The $100+ billion cannabis industry is fueled by innovative strategies and visionary leaders. Each week, we explore the journeys of CEOs from publicly traded giants, world-renowned scientists, and underground legacy growers shaping the future of this transformative market. Bryan and Kellan uncover how these pioneers built their businesses, navigated failures and found success in this rapidly growing space. Join us to explore the lessons and insights driving the cannabis industry forward.
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KeyStone’s Stock Talk – Canadian & US Small-Cap Growth & Dividend Stocks, Tips & Portfolio Building Strategies
Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
Hosted by Ryan Irvine & Aaron Dunn, the podcast is highly interactive taking listener questions each week on individual Canadian & U.S. stocks as well as stock portfolio building strategies. The podcast focuses on high quality Canadian Dividend growth stocks, unknown & profitable Canadian Small-Cap stocks, U.S. tech leaders and high growth small-cap stocks. We also provide simple portfolio building tips for DIY investors. Weekly show highlights include: - Case For & Against Any Stock: our Ry ...
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A weekly podcast for cannabis business owners, investors and industry insiders. Join host Chip Schweiger, The Green Leaf CPA, as he brings you a podcast about cannabis, accounting and finance with actionable tips to make more money, improve profits and increase the value of your cannabusiness. Each week, the brightest minds in our community, from under the canopy to inside the boardroom, share knowledge and drop wisdom.
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Welcome to the Be Frank Podcast, the show dedicated to helping you learn, be inspired, and spreading happiness through health and fitness. I’m your host, Yosuke Shingu, and I’m here to engage in unique conversations with a diverse range of guests, all with the aim of enhancing our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. So, to be frank, get ready for an honest journey towards a healthier and happier you.
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”Philly Fortune Talks” is an inspirational podcast that delves into the entrepreneurial spirit, celebrating the drive, determination, and ingenuity of entrepreneurs and business leaders not just in Philadelphia but also beyond its borders. Hosted by Jake Penny, each episode features insightful conversations with successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and thought leaders who share their inspiring stories, valuable insights, and actionable tips for aspiring and established business profes ...
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I’m Taylor Jeffrey Carr and I’m 30 years. I’m a legal medical cannabis consultant/ grower from St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
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The Michelin-Star Experience? Gibran Washington on What Customers Actually Want
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49:52What if buying cannabis felt more like a Michelin-star dining experience than a traditional retail transaction? Where the staff doesn’t just sell—they guide, educate, and tailor every recommendation to how you want to feel. No guessing. Just clarity, confidence, and trust—rooted in science-backed evidence. That’s the vision behind Ethos Cannabis. W…
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AI in Cannabis Commerce Is Here — But Jane’s Doing It Their Way with Socrates Rosenfeld
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50:02AI is reshaping every corner of commerce — and in cannabis, where the pace is chaotic and change can be difficult, thoughtful integration is even harder. We’re in the middle of a digital transformation as profound as the rise of the internet. In a space where “speed and size” used to win, the new game is endurance. Because to finish first, you have…
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Trump, Texas SB3 & the Rescheduling Timeline: Jim Higdon on What Comes Next
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48:46Prohibition is dead — and Texas just proved it. The recent SB3 vote signaled the start of something much bigger. While hemp and cannabis operate in very different styles, both are ultimately pushing toward the same goal: a sensible framework for a one-plant solution. The how? I’ll leave that to people way smarter than me. But the genie is NOT going…
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In this Week's Show: Firan Technology Group (FTG:TSX) VS Simply Solventless Concentrates (HASH:TSX-V): Small-Cap M&A Strategies Compared Is Lakeland Industries (LAKE:NASDAQ) a Blazing Bargain or a Total Burn? Star & Dog of the Week: Groupe Dynamite (GRGD:TSX) Breaks Out, Hims & Hers (HIMS:NYSE) Breaks Down The Power of Dividend Investing Explained…
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The Hidden Weakness in Most Cannabis Operations — What We Heard at Benzinga
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43:41The cannabis shakeout isn’t coming. It’s already here. Operators are bleeding, investors are disappearing, and the old playbook is falling apart. After Benzinga, one thing’s clear: the winners will be the ones who specialize, control every cost, and have visibility into every part of their business in real time. What happens when you pull back the …
