#076 - High Tech, High Returns: The Evolution of Cannabis Retail w/ Chris Violas, CEO of Blaze

High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast

Send us a text

Join Ben & AnnaRae on High Spirits as we delve into the world of cannabis retail with Christopher Violas, CEO of BLAZE®. This episode explores how cutting-edge technology and strategic market insights are reshaping the cannabis industry from the ground up.
🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: In this discussion, we'll cover the impact of technology and operational efficiency in cannabis retail. Christopher Violas shares his insights on a range of topics including:
𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺: Discover how centralizing decision-making and automating processes are helping retailers do more with less.
𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴: Understand how regional preferences and economic models affect product demand and retail strategies.
𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺: Learn about the move towards holistic solutions that connect POS, e-commerce, and inventory management under one roof.
𝘌-𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: Explore the shift towards online ordering and how cannabis retailers are optimizing for delivery and pickup.
𝘈𝘐 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭: Get insights into how AI is revolutionizing inventory management, customer retention, and personalized marketing.
𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘴: Discuss Blaze’s strategic moves into hemp, CBD, and other retail arenas.
𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴: Gain perspective on managing a diverse, remote workforce and scaling a high-tech business in a rapidly evolving industry.
💡 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀: Christopher Violas is not only the CEO of BLAZE® but also a visionary who has seamlessly blended technology with cannabis retail. From founding a cannabis delivery service to leading a tech-driven revolution in the cannabis industry, Chris brings a wealth of experience and innovation. Under his leadership, Blaze has processed over $1 billion in annual cannabis sales and expanded its footprint to support hundreds of dispensaries across North America.
📅 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and cannabis retail. Whether you're an industry veteran, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of cannabis markets, you'll find valuable insights that could shape your view of the industry.
Tune in to High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast to catch all the action and learn how the cannabis retail landscape is evolving to meet the futu

--
High Spirits is brought to you by Vertosa and Wolf Meyer.
Your hosts are Ben Larson and AnnaRae Grabstein.
Follow High Spirits on LinkedIn.
We'd love to hear your thoughts. Who would you like to see on the show? What topics would you like to have us cover?
Visit our website www.highspirits.media and listen to all of our past shows.

THANK YOU to our audience. Your engagement encourages us to keep bringing you these thought-provoking conversations.
Remember to always stay curious, stay informed, and most importantly, keep your spirits high.

Chapters

1. #076 - High Tech, High Returns: The Evolution of Cannabis Retail w/ Chris Violas, CEO of Blaze (00:00:00)

2. Future of Cannabis Retail and Technology (00:00:05)

3. Leadership and Cannabis Technology Growth (00:07:37)

4. Leadership Tactics and Company Communication (00:15:59)

5. Retail Consolidation and Technology Integration (00:20:56)

6. Cannabis Retail Recommendation Engine Success (00:29:33)

7. AI, Consumer Behavior, and Market Differences (00:35:46)

8. Cannabis Retail Technology Trends (00:48:44)