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The Dime

Bryan Fields
Cannabis Industry
Cannabis
Medical Cannabis
Social Equity
California
Cancer
Cannabinoids
New York Cannabis Market
Cannabis Cultivation
Market Dynamics
Vertical Integration
Endocannabinoid System
Data Analytics
Cannabis Regulation
Investment Opportunities
Leaflink
Automation
Hemp
Hemp Industry
Minor Cannabinoids

Most cannabis companies won't survive the next three years. The ones that do will have better capital discipline, sharper regulatory reads, and operational frameworks built for compression, not growth. The Dime is where cannabis operators, executives, and investors hear directly from the CEOs and founders making those decisions right now: MSO strategy, state-by-state market dynamics, cultivation a... more

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Federal cannabis reform is supposed to open the same door for everyone. The current market says otherwise.

The largest operators do not share one political agenda, and some of the barriers they complain about are also widening their moats. As capita... more

Fast-acting edibles can command a premium, but labels such as "nano" do not prove the final product works. The larger operating question is whether the formulation improves taste, shelf stability, manufacturing efficiency, and trust at the same time.... more

Global expansion is often pitched as an opportunity. For an undisciplined cannabis company, it is an expensive way to expose every weakness at once.

International markets reward specific operating capabilities, not ambition alone. Pharmaceutical sta... more

Much of the licensed cannabis industry is quietly counting the volume it expects to inherit from the federal hemp ban coming this November. ** Now December.

What they may not realize is that the ban could eliminate the full-spectrum therapeutic hemp... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Rosenthal
Cannabis industry journalist and co-founder of Cultivated
Cultivated
Episode: Who Benefits From Federal Cannabis Limbo? ft. Jay Rosenthal
Kim Sanchez Rael
Azuca
Episode: What Makes Consumers Buy the Same Edible Again? ft. Kim Sanchez Rael
Jamie Pearson
New-Holland.Group founder/consultant guiding international cannabis expansion
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Episode: Europe Is Not a Rescue Plan ft. Jamie Pearson
Paige Figi
Advocate and mother of Charlotte, public figure in the therapeutic hemp/ CBD space
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Episode: Paige Figi: The Cannabis Industry Is Cheering A Ban On Medicine
Chris Guthrie
Guest: Cannabis industry ERP expert, with 365 Cannabis; discusses cannabis-specific extensions for Business Central and data governance
365 Cannabis
Episode: Understand This Before You Use AI To Build Software ft. Chris Guthrie
Hirsh Jain
Founder/Partner at Anand Strategy
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Episode: Hirsh Jain: Rescheduling Is Already Picking Winners
James Yamanaka
CEO of Organigram (formerly BAT involvement)
Organigram
Episode: Germany Is the Engine: What BAT Knows That Cannabis Doesn't ft. James Yamanaka
Caroline Henry
Executive at Buckeye Relief, former Director/ regulator perspective
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Episode: Why Ohio Cannabis Is Built Different: Inside the Regulator-Operator Alignment That's Actually Working ft. Caroline Henry
Joel Stanley
Co-founder of Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
Episode: Cannabis Was Medicine. Now the Proof Is Catching Up, ft. Joel Stanley and Dr. Marcel Bonn-Miller

Host

Bryan Fields
Host of The Dime; The Dime Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Intelligent conversation with high quality production!

    I usually watch all of my podcasts on YouTube, but I have been tuning into Apple Podcasts specifically to listen to “The Dime.”

    It’s refreshing to hear so many topics involving the broad cannabis space (including issues like CBD and rescheduling.)

    The topics stay interesting, the people are professional, and the production quality is top notch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigheadhimself
    United Statesa month ago
  • An excellent perspective on the cannabis business

    What stands out to me about The Dime is its focus on what it actually takes to run a cannabis business. Working with operators, I appreciate the attention to capital discipline, operational efficiency, and the decisions behind the numbers. Bryan brings those issues into focus through conversations with people facing them firsthand. That business-first perspective is what makes the show relevant to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adrian A. Holguin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful cannabis industry conversations.

    The Dime does a great job covering the cannabis industry from multiple angles without overcomplicating the conversation. Thoughtful guests, relevant topics, and practical insight for anyone working in the industry or wanting to learn about the industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nealp1780
    United Statesa month ago
  • Solving The wicked problem

    Cannabis has a wicked problem and this podcast is untangling the wicked problem to get closer to solving the problem with thoughtful engagement from operators in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PS11248
    United Statesa month ago
  • Really gone downhill.

    I used to really enjoy this podcast and recommend it to friends. Sadly the quality has gotten worse. Probably going to unsubscribe at this point especially after the other host left.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A. Stafford 08
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate actionable tactics on growth, operations, and capital in cannabis.
Shows depth with founder and operator guests delivering practical, battle-tested advice.
The host duo blends industry know-how with thoughtful, data-driven discussions.
Guests bring diverse views from regulators to investors, keeping conversations fresh and relevant.

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Who Benefits From Federal Cannabis Limbo? ft. Jay Rosenthal
Q: Is federal reform still a problem for the biggest operators, or has it become part of the business model?
It has to be part of the business model because the limbo has persisted for a long time; operators recognize reform is desired but expect varied outcomes across states, so they plan around ongoing uncertainty.
Hirsh Jain: Rescheduling Is Already Picking Winners
Q: What exactly happened in April, and what did not happen?
Medical cannabis was rescheduled to Schedule 3, but adult-use remains Schedule 1; a separate hearing process is active to consider full rescheduling, with legal challenges ongoing.
Hirsh Jain: Rescheduling Is Already Picking Winners
Q: Hirsh, I want to start with the question I think a lot of people have. My dad asked me, didn't Trump reschedule cannabis?
The more nuanced reality is that the Trump administration moved to reschedule medical cannabis by bypassing routine procedures, while the full rescheduling process remains ongoing and contested in courts.
Why Ohio Cannabis Is Built Different: Inside the Regulator-Operator Alignment That's Actually Working ft. Caroline Henry
Q: Do you see opportunities to replicate Ohio's model in other states or is it truly an Ohio-only strategy?
There are opportunities to replicate the model elsewhere, but leadership and local regulatory structures vary; the key is expert teams focused on state-specific rules and adaptable playbooks rather than trying to transplant the entire model.
Why Ohio Cannabis Is Built Different: Inside the Regulator-Operator Alignment That's Actually Working ft. Caroline Henry
Q: Is there a specific example that comes to mind when you're telling that story?
A concrete example is removing impractical barriers like man traps in dispensaries and working with regulators to adjust rules that slow operations, achieving smoother daily functioning while maintaining safety.

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What is The Dime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers cannabis operators, investors, and policymakers, exploring real-world strategies for scaling in a highly regulated industry. Recent conversations span Europe's regulatory evolution, U.S. policy debates on hemp and medical cannabis, ERP and data governance for cannabis operations, interstate commerce, and capital markets for growth. Guests include operators, lenders, regulators, scientists, and strategists, with a strong emphasis on practical decision-making—what to invest in, how to navigate compliance, and how to build durable, data-driven operations. A notable strength is the mix of strategic mindset and ground-level actionable tactics, from international expansion playbooks to backend systems and financing structures tha... more

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2. Kim Sanchez Rael
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4. Paige Figi
5. Chris Guthrie
6. Hirsh Jain
7. James Yamanaka
8. Caroline Henry

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