EPISODE · Mar 16, 2023 · 11 MIN
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Dispensary Application Process with Meilad Rafiei (WeCann)
from Kaya Cast · host KayaPush
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.comwww.cannabisrealestateconsultants.comlinkedin.com/in/meiladlinkedin.com/company/wecannyoutube.com/@wecanncainstagram.com/Wecann.biztwitter.com/WeCannCAfacebook.com/wecannca
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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.comwww.cannabisrealestateconsultants.comlinkedin.com/in/meiladlinkedin.com/company/wecannyoutube.com/@wecanncainstagram.com/Wecann.biztwitter.com/WeCannCAfacebook.com/wecannca
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