When Colorado legalized recreational marijuana - those wanting to sell the drug saw an untapped market of willing buyers. 10 years later? Some are struggling to stay afloat in an oversaturated market.

That means some are turning up-market to find new high-paying customers while others are focusing on creating unique products for niche clients.

This week’s guests include: Beatrice Carranza, founder and CEO of Bachaz,  Christy Fuicelli , CEO of MJ Attaché, and Arend Richard, CEO of Cirrus Social Club.



Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 

p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.

Juneteenth - celebration, reflection, uplifting.

Lifting up the stories and perspectives of Coloradans who don’t often have the chance to be heard. That’s Real Talk, a collaboration between CPR News and Denver7 that features raw, honest conversations with diverse voices from all walks of life. Each week, the show will highlight different issues ranging from renters’ rights to accessing Colorado’s outdoors.