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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:
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.
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By Montel Williams4.9
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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:
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.
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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