#077 - Multi-State Brand Building with Miss Grass w/ CEO, Kate Miller

Join Ben Larson & AnnaRae Grabstein on High Spirits as they explore the journey of transforming a hemp marketplace and media site into a multi-state cannabis brand with a strong community focus. We'll be joined by Kate Miller, co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass , who has masterfully steered the brand from its roots as a hemp marketplace to a prominent player in the regulated cannabis market.

🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: In this deep dive, Kate will share her strategies for cultivating a dedicated community, the challenges and triumphs of scaling in a highly competitive industry, and the pivotal decisions that have shaped Miss Grass. We’ll explore everything from the early days of building brand loyalty through education and content to the complexities of navigating multi-state operations.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒚: Discover the strategies Miss Grass used to build and scale its community, and how focusing on education and content creation has fueled brand loyalty.

𝑫𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕-𝒕𝒐-𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄𝒔: Learn about the challenges and advantages of maintaining direct relationships with consumers, and how these insights have influenced product development.

𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Gain insights into the strategic decisions behind market expansion, dealing with competition from larger operators, and how Miss Grass has adapted its approach to maintain brand integrity.

𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝐟𝐟𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒆𝒎𝒑 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆: Understand the differences between the state-regulated cannabis industry and the hemp marketplace from a go-to-market and operational perspective.

𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑬𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Kate discusses her evolution from hands-on leadership and how she balances the stresses of being a CEO while fostering a sustainable work culture.

🌟 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿: Kate Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Miss Grass, a brand at the forefront of transforming cannabis culture. Her journey from New Jersey to the West Coast and back again has been marked by bold leadership and a keen eye for market dynamics. Kate’s unique approach to business and her commitment to community, education, and quality have established Miss Grass as a leader in the cannabis industry.

📅 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻? This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the inner workings of a successful cannabis brand. Whether you’re curious about the challenges of expanding across state lines or looking for inspiration from a dynamic leader, this discussion with Kate Miller is not to be missed.

Tune into High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast this week to get an inside look at the cannabis industry through the lens of one of its most innovative leaders.