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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Colleen has worked in cannabis and communications for over a decade, specializing in retail strategy, industry leadership, and dispensary operations. She creates resources to empower dispensary teams, drive success, and highlight innovative retail models.

Posts by Colleen Costello

This image features a split-screen design, with Jane's logo on the left side against a bright yellow background and Dutchie's logo on the right side set against a bold red background. A prominent "VS" in white text is positioned in the center, dividing the two sides with a diagonal line, symbolizing a direct comparison between the two companies.

Jane vs. Dutchie: Choosing the Right Dispensary Software for Your Business

Jane vs. Dutchie: Explore this in-depth comparison of two leading dispensary software solutions. Uncover their strengths, challenges, and hidden costs to find the best fit for your dispensary, and see how reliability impacts success.
Which dispensary software is best for your business? Learn about their features, challenges, and the hidden costs you need to know.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
A split-screen graphic compares two cannabis software platforms, Cova and Flowhub. The left side features the Cova logo against a yellow background, showcasing its minimalist, interconnected dot design. The right side displays the Flowhub logo with a green cannabis leaf icon on a green background. A bold white "VS" is centered between the two logos, emphasizing the comparison. The vibrant colors and clean design convey a head-to-head evaluation of the two platforms.

Cova vs. Flowhub: Choosing the Best Dispensary Software

How do Cova and Flowhub compare in the world of dispensary software? Discover their strengths, weaknesses, and what cannabis retailers need to know.
Looking for the right dispensary software? Dive into our comparison of Cova and Flowhub to see their strengths, weaknesses, and a proven alternative.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
Choosing a cannabis POS system is an important decision that goes beyond just searching for the lowest monthly fee. Each system offers a different approach to workflows that will affect all facets of your operations every single day, and it's an important decision as your POS system not only processes sales but interfaces with required Metrc tracking, and will affect how easy it is for your operation to remain compliant.

How to Choose the Best Dispensary POS System in California: A Metrc-Focused Guide

Running a dispensary in California comes with challenges—but Metrc compliance shouldn’t be one of them. Discover what to look for in a cannabis POS system to simplify compliance, optimize inventory, and enhance your customer experience.
Ensure compliance, streamline operations, and grow your CA dispensary. Learn how.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis RetailCannabis DeliveryCannabis Compliance
Meadow vs. BLAZE: The Delivery Edition. We break down how each system handles delivery, compliance, and efficiency—so you can choose the best option for your dispensary.

Meadow vs. BLAZE: Choosing the Best Cannabis Delivery Software

Comparing Meadow vs. BLAZE? Learn what to look for in cannabis delivery software, what real operators are saying, and how to choose the right POS.
Find out which system dispensaries trust for delivery 🚚
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis RetailCannabis Delivery
Cannabis retail operations need tight cannabis security protocols, security guards and cameras to protect their dispensaries from theft and robberies

How to Build a Dispensary Security Plan: 7 Expert Strategies

Former law enforcement officer & cannabis security expert Chris Eggers shares 7 essential strategies to build and strengthen your dispensary security plan
7 expert-backed strategies to build and strengthen your dispensary security plan
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Retail
A smiling customer and a friendly budtender complete a cashless transaction inside a modern dispensary. The budtender, wearing a dark green "Green Earth Co." hoodie, hands a small product to the customer, who is dressed in a black faux fur coat. They engage in a warm, casual interaction at a sleek wooden checkout counter, where a tablet-based point-of-sale system is visible. In the background, a vibrant green plant wall features a neon sign reading "Inhale, Exhale" with a lit joint illustration. The dispensary has a clean, welcoming ambiance with framed certificates on the walls, potted plants, and natural lighting.

How to Accept Cashless Payments at Your Dispensary

Looking for cashless payment options that work for dispensaries? This guide breaks down the legal risks of credit card payments, and explores ACH & Debit solutions so you can accept digital payments with confidence.
Find out how to accept online and pay-by-phone payments at your dispensary.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceCannabis Retail
DISPENSARY LOSS PREVENTION 101, Track Every Action and Every Gram with Audit Log, Team Permissions & Cycle Counts

Dispensary Loss Prevention 101

Tight margins demand tight internal controls. Meadow helps you track every gram, prevent loss, and protect profits.
Learn how to protect your inventory and profits with Meadow's security tools.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail
A stylish interior of PleasureMed on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, showcasing its unique blend of cannabis retail and hospitality. The focal point is the sleek, modern cocktail bar with polished countertops and elegant glassware. Behind the bar, a server stands attentively, ready to take an order, embodying the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the space. In the background, hints of the upscale dispensary and farm-to-table restaurant elements are visible, seamlessly integrated into the setting. The ambiance exudes sophistication, innovation, and the pioneering spirit of PleasureMed’s mission to redefine the cannabis retail experience.

PleasureMed: A First-of-Its-Kind Cannabis Experience Built on Meadow’s Dispensary Software

Discover how PleasureMed combines cannabis retail, dining, and hospitality into a seamless experience, powered by Meadow’s all-in-one dispensary software.
See how Meadow helped PleasureMed streamline operations and elevate customer experiences.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Events and CultureCannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis Retail
How Off the Charts Opened 30+ Locations in 2 Years with Meadow

How Off the Charts Opened 30+ Locations in 2 Years with Meadow

Off the Charts scaled from 1 to 30+ locations in 2 years with Meadow’s seamless, reliable cannabis retail platform. Learn how they tackled growth challenges while delivering stellar customer experiences.
Discover their growth secrets—read the full case study now.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis Industry LeadershipCannabis RetailDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Events and Culture
Guide to Choosing a Cannabis Dispensary POS System

The Complete Guide to Choosing a Cannabis Dispensary POS System

A dispensary POS system is the backbone of your cannabis retail operation. Learn how the right platform can simplify compliance, manage inventory, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Read the full guide to learn which features matter most and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Colleen Costello
Head of Communications
Cannabis DeliveryCannabis MarketingCannabis ComplianceDispensary Inventory ManagementCannabis Retail

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