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Authority Magazine: Interview with Sara Gullickson and Len Giancola

JUNE 27TH, 2019
"Slow and steady wins the race. Often, people get caught up in the noise of the industry, rather than sticking to a business plan or strategy. One fatal flaw I see new people making is feeling like they have to do everything immediately. To combat this, I think it’s best to take a step outside … Continue reading "Authority Magazine: Interview with Sara Gullickson and Len Giancola"

Forbes: “Women In The C-Suite: Meet Three Ladies Running Big, Publicly Traded Cannabis Companies”

June 26th, 2019
Less than four years ago, high ranks in the cannabis industry were among the most female-friendly in the world, with women occupying 36 percent of C-Suite level positions – as per Marijuana Business Daily numbers for 2015. However, as time went by and the industry continued its upward trajectory, many women started to bump into … Continue reading "Forbes: “Women In The C-Suite: Meet Three Ladies Running Big, Publicly Traded Cannabis Companies”"

Thrive Global: “Great parenting is about leading with love, by Dr. Ely Weinschneider and Sara Gullickson”

JUNE 3RD, 2019
As a part of my series about “How extremely busy executives make time to be great parents” I had the pleasure to interview Sara Gullickson. Sara is the CEO of Item 9 Labs Corp., a national publicly traded cannabis company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative cannabis products and proprietary delivery platforms. Gullickson … Continue reading "Thrive Global: “Great parenting is about leading with love, by Dr. Ely Weinschneider and Sara Gullickson”"

Phoenix Business Journal: “High and dry: Real estate issues present major hurdle for Valley cannabis companies”

April 24th, 2019
Nearly 10 years after Arizona voters legalized marijuana for medical use, dispensary owners and attorneys who work with the industry cite an unlikely hindrance in opening up shop: real estate. “Real estate is hands down the most cumbersome and challenging part of the entire industry,” said Sara Gullickson, CEO of Item 9 Labs, a publicly traded … Continue reading "Phoenix Business Journal: “High and dry: Real estate issues present major hurdle for Valley cannabis companies”"

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