Under the Microscope with Jenny

About Under the Microscope with Jenny

I am your host, Jenny Germano - the founder of ICS Consulting (https://www.icsconsultingservice.com/). With over 17 years of hands-on experience in the regulated cannabis Industry, I spent 6 years operating vertically integrated licensed facilities in Colorado and the last 11 years consulting nationally across the U.S. This podcast is dedicated to new and existing cannabis operators and those looking to launch a licensed cannabis business in one state or across multiple. Expect candid conversations on compliance, market-specific insights, startup pitfalls, operational strategies, and tips to manage the overwhelm that comes with launching and scaling in this complex industry. Join Jenny Germano (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-germano-2a003270/) every Wednesday at 12pm EST in navigating cannabis compliance and launching successful regulated cannabis operations. Whether you’re just entering the industry or scaling up, this is your go-to resource for real talk, real truths, expert insights, and actionable strategies. I've got a great line up of interviews, expert breakdowns and host insights.

Publisher

Jenny Germano

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Ep. 76: Cannabis Operator Series & Fireside Chat with Zach Schopp Founder & CEO of Seed of Life

   What does it take to grow from a budtender into a vertically integrated cannabis operator with 12 stores? I sit down with Seed of Life in Montana, to discuss business growth, vertical operations, compliance, and the challenges of scaling a cannabis business in a changing regulatory environment.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Ep. 75: Cannabis Operators Series & Fireside Chat with Fadi Boumitri CEO of Ascension

   What does it really take to build, license, and scale a cannabis cultivation operation? In this episode of Under The Microscope with Jenny, part of the Cannabis Operator Series, I sit down with Fadi Boumitri, CEO of Ascension in Ohio, to discuss licensing, compliance, cultivation, expansion, and the realities of building a cannabis business in a highly competitive market.

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Ep. 74: Cannabis Rescheduling & 280E: Does It Really Mean Tax Relief?

   Does cannabis rescheduling really mean tax relief? In this episode of Under The Microscope with Jenny, I sit down with attorney Rachel Gillette of Holland & Hart to break down cannabis rescheduling, 280E, DEA registration, and what cannabis operators need to understand about potential tax relief.

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YouTube views

9,312

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

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