Summary

Join industry experts Erin O'Donnell, Jen Makris, and Joe Zahaitis as they discuss the upcoming Cannabis Banking Conference in New Mexico, industry trends, and the importance of relationship-driven banking in the cannabis sector.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connections in Cannabis Banking

03:12 The Birth of Cannabis Banking Symposium

06:15 The Evolution of Cannabis Banking and Events

09:19 Upcoming Cannabis Banking Experience

12:10 The Importance of Relationships in Cannabis Banking

15:07 The Evolution of Payments in Cannabis Banking

17:14 Exploring the Fintech Landscape

18:26 Future Forward: Cannabis Compliance and Standards

21:36 The National Perspective on Cannabis Banking

25:04 The Importance of Operator Voices in Cannabis Banking

28:00 New Mexico: A Unique Conference Destination

28:30 Curated Conversations in Cannabis Banking

30:40 Conference Details and Community Engagement

36:26 BLB Outro WMusic.mp4

Resources

The Association for Cannabis Banking (ACB) - https://the-acb.org

Cannabis Banking Conference 2023 - https://the-acb.org/conference2023

Erin O'Donnell's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinodonnell

Jen Makris' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmakris

Joe Zahaitis' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joezahaitis

Guest links

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinodonnell

Website - https://the-acb.org

And you can always find Jen and I at:

Jen – jen@cannabiscashconsultants.com

Joe – Joe@Zahaitis.com

Summary

Join industry leaders Joe Zahaitis, Jen Makris, and Patrick Lane as they discuss the evolution of cannabis events, the importance of networking, and upcoming Ignite It conferences. Discover insights on industry trends, policy impacts, and empowering women in cannabis.

Key topics

Ignite It conference strategy

Industry networking and deal-making

Empowering women in cannabis

Upcoming cannabis events and markets

Policy and M&A trends in cannabis

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Industry Evolution

03:13 The Ignite It Journey and Event Strategy

06:15 Spotlight Events: A New Approach to Networking

09:14 The Future of Cannabis Events and Market Trends

12:14 Empowering Women in Cannabis

15:06 Innovative Networking Tools and Strategies

18:26 The Importance of Legislative Engagement

21:16 Creating Value for Cannabis Operators

24:12 Emerging Markets and Future Opportunities

39:56 BLB Outro.mp4

Resources

Ignite It Conference Schedule - https://events.igniteit.com

Ignite It Media Platform - https://igniteit.com

Ignite It Connect App - https://igniteit.com/connect

Jessica Fronte and Mycelia Group - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafronte/

Last Prisoner Project - https://www.lastprisonerproject.org

Weldon Project - https://weldonproject.org

Guest links

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lane-ignite/

And you can always find Jen and I at:

Jen – jen@cannabiscashconsultants.com

Joe – Joe@Zahaitis.com

Description:

Ian Rassman is the global steward of Cannabis. His years in the industry and knowledge of the nature of cannabis across the globe is substantial. He’s a strong advocate for the industry and a voice for all things industry related. This episode dives into the upcoming and critical shows in 2026 around the industry.

Guest Links:

Website - https://rassman.com

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/ianrassman

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ianrassman

Email Ian at: ian@rassman.com

And, you can always find Jen and I at:

Jen – jen@cannabiscashconsultants.com

Joe – Joe@Zahaitis.com

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Industry and Personal Journeys

03:19 Cultural Perspectives on Cannabis: Amsterdam vs. the U.S.

06:06 International Cannabis Events and Networking Opportunities

09:14 Upcoming Cannabis Conferences and Their Importance

12:13 Advocacy and Lobbying in the Cannabis Industry

18:23 Exploring Medical Cannabis in Florida

20:01 Regulatory Challenges in the Cannabis Industry

20:48 Upcoming Cannabis Events and Networking Opportunities

21:42 The Importance of Cannabis Events

25:24 Celebrating Milestones in Cannabis Networking

30:37 The Role of Local Cannabis Chambers

34:36 Closing Thoughts and Future Connections

36:17 BLB Outro.mp4

Show Notes:

Global cannabis markets and international trade

Upcoming cannabis industry events and conferences

The importance of networking and advocacy in cannabis