
Big Weed
An Entrepreneur's High-Stakes Adventures in the Budding Legal Marijuana Business
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Christian Hageseth
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Legal marijuana is the hottest story in the US today. Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia have authorized sales in some form; Denver has more legal marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks franchises. We are witnessing the dawn of a new industry. And like the early days of gourmet coffee chains, the rules and players are being established on the fly.
Christian Hageseth is the face of the revolution - an entrepreneur and father of three who worked in the white-collar professional world for 20 years before opening his first dispensary. The founder and chairman of Green Man Cannabis, the fastest-growing marijuana company in the country, he's the perfect tour guide through the wild frontier, where police hardly know what laws to enforce or parents what to tell their kids. He paints a colorful picture not only of how he got into the business but of the big interests that are eager to do the same - namely Big Tobacco, Big Agra, and Big Pharma.
He predicts a future where the marijuana market splits in two: the high-end, artisanal market, supplied by individual growers and small farms, and the mass market, covered by the cigarette giants and anyone bold enough to compete with them. Much like beer and coffee, your brand of weed will be just one more reflection of your lifestyle. It's an entrepreneur's dream, and Hageseth invites us along as he pitches skeptical investors, negotiates a shaggy cast of colleagues, and builds the biggest business he can.
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- Amy
- 10-04-15
love this book
narrative was amazing it was hard to stop listening at all points during my drive to Colorado.
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- Nathaniel
- 10-20-15
Great primer on a new industry!
This is a great book about the birth of a new industry. Anyone interested in marijuana will love this book - but as an entrepreneur - what could beat a perspective on an industry in its infancy. This is history in the making and a ton of folks will be part of the windfall. Hageseth proves that nothing new is easy - but if you stick it out and be open to learning - well, then the sky is the limit. I really loved every chapter.
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- Jacob E. Walker
- 12-29-17
You can feel the Author's intentions in a good way
If you could sum up Big Weed in three words, what would they be?
Ego, self importance
What was most disappointing about Christian Hageseth and Joseph D'Agnese ’s story?
That is was mostly a glossing over of events.
What does Christian Hageseth bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
You could tell the excitement and disappointment in the stories, no one tell stories better than the people who were there. I don't know that I would have enjoyed this as much if it was not read by the author. It really made the book for myself.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The interviews to find the initial growers.
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Perfect car drive book to listen to, kinda like having a friend recount their lifes events after not seeing them for years. I loved it.
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- john george
- 10-09-17
Worth the listen
Entertaining and interesting for anyone interested in getting into this sector.
I thoroughly enjoyed it
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- Doc Aloha
- 05-22-18
A Cannabis Enthusiast's Guide to the Industry
An overview of the Cannabis industry by one who has experienced it, from consumer to legal grower of medical Cannabis. Read by the author, with appropriate enthusiasm for one who has lived to see a dream come true. After listening to this title, I am a more knowledgeable advocate and practitioner; he presents some solid arguments for national legalization.
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- Mark
- 06-29-18
Much more than weed book.
1st like that author who narrates well. Speaks his story and spin on how this is just a beginning of what will someday soon be obvious acceptance. 2nd it is a great business book. Find your passion and stay with it for what pursuit of happiness is all about. Imho Christian echos owner of Dogfish Head Craft Brewer Sam Calagione. Explorer, entrepreneur, risk takers. Both care about doing things right. caring for their employees while educating our world.
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- Nolan Moore
- 06-29-16
Great Ganjapenuer Story
The ups and downs of a coporate individuals late in life switch into the medical marijuana industry.
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- Brock Cannon
- 03-01-18
A Must Read
A must read for anyone desiring to enter the cannabis industry! Kept my attention and will definitely recommend.
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- Lee Phelps
- 04-04-18
Worthwhile read or listen.
Typical business nuts and bolts story but of a new legal product. Author enjoys his product, never heard how smoking it would conflict with all the smoking laws.
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- DLeezy
- 10-09-18
the author makes an awesome story better
I loved this book I finished it in one night. The author keeps you engaged chapter after chapter.
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