with former Mexico President Vicente Fox to discuss his on-going push for legalization and industry ethics (p43), and our design team looks at the best in cannabis logos (p52).

Damon Poeter
Editor-in-Chief
damon@gctmag.com

5 Smart Tips From This Issue

Do you track customer purchase habits? Time to use that data to make targeted holiday sales recommendations. (Planning Calendar, p12)
On the road for MJBizCon? Order your staff back home a pizza party to let ’em know you’re thinking of them. (Planning Calendar, p12)
If you’re not using Halloween to highlight adult-use treats for grown-up ghosts and goblins, you’re missing out on all the fun. (Fall Big Dates, p12)
Want ideas to make your dispensary both secure and service-oriented? Look to what the banks do. (Tech Spotlight, p24)
There are times when the best staff management is none at all. Bosses must learn when to let employees arrive at their own solutions. (Tip Sheet, p48)

Going Global - Pioneering Cannabis Hospitality: A Conversation with Arend Richard

In this enlightening interview, Arend Richard, a seasoned entrepreneur from the cannabis industry, shares his journey from starting a YouTube channel to educate on cannabis use, to co-founding WeedTube, and developing a unique cannabis hospitality business. Born and raised in Colorado, Aaron discusses the evolution of his business ventures and his current project—creating a welcoming, educational environment for both seasoned and first-time cannabis users. He delves into the challenges of establishing a cannabis-friendly social space, including regulatory hurdles and community engagement, and highlights his vision for a new kind of social interaction centered around cannabis.