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🌟 Elevate Your Trade Show Experience with MJ Unpacked! 🌟 MJ Unpacked isn't just another trade event; it's a strategic opportunity engineered to catapult your cannabis brand to new heights. Here's what makes us stand out: Exclusive Access: Immerse yourself in direct engagement with industry powerhouses, from licensed cannabis executives to proactive investors, fostering connections that fuel exponential business growth. Unmatched Networking: Forge relationships that transcend the exhibit floor, cultivating enduring partnerships and collaborative ventures that redefine industry standards. Targeted Exposure: Position your innovations front and center before an audience actively seeking cutting-edge solutions, amplifying your brand's visibility and market influence. Insightful Content: Gain invaluable insights from meticulously curated sessions, empowering you to anticipate industry shifts and seize emerging opportunities with confidence. Ready to unleash the full potential of your brand? Let's chart a course to success to MJ Unpacked April 9,10,11 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Reach out via DM or email me at zed@jagemedia.com to secure your showcase today! Did you know MJ Unpacked pioneered the Brand Showcase in the cannabis industry back in 2021, setting the standard for innovation and excellence? Don't settle for imitators; choose the trailblazer. ✨ #MJUnpacked #CannabisNetworking #BrandExposure #TradeShowSuccess

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What a ride! Embarc's California State Fair activation wrapped, and I'm still buzzing. We built a dispensary/museum in the middle of the fair and saw thousands and thousands of people pass through over 17 days. What really stayed with me was the crowd's curiosity about cannabis. Attendees wandered in from art exhibits and hypnotist shows to our cannabis education area. They learned about the plant's history, its effects, and could then buy and consume on-site. We’ve never been able to take a customer on a journey like that before. We met folks who'd never considered consuming, asking wide-eyed questions about everything. And seeing older attendees get emotional about cannabis being normalized hit HARD for me. I have to say, our team knocked it out of the park despite the challenges. Stocking enough product for 17 days was trickier than we thought. And our systems got a real, high-volume, rapid fire workout. But we figured it out together, just like we always do. We showed that cannabis can fit right in at mainstream events. And, we did this in collaboration with our partners at Equity Trade Network (we had dinner in SF last night still talking about how surreal that experience was). In a way, it felt like a glimpse into the future. Alas, no time to get sentimental.... To Outside Lands we ride ✌️ Our team is onsite and ready to kick off our 4th year at this event. This is the first time Embarc is taking a more consumer facing role. We've been working up to this moment and I'm incredibly proud and excited. It's going to be a great weekend. Anyone else going to Outside Lands? #cannabis #cannabismarketing #events #marketing #cannabiscommunity

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BENZINGA! Oh what a week it was in Chicago, IL at the bi-annual Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference. Here are my key takeaways (after sleeping for the past 2 days): 1. NOT ALL MARKETS ARE CREATED EQUAL. - Missouri continues to be RED HOT. Cash flow is abundant. - Ohio is heating up, despite a semi-slow start, will be a STRONG market - Florida is the talk of the town, with Rec looming, assets will TRADE here. Will have TWO operational businesses on the market here soon. :) If you have interest in retail and verticals in Missouri, Ohio, IL, NJ or even NY and PA reach out. We've got exclusive mandates. ps - does anyone know about New Buffalo, MI? You should ask if not. 6 of the top 10 dispensaries in the COUNTRY are here. And its MICHIGAN! 2. IRRATIONAL EXUBERANCE CONTINUES. - Half of you don't realize where true market value lies right now. - Its a BUYERS market. Period. - Dispensaries across the board trade at 0.5x to 1.0x top-line, not 2x or 3x. I'm sorry, but I cannot sell your store that does $3M in Rev, but loses money, for $8M. It isn't gonna happen. Buyers are picking up assets in good markets for HALF a turn of revenue. Blame lackluster policy and a weak capital market. 3. THIS INDUSTRY IS FULL OF GREAT AND SMART PEOPLE. - Even though times are tough, the energy was POSITIVE this week. - People were excited, motivated, and look forward to the future. - Deal talks this week were surprisingly good. Lots of folks are EAGER to transact and actually open to listening to good advice. It was a pleasure to see all of you this week. If I didn't get around to meeting, shoot me a note. I was running on ZERO sleep and note to self: never take a red-eye the night before a conference ever again. Can never quite catch up on sleep at Benzinga. Its non-stop action! Shout out to those who I saw (sorry if I miss your tag; LinkedIn has limits): Seth Yakatan Angela Pih Jason Wild Rosie Mattio Jamie Mendola Luna Stower, MAT✨ Jackie Gonzalez-Becerra Lori DeCarlo Gail Rand, CPA Eiran Feldman Frank Perullo Lucas Hoefflicker Bryan Barash Tim Barash Jared M. Kevin E. Riggs, P.E. Alexa Alianiello Willie McKenzie Dan Roda John Pennington Todd Harrison Charlie Wilkinson Aubrey Amatelli 💘 John Darwin Daniel Neville Dan Nicholls, CFA John V. Pellitteri Mitchell Osak Brandon Harshbarger Blair Fish Brett Puffenbarger Darcie Fankhauser Trent Woloveck Bryan Gerber Joe Donnelly Leah Haselhorst Adam Stettner Bob P. Scott Delgado Cant wait to see you in MIAMI for Benzinga 2025! Hope everyone's conference was fruitful. Onwards! 👏

Excited to join MJ Unpacked in St. Louis next week to discuss strategies for expanding brands in vertical markets! I’ll be speaking on the panel “Strategies for Expanding Your Brand in Vertical Markets” on Tuesday, Nov 5, at 3:10 pm CST. We’ll dive into what it takes to build a successful brand presence in dynamic markets like Missouri, from navigating local regulations to creating meaningful community connections. Looking forward to sharing insights and connecting with others driving growth in the cannabis industry! If you’re attending, be sure to join us for actionable takeaways on market entry and growth! #MJUnpacked #CannabisIndustry #BrandExpansion #BudandMarys

Another important step for the movement to legalize and destigmatize this magical plant. Enabling safe, easy access is our mission. Let’s get it. And anyone for SF? How could I not be as a NorCal native…Rivaling with my 10 year old around this very subject now! #legalize #normalization #access

Just picked up the Infused Pre-Rolls judging kit for the Best in Grass competition! Excited to dive into this experience and explore some top-notch infused pre-rolls. I won’t spoil what's inside, but trust me, this kit is packed with some intriguing selections. Curious to know more about what’s in the kit? Head over to my Highly Reviews blog tomorrow morning for a detailed look at the lineup and my first impressions. Stay tuned for more updates as I embark on this cannabis judging journey! #CannabisCommunity #BestInGrass #CannabisReviews

Ready to transform your dispensary's fortunes? Join us on Monday, February 5th, at 2 pm Eastern for "Puff, Puff, Profit." Gain insights into attracting local clients and ensuring they keep coming back. Your success is just one webinar away! 🚀🌿 #CannabisThriving #WebinarAlert Link to Register in the First Comment!