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On this episode of the Kaya Cast Podcast, we sit down with Meilad Rafiei from WeCann, a seasoned cannabis industry expert with roots as a dispensary owner in California since 2014. Meilad shares his unique journey navigating the early days of legal cannabis amid competing with illicit operators, his strategic approach to buying and selling dispensaries, and insights on market timing to maximize business value. We dive deep into what buyers should look for, how to assess operational opportunities, and the importance of clean licensing and financials when preparing to sell. Meilad also unpacks the complexities of cannabis business transactions—including regulatory hurdles, deal pitfalls, and the critical role of experienced brokers and lawyers. Whether you're exploring buying, selling, or scaling your dispensary, this episode offers invaluable lessons for thriving in today's evolving cannabis market. Plus, discover how WeCann's full-service consulting supports operators nationwide with licensing, compliance, and brokerage services. Tune in and learn how to make smarter moves in the cannabis business landscape! Find out more about WeCann at:https://www.wecannca.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meilad/https://www.linkedin.com/company/wecann/https://www.wecannca.com/agents/meilad-rafiei/ 00:00 Celebrating Budtenders: KayaPush Spotlight00:43 Introduction to Kaya Cast Podcast00:54 Journey into the Cannabis Industry03:12 Challenges and Successes in Early Operations04:05 Navigating the Legal Landscape05:12 Strategic Business Decisions07:24 Market Trends and Valuation Insights08:09 Opportunities in the California Market11:27 Buying and Selling Cannabis Businesses19:15 Project Management and Operational Skills20:59 Ensuring Good Standing for Your Business21:26 Getting Your Finances in Order22:01 Working with the Right Professionals23:09 Dealing with Ownership Restrictions24:28 The Importance of Exclusivity with Brokers27:17 Evaluating Your Business for Sale30:04 Challenges in Cannabis Business Transactions32:47 Why Deals Fall Through40:05 Final Thoughts and Resources #kayacast #cannabis #tips #dispensaries #business #podcast

Powered by CREC, WeCann offers a full suite of cannabis business consulting services including real estate acquisition and disposition, licensing fulfillment, public advocacy, compliance maintenance, and business/investment cannabis consulting in CA and Nationwide. Be sure to check their website at www.wecannca.com to elevate your business in the Cannabis space today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special bonus episode of the Kaya Cast Podcast I continue my conversation with Meilad Rafiei as he unpacks the full application process for dispensaries from start to finish. We discuss the process of creating a business in a new community, including the importance of gaining insight into the community.  We also discuss how to write an effective business plan and the importance of understanding the application material. Meilad also discusses the timeline of the process, common mistakes to avoid, and the final steps in gaining approval and opening the business.Meilad Rafiei is the CEO of Cannabis Real Estate Consultants (CREC) and WeCann. He was born in Iran and immigrated to California as a refugee, later graduating with a business finance degree from California State University. Meilad started his career in commercial real estate and went on to co-found Quest Preservation, a construction company that grew to a national level. He later got involved in the medical marijuana industry and served as President of a partnership group that managed a dispensary. He then went on to co-found WeCann, which provides support for cannabis business licensing and compliance management. Meilad has submitted around 150 cannabis business licensing applications, brokered over $150 million in commercial real estate, and is leading CREC and WeCann in a nationwide expansion. Find out more about WeCann at: www.wecannca.com www.cannabisrealestateconsultants.com linkedin.com/in/meilad linkedin.com/company/wecann youtube.com/@wecannca instagram.com/Wecann.biz twitter.com/WeCannCA facebook.com/wecannca

With over 150+ cannabis applications submitted and win rate of 87%, Meilad Rafiei is a trusted cannabis licensing and business consultant. In our interview Meilad discusses the challenges and pitfalls of starting a cannabis operation. He talks about the importance of marketing, location, and funding in building a successful cannabis business. He also emphasizes the significance of hiring trusted consultants to navigate the complicated regulatory landscape and avoid common mistakes. The interview also covers tips for selecting a suitable market, the impact of overregulation on the cash flow of operators, and the benefits of being the first player in a new market. Meilad Rafiei is the CEO of Cannabis Real Estate Consultants (CREC) and WeCann. He was born in Iran and immigrated to California as a refugee, later graduating with a business finance degree from California State University. Meilad started his career in commercial real estate and went on to co-found Quest Preservation, a construction company that grew to a national level. He later got involved in the medical marijuana industry and served as President of a partnership group that managed a dispensary. He then went on to co-found WeCann, which provides support for cannabis business licensing and compliance management. Meilad has submitted around 150 cannabis business licensing applications, brokered over $150 million in commercial real estate, and is leading CREC and WeCann in a nationwide expansion. Find out more about WeCann at: www.wecannca.com www.cannabisrealestateconsultants.com linkedin.com/in/meilad linkedin.com/company/wecann youtube.com/@wecannca instagram.com/Wecann.biz twitter.com/WeCannCA facebook.com/wecannca  #CannabisConsulting#CannabisApplications#CannabisLicensing#CannabisBusiness#CannabisOperations#CannabisMarketing#CannabisLocation#CannabisFunding#CannabisRegulatoryLandscape#CannabisTips#CannabisMarket#CannabisCashFlow#CannabisFirstPlayer

