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Depth Isn’t the Only Strategy in Cannabis

By Adam Stettner/August 21, 2025/Comments Off on Depth Isn’t the Only Strategy in Cannabis

Depth Isnt the Only Strategy in Cannabis by Adam Stettner | Founder & CEO, FundCanna In today’s cannabis landscape, a familiar narrative keeps surfacing: Scale is the only way forward. If you’re not vertically integrated, you’re not built to last. Analyst reports, investor outlooks, and industry headlines can all seem to reinforce the same message:…

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This is Your Brain On Drugs. (Or is it?)

By Adam Stettner/August 14, 2025/Comments Off on This is Your Brain On Drugs. (Or is it?)

This is Your Brain On Drugs. (Or is it?) By Adam Stettner For decades, public policy and cultural messaging have drilled one idea into the collective consciousness: Cannabis dulls the mind. Politicians, educators and media campaigns warned that marijuana would rob you of ambition, damage your brain and erode your intelligence. That narrative was accepted…

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Power Moves in a Shifting Market: Stay Liquid, Stay Ahead

By Adam Stettner/August 7, 2025/Comments Off on Power Moves in a Shifting Market: Stay Liquid, Stay Ahead

Power Moves in a Shifting Market: Stay Liquid, Stay Ahead From New York’s continued regulatory fallout to stalled bans and new bills across the country, cannabis operators are navigating another week of shifting policy and market conditions. But beneath the headlines, one theme holds steady: the need for financial flexibility. Whether it’s preparing for expansion,…

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The Conservative Case for Legalizing Cannabis

The Conservative Case for Legalizing Cannabis

By Adam Stettner/July 24, 2025/Comments Off on The Conservative Case for Legalizing Cannabis

The Conservative Case for Legalizing Cannabis By Adam Stettner “Those of us who were not necessarily eager to legalize pot have lost.” Written by Adam Stettner – FundCanna Founder & CEO When a conservative senator publicly concedes that the war on cannabis is over, it marks a turning point. On June 25, Sen. Thom Tillis…

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Short-Term Capital, Long-Term Wins: A Guide for Cannabis Operators

By Adam Stettner/June 12, 2025/Comments Off on Short-Term Capital, Long-Term Wins: A Guide for Cannabis Operators

Short-Term Capital, Long-Term Wins: A Guide for Cannabis Operators In cannabis, cash flow doesn’t just fluctuate. It whiplashes. Between 280E, banking roadblocks, and market volatility, even the most efficient operators can get squeezed.   But with the right strategy, those pressure points become growth opportunities. Short-term financing, used well, helps operators act fast and grow…

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How rescheduling cannabis affects your money

How rescheduling Cannabis affects your money

By Adam Stettner/May 6, 2024/Comments Off on How rescheduling Cannabis affects your money

Rescheduling cannabis could potentially bring several financial benefits to Cannabis Businesses: Tax Benefits/Abolishing 280E Cannabis businesses currently face significant tax burdens due to the federal government’s treatment of cannabis as a Schedule I substance.   Rescheduling would likely allow cannabis businesses to take advantage of tax deductions and credits that are currently unavailable to them,…

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Being Banking-Fit is the Best Flex

By Adam Stettner/April 25, 2024/Comments Off on Being Banking-Fit is the Best Flex

Being Banking-Fit Is The Best Flex: What’s The Ideal ‘Exercise Routine’? FundCanna Founder and CEO Adam Stettner recently spoke at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference where he shares insights into what makes a Cannabis Business ‘financially fit’, what criteria FundCanna looks for, and an incredible ‘war story’. Watch the panel below! Full Transcript: Moderated by:…

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Not all sunshine: Things to consider about HHS/DEA recommendation 

By Adam Stettner/September 5, 2023/Comments Off on Not all sunshine: Things to consider about HHS/DEA recommendation 

While the possibility of rescheduling is exciting and the biggest news for Cannabis since the Cole Memo, there are numerous factors that warrant careful consideration. Undoubtedly, the potential benefits of rescheduling cannabis are substantial. From expanded market opportunities to lower taxes, there’s a lot to look forward to. However, we must also acknowledge the potential…

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These Are the 13 States Consuming the Most Cannabis Per Capita (And How It Might Help Your Business)

By Adam Stettner/July 20, 2023/Comments Off on These Are the 13 States Consuming the Most Cannabis Per Capita (And How It Might Help Your Business)

US cannabis retail sales expect to generate $33.5 billion this year. By 2028, the market is forecasted to contribute approximately $170 billion annually to the national economy. Those figures and many more interesting datasets are compiled in Marijuana Business Daily’s 2023 Factbook. Some of the more interesting data compiled includes state by state usage. Using…

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Market Report: Cannabis Market Expected To Grow For Years Despite Setbacks

By Adam Stettner/July 10, 2023/Comments Off on Market Report: Cannabis Market Expected To Grow For Years Despite Setbacks

CANNABIS MARKET REPORT Cannabis Market Expected To Grow For Years Despite Setbacks Sometimes the news and the industry chatter may lead you to believe that the cannabis market is all doom and gloom.    No sector has been able to avoid the market struggles of recent years. But that doesn’t mean cannabis is in trouble.…

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