Apr 21, 2022
Happy 420! In this special episode, BriAnne has a conversation with Ari Cohen, a Cannabis Operations Executive & Entrepreneur, Co-Founder at doobba - Colorado’s 1st Social Equity Business & Cannabis Delivery Company.
Ari brings in-depth knowledge from his global executive experience in Cannabis, Restaurant, Bakery, Retail, and Airport industries. He has held leadership roles at BellRock Brands, Dixie Brands, Le Pain Quotidien, OTG Management, and Danny Meyer’s Union Square Café and launched infused product manufacturing operations in Canada and 6 US states.
If you are dreaming of starting your own cannabis delivery business or seeking a social equity license in your state. You don't want to miss this episode.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:32 Innovation as a Weapon
4:49 Launching Doobba
7:15 Nuances in Colorado Delivery Model
14:40 Licensing Fees
16:13 How to Qualify for Social Equity
23:45 Preparing for 420 & Partnerships
26:15 Future Expansion
28:07 Ari’s Hopes For The Cannabis Future
30:55 Applying Global Experience to Cannabis
34:20 Building Operational Standardization
37:42 Collaboration Over Competition
41:00 Fearful Decisions
47:00 Building Customer Loyal Brands