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In this episode we are incredibly honoured to welcome Dr Dina (Dina Browner), Cannabis Industry Specialist since 2002 and arguably the top female leader in the industry voicing her concerns and sharing her passion for cannabis. Join us as we talk about her story, her passion, her experiences and how to succeed in the cannabis industry and beyond. Dr Dina shares some exclusive insights with us about her experience and her opinions of the cannabis markets, cannabis as a medicine and much much more. She is the inspiration for the TV Show WEEDS, and is the Cannabis Consultant for "Disjointed" on Netflix. She created the first mainstream collaboration in cannabis, Netflix branded cannabis products for the show's launch. Dr Dina is the host of her own podcast; cannabis confidential with Dr. Dina, where guests have included 2Chainz, Whoopi Goldberg, All Harrington, David LaBrava, Tommy Chong and David Faustino. She is a Cannabis POW activist and advocate: Non-profits: Mission Green and Cando Clemency of which she is an advisory board member. She is also the founder and former board member of Freedomgrow as being featured in Rolling Stone, Variety, VICE, GQ, ELLE, Netflix, Merry Jane, HIGH TIMES, the cover of DOPE Magazine, "Most Expensivist Shit" with 2Chainz Season 1 & Season 2, the "Real Life Nancy Botwin" Documentary on VICE and

In this Episode we're joined by a living legend of the cannabis culture and community, Jared Boudreaux. Coming to us from the Lost Coast and full of Humboldt history, throughout his time in the space he's worked with Rick Simpson (RSO - Rick Simpson Oil) and some of the most influential figures, combined with his own dedication, passion and expertise to be able to provide the best product, education and medicine to the folks in California and beyond. At Lost Coast Wellness, Jared and his team create specific therapies for targeted treatments of any condition. They have over 150 different recipes in their back pocket and are launching their new CBD company with the top 12 selling products and plan to add new products each quarter. The CBD biomass is certified organic. Lost Coast Wellness partners were the first to get this certification in California. Learn more about Jared by visiting Lost Coast Wellness and listen to him share his experiences in Humboldt County and the Emerald Triangle.

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In Episode 2 of The Cannabis Maker we cover CBD beverages, cannabis extractions, water soluble CBD, fire cannabis strains, cannabis marketing, Canadian cannabis consulting, and the absolute Wild West of the Cannabis Industry which seems to be Oklahoma at the moment. Join the hosts Liam & Øystein from Nordic Herb Zone, Dave from WeCann and Sebastien from Slaps as we welcome to the stage Laura Hamilton, Strategic Scott, Jason Siew, Rick Duchin, Alex Martin, Adam Kurtz, Caroline Sullivan, Cory R., Pamela Staley, Forzana, and Gee Williams. We'll be discussing what our guests are making in the cannabis and hemp industry, where they think it's going and the challenges we're facing right now. Laura Hamilton is setting up hemp in Italy and sees CBD beverages making a big move in the coming months. Scott has been to the NoCo Hemp Expo and tells us more about his dive into the CBD bath bomb industry with Bloom Mary Jane. Jason is working magic over at TNT Extractions as the Founder and Director and has a close eye on Terpene and Trichome Extractions. Rick (www.soulinu.com) has been getting his hands into water soluble cbd and tells us more about the process behind making cannabinoids like CBD or THC water soluble, meaning they are much more available in the body for us to take up. Adam Kurtz from Fusion CBD. Alex Martin gives us a breakdown of the fire strains being grown over at Lemonati Family Farms and what they've got coming up soon. Caroline Sullivan joins us for an awesome take on her experiences in the industry and what to look out for in the cannabis marketing space. Cory joins us as the Founder and Director of Resinate Cannabis in B.C. as a commercial cultivation consultant working some of the biggest and best grows in Canada and beyond. Pamela Staley joins us bright and early from Oklahoma where laws and regulations are harming the freedoms of individuals and their rights. Keep a close ear to what she has to say and an eye on the local laws and action needed to continue fighting our fight. Forzana joins us as the UK's longest continuing prescribed medical cannabis patient and tells us what she's fighting for as a patient and together with doctors and the NHS. Gee Williams joins from the UK to provide a breakdown on the most relevant topics at the moment and what to look out for. Join us every week for the Cannabis Maker Podcast on Clubhouse & Spotify where we are joined by cannabis industry professionals sharing their experiences, tips, challenges and what you can expect to see in the cannabis industry soon. Hosted by NordicHerbZone, WeCann & Slaps Creative. Music by P-Flow #thecannabismaker #tcm #nhz

