In this episode of Joint Session, host Herb Barbot is joined by Sidney Barrett, founder of Dream Days Dispensary and one of the youngest licensed cannabis dispensary owners in New York State. Sidney shares her remarkable journey from studying cannabis and horticultural business management at SUNY Morrisville to opening her own dispensary at just 23 years old. Drawing on her personal experience, including seeing the impact medical cannabis had on her family, Sidney discusses her passion for education, building a knowledgeable and customer-focused team, and creating a dispensary centered on trust and empowerment. The conversation also explores the realities of being a young entrepreneur in New York’s cannabis industry, from raising capital and navigating regulation to competing in an increasingly crowded market. Along the way, Sidney offers candid insights into the challenges and opportunities facing social equity licensees and shares her perspective on what it takes to turn a vision into a thriving business in one of the country's most dynamic cannabis markets.
Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with executive production and marketing by Simlev Media.
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What is Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis?
Joint Session is your go-to source for the latest cannabis news shaping the New York market. Hosted by Herb Barbot, Esq., the first Director of Operations at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, this podcast delivers expert insights, breaking developments, and in-depth conversations with the industry’s most influential voices.
From policymakers and legislators to business leaders, licensees, and advocates, Joint Session brings you exclusive interviews with those shaping the future of cannabis in New York and beyond. Plus, we keep you informed with key national and international cannabis updates. Whether you're an industry professional, an advocate, or just curious about the evolving landscape, Joint Session delivers factual, insightful, and digestible information to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for high-level discussions, straight talk, and expert perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.