Snoop Dogg nearly broke the internet with his pre-Thanksgiving declaration that he “decided to give up smoke.” With one Instagram post, people lost their minds when faced with the thought that one of the most well-known celebrity canna-connoisseurs could be potentially leaving the cannabis community for good. It turns out …
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Trends come and pass, with customers eventually losing interest or forgetting why a particular thing was popular in the first place. Your business, however, should have true staying power. Regardless of the time or place, customers should want to continue buying your products or services because of the distinct value …
Read More »Why Business Leaders Must Embrace Learning, Growth and Change
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, one thing is certain: stagnation leads to obsolescence. As a business leader, it is not enough to simply keep up with current trends and maintain the status quo. To thrive in today’s competitive landscape, you must be unwavering in your commitment to …
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Regardless of whether you’re best friends, family members, industry colleagues or anything else, two people always enter into a business partnership hoping to leverage each other’s strengths and build a successful business together. However, real life may not always play out so smoothly. If your business isn’t doing as well …
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Running a business is all about taking risks, and so it may not always be clear when or how you should make a move. However, that doesn’t mean business is a guessing game. With data, personal experience or the experience of others at your disposal, you can make smart, educated …
Read More »Understanding the Regulatory Greenscape in 2024
The FDA’s recommendation to classify cannabis as Schedule III contained in a 252-page reportwas sent to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in August 2023. The FDA assessed medical efficacy use in seven indications: anorexia, anxiety, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, nausea and vomiting, pain, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The report …
Read More »What an Iconic Film Can Teach About Teamwork and Business
Walter Hill’s 1979 cult classic film The Warriors is a story that transcends its era to offer timeless insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders.The film follows the titular street gang on a neon-lit odyssey through the seedy underbelly of a fictitious future New York City. Hunted by “the armies of …
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Nothing is more powerful in communicating your brand’s purpose, mission and vision than your brand’s voice. What you say and how you say it is paramount to how people view your brand and choose whether or not they would like to become a customer. This means if your brand’s voice …
Read More »The 2024 Tech Wave: Predicting the Next Big Shifts in Frontier Technology
After leading companies in emerging industries for well over a decade, I’ve learned a few things about trend cycles, leading indicators and practical applications of bleeding-edge technology. Six years ago, I started sharing these predictions with the world, tracking with about 85 percent overall accuracy. As I think about the …
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Once the celebrations of the holiday season are over, it can be easy to fall into a slump upon your return to work. The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff. And while the winter blues …
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