September 24th, 2019, BOSTON, MA/San Francisco, CA -Mission Organic Center (www.missionorganiccenter.com), a cannabis retail store located in the heart of San Francisco serves a wide-ranging customer base from tourists to locals, from youngsters to seniors. With the highly competitive market that they operate in, they are always looking for solutions that will set them apart and help them stand out above others. When focusing particularly on a messaging solution, Mission Organic prides itself on having the ability to reach their customers in a consistent and professional manner.

With over 10,000+ opt-in subscribers to their text platform and 100,000+ monthly texts alerting consumers of deals, promotions and more, ‘Mission’ chose the Sprout (www.sprout.online) application to not only house all their opt-in, marketable customers, but also to use as their single source of record when it comes to knowledge of the consumers preferences and demographic profiles. All of which assists them in targeting more appropriately to drive more business.

Danielle Schlesinger is Mission Organic’s Operation’s Manager and has been using Sprout for several months. “Sprout has provided me with great customer service since the first day we started using them. They showed me step by step how to use their program. I found Sprout to be very user friendly. Whenever I have a question there is always someone available to assist me right away. In this very busy business, it’s important to know I can contact my account manager if I have any questions or concerns.”

Sprout, an all-in-one, CRM & marketing platform based in Boston, MA provides everything from a customer relationship management interface to house customers and patients alike, to the ability to send SMS (standard-messaging) and MMS (multi-media messaging), email, create survey’s, mobile coupons, QR codes, as well provides multiple ways to secure additional customers and market to them all within their SaaS platform.

“…when we send out the text blast we get an immediate uplift each time we send one out.”

Balancing the Mission Organic outreach to be more informative, than a nuisance becomes easier using Sprout, as they are able to easily see people who are opting-out if they text too often and also can receive feedback through the Sprout Survey’s on a proper cadence that doesn’t leave folks turned off should they be receiving too many messages. Schlesinger added, “I frequently get positive feedback from customers about receiving texts regarding specials we have throughout the week… and although I can’t really estimate how many people come in when we send out the text blast we get an immediate uplift each time we send one out.”

One concern Mission Organic had when moving to a new platform was transitioning from what they had known, to something new and how that transition was going to affect their business. “The on-boarding process was great. I had a facetime conversion with Hannah (Hannah Ratekin, Sprout Account Manager) and she walked me through every step until I was comfortable”.

Sprout now offers integration with many of the most popular Point-of-Sale systems as well, including Leaflogix, Green Bits, Flowhub, COVA and others.

To opt-in to the Mission Organic Center text club, text ‘mission’ to 411669 to receive offers and promotions in the San Francisco area.

About Sprout

Sprout is the leading CRM and marketing software platform for the cannabis industry. We help cannabis companies increase revenues and profit margins by engaging their customers, creating brand awareness and driving online and in-store orders. We have spent over a decade building enterprise CRM & marketing software platform designed specifically for: • Cultivators & Vertically Integrated Cannabis Operators • Retailers & Dispensaries (cannabis, hydroponic stores, CBD retailers, etc.) • Cannabis Distributors • CPG & Cannabis Brands

About Mission Organic Center

Established in 2012, Mission Organic Center is recognized as one of the oldest recreational and medical cannabis collectives in San Francisco. Their mission is to curate an unrivaled customer service experience to each and every customer. They strive to retain their reputation as San Francisco’s premier cannabis dispensary and delivery service by keeping their shelves stocked with a variety of the finest THC and CBD products on the market.

CONTACT:

Roger Ciliberto
VP of Sales & Marketing
roger@sprout.online
1.888.411.1699

Sprout CRM’s Rapid Expansion Continues

BOSTON, MA August 14, 2019  – Boston based cannabis software company, Sprout, an all-in-one CRM & marketing platform built for the cannabis and hemp industry today announced it has added its 17^th state to the growing list of customers using their platform.

Over the past month, Sprout has realized explosive growth adding companies like the popular Exhale Med Center (www.exhalemedcenter.com) located in West Hollywood, California, Ascend Wellness with locations in Massachusetts, Illinois and Michigan, Flower City CBD Infusions (www.flowercitybev.com) located in Rochester, New York and their newest, who opened their doors this past Friday… The Green Lady (www.thegreenladydispensary.com), Nantucket, Massachusetts’ first adult-use dispensary.

With cannabis clients in 17 states and Canada now utilizing Sprout, as well as soon to be Mexico and Puerto Rico, Sprout has established itself as the industry’s first enterprise CRM solution. Encompassing customer relationship management (CRM), text message marketing (standard and multi-media message capability), email marketing, mobile coupons, mobile surveys, digital kiosks and connectivity to many of the most popular point-of-sale (POS) systems by virtue of their open API for integration.