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In this Week's Show: Space, Solar & Semiconductors: Is 5N Plus (VNP:TSX) the Growth Trifecta? Opera Limited (OPRA:NASDAQ) Is Betting on Gamers – Will Wall Street Follow? Teaching the Market a Lesson — D2L Inc. (DTOL:TSX) Scales Smarter in EdTech Flat EPS, Shrinking Margins — Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU:NASDAQ) Pulls Back as Fashion Meets Fiscal …
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Storytelling Is the Future of Cannabis IR ft Jesse Redmond
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54:47What if the most powerful investor pitch wasn’t a deck or a breakdown of earnings—but a story? Now, the idea of seeds in the ground to thriving plants is a tangible experience—one that finally captures the real narrative. Because in cannabis, the financials don’t always tell the full story. This week, we sit down with Jesse Redmond, Head of Investo…
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Fix the Process: Real Cannabis Manufacturing Tools & Optimization Techniques ft.: Murphy Murri
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56:48Most cannabis operators are reactive—drowning in checklists, flooded with data, and still missing the point. Compliance gets all the attention, while real operational signals—like handling variability and shifting process conditions—lead to execution gaps and reactive decision-making. Extraction process optimization is tricky, but when the actual r…
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In this Week's Show: Pick & Shovels Investing: 5 Steps to Invest Tariffs Troubles: Is Steel trading at a Steal? Pyrogenisis Canada Inc. (PYR:TSX): Will This Canadian Plasma Stock Ever Ignite a Profit? 7 Timeless Tips for Gold Producer InvestingBy Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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Brett Puffenbarger: The Future of Cannabis Will Look Like This… and Yes, It Will Shock You
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54:49What if we told you the future of cannabis looks less like dispensaries... and more like the milk aisle? Everyone’s chasing growth, market share, and the next hot product — but few are asking the deeper question: What will the cannabis industry actually become? While cannabis is certainly disruptive, its future likely follows a few predictable path…
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In this Week's Show: The "Picks & Shovels" Approach to Investing Theme Parks, Streaming, & Debt: What’s Next for The Walt Disney Company (DIS:NYSE)? Is Deere & Co. (DE:NYSE) Riding Too High? Sector Slowdown Ahead Centrus Energy (LEU:NYSE) Skyrockets – What’s Behind the Nuclear Hype?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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No Exits, No Capital, No Bullsh*t: Seth Yakatan on Cannabis Reality
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45:37There’s no exits. There’s no cash. There’s no buyers. So what do you do? Batten down the hatches. Crush your market. Squeeze out the little guys who can’t compete — and wait. This week, Seth Yakatan returns to discuss the following: • How he’s seeing the board • Why cannabis can’t hit reset like other industries • What operators need to do right no…
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In this Week's Show: AtkinsRéalis Group (ATRL:TSX) Stock Surges 16% – Nuclear Power Comeback? Home Depot (HD:NYSE) Reports Flat Growth Amid Rising Costs Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company (HNST:NASDAQ) – Still Worth the Price? SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (SEDG:NASDAQ) Posts Positive Gross Margin After a Harsh 2024…
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Where’s the Cash? Visibility, Inventory & Profitable Growth with Tyler Nielsen
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54:40"Cash strapped" might be the most heard phrase in the cannabis industry right now. So… where’s the cash? Without disciplined forecasting and visibility into true costs, growth is meaningless. Most companies aren’t failing from bad ideas — they’re failing in execution. That’s where cash leaks into missed forecasts, bloated inventory, and lost opport…
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In this Week's Show: Carney’s $77B Stimulus Plan: Which Canadian Stocks Will Benefit? Massive News Week in Crypto — Bitcoin, Trump, Coinbase & More US-China Tariff Truce: What's Really Happening? New Rigs. New Markets. New Highs? Inside Geodrill Ltd’s (GEO:TSX) Growth PushBy Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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Why the Industry’s Premier Brands Choose The Flowery — and What’s Coming Next in New York & Florida ft. Ilya Shmidt
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45:00Florida and New York are massive markets — but they’re still early. Everyone’s fighting for attention, trust, and long-term positioning. So how did The Flowery rise to the top and become the go-to partner for the industry’s premier brands? 710 Labs. Wizard Trees. Preferred Gardens. Doja Pak the list goes on. These brands are some of the most sought…
