EP 28: Erica Ricky Blaze — Picking The Right Cannabis Investments
Erica Ricky Blaze can clearly remember when she first recognized there was money to be made investing in the cannabis industry. It all started with two words: evening commute.
Formerly a real estate agent, Erica was working in a college student-heavy part of Boston, where she lives, and on her way home, she’d pass a dispensary.
“I didn’t know what was going on, but the lines were out the door,” she remembers. “I decided, ‘Okay, if people are out here consistently, then somebody is getting paid. There has to be some type of money in this, and I need to be that person getting paid.”
So, she started looking up cannabis stocks. Although she wasn’t new to cannabis as a user — she laughingly remembers the contents of her “marijuana bag” in her 20s — the investment side was, for her, unchartered territory. But it didn’t stay that way for long. Since beginning to invest in cannabis in mid-2019, Erica has gained prominence in this space, ultimately leading her to move away from real estate and become a full-time cannapreneur. Beyond her investments, she also educates others via her YouTube show on where in the industry to put their money; as she puts it, “There’s no way I’m going to make all this money by myself and not tell people. That’s just not my nature.”
In this episode of Good Dudes Grow, Gary and Erica talk about growing your wealth while helping worthwhile cannabis entrepreneurs simultaneously.
What You’ll Learn:
- Erica’s cannabis stock picks for 2021 (and why she’s so excited about alcohol-removed cannabis beverages)
- Her framework for assessing a good cannabis industry investment
- Why she’s taking “The Blazer Estate” on the road, and what you should know about her CBD Beauty Wellness Boutique
- And much more!
Favorite Quote:
“You grow weed. Wooo, that’s cute. But what are you doing? What’s your plan five years forward? What’s your plan ten years forward?… If they have a future and forward-thinking strategy that I can conceive in my mind and think would be a successful venture or a strategic arm, I’m going to invest in it.”
— Erica Ricky Blaze
Connect with Erica:
How to get involved:
Gary Roberts is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based not only around creating and selling high-quality CBD products, but one that is on a mission to change the landscape on how mental health and addiction are treated. Gary has founded a non-profit called Promises Recovery Centers for those who need it as well as creating the first-ever educational training facility for Physicians, Therapists, and Mental Health advocates using innovative therapeutics like psilocybin, Mdma, and LSD.
You can learn more about Pure Body Zen on their site, on LinkedIn, and on Instagram.
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