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High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast#084 - Less Hype, More Grit: Mitchell Osak on the Cannabis IndustrySend us a textMitchell Osak, veteran cannabis consultant and founder of Cannabis Management Review, joins us to share insights on navigating the complex cannabis business landscape and finding success through fundamental business principles.• Hemp and cannabis policy debates highlight the challenges of finding middle ground in an increasingly polarized environment• Cannabis business dynamics parallel historical precedents from Renaissance trading states to modern boom-bust cycles• Companies that focus on core fundamentals like capital efficiency and operational excellence are weathering industry challenges best• Successful cannabis leaders like Mike DiGiulio (Village Farms) and Zach George...2025-04-1846 min
Scott Radley ShowHow could politicians help relieve tax hikes by not taking raises? Loblaws' push to sell cannabis in grocery stores & Is it time for the Maple Leafs to fire their head coach?How can municipal politicians show their sympathy and possibly even help relieve the burden incoming tax hikes may cause? Perhaps by taking a pay cut? How about by passing on a pay raise?Guest: Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation-Loblaws is pushing Ontario's government to allow the sale of cannabis in grocery stores. Is this something that's needed? Will it better serve the consumer?Guest: Mitchell Osak, CEO, Quanta Consulting Inc-The Maple Leafs are doing what fans have come to expect which...2024-01-1740 minScott Radley ShowToronto Rock Will Play At First Ontario Centre?? Lots Of Books In School Library's Weeded Out? Cannabis Registrations Gone Down? Ok, Blue Jays Having TroubleSo the renovation timeline at First Ontario Centre might be seeing a shift? And so the Toronto Rock is set to play their entire 2023-24 season, from start to finish, in the arena.Guest: Vito Sgro is a Former Mayoral candidate in 2018, and Liberal Candidate for Flamborough-Glanbrook in the 2021 election-Books from 2008 or earlier are being removed from school shelves in the Peel District School Board thanks to what appears to be a seemingly inconsistent approach to a book weeding process implemented last spring.Guest: Nomi Claire Lazar, Full Professor...2023-09-1556 min
Bill Kelly ShowIs AI after your job, How could Magic Mushrooms benefit those with mood disorders & Health Canada recommending a 7th booster for COVID – Why?The Bill Kelly Show Podcast w/ Shiona Thompson:How can workers protect themselves from losing their jobs to AI (Artificial Intelligence)?GUEST: Dr. Nita Chhinzer, Associate Professor of Leadership & Organizational Management with the University of Guelph-Magic Mushrooms have been touted as a benefit for those with mood disorders and some want them sold in shops like Cannabis. However, those with mood disorders are often already on Rx medications for things like anxiety, depression or sleep problems. Where are we on studies about the efficacy of Psilocybin? Are there any st...2023-07-2434 minBill Kelly ShowMarijuana entrepreneurs shift focus to ‘micro’ licensesGUEST: Mitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc2023-07-1907 minBill Kelly ShowWho Has the Premiere’s Ear? PM Will Launch Inquiry After A Buy In. Cannabis Stores Not Allowed To Display Product In Windows. Cdn Homeowners Struggling.The Bill Kelly Show Podcast:We’ve had a lot of discussion here in Ontario for a while on a variety of issues. The question that rises is “Who has the Premiere’s Ear?”. The answer is lobbyists.GUEST: Isaac Callan, Journalist for Global News.-In Federal politics, the Prime Minister said yesterday that there WILL be an inquiry into foreign interference… but only after there’s a buy-in from all opposition leaders.GUEST: Wayne Petrozzi, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University.2023-06-2942 minBill Kelly ShowLegalization In Canada Results In Fewer Incidents Between Youth And PoliceGUEST: Mitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc.2023-06-1407 minBill Kelly ShowCan psychedelics aid Canada's mental health crisis?GUEST: Mitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc2023-05-0111 minBill Kelly ShowDoes Ontario need cannabis bars?GUEST: Mitchell Osak (OH-SACK), CEO Quanta Consulting Inc2023-03-2008 minBill Kelly ShowThe 'profitization' of health care, Hamilton's whistleblower line is proving its success, and financial relief for cannabis producersIn an op-ed for the Toronto Star, our guest argues the case that privatization is not the ultimate enemy in Ontario's healthcare system - the search for profits is.GUEST: Dr. Pat Armstrong, Distinguished Research Professor with York University and a Fellow with the Royal Society of Canada,-The City of Hamilton recently set up a hotline for public workers, contractors etc to report fraud and waste in municipal spending. So far over $700,000 of untoward spending has been uncovered. As well, Hamilton Centre's by-election has been called now that Andrea Horwath, the...2023-02-1743 min
ON PointA Review of Cannabis Laws Is Coming, What Could Change?Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Mitchell Osak, the CEO of Quanta Consulting Inc. Rubina and Mitchell talk about the mandated review into cannabis legalization in this country, what the main issues are regarding the law, and what the industry wants to see changed.2022-09-2310 min
Jeff McArthurWeed users more likely to need emergency care and hospitalizationMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. talks about how weed users are nearly 25% more likely to need emergency care and hospitalization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-06-3006 min
Jeff McArthurPot shop sales data was 'misappropriated, cannabis distributor saysMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. talks about pot shop sales data was 'misappropriated,' Ontario cannabis distributor says AND Ontario Cannabis Store says police investigating 'criminal' data breach.2022-05-1109 min
Jeff McArthurOntario Liberals promise to end the clustering of cannabis storesMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc talks about Ontario Liberals promise to end the clustering of cannabis stores AND Outdoor consumption of non-smoking cannabis just got approved in Alberta.2022-05-1009 min
