Ben Jackson is a business and finance expert with a background in business development and venture capital. He has helped numerous companies grow from the beginning of its operation up to its full operational development. He specializes in the construction of general strategy in organizations that deal with financing and marketing.

Today, Ben answers some common questions about the cannabis business and discusses the necessary rules and regulations to follow for compliance checks. He describes the different cultivation facilities and the differences in cost concerning real estate, production, and operation. He also identifies some financing options and alternatives you can explore as you invest in and start your cannabis business.

“The truth is there are tremendous opportunities in every space and in every state that has legalized. You just need to find what those right opportunities are.” - Ben Jackson

In This Episode of Real Money Talks: 

• Discussing the Cole Memo, and the rules and regulations in compliance with state laws
• Residency requirements, application licenses, financial requirements
• Positions in the company where FBI background checks are a must
• What can disqualify you from working in the industry
• International business opportunities in Canada
• The difference between an indoor hydroponic facility vs. a greenhouse
• Environmental factors to consider in growing cannabis
• Business models for greenhouses and outdoor grown cannabis
• Cost of operating dispensaries
• The underlying asset in the industry
• State regulations on plant limit vs. real estate limit

 

Learn More About the Growing Cannabis Industry!

Join Off Wall Street Assets: Investing and Building the Cannabis Industry, a much awaited 3-day workshop where you get to experience seeing the cannabis cultivation and learn more about the fast-growing cannabis industry. Get informed through lectures on cannabis education and the political side of being in the industry. This workshop will be held on October 19-21, 2017 in Las Vegas. For more information, visit LiveOutLoud.com/CBWorkshop.

 

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