#077 - Multi-State Brand Building with Miss Grass w/ CEO and Co-Founder, Kate Miller
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Join Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein on High Spirits as they explore the journey of transforming a hemp marketplace and media site into a multi-state cannabis brand with a strong community focus. We'll be joined by Kate Miller, co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass , who has masterfully steered the brand from its roots as a hemp marketplace to a prominent player in the regulated cannabis market.
๐ ๐๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ: In this deep dive, Kate will share her strategies for cultivating a dedicated community, the challenges and triumphs of scaling in a highly competitive industry, and the pivotal decisions that have shaped Miss Grass. Weโll explore everything from the early days of building brand loyalty through education and content to the complexities of navigating multi-state operations.
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๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐: Discover the strategies Miss Grass used to build and scale its community, and how focusing on education and content creation has fueled brand loyalty.
๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐-๐๐-๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Learn about the challenges and advantages of maintaining direct relationships with consumers, and how these insights have influenced product development.
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๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Gain insights into the strategic decisions behind market expansion, dealing with competition from larger operators, and how Miss Grass has adapted its approach to maintain brand integrity.
๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: Understand the differences between the state-regulated cannabis industry and the hemp marketplace from a go-to-market and operational perspective.
๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ: Kate Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass, a brand at the forefront of transforming cannabis culture. Her journey from New Jersey to the West Coast and back again has been marked by bold leadership and a keen eye for market dynamics. Kateโs unique approach to business and her commitment to community, education, and quality have established Miss Grass as a leader in the cannabis industry.
Tune into High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast this week to get an inside look at the cannabis industry through the lens of one of its most innovative leaders.
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Packaging Challenges (00:05:00)
3. The Importance of State (00:10:00)
4. The Launch of Miss Grass and Market Entry (00:15:00)
5. The Power of Community Engagement (00:20:00)
6. Lessons from Market Expansion and Strategy (00:25:00)
7. Understanding the Evolving Cannabis Landscape (00:30:00)
8. Insights on MSOs and Independent Brands (00:35:00)
9. Reflection on Leadership and Growth (00:40:00)
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