In this clip, we look at the messy reality of the California supply chain. Moving between major playersis a high-stakes transition that can leave even the best-selling brands in limbo.
When a distributor gets acquired or shifts focus, your brand is the one that pays the price. Sales teams reorganize, accounts get lost in the shuffle, and suddenly that momentum you spent years building vanishes during a holiday rush. If your cannabis business is solely dependent on a distributor’s stability, you’re always one acquisition away from a total sales collapse.
Having a "top-shelf" product isn't enough to survive this industry. You need a deep understanding of distribution logistics and a strategy that keeps your brand alive even when the middleman changes the rules.
Most founders wait until their revenue hits zero to realize they don't have a plan for the pivot.