The hottest Cannabis Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

THE SHOW NOTES: Football Legends Gone, Debating For Second Place, & Why Are Young People Getting Cancer?

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 845 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

Inflation rose in December with price increases in essential goods.
Chris Christie dropping out of the presidential race has impacted the primary in New Hampshire.
There is a concerning increase in cancer cases among young people.

Fishing Where the Fish Are

Mindset Value • 255 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

💰 Finance Investing Stock Market Cannabis Beverages Portfolio Management

The Mindset Value Wellness Fund had a successful year by focusing on high-performing cannabis stocks
Investing in cannabis companies like Grown Rogue and Glass House can offer significant growth potential
Exploring opportunities in hemp-based beverages presents a new avenue for investment with potentially high returns

Grown Rogue Goes Retail

Mindset Value • 216 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

💼 Business Cannabis Investment Retail Growth Expansion

Grown Rogue is expanding into the retail sector in New Jersey.
The company is investing in retail but maintains focus on its core mission.
Grown Rogue is expected to see significant growth in cash flow and EBITDA in the coming years.

Reefer Madness Is Back

The Broccoli Report • 98 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Cannabis Mental health

There is concern over cannabis-related psychosis and its potential risks.
Cannabis has both drawbacks and medical benefits, such as potential tumor-fighting effects.
The Biden administration is addressing issues related to cannabis, like interstate commerce and consumption lounges.

Payment Terms: Never

The Broccoli Report • 117 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

💼 Business Freelancing Cannabis Finance

Unpaid invoices can be a major stress for freelancers and companies alike.
It's crucial for businesses to seek trustworthy partners in order to avoid financial losses.
California's cannabis industry faced challenges leading to unpaid invoices and closures.

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Q & A with LY

The Broccoli Report • 98 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Cannabis Community Innovation Marketing Events

The author's journey into cannabis journalism was inspired by a supportive community and ethical reporting standards.
Ideal smoke sessions for the author involve nature hikes with friends or solitary rainy day activities.
The author's newsletter Sticky Bits has around 6,100 subscribers and aims to double that number with reader support.

Live at 10am PT: Israel an “Independent Nation”, Kamala Harris Criticizes Cannabis Restrictions, Uber and Lyft to Leave Minneapolis

Xavi Benjamin • 19 implied HN points • 20 Mar 24

🌍 World Politics Israel Cannabis

Israel is being discussed as an \
Kamala Harris criticizes restrictions on cannabis
Uber and Lyft are planning to leave Minneapolis

Tough Terpenes & Whiskey Weed

The Broccoli Report • 117 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Cannabis Fitness Mental health Nutrition Lifestyle

Terpenes in cannabis may act as bug repellent to protect the plant.
Consuming cannabis before working out can enhance the exercise experience.
Unsold cannabis in Canada shows the challenge of oversaturation in the legal market.

Weed Ads That Work

The Broccoli Report • 98 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

💼 Business Advertising Cannabis Entrepreneurship Marketing Social media

Some weed brands are successfully running ads on Meta platforms like Facebook despite initial concerns.
It is possible for cannabis brands to advertise on Meta platforms in regulated and DTC hemp markets.
Insights and advice from successful cannabis entrepreneurs on running effective ad campaigns on Meta platforms.

The Seeds We Plant

Mindset Value • 196 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Cannabis Economic outlook

The Mindset Value Fund increased by 11% in Q3 2023.
Positive performance mainly driven by cannabis surge since last year.
Grown Rogue emerges as an undervalued cannabis stock with potential for high growth.

The Game is About to Start

Mindset Value • 196 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23

💰 Finance Investing Cannabis Private Equity Stocks

The Mindset Value Wellness Fund had a strong performance in Q3, up 27.4% and about 60% for the year.
Potential positive changes in cannabis regulations, like rescheduling, could open up new opportunities for investors.
Investing in companies like Grown Rogue and Glass House with operational excellence and growth potential can lead to significant returns.

Wisconsin Weeds & The Future of Lighters

The Broccoli Report • 58 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Cannabis Art Marketing Celebrity Accessories

Wisconsin is a likely contender for cannabis legalization in 2024 due to public support and advocacy from the Governor.
Hawaii and Florida are also potential states to legalize cannabis this year, with established medical cannabis markets.
The use of AI in creating cannabis-related art and the impact of celebrity marketing on product sales are areas for exploration and reflection in the industry.

New Nicotine vs. Good Ol’ Fashioned Weed

The Broccoli Report • 39 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Cannabis Youth Mental health

The nicotine industry is evolving with new products like Zyn pouches that appeal to a wellness-focused generation and provide stronger nicotine doses than cigarettes.
Zyn's popularity among young adults has raised concerns about underage use and addiction, leading to calls for federal oversight in response to its rapid sales growth.
There are valuable lessons for the cannabis industry to learn from the oral fixation trend seen with products like Zyn, as well as important considerations when dealing with addictive substances.

The Big Myth About Growing Cannabis

Mindset Value • 393 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23

💼 Business Cannabis Investing Market Analysis Quality control Supply Chain

Growing high-quality cannabis consistently at scale is extremely challenging.
Investors and some individuals underestimate the complexities of large-scale cannabis cultivation.
Successful cannabis cultivation at scale requires operational excellence and constant adaptation to consumer preferences.

Rescheduling Update

Mindset Value • 176 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23

💰 Finance Investing Cannabis Stocks Taxation Government regulations

The US government is signaling that cannabis is less dangerous by recommending rescheduling from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3.
Rescheduling could lead to the removal of excessive taxation in the cannabis industry and open the door for more financial investments.
Investment opportunities may arise with companies like Grown Rogue adapting to market conditions and demonstrating competitive advantages.

Issue 02 – Cannabis

Unbox Inbox • 79 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23

🎭️ Culture Cannabis Design

The post discusses appreciating cannabis design beyond traditional stereotypes.
The newsletter 'Unbox Inbox' offers packaging inspiration and observations on a weekly basis.
Readers can access a 7-day free trial to explore more content and post archives.

Taking the Police Test

Mindset Value • 255 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23

💰 Finance Investing Stocks Cannabis Market Analysis Portfolio Management

Reflect intensely on mistakes for improvement
Adapt investment strategy based on market trends
Invest in companies with operational excellence

The Sun Shines Through Glass House

Mindset Value • 216 implied HN points • 15 May 23

💼 Business Finance Investing Cannabis Management Economics

Glass House had a strong first quarter with impressive sales and cost management
The company's greenhouse has significant cost and quality advantages over competitors
Glass House has potential for exponential growth in the long term

Goodness Growth Goes Rogue

Mindset Value • 196 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23

💼 Business Cannabis Partnership Investment Market Trends

Goodness Growth partnership with Grown Rogue is improving quality and may result in over $1 million in royalty income.
Grown Rogue is expanding into new states and experiencing price increases in Oregon and Michigan.
Consumers are noticing improved quality of Goodness Growth products in Minnesota, signaling positive changes.

Proposed Deregulation of the Canadian Cannabis Market.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 18 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23

🏥 Health & Wellness Cannabis Regulations Farming Compensation Health Benefits

Cannabis should be sold anywhere, in any retail outlet.
Bars and restaurants should be allowed to serve cannabis.
All regulations on industrial hemp production in Canada need to be lifted for market growth.