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Follow Your Moral
Compass In The
Cannabis Industry
Graham Shaw:
• President and owner of
Graham’s Brand
• Chief Operating Officer of
Eureka Brand
Graham Shaw:
Biography
Immersed in the California cannabis industry in
Humboldt County for over 20 years, Graham Shaw
has become a civic and commercial leader in the
cannabis community. In 2017 Graham’s company
was awarded the only permitted cannabis grow
within the Eureka city limits, and one of eight
dispensary licenses in the city. Graham is presently
the COO of Eureka/Graham’s Brand and is
overseeing the build out and operation of their
grow/dispensary facility in downtown Eureka.
Graham’s Brand has attended and sponsored
industry trade shows, such as Hemp Com, High
Times, Challis, and the Emerald Cup, where he has
won many awards for his cannabis products and
branding, while establishing widespread name
recognition. Graham has been the subject of
countless media engagements such as NBC’s The
Today Show, MSNBC documentaries, CNBC, The
Associated Press, Emerald Magazine, San
Francisco Chronicle newspaper, Culture Magazine,
and many others promoting the cannabis industry.
Developing a Brand
Following
Succeeding in the Cannabis
Industry:
 Follow your Moral Compass to
develop a company in which you
can take pride.
 Make intelligent decisions based
on the market, not on fear of the
unknown.
 Follow your instincts when
everything is telling you
otherwise.
 Be early in the game.
 Develop a strong support
network of family, friends, and
workers.
Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry continued:
 Build a business, even if
laws don't align, and create
legal alignment in your
community.
 Acquire secure, legal
financing.
Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry continued:
How I was able to:
 see the future in California,
 aggressively market my brand,
 build relationships in my community to
 assist local decision-makers in the process
of legalizing cannabis for our community of
Humboldt County.
The Graham's Brand Story:
Three Takeaways: #1
 Your values must guide and
provide direction to you to make
the right financial, relationship,
and other business decisions in
the cannabis industry.
Take Pride in
Your
Company
and its Role
in the
Community
Three Takeaways: #2
 Developing relationships in your
community with other
entrepreneurs, governmental
agencies, law enforcement, and
the media is essential for
success.
Community Involvement
Community Support
Three Takeaways: #3
 Focus on a unique presence in
the cannabis industry and then
effectively market your business
Quality Branding
Quality Products

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Graham shaw sxsw 2019 presentation

  • 1. Follow Your Moral Compass In The Cannabis Industry Graham Shaw: • President and owner of Graham’s Brand • Chief Operating Officer of Eureka Brand
  • 2. Graham Shaw: Biography Immersed in the California cannabis industry in Humboldt County for over 20 years, Graham Shaw has become a civic and commercial leader in the cannabis community. In 2017 Graham’s company was awarded the only permitted cannabis grow within the Eureka city limits, and one of eight dispensary licenses in the city. Graham is presently the COO of Eureka/Graham’s Brand and is overseeing the build out and operation of their grow/dispensary facility in downtown Eureka. Graham’s Brand has attended and sponsored industry trade shows, such as Hemp Com, High Times, Challis, and the Emerald Cup, where he has won many awards for his cannabis products and branding, while establishing widespread name recognition. Graham has been the subject of countless media engagements such as NBC’s The Today Show, MSNBC documentaries, CNBC, The Associated Press, Emerald Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, Culture Magazine, and many others promoting the cannabis industry.
  • 4. Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry:  Follow your Moral Compass to develop a company in which you can take pride.  Make intelligent decisions based on the market, not on fear of the unknown.
  • 5.  Follow your instincts when everything is telling you otherwise.  Be early in the game.  Develop a strong support network of family, friends, and workers. Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry continued:
  • 6.  Build a business, even if laws don't align, and create legal alignment in your community.  Acquire secure, legal financing. Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry continued:
  • 7. How I was able to:  see the future in California,  aggressively market my brand,  build relationships in my community to  assist local decision-makers in the process of legalizing cannabis for our community of Humboldt County. The Graham's Brand Story:
  • 8. Three Takeaways: #1  Your values must guide and provide direction to you to make the right financial, relationship, and other business decisions in the cannabis industry.
  • 9. Take Pride in Your Company and its Role in the Community
  • 10. Three Takeaways: #2  Developing relationships in your community with other entrepreneurs, governmental agencies, law enforcement, and the media is essential for success.
  • 12. Three Takeaways: #3  Focus on a unique presence in the cannabis industry and then effectively market your business