Token Tuesday Real Talk on the Cannabis Industry. Virgil The King Of Cannabis and Marco and Keith

California Cannabis' Token Tuesday

On the inaugural episode of Token Tuesday, join Virgil Grant as he sits down with cannabis industry veterans Marco and Keith Williams. They dive deep into their journeys, from the streets to the forefront of the legal cannabis movement. Virgil Grant, a 30+ year cannabis veteran, recounts his early days, policy-making efforts, and the fight for cannabis legalization. Marco shares his 25-year journey through the cannabis industry, from street hustling to managing multiple dispensaries and facing numerous challenges, including store raids and legal battles. Keith Williams, a cultivator, manufacturer, distributor, and CEO of Esquire Delivery, brings insights on social equity and the struggles faced by minority entrepreneurs in the cannabis market. This episode promises unfiltered, real discussions on cannabis, its history, and the ongoing battle for legitimacy and fair regulation. Tune in to hear from the true pioneers of the cannabis industry.
00:00 Introduction to Token Tuesday
00:47 Meet Marco: From Streets to Cannabis Industry
02:11 Challenges and Early Days in the Cannabis Industry
04:25 Facing Legal Battles and Industry Exploitation
10:11 The Impact of Prop D and Legal Struggles
12:32 Introducing Keith Williams: A Social Equity Pioneer
16:20 Virgil Grant: From Streets to Legal Cannabis
19:29 Crafting Cannabis Policy
19:52 The Birth of Social Equity
20:14 Cannabis Industry History
22:18 Challenges and Risks in the Industry
24:08 Controversial Topics in Cannabis
26:28 Descheduling and Legalization
31:50 Taxation and Regulation Issues
37:15 California's Cannabis Legacy
39:42 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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