The Cannabis Business Minds Show

Join Jen Flanagan in this episode, where she talks to Sahar Ayinehsazian, a partner in Vicente LLP's Los Angeles office and co-lead for the firm’s Banking and Financial Services Access practice. Sahar shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities in cannabis banking. Discover how to find a trustworthy banking partner, potential fees for cannabis operators, and the obstacles in cannabis banking. Sahar also provides valuable advice for cannabis operators and applicants seeking banking services. About Our Guest Website: https://vicentellp.com/ Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/ Connect with us! Website: cannabisbusinessminds.com Instagram and YouTube: @cannabisbusinessminds

In this episode, Jen Flanagan interviews Brian Vicente, Founding Partner of Vicente LLP and a pioneer in the cannabis industry. From the inception of the cannabis industry, Brian has been at the forefront of shaping the regulated industry. He shares with us his insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the cannabis industry today for entrepreneurs and service providers alike and his vision for the future of this rapidly growing industry. About Our Guest Website: https://vicentellp.com/ Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/ Connect with us! Website: cannabisbusinessminds.com Instagram / YouTube: @cannabisbusinessminds

Join us as we kick off our four-part series with guest host Jen Flanagan. In this episode, we get insights and tips on cannabis compliance with Casey Leaver, the director of regulatory compliance at Vincente LLP. Casey is a compliance expert with years of experience under her belt. She knows what it takes to keep a cannabis business compliant in today's ever-evolving regulatory landscape. We dive deep into the differences between laws and regulations and the common compliance issues that cannabis businesses face. Casey shares her insights on the biggest obstacles in cannabis compliance and how to overcome them. About Our Guest Website: https://vicentellp.com/ Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/ Connect with us! Website: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ Instagram: cannabisbusinessminds Youtube: cannabisbusinessminds

In this episode, we get an insight of how the Massachusetts cannabis industry started from former Commissioner Jen Flanagan.  Commissioner Flanagan, currently the director of regulatory policy for Vicente LLP, shares her experience and perspective on her role as one of the appointed inaugural Commissioners on the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission in 2017. Some of the major highlights: What’s going on in Massachusetts How her background in mental health and substance abuse issues played a role Importance of studies, research, and consumer education Milestones during her time as Commissioner Her new role as Vicente LLP’s Director of Regulatory Policy Speed round About Our Guest Website: https://vicentellp.com/ Email: [email protected] Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/ Connect with us! Website: cannabisbusinessminds.com  Instagram: cannabisbusinessminds  Youtube: cannabisbusinessminds 

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Cannabis Law & Tax Specialist Paula Collins. We talked about her experience in working with cannabis business owners and how the New York Consortium of Cannabis Accountants are supporting social equity applicants. Some major highlights from our conversation: What cannabis entrepreneurs should watch out for when it comes to taxes The fastest way entrepreneurs can get into trouble Raising entrepreneur awareness and workshops provided by NYCCA Bankruptcy and debt in the cannabis industry Her advice for anyone just starting to build their business and what she wished she knew then About Our Guest Paula Collins, CEO and Founder of The Morton Street Group, is obsessed with getting it right for the cannabis industry. Paula is an Enrolled Agent, MBA, Lawyer, and Education Specialist, with over 10 years' experience in tax preparation from non-profits to high net worth individuals. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri. Website: www.mortonstreetgroup.com or www.paulacollinslaw.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulacollinsnyc Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/ Connect with us! Website: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ Instagram: cannabisbusinessminds Youtube: cannabisbusinessminds

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Cannabis Law & Tax Specialist Paula Collins on cannabis taxation. Some major highlights from our conversation: The current New York tax structure and the licensed market The best case scenario in the next 12 months Her proposed transitional license and work as a co-founder of the New York Consortium of Cannabis Accountants (NYCCA) Misinformation in tax and law in cannabis About Our Guest Paula Collins, CEO and Founder of The Morton Street Group, is obsessed with getting it right for the cannabis industry. Paula is an Enrolled Agent, MBA, Lawyer, and Education Specialist, with over 10 years' experience in tax preparation from non-profits to high net worth individuals. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri. Website: www.mortonstreetgroup.com or www.paulacollinslaw.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulacollinsnyc Ask a Cannabis Expert: https://cannabisbusinessminds.com/ask-a-cannabis-expert/ Connect with us! Website: cannabisbusinessminds.com Instagram: cannabisbusinessminds Youtube: cannabisbusinessminds

In this episode, we get a deep dive on cannabis licensing and compliance with Cannabis Law & Tax Specialist Paula Collins. Paula Collins, CEO and Founder of The Morton Street Group, is obsessed with getting it right for the cannabis industry. Paula is an Enrolled Agent, MBA, Lawyer, and Education Specialist, with over 10 years' experience in tax preparation from non-profits to high net worth individuals. She is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri. Some major highlights from our conversation: How Paula started in the cannabis industry The struggles in pre-licensing phase, illicit shops and unlicensed operators Public awareness and due diligence Tax compliance for entrepreneurs About Our Guest Website: www.mortonstreetgroup.com or www.paulacollinslaw.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulacollinsnyc Join the CBM Membership here! Connect with us! Website: cannabisbusinessminds.com Instagram: @cannabisbusinessminds Youtube: @cannabisbusinessminds

Because of you, Cannabis Business Minds is in the top 5 podcasts in the industry! Thanks so much for your support!  In today's episode, Simone gives an overview of what you can expect from the show from expert interviews to the simplest way to get your questions answered by an industry expert. Connect with us! Website: cannabisbusinessminds.com Instagram: cannabisbusinessminds Youtube: cannabisbusinessminds

Are you ready to end the year right? In this episode, Simone shares key financial tips for your cannabis business as we wrap up 2022 and how to lock in your 2023 business budget. Haven't yet built a budget for your cannabis business? Make sure you get the 2023 budget template here: https://www.freedomsun.co/courses/businessbudget

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