How it All Started Disclaimer: Based on a true story. Certain names and locations have been altered to protect the identities of those involved. Everyone has their own story about how they got into the cannabis industry, not too dissimilar from everyone having their own story about the first time...

An Unfortunate Predicament My blog unfortunately does concern itself with the abysmal state of where we are in the cannabis industry in the United States currently. Everyday it just keeps getting worse and with the “people” at the helm of government - if you can call them that - nothing...

Working in the cannabis space was my first job, I was 15 years old. At that age there are not a lot of entrepreneurial outlets, nor management positions. It’s worth mentioning my age, I’m 43 years old now. So cannabis was still illegal pretty much everywhere when I was 15...

Chicago has decided to implement a ban on hemp-derived THC products even before any amendment to the 2018 Farm Bill becomes law. However, there is a caveat: the city is still allowing hemp-derived THC beverages. I didn’t even know about this until attending a Cannabis Equity IL Coalition (CEIC) Zoom...

I am Not Uninitiated  I have consumed cannabis in 18 recreationally “legal” states. I put legal in quotes because the state governments say they are legal, but until you can go to a hash bar and burn one inside or smoke on the streets the same way you can smoke...

If you’ve read anything I’ve written — whether a blog post or a quick social media update — you’ve probably gathered that I’m not a huge fan of dispensaries. But just in case you’re new here, I’ll go over a few experiences that shaped my perspective. The Green Solution One...