Episode

Episode 212: ‘King Bong’ of LuvBuds on Cannabis’s Trough Period

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Cannabis Tech Talks
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Mar 4, 2026
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Summary

Recorded live at @MJBizCon 2025, this episode of Cannabis Tech Talks , hosted by Mary Jane Gibson and sponsored by @SHOPLINE in association with ICBC, features @Brett Harris, founder and CEO of LuvBuds. Known as the “King Bong,” Harris built a company now supplying roughly 30% of American dispensaries by helping retailers navigate federal tax code 280E through ancillary product sales that unlock legal overhead deductions. From the show floor, Harris breaks down the industry’s current “trough period,” marked by consolidation, debt-heavy MSOs, and mounting pressure on independent operators. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all things Cannabis & Tech Today. https://twitter.com/cannatechtoday https://www.facebook.com/CannaTechToday https://www.instagram.com/cannatechtoday