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In this Week's Show: Explosive Q4 Growth! Aritzia Inc.'s (ATZ: TSX) Bold Supply Chain Pivot. Parkland Holdings (PKI: TSX) Cancels AGM Before $9B Deal – Major Shareholder Revolts. Atlas Engineered Products (AEP: TSX-V) at $0.75 – Undervalued or Justified? How Tariffs Are Slowing Down the U.S. Supply Chain.…
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Big Tobacco Is Moving on Cannabis, the Global Strategy Is Unfolding, and Deepak Anand Reveals Where’s Next
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48:42Big Tobacco knows cigarettes are dead. They’re sitting on cash, looking for growth — and cannabis is the obvious move. They’re no longer silently watching from the sidelines. They’re investing, expanding — some through public acquisitions, others through quieter plays. But one thing is clear: it’s no secret anymore. Big Tobacco is here, leveraging …
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In this Week's Show: What's Driving the Productivity Crisis in Canada? Connected Grids, Connected Profits? Tantalus Systems Holding Inc. (GRID: TSX) Explained. Modular Moves: Is DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRT: TSX) Constructing Value? Is Celestica Inc. (CLS: TSX|NYSE) a Value Play After the Drop?…
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Secrets Behind World-Class Extraction: How 1% Add Millions ft. Micah Anderson
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59:42Specialization is coming — and surviving will mean doing one thing better than anyone else. But that’s only the beginning. Getting there takes a relentless growth mindset: an obsession with stacking small operational wins — data, tech, genetics, process — to create massive separation over time. Extraction isn’t simple. And in a world of margin comp…
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If You’re Chasing Invoices in Cannabis, Listen to This ft. Brett Gelfand
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50:18You produced the product. They said they needed terms — “as soon as it sells, we’ll pay.” But the days kept going by… and nothing came in. In cannabis, collections are brutally difficult. With limited banking and tight cash flow, cash is king. So how do you know who’s trustworthy? Who’s a repeat offender? And where do you even go to collect? Sadly,…
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In this Week's Show: Tariff Whiplash & the US Bond Market: The Biggest Increase in Yields Since 2001 Spring 2025 Webinar Preview: The Orphan Stock Opportunity Target Acquired: Is Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN: NYSE) Locked In for Explosive Growth? Margins Under Pressure: Is ADF Group Inc. (DRX: TSX) About to Buckle?…
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How Ayr Wellness Is Resizing for Reality — What Operational Efficiency Really Means ft. George DeNardo
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44:30It’s not about planting flags anymore. It’s about profitability. As the cannabis industry shifts from rapid growth at all costs to operational precision, hard decisions are being made. Which assets are sized properly? Where can we build a well-rounded, potentially profitable business given the realities of today’s market? And how do we make the rig…
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In this Week's Show: Spring 2025 Webinar Preview: Current Market Valuations Tariffs and Trade Wars 101 for Investors From Raw Data to Refined Profits: NowVertical Group Inc's (NOW: TSX-V) Q4 Financial Turnaround Is the Wait for Lightspeed Worth It for Telesat Corp's (TSAT: TSX|NASDAQ) Investors?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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Why Cannabis Companies Must Face Reality, Make Hard Choices, and Follow the Data ft. AnnaRae Grabstein
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48:29While it feels like progress isn’t happening — and that may be true at the federal level — inside the industry, it’s a completely different story. The financial model you built, the regulatory category you operate in, the market dynamics, the consumer behavior — every one of those variables is in motion. Constantly evolving. And new competitors are…
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In this Week's Show: From Spark to Surge: How Argan, Inc. (AGX:NYSE) became a market powerhouse. Coreweave (CRWV:NASDAQ) IPO: A strong signal or just noise? Is Lululemon Athletica (LULU:NASDAQ) still in fashion for investors?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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How Leafwell is Disrupting Healthcare: The Data Doctors Can’t Ignore ft. Emily Fisher & Dr June Chin
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45:52Can cannabis be the key to lowering healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes? Impossible, right? Think again. Leafwell has analyzed millions of data points and uncovered staggering, undeniable results—cannabis patients experience fewer ER visits, reduced prescription drug use, and better health outcomes compared to non-users. These findings …
