Cannabis Strategic Advisory Services
My Experience: Frontline to Boardroom I don’t just analyze the industry; I’ve lived it.
- Founder & Operator, Higher Limits: I opened and managed operations of Canada’s largest cannabis lounge (2016-2019). I didn’t just read the regulations (because they weren’t written); I navigated an industry without operational and institutional knowledge in real-time.
- National Policy Commentator: You’ve heard me on CBC and CTV, The Washington Post and The Detroit News. I break down federal and provincial policy shifts as they happen, giving me a macro view of where the market is going next.
- Capital Acquisition: I know what investors need to hear because I’ve successfully raised over $1M for production ventures. I know the narrative that unlocks funding.
Core Services I don’t do “one-size-fits-all.” I start where you are and build a path to where you need to be.
1. The Regulatory Audit For startups and new entrants facing the compliance wall. I stress-test your business model against the Cannabis Act and provincial realities (AGCO, BCLDB, OCS, SQDC). You get a brutally honest risk assessment and a prioritized roadmap for licensing.
2. Market Entry & Licensing Strategy For established operators expanding their footprint. You want to enter Ontario or go multi-province? I provide the tactical plan: target market analysis, jurisdictional selection, and the licensing pathway. We cut through the red tape before you even apply.
3. Strategic Advisory Retainer For LPs and retailers who need an expert on speed dial. Consider me your external board member. You get monthly strategy sessions, proactive regulatory alerts (before the news breaks), and crisis communications prep.
How I Execute
- Discovery: A 30-minute confidential call. No fluff, just the problem.
- Scope: I tell you exactly what I’ll do and what it costs.
- Analysis: I do the heavy lifting.
- Delivery: We review the plan and your path forward.
Why Work With Me? Theory is fine. Experience is better.
Stop Guessing. Ready to build a strategy for sustainable growth?
Contact me: business@jonliedtke.ca
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