Leaf Life Show #89 - Death of a Trade Show - Seattle

When the reckless investments of the Green Rush hit around 2016, money was pouring into the Cannabis industry and trade shows were a plentiful place for flush companies to show off their wares. The idea was to gain market share as quickly as possible and beat the pack to the finish line. Well, since federal legalization never happened and profits became scarce, the investment capital began to dry up. The mistake they made, we are learning now, is that they abandoned the culture. Join us as we eat our just desserts with the flavors of quality, community and longevity being the cherry on top.

Subject Discussed in First segment:
THE GREAT CON OF SELLING CANNABIS TO INVESTORS

Subject Discussed in Second segment:
WHO’S LEFT STANDING?

GREG THE GUINEA PIG: MICHAEL GORDON is the founder and former CEO of KUSH.COM, an early marketplace company in the industry.

PRODUCTS FEATURED:
The High Road—Blue Dream Flower
Frontier Farms—Joint of White Tahoe Cookies

SPONSORS:
Doghouse
Avitas
Herb’s House
Weedmaps
Fairwinds

STONEY BALONEY EPISODE:
SUPERZERO the SEQUEL