Split & Burn: How Equal Ownership Destroys Cannabis Ventures Before They Bloom
I've watched dozens of cannabis ventures implode—not from market forces, regulatory hurdles, or competition—but from something entirely preventable: the deceptively simple equal ownership structure. That perfect-looking balance on ownership documents has become the silent killer of promising cannabis businesses across the industry.
My Cannabis Business Partner Screwed Me. Now What?
Your cannabis business partner betrayed you. The person you trusted with your dream, your investment, and your future just pulled the rug out from under you.
Maybe they diverted funds to their personal accounts. Perhaps they made compliance decisions behind your back that now threaten your license. Or maybe—and I see this constantly in the cannabis industry—they misrepresented their connections, expertise, or capital, leaving you holding the bag when promises didn't materialize.
Whatever happened, you're sitting in the wreckage of your cannabis venture wondering: now what?