China Tariffs & The Next Era of Vapes: Impact on Supply Chains & Brands ft. Nick Kovacevich

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China Tariffs & The Next Era of Vapes: Impact on Supply Chains & Brands ft. Nick Kovacevich

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Vaping 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 themselves while ensuring brands thrive? And can a nine-figure R&D budget redefine the vaping experience?This week, we sit down with Nick Kovacevich, Corporate Relations Director at CCELL, to explore:The challenge of balancing cost, quality, and consumer expectations in vapesHow China tariffs are reshaping the global vape supply chainThe hidden factors that determine whether a vape product succeeds or fails Guest Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkovacevich/https://x.com/nickkovacevichhttps://www.ccell.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ccellofficial/https://x.com/CCELLofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/CCELLofficial/Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Vape Industry and Guest Background02:53 The Rise of C-cell and Its Innovations06:08 Understanding the Supply Chain in Cannabis08:59 Investment Strategies and Long-term Vision11:52 Navigating Consumer Data and Market Trends15:13 The Importance of Quality Control in Vape Products18:02 Technological Advancements in Vape Technology20:56 The Role of Batteries in Vape Performance27:06 The Evolution of Cannabis Vaping Devices29:26 Supply Chain Innovations in Cannabis32:48 Automation and Efficiency in Production35:15 Navigating Tariffs and Political Changes38:58 The Future of Cannabis Legislation42:15 Research and Development in Cannabis Safety45:09 The Case for Vaping as a Safer Alternative49:08 Consumer Awareness and Industry TransparencyOur Links:Bryan Fields on TwitterKellan Finney on TwitterThe Dime on TwitterAt Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcastThe Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis PodcastSign up for our playbook here:🎥 YouTube:  The Dime📸 Instagram:  The Dime 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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