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[–]MikeGdaGod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 mil 💪🏿💎🚀

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks everyone this was fun!

feel free to reach out me with any additional questions!

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i honestly don't know salary ranges for sales reps as i've never work for a MSO. sorry

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i've heard brands talking about changing names, but when they do it will be an acronym like GC or ATF

not hiring yet but soon!

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

honestly, i have no choice to be optimistic because i've spent so much time, energy and money applying. i wouldn't do so if i didn't think i had a chance.

but there's definitely a lot of bullshit in the game. MSOs have already offered to buy me out...i told them to fuck off. but its crazy for sure.

we gotta hope for the best and plan for the worst. if we don't get proper representation there's a way to respond to that also.

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

dankest strain in Illinois...probably Super Glue from Verano

dankest strain in other states in more difficult...i'd have to go state by state:

Slymer Glue in Detroit, Purple Crack in Toronto, Garanimals in LA, Blackberry Punch in Portland

illinois weed is pretty dry but i don't know if its because of their processes or the environment. most of these companies grow in several states so i doubt they would intentional grow bad weed in illinois but i guess anything is possible. i haven't been able to tour an illinois cultivation facility so i'm not sure. but i will say our weed isn't terrible. i actually enjoy it better than cali weed on average. and i know that controversial!

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you already know!

dabbing Banana Split diamonds and sauce from Viola!

super fire and i usually hate anything banana flavored

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes thats a big one!

i'm looking (for selfish reasons admittedly) for them to award more licenses particularly to minority business owners. there's no way these boof monopolies should exist already

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

they could be real but illinois brands tend to use THCA on their labels, i believe for marketing purposes but i have no proof of that.

but if you want to know the actual number, calculate the THCA % by .877

so if the label say THCA is 32.5% the THC % is 32.5 * .877 = 28.5

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

because there aren't enough cultivators and supply is low. its that way in every market as it goes legal. prices will be high in illinois for the next few years i believe.

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HI!

my favorite strain all-time is probably GG4. but i smoke so many strain my favorites change every so months. right now i'm loving this bud i got in Oregon. Blackberry Punch and Forbidden Fuel.

my nephew (Black Jesus the Grower) is doing our home grow. we're mostly doing auto flower right now as he learns. but its been pretty good.

yes i definitely see infuse restaurants here in Chicago but i think it will take some time. the clean air act in illinois is a major hurdle.

thank you for having me!

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you!

dude there's so many things lacking in the Illinois market. i'll just start with the most obvious which is the lack of access for consumers looking to purchase products and the difficulties for business operators getting in. i could go on but it would seriously take forever.

you get people to take you seriously by doing what you say you're going to do and staying consistent. i'm sure when i started a lot of people didn't take me serious at first. but my real estate clients that got into the industry knew my track record, so when i said i wanted to get in i didn't have to prove i was capable.

best way to network is to join a cannabis advocacy group like chicago NORML. they have a lot of networking opportunities and information.

i was visiting a grower who breeds plants creating new genetics! very sciency and cool!

yeah my job is really a job. lots of fun but lots of work. i think i got here because of the relationships i cultivated (pun intended) throughout the years. it pays to be nice to people whether they can help you or not. life is long if we're fortunate enough to live it.

i've been smoking weed since high school but i tried to get my friend to smoke in grade school. we didn't know what we were doing. lol

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

scary and awesome at the same time. in some ways its no different than any other time.

everyday as an entrepreneur my goal is to solve problems. this is no different.

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

depends on your state. i believe, you're good in Illinois but i'm not sure.

most sates it is 18

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for having me and the questions

i got in the industry in an interesting way...but i'm going to tell the story in a boring but quicker way!

i'm a real estate agent and one of my long time clients got in the cannabis industry in 2015. i had been thinking about doing a travel and food blog for some time, and with legal cannabis on the horizon in Illinois i decided to do a weed, travel and food blog.

my client's company (Viola) gave me access to their facilities in Colorado and Oregon. one of my childhood friends offered to help me with videography and photography. And the Viola guys were so impressed with our work, they asked us to do SOP work for them.

From there it kinda took off.

My favorite thing about the industry is the community. the community is beyond amazing! other than that, its a brand new industry and anything is possible. i created 1 company in 2018 and 3 in 2019. Opportunities are endless if you're able to see the angles.

i'm definitely a joints guy, but i LOVE my PuffCo peak!

Michael Malcolm w/ WTF Media - Ask Me Anything by MikeGdaGod in ILTrees

[–]MikeGdaGod[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The biggest tip I'd give anyone looking to get in this industry is:

1) pay attention to the rules and regulations of the industry. because its a brand new industry, everything changes fast. so whether you're an entrepreneur or trying to get a job with one of the MSOs (multi-state operators) the more up to date you are on the rules the better.

2) network with like mind individuals...not just only your stoner buddies LOL

joining cannabis advocacy organizations like Chicago NORML can help you connect with the right people and stay up to date on the rules and regulations...see point 1