In this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, we sit down with William McKenzie, a true pioneer in the cannabis industry. William’s story
is one of transformation and resilience. From his beginnings as a legacy operator in Northern California to becoming the CEO & Founder of Left Coast Holdings, a leading cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail company in Michigan, his journey is nothing
short of inspiring.
William shares his experiences navigating the challenging shift from the legacy market to the legal cannabis space, providing insights
into the evolving perceptions of cannabis over the past decade. We also discuss his personal battles and triumphs, including his recovery from addiction, maintaining 12 years of sobriety, and achieving a remarkable health transformation by losing 100 pounds.
But that’s not all—William is also making waves with his new community initiative for cannabis operators, the Elite Cannabis Operators
Mastermind group. This platform fosters collaboration, accountability, and mutual support among industry peers, helping to push the cannabis sector forward.
Join us as William McKenzie talks about:
1.His start in the cannabis industry and the challenges of transitioning to the legal market.
2.The evolution of cannabis perception over the last decade.
3.Balancing sobriety with running a cannabis business.
4.His significant health and wellness achievements.
5.Building a supportive community for cannabis operators.
6.His current operations at Left Coast Holdings and what sets them apart.
7.Strategies for maintaining a consistent consumer experience across multiple retail locations.
8.The mission behind the Elite Cannabis Operators Mastermind group.
9.Exciting future developments for Left Coast Holdings.
Tune in to gain valuable insights from one of the top voices in the cannabis industry and learn why collaboration and community are crucial
for the industry’s success.
In the second section or B Block of this week’s Cannabis Coast to Coast Neww with Alaina Pinto, stories on: Mom in Ohio gets a surprise bonus at the Burger King in Hamilton, Ohio. Plus Texas has 7000 working dispensaries selling hot hemp; State reports from Xavier Jaillet in Colorado; Christina Brisson in Ohio; Karen Black in Arizona; Tina Tasaka in Nevada and Tribal Nations update.Full show on PCM TV APP or procannabismedia.com home page.
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