Big Tobacco knows cigarettes are dead.They’re sitting on cash, looking for growth — and cannabis is the obvious move. They’re no longer silently watching from the sidelines. They’re investing, expanding — some through public acquisitions, others through quieter plays. But one thing is clear: it’s no secret anymore. Big Tobacco is here, leveraging its resources to capture market share quickly, while cannabis companies continue to struggle. And on the other side of the coin? The global unlock continues.With U.S. operators mostly stuck within national borders, Canadian companies are finally getting the green light to activate dormant facilities and feed growing EU demand. Companies like Curaleaf are thriving in the international arena — and it’s just getting started. This week, we sit down with global cannabis strategist Deepak Anand to break down: Tobacco’s positioning — and what they’re likely eyeing next Which U.S. companies Deepak expects to head overseas Which international markets are heating up next Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Landscape 03:05 Deepak's Journey into Cannabis Consulting 06:11 Understanding CPG Companies' Entry into Cannabis 08:58 Market Dynamics and Regulatory Challenges 11:48 Consolidation Trends in the Cannabis Industry 15:09 The Booming German Cannabis Market 18:06 International Expansion and MSO Strategies 21:02 Future Outlook for Cannabis Companies 26:23 Emerging Opportunities in the Australian Cannabis Market 29:12 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in International Markets 30:51 The Evolving Landscape of Recreational Cannabis 34:05 Strategic Moves by Tobacco Companies in Cannabis 36:35 Crafting Tailored Strategies for Cannabis Clients 40:00 International Perspectives on U.S. Cannabis Policies 42:26 Insights from the GCRS Event in Washington, DC Guest Links: https://x.com/_deepakanand https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananddeepaks/ About Deepak Anand Advisory Board Member at CB Company, MJBiz, Lift Events & Experiences, ASTM International, Cannabinoid Research & Development Global (CRDG) Network; Cannabis Industry Management Advisor at ASDA Consultancy Services; Vice Chairman Of The Board at Medical Cannabis Canada; Strategic Advisor at CanMar; Adjunct Instructor at Osgoode Professional Development Our Links Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here: 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime
Big Tobacco knows cigarettes are dead.
They’re sitting on cash, looking for growth — and cannabis is the obvious move.
They’re no longer silently watching from the sidelines. They’re investing, expanding — some through public acquisitions, others through quieter plays. But one thing is clear: it’s no secret anymore. Big Tobacco is here, leveraging its resources to capture market share quickly, while cannabis companies continue to struggle.
And on the other side of the coin? The global unlock continues.
With U.S. operators mostly stuck within national borders, Canadian companies are finally getting the green light to activate dormant facilities and feed growing EU demand. Companies like Curaleaf are thriving in the international arena — and it’s just getting started.
This week, we sit down with global cannabis strategist Deepak Anand to break down:
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Cannabis Landscape
03:05 Deepak's Journey into Cannabis Consulting
06:11 Understanding CPG Companies' Entry into Cannabis
08:58 Market Dynamics and Regulatory Challenges
11:48 Consolidation Trends in the Cannabis Industry
15:09 The Booming German Cannabis Market
18:06 International Expansion and MSO Strategies
21:02 Future Outlook for Cannabis Companies
26:23 Emerging Opportunities in the Australian Cannabis Market
29:12 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in International Markets
30:51 The Evolving Landscape of Recreational Cannabis
34:05 Strategic Moves by Tobacco Companies in Cannabis
36:35 Crafting Tailored Strategies for Cannabis Clients
40:00 International Perspectives on U.S. Cannabis Policies
42:26 Insights from the GCRS Event in Washington, DC
Guest Links:
About Deepak Anand
Advisory Board Member at CB Company, MJBiz, Lift Events & Experiences, ASTM International, Cannabinoid Research & Development Global (CRDG) Network; Cannabis Industry Management Advisor at ASDA Consultancy Services; Vice Chairman Of The Board at Medical Cannabis Canada; Strategic Advisor at CanMar; Adjunct Instructor at Osgoode Professional Development
Our Links
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Sign up for our playbook here:
🎥 YouTube: The Dime
📸 Instagram: The Dime