Under the Microscope with Jenny
By Jenny Germano
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Episodes: 54
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I am your host, Jenny Germano - the founder of ICS Consulting. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in the regulated cannabis Industry, I spent 6 years operating vertically integrated licensed facilities in Colorado and the last 10 years consulting nationally across the U.S.
This podcast is dedicated to new and existing cannabis operators and those looking to launch a licensed cannabis business in one state or across multiple. Expect candid conversations on compliance, market-specific insights, startup pitfalls, operational strategies, and tips to manage the overwhelm that comes with launching and scaling in this complex industry.
Join Jenny Germano every Wednesday at 12pm EST in navigating cannabis compliance and launching successful regulated cannabis operations. Whether you’re just entering the industry or scaling up, this is your go-to resource for real talk, real truths, expert insights, and actionable strategies. I've got a great line up of interviews, expert breakdowns and host insights.
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Ep. 54: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Forest Palmer of Kansas City Cannabis
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May 06, 2026 |
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Ep 53: The Hidden Cost of Operating without QMS Systems in Cannabis Facilities
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Ep. 52: How Cannabis Operators Can Approach Marketing Differently
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Ep. 51: High Stakes: Cannabis, Firearms & Federal Law
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Ep. 50: Cannabis & Banking: Bridging the Gap Between Operators & Institutions
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Ep. 49: Are You Overwhelmed by Cannabis Software Platforms? You’re Not Alone
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Ep. 48: HR Strategies for Growing Cannabis Businesses
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Ep. 47: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Anthony Mollins of AJ's Craft Cannabis
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Ep. 46: Cannabis Industry Pitfalls & The Mistakes Quietly Killing Operators
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Ep. 45: Designing Cannabis Facilities for Success in Emerging Markets
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Ep. 44: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Joey Coleman Founder & CEO of KAI Dispensary
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Ep. 43: Scams & Fraud Targeting Cannabis Operators & How To Protect Yourself
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Ep. 42: Operational Best Practices for Cannabis Retail Payments
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Ep. 41: Raising the Bar and Preparing for the Cannabis Industry’s Next Phase
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Ep. 40: Common Inventory Track & Trace Mistakes That Put Cannabis Operators at Risk
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Ep. 39: The Growing Cannabis Recall Problem and What Operators Need to Know
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Ep. 38: Automating Cannabis Operations - How Robotics Improve Efficiency, Compliance, and Scalability
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Ep. 37: Building Momentum for 2026 - How Smart Marketing Fuels Cannabis Operator Growth
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Ep. 36: Closing Out 2025 & How Cannabis Operators Can Prepare for a Compliant 2026
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Ep. 35: The Power of Planning: Year-End Financial Strategies & Future Planning for Cannabis Operators
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Ep. 34: Bridging the Gap - How Operators Can Better Serve Medical Cannabis Patients
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 33: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Tiana Woodruff CEO & Founder of Queen Mary
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 32: Two Markets, One Plant - Navigating The Hemp and Cannabis Divide
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 31: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Brendan McKee the Co-Founder of Silver Therapeutics
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Ep. 30: From Risk to Resilience - How Cannabis Operators Can Avoid Receivership
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Ep. 29: Working On the Business, Not Just In It - Building a Sustainable Cannabis Business
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Ep. 28: Protecting Employees - Understanding Worker Protection Standards in Cannabis Cultivation
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Ep. 27: Top Compliance Mistakes Cannabis Operators Make and How to Prevent Them
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Ep. 26: Building Cannabis Cultivation Operations from the Ground Up
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Ep. 25: Efficient Cash Management for Cannabis Operators
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Ep. 24: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Shawn Honaker Founder of Yeti Farms
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 23: Beyond Compliance: Building Smarter Cannabis Operations
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Ep. 22: Five Compliance Challenges That Can Make or Break Your Regulated Cannabis Business
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 21: How Training Builds Strong Cannabis Operations and Teams
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 20: Rolling Into the Future: Automation Strategies for Cannabis Operators
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Ep. 19: Compliance on Wheels: The Rules of the Road with Cannabis Transportation
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Ep. 18: Asset-Light, Market-Ready: Strategic Expansion for Cannabis Operators
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Ep. 17: The High Cost of Compliance: Launching a Regulated Dispensary
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Ep. 16: The Backbone of Compliance: Management, People, and Systems
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Ep. 15: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Jennifer McGuire COO & Co-Founder of CAMP Cannabis
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 14: Mediation as a Compliance Strategy for Regulated Cannabis Operations
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 13: The Hidden Hazards of Cannabis Operations and How to Prevent Them
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Ep. 12: Hiring Smart in Cannabis What Operators Get Wrong (and Right)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 11: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Beatrice Carranza of Bachaz Mexican Gummies
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Ep. 10: Don’t Get Burned Out: The Real Talk on Cannabis Compliance
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Ep. 9: Security Strategies | Protecting Your Cannabis Business from Application to Operation
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Ep. 8: Breaking Through the Challenges of Banking for Cannabis Regulated Businesses
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Ep. 7: An Inside Look at Cannabis Policy | What Operators Need to Know
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May 28, 2025 |
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Ep. 6: Licensing and Launching Cannabis Cultivation Facilities in Emerging Markets
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May 21, 2025 |
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Ep. 5: Building a Strong Team in the Cannabis Industry | Overcoming the Common Challenges
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May 14, 2025 |
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Ep. 4: Cannabis Operator Series | Fireside Chat with Dan Koogler of TS Labs
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May 07, 2025 |
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Ep. 3: Navigating the Complex Insurance Landscape for Cannabis Operators
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Ep. 2: How to Properly Structure a Regulated Cannabis Business | A Legal Roadmap
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 1: Getting Ready to Get Ready | Becoming an Operator in the Cannabis Industry
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Apr 16, 2025 |