Cannabis, CBD brands and retail dispensaries are using Sprout to acquire new customers, improve customer loyalty and engage customers in new innovative ways that have a big impact on their revenue and marketing ROI.  The Green Room, a dispensary, in Mendo, California has been using Sprout since early this year.  “I love using Sprout!  Where social media fails, Sprout gets directly to those who have already shown interest in the shop. It’s a very time and cost-effective way to target regular customers”, commented Nate Boucher, Dispensary Manager.

“I love using Sprout!  Where social media fails, Sprout gets directly to those who have already shown interest in the shop. It’s a very time and cost-effective way to target regular customers”

With a nationwide network of cannabis brands and dispensaries now enjoying Sprout every day and millions of marketing messages being received by consumers all across the states and abroad, Sprout feels they are establishing their offering as a must have for any dispensary owner or CBD or cannabis brand.

“Sprout has developed an industry-specific, best-in-class CRM that resonates well with cannabis brands, CBD brands and retail dispensaries”, commented Jaret Christopher, CEO of Sprout.  “A key part of our overall success is our team’s customer-centric approach and laser focus in building the most robust CRM and marketing platform for the cannabis and CBD industry.  We wake up every day grateful for this opportunity and it’s exciting to see how the industry is evolving”, stated Christopher.

About Sprout:
Sprout is the leading CRM and marketing software platform for the cannabis & CBD industry.  Sprout helps cannabis & CBD companies increase revenues and profit margins by engaging their customers, creating brand awareness and driving online and in-store orders.

Sprout’s technology platform was developed over ten years and is a best-in-class, enterprise CRM & marketing software platform designed specifically for:

• Retailers & Dispensaries (cannabis, hydroponic stores, CBD retailers, MSOs, etc.)
• Cannabis Distributors & Wholesales
• Cannabis & CBD brands

To learn more about Sprout, visit us online at: www.sprout.online

CONTACT:

Roger Ciliberto
VP of Sales & Marketing
roger@sprout.online
1.888.411.1699

Exclusive Interview with Sprout Founder and CEO Jaret Christopher

Cannabis software company Sprout is active in 13 states and recently launched into two international markets. The company’s underlying technology, built 12 years ago, serves as a CRM platform at its core with a robust suite of sales and marketing tools. Founder and CEO Jaret Christopher spoke with New Cannabis Ventures about the competitive landscape for his company, how Sprout helps cannabis companies grow and how he sees the market evolving.

Over the past 20 years, Christopher has built his career as a serial entrepreneur, building a number of software and SaaS-based businesses. Prior to Sprout, he founded a CRM marketing software company for the banking industry. After a successful exit, he began investing in and advising companies in the Boston area, which led him to the CRM and marketing company that spun out Sprout. The company had a few medical cannabis dispensaries using its software, and after researching the cannabis industry and its growth potential, Christopher acquired the company and recruited his team from former ventures.

The Sprout platform is designed to help cannabis companies and brands acquire new customers and retain existing customers with the help of sales and marketing tools. Cannabis companies can use the company’s digital kiosks in their stores, website integration, and texting features to connect with their customers through product information and rewards. The Sprout platform also collects data that helps cannabis companies and brands build marketing strategies around customer preference and usage patterns.

At this time, Sprout occupies a relatively unique niche in the cannabis space. While the company offers all-in-one CRM and marketing tools, most other cannabis companies in the space are focused on back-office functions like inventory and point-of-sale, according to Christopher. This means the competitive landscape is fairly open for Sprout, and the company actually partners with a number of other software companies, such as Flowhub and Greenbits. Integrating with other software platforms gives cannabis companies and brands access to large amounts of data from the point-of-sale level that can be used to create robust marketing campaigns on the Sprout platform.

When Sprout went into business, its team wanted to work with other leaders in the cannabis space, which led to a strategic partnership with MariMed. Christopher and his team found that multi-state operator MariMed to be a valuable partner in testing the company’s technology and products, an important piece of Sprout’s product roadmap.

With clients like Liberty Health Sciences, Mayflower, Hashtag Cannabis, and Western Bud (to name just a few), Sprout has a diverse range of customers in terms of size. In addition to its 13-state footprint in the U.S., the company has just launched into Canada and Mexico. In the near-term, the company will be focused on those three markets. Right now, the company has 12 employees, but Christopher expects that number to double over the next 12 months as Sprout continues to grow. Looking ahead, the company is focused on enabling their global cannabis company clients to take its enterprise software platform into every country they are doing business.

As a spinoff of a profitable company, Sprout initially had the resources to self-fund. In 2018, the company did a capital raise with participation from strategic partners and high-net-worth individuals. The company is well-funded now, but another a raise later this year is a consideration, according to Christopher.

