Successful cannabis brands looking to expand into new states initially assess the regulatory strictures that determine each state’s overall growth prospects, then the competitive landscape that will impact its market share.

In this episode, we discuss the current state of cannabis in the state of Maryland.

The cannabis industry’s multi-state operators (MSOs) wrapped up second-quarter earnings season at the end of August with most of their stocks none the worse for wear. Slowing growth prompted many downward revisions in earnings forecasts by Wall St. analysts. Yet New Cannabis Venture’s American Cannabis Stock Index posted a 27% gain through August 31 from its year-to-date low on June 30.