#066 - At the Helm of North America's #1 Edibles Brand w/ Joe Hodas, President at Wana Brands

High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast

Join us for this week's recording of 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘀, where we're diving into the intricate world of Wana Brands, North America's leading edibles brand. We're sitting down with Joe Hodas, the recently appointed President of Wana, to discuss the brand's innovative strategies and his journey from Chief Marketing Officer to President.
🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: In this discussion, Joe Hodas shares his experiences and the dynamic shifts within Wana Brands following its acquisition by Canopy Growth Corporation. We'll explore Wana's expansive approach across both cannabis and hemp markets, the inception of their new hemp marketplace, Wanderous, and the differences between the Canadian and U.S. markets.
💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:
𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Insight into Joe's transition from CMO to President and his unique leadership style.
𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: The strategy behind Wana's multi-market presence and the launch of the Wanderous marketplace.
𝘈𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵: How the acquisition by Canopy Growth has influenced Wana Brands' operations and strategies.
𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴: An exploration of the operational and cultural differences between the U.S. and Canadian cannabis markets.
🌟 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘀: With a rich background in marketing and strategic leadership across various industries, Joe brings a wealth of experience to his role at Wana Brands. From pioneering marketing initiatives to steering major corporate transitions, Joe's expertise has been pivotal in shaping Wana's market dominance.
📅 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻? This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the business of cannabis, from industry insiders to budding entrepreneurs. Learn from one of the leading figures in the cannabis edibles market and gain insights into managing a top brand through significant industry changes.
Tune in to High Spirits this Thursday on LinkedIn Live and join Ben and AnnaRae for an episode packed with valuable insights and expert discussions.
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Chapter

1. #066 - At the Helm of North America's #1 Edibles Brand w/ Joe Hodas, President at Wana Brands (00:00:00)

2. Cannabis Industry Trends and Updates (00:00:05)

3. Exploring Cannabis Industry Growth and Expansion (00:06:19)

4. Strategic Differentiation in Cannabis Industry (00:17:44)

5. Expanding Into New Beverage Categories (00:23:53)

6. Navigating Brand Growth in Cannabis (00:30:55)

7. Navigating Leadership and Mentorship in Cannabis (00:35:41)

8. Global Leadership and Personal Growth (00:42:11)