[00:00:35] Origins in Construction and Early Cannabis

• Growing up as a troubled kid turned construction worker
• The 2007 economic crash that changed everything
• First experience growing cannabis

[03:40] Early Days of California's Medical Market

• The significance of Proposition 215 and SB 420
• Growing cannabis in the "dark grey" legal space
• The Bay Area's influence on medical cannabis

[09:11] First Steps into the Industry

• Navigating early dispensary culture
• The dangerous side of Sacramento's cannabis scene
• The transformative moment that changed his perspective

[12:07] Building a Professional Dispensary

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients
• Attending Oaksterdam University
• Opening first location with $17,000

[19:12] Federal Pressure and Adaptation

• The 2011 federal crackdown through landlord letters
• Negotiating with local authorities
• Strategic transition to new locations

[27:34] Evolution of Magnolia/RCP Sacramento

• Rebranding for legitimacy
• First major retailer to unionize workers
• Building protection through professionalism and community support

[31:23] Surviving and Thriving Through Raids

• Implementing raid protocols
• Strategic positioning pays off
• Building trust with staff and community

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