EPISODE · Feb 21, 2023 · 31 MIN
Winning Strategies for Licensing Applications and Dispensary Growth w/ Meilad Rafiei (WeCann)
from Kaya Cast · host KayaPush
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.comwww.cannabisrealestateconsultants.comlinkedin.com/in/meiladlinkedin.com/company/wecannyoutube.com/@wecanncainstagram.com/Wecann.biztwitter.com/WeCannCAfacebook.com/wecannca #CannabisConsulting#CannabisApplications#CannabisLicensing#CannabisBusiness#CannabisOperations#CannabisMarketing#CannabisLocation#CannabisFunding#CannabisRegulatoryLandscape#CannabisTips#CannabisMarket#CannabisCashFlow#CannabisFirstPlayer
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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.comwww.cannabisrealestateconsultants.comlinkedin.com/in/meiladlinkedin.com/company/wecannyoutube.com/@wecanncainstagram.com/Wecann.biztwitter.com/WeCannCAfacebook.com/wecannca #CannabisConsulting#CannabisApplications#CannabisLicensing#CannabisBusiness#CannabisOperations#CannabisMarketing#CannabisLocation#CannabisFunding#CannabisRegulatoryLandscape#CannabisTips#CannabisMarket#CannabisCashFlow#CannabisFirstPlayer
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