In Episode 001 of The Cannabis Maker Podcast we are joined by a handful of Cannabis Industry Professionals sharing their experiences, tips, challenges & solutions in the cannabis industry. In this Episode we are joined by Kristian Tadick, Ankit Pratap Singh, Barry Gordon MD, Sam Berry, Dawn Schulz, Sarah Stogner and Sherry. Hosted by Liam & Øystein from Nordic Herb Zone, Dave from WeCann, and Sebastian from Slaps.

On season 2, episode 1 of the Alpha Woman podcast Leslie Andrachuk interviews Serena Donovan, Founder and CEO of Because You Cann, a cannabis micro cultivation in Alberta. Because You Cann is the 2nd Health Canada licensed Micro Cultivation facility in Alberta and 25th in Canada.  Join us as we talk entrepreneurship, family, community and how cannabis changed Serena's life.Time Stamps:Celine Dion intro (2:48)Serena Donovan intro (7:51)Raising a family rurally (9:21)Her introduction to cannabis (15:30)The health benefits she's received thanks to cannabis (22:37)Coming out to her family about her cannabis use (25:43)How she started growing cannabis (27:44)The response from the locals (34:00)Her biggest challenges getting started in the cannabis industry (36:03)The importance of International Women's Day and Women's History Month (41:21)WeCann's retail launch (44:10)Her post-COVID plans (50:56)Show notes:Click here to read our interview with Serena on Alpha WomanSign up to Alpha Woman Co at: https://alphawomanco.comFollow us on social media @alphawomanco

Brian speaks with Meilad Rafiei, President of WeCann, the leading real estate entitlement and public advocacy experts in cannabis about their programs and the state of the industry.

Melahat Rafiei explains how SACA started, how to educate policy makers, and how WeedMaps contributes to the illegal market.  www.wecannca.com/ sacannabis.org/  

We briefly talk WECann - and cover tons of ground in the latest instalment of 'Inside the Ropes' - with Supreme's move into genetics; controlling onset and offset of cannabinoids; CGC's Acreage Farms deal; nursery licenses; capital raising....and more!

Our guest Ben Fitzsimons' god son suffered from a form of epilepsy which resulted in recurrent, damaging seizures and fits that could occur at any time. His family kissed him every night worrying whether he would still be alive in the morning. The family only had only two options to deal with this debilitating and life threatening condition: Brain surgery Or Use prescribed doses of cannabis oil, a product that has been scientifically proven to significantly reduce the severity and frequency of seizures, allowing children to return to a more normal existence. Unfortunately, the second option was illegal in Australia so the family had no option but for their son to undergo major brain surgery – the result – the boy is permanently paralysed down one side of his body and will never be able to enjoy a normal, active life. This is a crazy situation where a proven medication taken from the non-hallucinatory component of cannabis has been denied due to old and outdated views on cannabis as a gateway drug. This has spurred today's guest to establish WeCann, a company devoted to the development of a safe, sustainable and world-leading medicinal cannabis industry based in Adelaide, South Australia so that future epileptics, cancer patients, the elderly and others can access natural, quality relief without resorting to aggressive surgeries or other treatments that create as many side effects as they cure. He is a man on a mission to heal thousands and change lives and his ‘why' is big enough to demolish mountains of prejudice, change attitudes and re-educate a generation. He is also the same man whose childhood love of basketball led him to become the CEO of NBL team the Adelaide 36ers, a club that was almost dead and buried when Ben took over in the late 2000s, and is now back on the map and finding success on and off the court today. In Ben's own words, he's a professional dot joiner – he is able to see big picture opportunities where others cannot - and then bring them to fruition. So how is Ben able to invest so much time, energy and money into his ‘Big Why's' and driving passions? Because he has time on his hands. How? Because his income needs are looked after without relying on him to generate it. He doesn't work for money, he gets money to work for him. Ben's a successful investor. This gives him the time and freedom to pursue and support his passions as his income needs have been met and his future is secure. Ben is like others who have achieved this financial freedom: They don't care what others think They speak their mind and say what they really think They don't need to impress anyone They have time to contemplate what they really believe and the time and resources to do something about it They have a quiet confidence, a can-do attitude, a long-term vision plus a genuine belief and optimism for the future Ben is the living epitome of all of these qualities – you can hear it in the relaxed pace and clarity of thought expressed in his voice during this podcast. So what does he invest in, how does he do it and how can you learn from him to live life on your own terms? Sit back and enjoy a very enlightening conversation with Ben Fitzsimons. Find out more about WeCann http://wecann.com.au/  Ben's book recommendations: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Get Invested is the podcast dedicated to time poor professionals who want to work less and live more. Join Bushy Martin, one of Australia's top 10 property specialists, as he and his influential guests share know-how on the ways investing in property can unlock the life you always dreamed about and secure your financial future. Remember to subscribe on your favourite podcast player, and if you're enjoying the show please leave us a review. Find out more about Get Invested here https://bushymartin.com.au/get-invested-podcast/  Want to connect with Bushy? Get in touch here https://bushymartin.com.au/contact/  This show is produced by Apiro Media - http://apiropodcasts.com