At the moment, Sprout is focused on execution and expanding market share. The company is experiencing double-digit growth each month and is set to become profitable by the end of the year, according to Christopher.

Sprout is growing quickly, but Christopher and his team are focused on scaling in a strategic manner. As the market evolves, Sprout will maintain the necessary flexibility to keep up. Christopher saw the banking industry shift toward a single system of record, bringing together data managed across multiple systems. He expects the cannabis industry will undergo a similar shift, and Sprout’s centralized CRM system is aiming to be that holistic solution.

April 1st, 2019/ BOSTON, MA/ – Liberty Health Sciences (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF) announced today it has expanded their relationship with Sprout, an all-in-one CRM & marketing platform for the cannabis industry, and has deployed their software across 12 Florida dispensaries.  Liberty is using Sprout to build one of the largest consumer databases of medical marijuana patients in Florida and to automate its marketing while driving online orders and in-store purchases.

“Sprout has played a significant role in our growth and is a true technology and data partner. We were looking for a more robust enterprise solution for marketing and CRM and Sprout has proven their ability to deliver on that need”, stated Liberty’s Marketing Manager.

Sprout’s all-in-one CRM, marketing and customer loyalty software combines database management with smart filtering technology making it easy for Liberty to send personalized multi-media text messages and emails to their patients.

“Sprout has played a significant role in our growth and is a true technology and data partner. We were looking for a more robust enterprise solution for marketing and CRM and Sprout has proven their ability to deliver on that need”

Jaret Christopher, CEO of Sprout, commented, “Liberty Health Sciences is one of the fastest growing vertically-integrated cannabis operators in Florida and a great company to work with.  We are privileged and excited to help them achieve their patient acquisition and growth objectives.”

About Liberty Health Sciences Inc.
Liberty is the cannabis provider committed to providing a trusted, high quality cannabis experience based on our dedication and genuine care for all cannabis users and a focus on operational excellence from seed to sale and beyond. Liberty’s measured approach to expansion opportunities maximizes returns to shareholders, while keeping consumers’ well-being at the forefront of what we do. For more information, please visit: www.libertyhealthsciences.com.

About Sprout

MembersRSVP, LLC flagship technology, Sprout, is an all-in-one CRM, marketing and customer loyalty platform designed for dispensaries and cannabis brands. Sprout’s easy-to-use CRM and marketing software automates some of the core functions for dispensaries and CPG companies. Sprout clients typically achieve 10x return on their marketing spend to acquire and retain medical and recreational customers. For additional information visit: www.sprout.online

October 1st, 2018/Boston, MA/ – Sprout, the all-in-one CRM & marketing platform for the cannabis industry has selected SaaS industry veteran Roger Ciliberto to their new Vice President of Sales role.  Ciliberto who has built several sales teams across multiple verticals, brings deep knowledge of the SaaS space and a process minded approach that has proven to be successful at multiple stops. “I have become extremely comfortable at launching sales organizations and putting the processes in place to put new sales organizations on a successful path”, said Ciliberto.  “Given an opportunity to work in such a hot vertical with a proven product, and at an early stage company was something I could not pass up”.

Ciliberto will be tasked with scaling the Sprout sales team and leveraging the newly announced partnership with MariMed (OTC: MRMD) and quickly creating new revenue opportunities for the company.

Said Sprout CEO, Jaret Christopher, “Roger is a seasoned sales leader with the proven track record. We were excited to be able to get him on board and we look forward to his immediate contribution”.

“The cannabis industry as a whole is set to explode, and Sprout is setup to capitalize with a great product that satisfies a need that every marketing focused decision maker will quickly see is a solution they cannot do without.”

Ciliberto has spent the last several years leading start up organizations such as TrueAdvantage, NetBrain Technologies and most recently Companybook, as well as more established companies OneSource Information and Aberdeen Group.  He has also consulted at several stops with his own consulting practice, 3LConsulting Group. He recently published a book, Ketchup for Your Sales Process, which speaks to unique ways to open doors as a sales professional.

He added, “The cannabis industry as a whole is set to explode, and Sprout is setup to capitalize with a great product that satisfies a need that every marketing focused decision maker will quickly see is a solution they cannot do without.”

He will began his new role officially, October 8^th, 2018.

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About Sprout

MembersRSVP, LLC flagship technology, Sprout, is an all-in-one CRM and marketing software designed for dispensaries and cannabis brands. Sprout’s easy-to-use CRM and marketing software automates some of the core functions for dispensaries and CPG companies. Sprout clients typically achieve 10x return on their marketing spend to acquire and retain medical and recreational customers.
For additional information visit: www.sprout.online