Tag: Contributor Stories
The Marijuana CBD Revolution: Ease of Use vs. Quality of Life
My great-grandfather mined gold in Hayfork, California, some 120 years ago. I got to meet him in 1963 when I was eight years old...
There’s Reason for Optimism, Even in the Sessions Era
Entire libraries seemingly have been written about Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ distaste for cannabis.
We all know the 70-year-old former U.S. Senator from Alabama...
Marijuana’s March on Capitol Hill
Newly introduced legislation underscores the belief among some lawmakers that the time to advance the national cannabis agenda is now.
A few years ago, marijuana...
In Search of Improved Dispensary Search
The solution to improving internet dispensary search may be decidedly low-tech.
I have a question—a good question: Why is an everyday internet search for a...
How to Navigate Payments in an Industry That Lacks Banking
2016 was a monumental year for marijuana, as voters and regulators throughout the U.S., including those in Arkansas, North Dakota, Florida, California, Nevada, Maine,...
MMJ Makeover: Phoenix’s Bloom Dispensary Goes From Drab to Fab
Since I started designing cannabis dispensaries in 2013, I have had the awesome fortune of getting to work with dispensary operators in thirteen states....
High Tech: A Retail Guide To In-Store Tech
In an industry subject to ever-changing regulations, product offerings, consumer preferences, and predictions about the future, dispensary owners constantly seek ways to adapt their...
3 Things to Consider When Budgeting for your Dispensary’s Design
The owner/founder of The High Road Design Studio provides indispensable budgeting advice for retail and dispensary operators TO create unique, impactful interiors.
“How much will...
Turning Dreams Into Reality With Megan Stone
The Phoenix based High Road Design Studio specializes in elevating the image, reputation and profits for dispensaries and retail spaces all over the country....
