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De: Bryan Fields & Kellan Finney
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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.© 2025 The Dime Ciencia Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo Química
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  • You’re Thinking About Debt Wrong: The Secret to Smart Financing ft. Adam Stettner

    You’re Thinking About Debt Wrong: The Secret to Smart Financing ft. Adam Stettner
    Dec 5 2025
    Most operators think debt is dangerous. But what if the real problem is how we think about it?The opposite is true: when used correctly, debt is the single biggest growth lever in cannabis. Every major industry scales on borrowed capital — cannabis is the only one still trying to do it alone.This week we sit down with Adam Stettner to discuss:• Why debt — used properly — compounds growth• The difference between smart leverage and over-leverage• How operators can fix cash-flow bottlenecks and scale predictablyChapters00:00 Introduction to Adam Stettner and FunCounter03:05 Adam's Journey into the Cannabis Industry06:12 Understanding Underwriting in Cannabis Financing09:05 The Importance of Client-Centric Financing11:56 Navigating Complex Variables in Cannabis Lending14:57 Building Infrastructure for Cannabis Financing17:48 Segmenting the Cannabis Industry for Better Insights20:55 The Unique Challenges of Cannabis Lending24:12 The Role of Transparency in Client Relationships28:23 Building Partnerships for Success29:29 Funding Options for Operational Efficiency32:29 Understanding Technology and Business Operations37:54 Navigating Debt and Financial Strategies42:10 Using Debt to Accelerate Growth52:46 Exploring Funding OpportunitiesSummaryIn this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellen Finney welcome Adam Stettner, CEO of FunCounter, to discuss the complexities of cannabis financing. Adam shares his journey from the apparel industry to cannabis, emphasizing the importance of understanding the unique challenges of underwriting in this space. He highlights the need for a client-centric approach in lending, the significance of transparency, and the innovative strategies FunCounter employs to navigate the cannabis market. Adam also discusses the importance of knowledge sharing and the metrics that indicate success in cannabis financing. In this conversation, Adam Stettner discusses the importance of building partnerships in the cannabis industry, focusing on how funding can enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. He emphasizes the need for flexible financial solutions that allow businesses to thrive without being constrained by debt. Stettner also highlights the significance of understanding technology and its impact on business operations, advocating for a metrics-based approach to financial decisions. The discussion concludes with insights on leveraging debt as a tool for growth and the importance of fostering relationships in the industry. Guest Links:https://fundcanna.comhttps://fundcanna.com/about/adam-stettner/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstettnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/fundcanna/About Adam Stettner:Adam has 30 years of business, strategy and leadership experience in both Private and Public Companies. In 2021, Adam believed the timing and opportunity was right for him to bring his passion for business, innovative financing and entrepreneurial spirit to the Cannabis sector by creating funding products for all areas of this early stage, growth industry by founding FundCanna. FundCanna provides short term funding to all areas of the sector; cultivators, manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, distributors and retailers. In just its first year, FundCanna has underwritten roughly 3000 files and funded over 500 unique files bringing much needed liquidity and financing solutions to the legal Cannabis industry.Our Links:Bryan Fields on TwitterKellan Finney on TwitterThe Dime on TwitterExtraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcastThe Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.🎥 YouTube: The Dime📸 Instagram: The Dimehttps://www.newton-insights.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    54 m
  • How LEVEL Delivers Effects-Based Cannabis Tablets ft. Chris Emerson

    How LEVEL Delivers Effects-Based Cannabis Tablets ft. Chris Emerson
    Nov 20 2025

    Everyone in cannabis talks about effects-based products — almost no one can deliver them consistently.

    Repeatable experiences require precision and formulation discipline that looks a lot more like pharma than cannabis.

    And here’s why: most operators don’t treat in-house analytics as essential. But that’s the mistake.

    Process control isn’t optional — it’s the foundation for delivering the same experience every single time.