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In this Week's Show: Is Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NEO:TSX) a diamond in the rough? Is Canada Goose Holdings (GOOS:TSX) cooked or golden? Canada’s only discrete steel plate producer: Can Algoma Steel Group (ASTL:TSX|NASDAQ) pivot to profitability under tariff pressure?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things: A Melody of Grit & Fortitude ft. Christina Betancourt Johnson
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51:34“It’s this crazy melody of things constantly happening, and you need an incredible degree of grit and fortitude. Even the best-prepared individuals with meticulous plans have to throw them up in the air like confetti. It’s an intangible feeling—until you get into it, you really don’t know.” This quote from Christina Betancourt Johnson perfectly cap…
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Premium Should Mean Organic: How Jetty Extracts is Leading the Clean Cannabis Movement ft. Ron Gershoni
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41:45Want to know what a company really values? Look at where they spend their money. In cannabis, where cash is a rare commodity, Jetty Extracts is choosing to invest in: Thousands of dollars each month in additional third-party testing that isn’t required OCal-certified cannabis, the cleanest on the market Most companies can’t even consider this level…
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In this Week's Show: Global Economic Outlook: Is the world heading into a recession? Is Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. (PET:TSX) off the leash in 2025? Stuck in reverse? Breaking down Tesla (TSLA:NASDAQ) stock in today's economic environment. From Impressions to Profits: Can Perion Networks (PERI:NASDAQ) rebound?…
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We Don’t Want Legalization—We Want Decriminalization ft. Luna Stower
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45:59Cannabis started as a movement, not just a business. But as legalization expanded, the industry found itself caught between profit and purpose, struggling under massive overregulation and taxation. So how do we get back on track? For over 11 years, Luna Stower has been on the front lines—fighting for safe access, patient rights, and the end of proh…
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In this Week's Show: Will Kraken Robotics Inc. (PNG:TSX-V) sink or swim? Are we onboard with High Liner Foods (HLF:TSX)? Should you inject Hims & Hers Health (HIMS:NYSE) into your portfolio? Will Enterprise Group Inc. (E:TSX) generate higher return this year?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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China Tariffs & The Next Era of Vapes: Impact on Supply Chains & Brands ft. Nick Kovacevich
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52:54Vaping is more than just oil and hardware—it’s a delicate balance of oil, terpenes, device performance, and supply chain efficiency. When one element is off, consumers notice, and brands suffer. With new tariffs on China and CCELL massive U.S. investment, what does this mean for the future of the vape industry? How do hardware vendors differentiate…
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Is Osisko Gold Royalties (OR:TSX) the best way to capitalize on the Gold surge? Can Advanced Micro Devices (AMD:NASDAQ) usurp Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) as the AI King? Does Well Health (WELL:TSX) have a clean bill of health? Can Celsius Holdings (CELH:NASDAQ) stay energized after rising 30%? Has TFI International (TFII:TSX|NYSE) broken down?…
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Ecosystem Secrets: How Premier Cannabis Brands Scale ft. Nate D
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43:19Consumer buy brands. And in cannabis, California brands reign supreme because they uphold the most sacred element in any relationship—trust. Trust isn’t just about marketing—it’s about consistency, quality, and experience. The moment a brand breaks that trust, it loses everything. But expanding a highly trusted California brand into new markets isn…
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In this Week's Show: What are Billionaire Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's investments? Are profits secure in SSC Security (SECU:TSX)? Is Constellation Software (CSU:TSX) able to continue to outperform the market? Why has Bigbear.ai (BBAI:NYSE) surged over 300%? The reason behind Foraco International's (FAR:TSX) one-day 11% drop! and MORE...…
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Why Cannabis Laws Are a Mess: The Politics and Bureaucracy with Jeff Guillot
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52:59"Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status." — Laurence J. Peter Nowhere is that more evident than in cannabis, where local governments resist change, operators scramble for clarity, and policies shift overnight. The biggest mistake cannabis operators make? Waiting too long to ask for help. Navigating ca…
