Bri Smith

The Fight Against Corporate Interests Is A Fight For Cannabis Culture
Written By Bri Smith
We’re all sick of capitalism. On a global scale, we’re watching it cause massive imbalances of power, inequitable distribution of resources, environmental destruction, and greed that excuses violent genocide, wars, starvation, and modern-day slavery. On a national scale, we’re (Americans) watching the billionaire class explode from record profits after price-gouging Americans on the heels of a traumatiz...

Nearly one month ago, President Biden delivered the announcement that he would be pardoning those who had been charged with federal non-violent cannabis possession crimes. Although many praised the news at first, it soon became evident that not a single person would be freed from a prison sentence. At this realization, many professionals in the cannabis industry made public calls for action, to push politicians further in the direction of expungement, legislative change, and the re-scheduling...

It’s no secret that the legal cannabis industry is young and growing at an exponential rate; however, this maturation comes with growing pains and learning curves that can be difficult for both legacy operators and newcomers alike. Cannabis professionals face endless hurdles regarding compliance, regulatory standards, marketing, financing, accounting, inventory, transportation, and more. Yet, there's another, more psychological challenge that professionals in the cannabis industry must naviga...

OK, we admit it. We’re a little biased when it comes to our favorite web-building platforms and hosts — but for good reason. We’ve built hundreds of websites and had our fair share of tech snafus in our tenure. With each challenge and troubleshooting experience comes the fine-tuning of preferences for what works best, and we’ve come to the conclusion that WordPress is a great option for cannabis websites.
In 2024, brands can’t afford to settle for platforms that say one thing and do another —...

Cannabis and music go together like peanut butter and jelly. Bri Smith explores her love for the two, and how to balance her new role as a mother, at Riotfest 2022.

Pack your bags and bug spray; Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes (and nearly as many opportunities to try cannabinoid-infused beverages) are calling! This year, instead of planning the typical coastal vacation, might I suggest visiting the Twin Cities in the heart of the Midwest?
Located in the beautiful state of Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul - often referred to as the Twin Cities - is the birthplace of a fully-integrated cannabis culture with THC-infused beverages at the center.

Alas, our two favorite holidays have arrived – the last day of Snow Emergency parking in Minnesota and 4/20! As the snow-covered streets turn to flooded lakes, rivers, streets, and basements, Minnesotans are busy ‘shop-vac’ing their shag rugs and squinting at the light of the end of the tunnel that is sunny weather without the chance of flurries or flooding. While they wade… er… wait, it’s only natural to reach for a cold one to warm up from the inside out.

It’s a fire day for a cannabis business when new customers make a purchase, pay an invoice or sign a contract. After all that shimmying around red tape and jumping the unending hurdles to convert a lead to a customer, it’s easy to get distracted by the high and forget the effort doesn’t stop there. Now that you’ve earned a new customer, how do you plan to influence them to become loyal repeat buyers? Light up, sit back and learn five ways to retain cannabis customers and ignite consumer loyal...

If you’re a cannabis entrepreneur, you likely had an epiphany one day that pulled you away from the corporate grind in another industry and compelled you into the world of cannabis — your true passion. You thought, “Why should I work for someone else when I can start my own business working with something I love?!” You might have predicted you would go from full-time to all-the-time work and bear the workload of several teams and you find yourself ready and willing to delegate. As you conside...

Each year we’re thrilled to participate in Dry January with our own easy mocktail recipes and CBD infused drinks. It’s one small way we support your efforts to find balance and restore wellness in your life. If you’re thinking about participating in Dry January or in making health-focused habit changes, there are a few things to consider. Reducing alcohol intake can be a delicate process for those who have been regular alcohol consumers, so it’s best to look into the impacts and possibly cons...

As you lower ghosts and ghouls back into their storage coffins and hoist box-fulls of bulbs and strings of lights from attic nooks, we want to applaud you for keeping the spirit of playfulness alive for future generations. After all, magical childhood memories are made possible by the people willing to put in the effort to make holidays feel special. And here you are keeping the magic alive. Slow clap for you. Now that November has arrived, we’re cutting right to the chase with the Hapsy 2022...

Although you may still be reeling from the shock that we are approaching year-end, it’s time to prep for the season of gatherings, which is indeed upon us. Whether you’re hosting or attending celebrations, we can likely all agree on one thing — guests that come prepared with a hosting gift are the gems of this world and should be cherished as such. With all the time, effort, planning, and stress that comes with hosting, the gesture of gifting the host is such a kind and thoughtful way to say ...

Each year in November, we can expect the onslaught of big-box store and name-brand holiday and Black Friday sales to dominate much of the digital ad space, TV commercials, billboards, and social feeds. And like many families starting their holiday shopping adventures, saving money on the best gifts is top of mind. But what slips most people’s minds is the importance of holiday shopping for small businesses across the U.S. that rely on the influx of holiday shoppers to sustain their businesses...

The scariest game to play this season is ‘hide and seek’… with holiday planning! Ready or not, here it comes! We know, we know… holiday planning “isn’t supposed to start” until after Halloween. And typically, we’d agree. But this year, it feels like activities have ramped up quicker than in the past, leaving some of us feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. Post-covid catch-up anyone? Don’t get it wrong, we don’t think you should start stringing lights or pulling out stockings. We’re simply s...

The season of celebrations is just kicking off! From October through February the months are filled with opportunities to celebrate and socialize. However, American culture ties celebrations and social gatherings to alcohol in a way that sometimes feels… unhealthy. Halloween party? Hard cider. Thanksgiving? House wine. Christmas? Hot Toddies. Eggnog. Mulled wine. New Year’s Eve? Champagne. Tuesday? Nightcap. Wednesday? Nightcap. The list goes on and on. But for every celebration with spiked b...