Exceptional extraction has long been treated as an art.What separates the best teams is not creativity.It is the ability to repeat quality, consistently. And it is not SOP alone. It is judgment applied consistently under real constraints. Constraints that define what is technically possible, operationally realistic, and economically viable. Those constraints tart with understanding your system and tracking the right operational parameters at a level of detail most teams never reach. That depth of understanding is what allows teams to produce a consistent, high-quality end product instead of relying on feel or memory. This week we sit down with Brian Adams to discuss How to balance SOPs with operator flexibility How to think clearly about your extraction system and its limits Whether rolling back adult use in Massachusetts is real or noise Chapters 00:00 The Complexity of Extraction Processes 03:06 Adapting SOPs for Optimal Results 06:04 Understanding Cost Structures in Extraction 09:12 The Importance of Hardware in Product Quality 12:07 Navigating Consumer Expectations and Feedback 15:10 Quality Control and Brand Reputation 18:11 Expanding Product Categories and Maintaining Standards 21:07 Educating Consumers on Concentrate Differences 23:56 The Future of the Cannabis Industry in Massachusetts 30:32 The Current State of Cannabis in Massachusetts 34:27 The Threat of Opposition and Industry Response 39:55 Navigating Negative Perceptions and Future Outlook 41:14 The Importance of Industry Unity and Consumer Education 42:29 Engaging with Consumers and Building a Brand Summary In this conversation, Bryan Fields and Brian Adams delve into the complexities of extraction processes in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve optimal results. They discuss the significance of understanding cost structures, the role of hardware in product quality, and the challenges of maintaining brand reputation amidst consumer feedback. The conversation also touches on the need for consumer education regarding concentrate differences and the potential future of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts. In this conversation, Brian Adams discusses the current challenges facing the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, particularly in light of recent negative news and opposition movements. He emphasizes the need for industry unity to combat misinformation and protect the rights of consumers. The discussion also touches on the importance of educating consumers about cannabis production and the potential impact of regulatory changes on the industry. Guest Links: https://www.nimbuscannabisco.com/https://www.nimbuscannabisco.com/ Our Links https://www.nimbuscannabisco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nimbuscc/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nimbus-cannabis-co/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hudson-botanical-processing/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jb-adams/ Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights. At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime https://www.newton-insights.com/
Exceptional extraction has long been treated as an art.
What separates the best teams is not creativity.
It is the ability to repeat quality, consistently.
And it is not SOP alone.
It is judgment applied consistently under real constraints. Constraints that define what is technically possible, operationally realistic, and economically viable.
Those constraints tart with understanding your system and tracking the right operational parameters at a level of detail most teams never reach.
That depth of understanding is what allows teams to produce a consistent, high-quality end product instead of relying on feel or memory.
This week we sit down with Brian Adams to discuss
Chapters
00:00 The Complexity of Extraction Processes
03:06 Adapting SOPs for Optimal Results
06:04 Understanding Cost Structures in Extraction
09:12 The Importance of Hardware in Product Quality
12:07 Navigating Consumer Expectations and Feedback
15:10 Quality Control and Brand Reputation
18:11 Expanding Product Categories and Maintaining Standards
21:07 Educating Consumers on Concentrate Differences
23:56 The Future of the Cannabis Industry in Massachusetts
30:32 The Current State of Cannabis in Massachusetts
34:27 The Threat of Opposition and Industry Response
39:55 Navigating Negative Perceptions and Future Outlook
41:14 The Importance of Industry Unity and Consumer Education
42:29 Engaging with Consumers and Building a Brand
Summary
In this conversation, Bryan Fields and Brian Adams delve into the complexities of extraction processes in the cannabis industry, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to achieve optimal results. They discuss the significance of understanding cost structures, the role of hardware in product quality, and the challenges of maintaining brand reputation amidst consumer feedback. The conversation also touches on the need for consumer education regarding concentrate differences and the potential future of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts. In this conversation, Brian Adams discusses the current challenges facing the cannabis industry in Massachusetts, particularly in light of recent negative news and opposition movements. He emphasizes the need for industry unity to combat misinformation and protect the rights of consumers. The discussion also touches on the importance of educating consumers about cannabis production and the potential impact of regulatory changes on the industry.
Guest Links:
https://www.nimbuscannabisco.com/https://www.nimbuscannabisco.com/
Our Links
Extraction Teams: Want to cut costs and get more out of every run? Unlock hidden revenue by extracting more from the same input—with Newton Insights.
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime is a top 10 Cannabis Podcast
The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished.
🎥 YouTube: The Dime
📸 Instagram: The Dime