"Ensuring Business Continuity for Cannabis Entrepreneurs Amid COVID-19" Flashback a few years for Justin Benton interview on The Hoban Minute. He joins Eric Singular with Bob Hoban to discuss various aspects of navigating business operations amidst the pandemic. Benton shares his experience in Ventura, California, where his business has had to adapt to challenges like school closures and implementing CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of employees and customers. They also discuss the essential nature of cannabis dispensaries during the pandemic and the surge in demand for cannabis products.
"Ensuring Business Continuity for Cannabis Entrepreneurs Amid COVID-19"
Flashback a few years for Justin Benton interview on The Hoban Minute. He joins Eric Singular with Bob Hoban to discuss various aspects of navigating business operations amidst the pandemic. Benton shares his experience in Ventura, California, where his business has had to adapt to challenges like school closures and implementing CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of employees and customers. They also discuss the essential nature of cannabis dispensaries during the pandemic and the surge in demand for cannabis products.
Justin emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong communication with employees and customers, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring that insurance and legal liabilities are up to date. The discussion touches on the risks of making unverified health claims about CBD products and the necessity of consulting legal professionals to avoid liability. They also explore how the pandemic has impacted supply chains, particularly for products sourced from China, and the opportunities this disruption creates for the U.S. hemp industry to become more self-reliant.
Additionally, the conversation delves into the broader potential of the hemp plant beyond CBD, highlighting the importance of whole-plant usage and the potential for other cannabinoids like CBG and CBN. Justin advocates for the use of the entire plant in products, supporting the idea that the plant's various components work together synergistically. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of hemp farming and the importance of strategic planning to ensure the sustainability of the supply chain amidst ongoing global challenges.