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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. --------------- 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 #WNC #WorldNeedsCannabis #RobertsonStash #PodcastInterview #CannabisBusiness #CBD #THCFlower #HempIndustry #Entrepreneurship 💯 Don’t forget to sign up for my email list to stay up-to-date on all my content --------------- ✅ Subscribe to The Robertson Stash Podcast YouTube here:    / @robertsonstash   💬 Did you enjoy this video? Let me know in the comments --------------- 🎧 Listen to my PODCAST for even more great advice: The Robertson Stash Podcast: Apple ▶️ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... YouTube ▶️    / @robertsonstash   Spotify ▶️ https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y3AOE7... -------------- Welcome to the official home of counterculture glass artist, owner of Robertson Glass, and podcast host: Matt Robertson on YouTube! 📈 --------------- On this channel, each episode captures the essence of Matt's artistic journey, showcasing his iconic safari animal designs and his signature matte-finished caricatures that reflect joyful moments from his life. Expect to hear stories that spark curiosity and excitement, inspiring listeners to embrace their creative pursuits. --------------- 📲 Follow Matt Robertson on The Robertson Stash podcast: Facebook Page ▶️ ️ https://www.facebook.com/robertsongla... Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertson.g... TikTok ▶️   / robertson.stash   Join The Zookeepers Club ▶️ https://robertsonglassart.com/my-acco... --------------- ✅ Check out my website for more info: https://robertsonglassart.com/