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 full version of Cannabis Coast to Coast News with Alaina Pinto, all three blocks are packed with news stories from the cannabis industry. A Block 00-18:30- Terrence Cole’s Senate confirmation hearing where he dodges Senator Padilla’s question on rescheduling; Cannabis Unity Week in DC organized by the Last Prisoner Project with Dina Titus from Nevada on the STATES ACT 2.0 Tina Tasaka on Montana’s deal with Tribal nations; Kimmie Cannabis on Oklahoma’s Governor Stitt looking to ban hemp products, and introducing the Hemp Report with Kerry Hinkle; B Block – 20:00-35:40- Amie Carter in Michigan on the tariff increase impact on her states industry; Mark Alan in Illinois with violence against cannabis businesses; Matt Friedlander in Washington State; Karen Black on Arizona; Marianne Cursetjee in NJ with PCM TV Jimmy Young; C Block 37:30-51:10- Precious Osagie Erese in NJ at MJ Unpacked; Xavier Jaillet in Colorado; Joe Parsons on Virginia’s all female Governor race; CT Smoke Shop ZAZA fined over 4 million dollars in violatoins; Cheech and Chong Last Movie reaps millions at the box office.