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.
This is the second section of the full show of Weed Talk News with Alaina Pinto – 4-29 available on demand on the home page of Procannabismedia.com. In the B Block, an edible maker in Michigan gets a “cease and desist” from Tootsie Roll_LeVanna Vassau reports on California, Harry Bernstein from Ohio, and Debi Facey in Canada.
I just don’t understand how the act of taking a knee became disrespectful… Unless it’s not really about the act of taking a knee…
Oh, and the NFL Commissioner ought to apologize to Colin Kaepernick.
The Associated Press and Tom Angell’s Marijuana Moment has broken the story that the DEA has rescheduled cannabis to schedule 3 of the CSA. THIS DOES NOT LEGALIZE THE PLANT OR DECIMINALIZE IT. It does rid the industry of the unjust 280E Tax code that didn’t allow the industry to write off business expenses that every other business.