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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E167 - Bluegrass Bud: Kentucky Medical Cannabis Arrives
The Bluegrass State is joining the green rush—but in true Kentucky fashion, they're doing it their own way. Join Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) and Cy Scott (Headset) as they break down Kentucky's cautious entry into medical cannabis, and what it means for operators, investors, and entrepreneurs. In this e...
E166 - Headset Wrapped 2024 and Looking Ahead to Next Year
In this year-end edition of The High-Rise, Cy Scott (Headset) and Emily Paxhia (Poseidon) revisit their 2024 cannabis industry predictions to see where they hit the mark and where reality diverged from their forecasts. They delve into the growth (and growing pains) of key state markets—highlighting ...
E165 - Making cannabis fun again!
Cy & Emily return fresh (or maybe not so fresh) from MJ BizCon in Las Vegas to dish on their 25-second meetup, cowboys everywhere, and what happens when you mix cannabis conference attendees with rodeo folks and AWS techies! 🤠 Plus: Green Wednesday numbers are in! Beverages went absolutely bonk...
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What the people say about us
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!