The Dealer's Diary is where we share the work. Cannabis HR insights, retention math, compliance gaps, and the operational decisions that actually move the needle for cannabis dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and multi-state operators.
We write for the founder losing sleep over turnover. The GM weighing a PEO against fractional HR. The compliance lead who just got blindsided by a state inspector. The cultivator scaling from one license to three.
Every post is real work with real cannabis operators. The math is real. The advice is what we'd say in a discovery call, written down so you can read it before you call us.
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The DEA registration deadline for cannabis Schedule III is five weeks away. If you hold a state medical marijuana license, June 22, 2026 is the date that matters most. On April 22, the DOJ and DEA officially moved state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. For operators, this unlocks massive tax relief and […]
May 18, 2026
This cannabis market update highlights developments in New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota. New York has surpassed $3.3 billion in retail sales, New Jersey is expanding retail operations and tightening regulations, and Minnesota has launched government-run dispensaries. Operators across these states face significant HR challenges, emphasizing the need for robust infrastructure to ensure success.