Vic Neufeld – CEO Aphria Ryan Lee – Chemovar Corporation Dieter MacPherson – Aurora Cannabis Gordon Hagen – Peace Naturals/Cronos Group Dan Sutton – Tantalus Labs   Website:  http://www.thecannalysts.ca Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecannalysts reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/TheCannalysts/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCannalysts/

We shanghaied some of the people we saw at WeCann - and did some spontaneous interviews. We'll be posting more soon.... Sam Katzman of GreenTown - a retail startup Dr. Jeremy Riggle - Mary's Medicinals Nicholas Nedin - The Cannabis Act Podcast Dan Sutton - CEO Tantalus Labs Bob Ondeiko - VP Operations Aphria     Website:  http://www.thecannalysts.ca Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecannalysts reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/TheCannalysts/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCannalysts/    

Man, we're bagged. Great day at WeCann2018, and some tailgating at the Big House. Website:  http://www.thecannalysts.ca Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecannalysts reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/TheCannalysts/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCannalysts/

Molly gets on a rant(s) about initial sales, market movements: Blue tackles Ontario Cannabis Storage business model; Cyto reveals differences between hemp and cannabis; and we cover the near and mid-term future of retail in Canada. More on WeCann™.....and much, much more!   Website:  http://www.thecannalysts.ca Twitter: http://twitter.com/thecannalysts reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/TheCannalysts/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheCannalysts/

In this episode we’re live at the Adelaide Podcast Festival with Ben Fitzsimons.Ben was one of our first guests on Rooster Radio - a true entrepreneur, property developer and former CEO of the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL.Now, he’s CEO of WeCann, pioneering the medical cannabis industry in Australia.In a 15-minute rapid fire session at the Podcast Festival, we talked about the huge health and commercial opportunities that medicinal cannabis can bring, the barriers that are currently preventing the development of the industry in Australia and why the black market is prospering.Connect with Ben Fitzsimons and find out more about WeCann here http://wecann.com.au .Find out more about the Adelaide Podcast Festival.Rooster Radio is hosted by Andrew Montesi and James Begley - visit http://roosterradio.biz Connect with Rooster Radio - sign up to our mailing list at http://roosterradio.biz and join our Facebook community at http://facebook.com/roosterradioHQ For podcasting strategy, production and commercial services, visit Apiro Media http://apiropodcasts.com For other content and marketing services, visit Apiro Consulting http://apiroconsulting.com (Andrew Montesi).For leadership and and high performance services, connect with James Begley http://jamesbegley.com.au

Medical marijuana has been called a miracle drug — rumoured to cure an array of ailments, from cramps to cancer. But, what do the experts say? To find out Christina and George Markoski speak with Ben Fitzsimonds local Adelaide entrepreneur and Director of WeCann. In Australia, the move to legalise cannabis has gained momentum. The conversation is slowly shifting from "if" to "when" cannabis will be legalised. You can follow Ben at @BenFitz on twitter

Medical marijuana has been called a miracle drug — rumoured to cure an array of ailments, from cramps to cancer. But, what do the experts say? To find out Christina and George Markoski speak with Ben Fitzsimonds local Adelaide entrepreneur and Director of WeCann. In Australia, the move to legalise cannabis has gained momentum. The conversation is slowly shifting from "if" to "when" cannabis will be legalised. You can follow Ben at @BenFitz on twitter.