Are you considering expanding to Germany? The answer should be yes.As a brand or retailer, deciding where to grow is critical. California is the ultimate proving ground—fiercely competitive and filled with industry leaders. If you want to be a national player, is this where you make your mark?But what about Germany? A high-potential market, still in its early stages, with adult-use legalization on the horizon. The demand for U.S. brands is clear, but how will regulations unfold, and what hurdles lie ahead?This week, we sit down with Jamie Pearson to break it all down:Which companies should be thinking about Germany nowOpportunities, risks, and how Germany compares to the U.S.How to get started and navigate regulationsThe sleeper market no one is talking aboutKey Topics Discussed:⏱ [00:00 - 03:00] Introduction & Jamie Pearson’s BackgroundJamie’s journey into cannabisWhy cannabis is harder than any other industry⏱ [03:01 - 10:30] The Challenges of Running a Cannabis BusinessThe legal vs. illegal market dilemmaWhy cannabis operators face unique financial struggles⏱ [10:31 - 18:45] Raising Money in Cannabis: A Losing Battle?How funding works without traditional bankingThe risk investors take in the cannabis space⏱ [18:46 - 25:30] Cannabis Brand Loyalty & Why It’s DifferentWhat makes a cannabis brand succeedThe fine line between success & failure in branding⏱ [25:31 - 32:15] Why the Next 5 Years Will Decide EverythingThe future of cannabis legalization & federal reformWho will survive, and who won’t in this industry⏱ [32:16 - 38:50] Final Thoughts & Advice for Cannabis OperatorsWhat Jamie wishes more people knew about cannabisThe one thing every entrepreneur in this space needs to prepare forGuest Links:https://thetalmangroup.com/talman-house/https://internationalcbc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamielpearsonnhg/https://www.instagram.com/jboogie.22/https://x.com/jboogie5000https://www.linkedin.com/company/newholland-group/Our 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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