Looking for advice on starting my own legal cannabis concentrate brand in NYC
Hey everyone,
I’ve been working at a licensed dispensary in NY for a while now and I’ve realized my end goal is to start my own legal cannabis brand.
Working in retail has taught me a lot about inventory, compliance, what actually sells, and just how the industry works on the dispensary side, but I know that’s only a small piece of everything.
I’m just trying to figure out what my next steps should be.
For anyone who’s started a brand or works for one:
What license did you end up getting?
How did you find a processor/manufacturer?
How much money did you realistically need to get started?
What are some mistakes you made that you’d tell someone else to avoid?
If you were starting over today, what would you do first?
I’m not looking for shortcuts or anything shady. I genuinely want to build a legit, compliant brand and do things the right way.
Any advice, resources, or even things you wish someone told you when you were getting started would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!