    This week we sit down with Chris Emerson, Founder of LEVEL, to break down:
    • How true effects-based products are actually built
    • The analytics and standardization required for repeatability
    • Why most teams can’t achieve consistency — and what it takes to fix it

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Chris Emerson and Level

    03:07 The Journey into Cannabis and Product Development

    06:02 Challenges in Consistency and Formulation

    08:48 Navigating the Market and Consumer Education

    12:05 The Role of Cannabinoids and Future Innovations

    14:56 Expanding Beyond California: Challenges and Strategies

    27:32 The Importance of Consistency in Product Quality

    29:51 Navigating the Medical vs Recreational Cannabis Landscape

    33:03 Advanced Analytics in Cannabis Production

    36:02 Innovations in Product Formulation and Consumer Experience

    39:56 Strategic Approaches to Hemp and Cannabinoid Research

    45:00 Exploring the Future of Cannabinoids and Consumer Education

    Summary

    In this conversation, Chris Emerson, founder of Level, shares his journey from academia to the cannabis industry, discussing the challenges and innovations in product development. He emphasizes the importance of effects-based formulations, consistency in product quality, and the need for consumer education in a rapidly evolving market. The discussion also touches on the future of cannabinoid products and the strategies for expanding into new markets while maintaining quality and consistency. In this conversation, Chris Emerson discusses the complexities of cannabis production, emphasizing the importance of consistency and advanced analytics in ensuring product quality. He explores the challenges faced by the medical cannabis market as it competes with recreational use, and shares insights on the evolving landscape of cannabinoid research, particularly focusing on the Varin class and acidic cannabinoids. The discussion also touches on strategic approaches to hemp and the significance of consumer education in navigating the cannabis industry.

    Guest Links:

    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-emerson-ph-d-464b245a/
    • https://www.instagram.com/level.experience
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/levelexperience/
    • https://levelexperience.com/

    Our Links:

    Bryan Fields on Twitter

    Kellan Finney on Twitter

    The Dime on Twitter

    Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.

    At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.

    The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast

    The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast

    The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.

    🎥 YouTube: The Dime

    📸 Instagram: The Dime

    https://www.newton-insights.com/


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    48 m
  • What Tobacco and Alcohol Taught Me About Cannabis. ft. Nick Kenny

    What Tobacco and Alcohol Taught Me About Cannabis. ft. Nick Kenny
    Nov 14 2025

    Tobacco and alcohol are already laying the groundwork for cannabis — building IP, infrastructure, and data.

    Nick Kenney breaks down what legacy industries already understand — how regulated markets are built, and why readiness always beats speed.

    This week we sit down with Nick Kenny to discuss:
    • How tobacco and alcohol are entering cannabis
    • The playbook for building standardized, scalable systems
    • Why predictability and timing will define the next wave of winners

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Industry Journey

    02:54 The Evolution of Cannabis Perception

    06:02 Navigating Regulatory Challenges

    08:48 Tobacco and Alcohol Industry Perspectives

    11:59 The Role of Research and Development

    14:58 Long-Term Strategies vs. Short-Term Survival

    18:10 Consumer Behavior and Market Trends

    21:03 The Importance of Data in Decision Making

    23:58 Collaboration and Networking in the Industry

    27:04 Future Outlook and Industry Innovations

    Summary

    In this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney engage with Nick Kenney, a Global Strategic Advisor, to explore the evolving landscape of the cannabis industry. Nick shares his journey from the tobacco sector to cannabis, highlighting the significant shifts in perception and investment within the industry. The conversation delves into the regulatory challenges, the perspectives of tobacco and alcohol companies, and the importance of research and development. They discuss the need for long-term strategies, the impact of consumer behavior, and the critical role of data in decision-making. Nick emphasizes the value of networking and collaboration in the cannabis space, while also providing insights into future innovations and market trends.

    Guest Links:

    • https://www.kbsstrategicadvisors.com/
    • https://www.linkedin.com/company/kbsstrategicadvisory/
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasjkenny/

    Our Links:

    Bryan Fields on Twitter

    Kellan Finney on Twitter

    The Dime on Twitter

    Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.

    At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.

    The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast

    The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast

    The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.

    🎥 YouTube: The Dime

    📸 Instagram: The Dime

    https://www.newton-insights.com/


    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    41 m
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