Before the strains, before the products, and before the doors ever opened, there was a long road to getting here.

In the very first episode of Strain of the Week, David sits down with his father and Bud City COO Dan to talk about the three-year journey that led to opening a dispensary in Newton, New Jersey.

From navigating New Jersey’s cannabis licensing process to the challenges of launching a family-run business in a brand-new industry, the conversation dives into what it actually took to turn an idea into a real storefront.

Topics include: • The origin of Bud City • Navigating New Jersey’s cannabis licensing process • The challenges of opening a dispensary • The family dynamic behind the business • What’s next for Bud City and the podcast

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to open a legal cannabis business,  ...