#076 - High Tech, High Returns: The Evolution of Cannabis Retail w/ Chris Violas, CEO of Blaze
Join Ben & AnnaRae on High Spirits as we delve into the world of cannabis retail with Christopher Violas, CEO of BLAZE®. This episode explores how cutting-edge technology and strategic market insights are reshaping the cannabis industry from the ground up.
🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: In this discussion, we'll cover the impact of technology and operational efficiency in cannabis retail. Christopher Violas shares his insights on a range of topics including:
𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺: Discover how centralizing decision-making and automating processes are helping retailers do more with less.
𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴: Understand how regional preferences and economic models affect product demand and retail strategies.
𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺: Learn about the move towards holistic solutions that connect POS, e-commerce, and inventory management under one roof.
𝘌-𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: Explore the shift towards online ordering and how cannabis retailers are optimizing for delivery and pickup.
𝘈𝘐 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭: Get insights into how AI is revolutionizing inventory management, customer retention, and personalized marketing.
𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘴: Discuss Blaze’s strategic moves into hemp, CBD, and other retail arenas.
𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘴: Gain perspective on managing a diverse, remote workforce and scaling a high-tech business in a rapidly evolving industry.
💡 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀: Christopher Violas is not only the CEO of BLAZE® but also a visionary who has seamlessly blended technology with cannabis retail. From founding a cannabis delivery service to leading a tech-driven revolution in the cannabis industry, Chris brings a wealth of experience and innovation. Under his leadership, Blaze has processed over $1 billion in annual cannabis sales and expanded its footprint to support hundreds of dispensaries across North America.
📅 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and cannabis retail. Whether you're an industry veteran, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of cannabis markets, you'll find valuable insights that could shape your view of the industry.
Tune in to High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast to catch all the action and learn how the cannabis retail landscape is evolving to meet the future head-on.