Jeff McArthurWhy are lots of cannabis stores might be going out of business.Mitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. talks about why lots of cannabis stores are going out of business. 2022-04-2606 min
Jeff McArthurWhat's 420 mean? How '70s teens popularized the weed slang.Mitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. with an update on cannabis in Canada. What's 420 mean? How '70s teens popularized the weed slang.2022-04-2108 min
Jeff McArthurCannabis stores push into malls, airports as competition increasesMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc talks about Cannabis stores push into malls, airports as competition among retailers increases.2022-04-0409 min
Jeff McArthurOntario to allow cannabis delivery, curbside pickup permanentlyMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. talks about Ontario to allow cannabis delivery, curbside pickup on permanent basis.2022-03-1010 min
Jeff McArthurLegal cannabis sales overtake illicit market for 1st time in OntarioMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc talks about Legal cannabis sales overtake illicit market for 1st time in Ontario2021-12-1709 min
Jeff McArthurOntario pot products often out of stock because of poor forecastsJeff McArthur talks with Mitchell Osak CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. about Ontario pot products often out of stock because of poor forecasts AND City of Toronto to Vote on Decriminalization2021-12-0310 min
Jeff McArthurUber enters booming cannabis market with orders in OntarioMitchell Osak CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. talks about Uber enters booming cannabis market with orders in Ontario2021-11-2411 min
Jeff McArthurToronto councillors pushing for moratorium on new cannabis retailJeff McArthur talks with Mitchell Osak, CEO, Quanta Consulting Inc, Quanta Consulting, Inc is the leading provider of strategy and operational consulting services to the Canadian cannabis and psychedelics industries about Toronto city councillors pushing for one-year moratorium on new cannabis retail outlets.
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Jeff McArthurToday is the 3 year anniversary of the legalization of cannabis.Mitchell Osak, CEO, Quanta Consulting Inc a leading provider of strategy and operational consulting services to the Canadian cannabis and psychedelics industries talks about today being the 3 year anniversary of the legalization of cannabis. What's worked? What hasn't? Where are we going?2021-10-1909 min
Jeff McArthurAll the big players cutting capacity in Canadian cannabis industriesGuest host Arlene Bynon talks with Mitchell Osak, CEO, Quanta Consulting Inc, a leading provider of strategy and operational consulting services to the Canadian cannabis and psychedelics industries about All the big players (Aurora, Canopy etc) are cutting cultivation capacity and workers. Is this a death knell for the Canadian industry or a necessary correction that will position it for success. 2021-09-2409 min
Jeff McArthur1000th store just opened, does Ontario have too many pot shops?Mitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. talks about 1000th store just opened, so does Ontario have too many pot shops? 2021-09-1812 min
Bill Kelly ShowOntario Chamber of Commerce & proof-of-immunization, Green Party cancels non-confidence vote, Will Ontario pot shops be closing in droves? & Who does the billionaire space race benefit?The Bill Kelly Show with guest host Rick Zamperin
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce supports a centralized, Canada-wide approach to COVID-19 proof-of-immunization that could be easily used to confirm vaccination status for international and domestic use but why do they feel that way?
Guest: Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
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The Green Party's vote of non-confidence for Annamie Paul has been cancelled. What's going on in the Green Party's executive circle?
Guest: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration with D...2021-07-1936 min
Jeff McArthurHealth Canada pulling contaminated joints off store shelves.Mitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc. talks about Health Canada pulling contaminated joints off store shelves. How often does this happen and are there safeguards in place for consumers?2021-07-1307 min
Jeff McArthurTwo Canadian companies create the world’s largest weed companyMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc talks about two Canadian companies merge to create the world’s largest weed company. 2021-05-0607 min
Jeff McArthurMitchell Osak of Quanta Consulting on Canadian cannabis industryMitchell Osak, CEO Quanta Consulting Inc talks about the Canadian cannabis industry.2021-04-2308 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonImmunity endurance after a COVID-19 vaccination, Merging Canadian cannabis companies & Returning to the moonThe Scott Thompson Show Podcast
The next big question of the pandemic: how long will immunity to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 last, once you have received a vaccine against SARS-CoV-19?
Guest: Dr. Dawn Bowdish immunologist and a professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University
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In light of continued efforts to keep their doors open amid COVID-19 restrictions, Argyle Street Grill has installed a new technology at the entranceway to audibly welcome guests, instantly take their temperatures and monitor if patrons are wearing masks and...2020-12-1759 min
The Cannabis ReviewThe Cannabis Review | Mitchell Osak (CEO of Quanta Consulting Inc)In this episode we spoke to one of the most respected consultants in the cannabis business, Mitchell Osak. Mitchell is the CEO of Quanta Consulting Inc and has advised some of the biggest brands in cannabis.
We chat about:
- Recent ruling in Europe on cannabis scheduling
- What can Europe learn from Canada?
- The global cannabis race
For more episodes - https://www.irishmedianetwork.com/the...2020-12-0319 min