Скачать или смотреть WNC's Rebrand, Hurricane Helene, Cannabis Legality, and Starting a Business with Mike & Meghan

In this episode, we sit down with Mike and Meghan, the co-owners of WNC.

They drop a huge announcement about their company rebrand, moving from WNC CBD to simply WNC (World Needs Cannabis)! We dive deep into their journey, starting from their personal introductions to cannabis at a young age, Mike's background in the automotive and drifting world, and how they launched their CBD business with a personal loan, Googling how to start an LLC, and a near dissolution after the first nine months.

Mike and Meghan share the challenges of navigating the "high-risk" cannabis industry, including losing their credit card processor and having their Shopify store shut down overnight, which forced them to build a new retail website in just two weeks. We discuss the moment the business scaled up with the introduction of THC flower that complied with the 2018 Farm Bill, like the popular 'Banana Mac' and 'Bordeaux' strains.

The couple also opens up about the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, the immediate relief efforts they organized for their community and employees, and the ongoing fundraising through their special strain, 'Carolina Comeback,' with proceeds dedicated to rebuilding efforts. They also detail their work with The Last Prisoner Project, advocating for cannabis policy reform. Finally, we discuss their secrets to a high-pressured, successful marriage and business partnership, and why they credit couples counseling.

A must-watch for entrepreneurs, cannabis enthusiasts, and anyone interested in community-driven business.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro: Listener Support, Doubters, and Sponsors
0:28 Big Announcement: WNC Rebranding
1:05 WNC Origin Story: Cannabis Introduction
1:33 Turning Passion into Business: Starting WNC
2:10 Mike's Background: Automotive & Drifting
3:00 Starting the Business: Loans, LLC, and First Products
4:10 Scaling Up: From Wholesale to Online Retail
4:58 Meghan's Role: Supporting the Business and Career
5:48 Business Challenges: Doubts and Being a "High-Risk" Industry
6:28 Setbacks: Losing Platforms and Building a New Website in Two Weeks
7:15 WNC Team and Employee Culture
8:15 Doubts and Starting Sooner
8:58 Cannabis Legality & Regulation: North Carolina and Nationwide
10:02 Advocacy and Community: The Last Prisoner Project
11:27 Hurricane Helene: Western North Carolina Disaster and Relief Efforts
14:15 The Carolina Comeback Strain Fundraiser
15:44 Post-Hurricane Challenges: Infrastructure and Wildfire
16:47 Living in North Carolina: The Appeal of Appalachia
18:25 Mike's Racing Ticket
18:56 What Sets WNC Apart: Quality and Community Involvement
20:25 The Moment WNC Scaled: THC Flower and Compliant Products
22:50 The Spraying Problem and Product Sourcing
24:00 Scaling Limitations
24:35 Smoky Mountain Hemp Co. and Glass Gallery
26:10 Collecting Glass Art and Collabs
27:32 Running a Business as a Married Couple
29:34 Biggest Milestones and Advice for Entrepreneurs
31:30 WNC's Legacy
32:00 Best Advice Received and Advice to Younger Selves
34:10 Closing Thoughts and Shout Outs



SPONSORS:
WNC CBD - https://wnc-cbd.com
Mycolove Farm - https://www.mycolove.farm
Puffco - https://www.puffco.com

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