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High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast#090 - The Great Reshuffle: Hemp, Alcohol, and the Future of THC Access w/ Andrew LivingstonSend us a textAnnaRae Grabstein and economist Andrew Livingston explore the economic impact of cannabis legalization across America and examines the complex regulatory challenges facing both cannabis and hemp businesses in today's market. Through analysis of state markets, policy trends, and business dynamics, Andrew reveals why some markets thrive while others struggle to compete with illicit alternatives.• Over $24.7 billion in cannabis tax revenue generated since adult-use legalization began• For cannabis markets to succeed, they need the "three A's": accessibility, affordability, and assortment of products• Texas attempting modest medical cannabis expansion while simultaneously bannin...2025-05-3054 min
The Cannabis Accounting PodcastEp. 155: Cannabis Tax Insights on Reform and Refunds from 2024 AICPA with Andrew LivingstonOur guest today is Andrew Livingston. Andrew is the Director of Economics and Research at Vicente LLP. Vicente LLP is a top-ranked national cannabis law firm providing legal and policy services to marijuana and hemp companies, psychedelics companies, ancillary businesses, investors, governmental bodies, and advocacy organizations.
As the firm's director of economics and research, Andrew assists clients with developing and expanding their enterprises across cannabis markets nationally and internationally. A wide variety of marijuana and hemp businesses look to Andrew for help navigating the regulatory intricacies that influence market dynamics, as well as to...2024-10-211h 04
MITA Unshackled Cannabis Business PodcastEconomic Effects of COVID-19: Oversupply Challenges in the Cannabis Market in States like ColoradoThe podcast discussion at MJ BizCon 2023 touches upon various aspects of the cannabis industry, particularly in Colorado. The conversation covers the impact of the pandemic on demand, the transition from medical to recreational cannabis, licensing structures, market corrections, and regulatory policies. Guests Alex Herding and Andrew Livingston from Vicente LLP, share insights into their experiences and perspectives on the evolving cannabis market in Colorado. They discuss challenges, opportunities, and the importance of location in the dispensary business. MITA Unshackled Episode 4 State-by-State Overview: Colorado Recorded at MJBizCon 2023 The conversation also delves into regulatory considerations, such as testing requirements and hazard...2024-01-2029 min
Thinking Outside The BudAndrew Livingston, Director of Economics and Research, Vicente Sederberg LLPAndrew Livingston serves a unique role as an economist, business analyst, and general cannabis policy wonk in Vicente Sederberg’s Denver office. As Director of Economics and Research, Andrew helps clients develop and expand their enterprise across cannabis markets nationally and internationally. Marijuana and hemp-focused businesses depend on Andrew’s services to navigate regulatory intricacies influencing market dynamics and to create sophisticated revenue models and pro forma for investors and strategic decision making.
2020-04-2838 min