Welcome to the High Rise.
A lens on the business of cannabis from two people who have been in it for way too long.
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E161 - A Post-Earnings Verano Deep-dive with George Archos and Aaron Miles
Hey Headsetters, we're back with a new interview episode, this time with Verano's George Archos and Aaron Miles. We cover their wholesale strategy, a unique approach to loyalty and visions for the future. Listen closely and you might actually catch the date that Schedule 3 is scheduled to happen (no...
E160 - 4/30 is the new 4/20! What we know about Schedule 3
In this conversation, Cy and Emily discuss the recent announcement by the DEA that they will recommend rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III. They explore the potential implications of this decision, including its impact on the capital markets, banking reform, and the ongoing Commerce Clause case. T...
E159 - Florida, man! Look out California, Florida is going to be THE market.
Watch out Florida Man, the new headline is going to be about the big numbers that Florida will be putting up in a post adult-use legalized cannabis world. Join Cy Scott (CEO of Headset) and Emily Paxia (Managing Partner of Poseidon) discuss the exciting news that adult-use cannabis legalization has ...
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Great Cast & Informative - Thank You
I love this! Its a great listen covering Multiple State Operations and local news as well driven by data. Ive been listening for a few years but I just recently heard of Headset being a very useful resource and its really exciting that our host is the CEO! I’m always driving across the state from dispensaries and t...
Read MoreMy go-to for the cannabis industry
This podcast quickly became my favorite for cannabis news and industry updates. Love how Cy & Emily bring together guests, data points, & personal stories to paint a picture of what’s going on in this crazy industry.
The Stuff You Should Know of Cannabis!
Cy and Emily are the authorities of what’s happening in the cannabis industry and deliver insights backed by expertise AND data. They have a great chemistry, are fun to listen to, and I always walk away learning something new and interesting. High Rise is on my list of “must listens” weekly!