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Detailing the Tariff Situation! What do we look for in small-cap stocks? After surging over 1500% does Celestica (CLS:TSX|NYSE) have further potential? Why Fluence Energy (FLNC:NASDAQ) fell 50%! Behind Converge Technology Solutions' (CTS:TSX) surge in price!By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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Stop Ignoring Germany’s Massive Opportunity – Europe is Coming! ft. Jamie Pearson
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48:08Are you considering expanding to Germany? The answer should be yes. As a brand or retailer, deciding where to grow is critical. California is the ultimate proving ground—fiercely competitive and filled with industry leaders. If you want to be a national player, is this where you make your mark? But what about Germany? A high-potential market, still…
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Navigating the Gray: The Legal Tightrope of Cannabis Risk & Compliance ft. Dan Shapiro
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46:08Everyone can agree—cannabis operates in a legal gray area. For starters, anyone in the industry is technically breaking federal law, as cannabis remains federally illegal. But for an in-house attorney at an MSO, the job isn’t just about navigating federal risk. It’s about understanding where gray meets red, balancing state-by-state regulations, and…
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Are Tariffs going to make an impact? A look at the strong performance of Aritzia (ATZ:TSX)! Deepseek flipped the Artificial Intelligence landscape overnight! Does DIRTT Environmental Solutions (DRT:TSX) have turnaround potential? Has ADF Group (DRX:TSX) become more appealing since our last look?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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A Look at the Small Cap Valuation Gap! Does NowVertical Group (NOW:TSXV) offer 10x potential? A look at Bitcoin ETFs and Risk! Is MDA Space (MDA:TSX) ready to blast off?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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The COO’s Playbook: Balancing Automation, Quality, and Efficiency Across 14 States at Verano ft. Trip McDermott
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51:36Standard Operating Procedures—every company has them. But how do you maintain consistency when a single change can ripple across 14 states, 15 cultivation sites, and 150 retail locations? Verano faces the challenge of creating continuity across a vast and diverse footprint. Each state presents unique regulations and operational nuances, yet the exp…
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A look at Canadian Telecoms! The state of the Market in 2025! Should you be diversifying your portfolio with International Stocks? Is investing in Leveraged ETFs a smart move for your Portfolio?By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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She Hits Different: The Story Behind Cake's Explosive Growth ft. Chloe Kaleiokalani
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47:41Cake is hitting different. A hockey stick chart is every founder's dream—but what looks like overnight success often hides expertise built years behind the scenes. Thriving in California's intense, competitive cannabis market? That’s a different beast altogether. Pink, chrome, fur—Cake's branding immediately resonates with its target audience. A ma…
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KeyStone's Annual Prediction Special! Were our 2024 predictions correct? Setting out our predictions for 2025!By Stock Talk Podcast by KeyStone Financial
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Breaking Barriers in Pediatric Dentistry with Dr. Jenny Pinero
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29:39In this inspiring episode of Philly Fortune Talks, Jake Penny sits down with Dr. Jenny Pinero, founder of the Children's Tooth Spa in Philadelphia. Dr. Jenny shares her journey from working long hours for a dental service organization (DSO) to creating her own practice, just steps from her home. She discusses the unexpected challenges she faced, su…
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How Do We Get to a $100 Billion Market? Growth Predictions, Market Consolidations ft Ben Burstein
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1:00:25Why does it feel like the hemp industry is exploding while regulated cannabis remains stagnant? The numbers may tell one story, but they don’t capture the whole picture. What would a combined cannabis and hemp market look like if both operated with fewer restrictions, better access to resources, and increased capital? This week, we welcome back Ben…
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Navigating Venture Capital and High-Growth Strategies with Kimberly Klayman
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34:56In this episode of Philly Fortune Talks, host Jake Penny welcomes Kimberly Klayman, a seasoned legal professional with over 11 years of experience supporting high-growth companies from their inception through to acquisition. Kimberly brings a wealth of expertise in guiding venture-backed companies through the challenges of scaling, securing funding…
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