[SirStynkalot]

Originally Posted by Amphilos

nice affirmation of encouragement

Just trying to be helpful.

[Chonkski]

Thanks a lot, I have actually been doing this for about two years now and would like to expand.. I know there are several routes in doing so and I thought I could get some experienced advice.. Not pompous sarcasm and "troll/shutdown attempts" from a bunch of goodie goodies.

Thanks to those of you who actually thought this could be a good topic, I appreciate ya.

Chonkski you're in a highly competitive market. Yes4Prop215 fairly recently posted that 80% of survey respondents in CO, soon after recreational went into play, were more interested in price than quality. So basically herb and herb products in Cali are more like a commodity. If you want to look at capitalizing on the current situation simply do your market research...who in your target market stands out and why? Simply reverse engineer and do them one better. Take advantage of all the work they've done. That might work for awhile then you gotta guesstimate where the market will be in a few years. If you guess right then YaY! Gotta take into consideration where the momentum is going.

Right now developing a food co-op funded by grants, thank you taxpayers , and going for more grant money in the next few weeks. Totally different animal than anything I've done before yet BRANDING still key. If you had 50 posts would link you to the logo I just did. Now I gotta develop the website and related promotional materials. The shit you need to do never ends.

[Chonkski]

Thank you much, I think I have been making the right decisions I just need to keep headed I. The same direction

[Chonkski]

Originally Posted by CaliGabe

Chonkski you're in a highly competitive market. Yes4Prop215 fairly recently posted that 80% of survey respondents in CO, soon after recreational went into play, were more interested in price than quality. So basically herb and herb products in Cali are more like a commodity. If you want to look at capitalizing on the current situation simply do your market research...who in your target market stands out and why? Simply reverse engineer and do them one better. Take advantage of all the work they've done. That might work for awhile then you gotta guesstimate where the market will be in a few years. If you guess right then YaY! Gotta take into consideration where the momentum is going.

Right now developing a food co-op funded by grants, thank you taxpayers , and going for more grant money in the next few weeks. Totally different animal than anything I've done before yet BRANDING still key. If you had 50 posts would link you to the logo I just did. Now I gotta develop the website and related promotional materials. The shit you need to do never ends.

Finally got 50 posts caligabe! Would love to network

Originally Posted by Chonkski

Finally got 50 posts caligabe! Would love to network

Well send a fookin PM instead of posting. Looks like I might be dealing with a Cali op along these lines so would be a competitor. That's business. Wish I could help yet looks like not. Good luck!

[Chonkski]

Likewise, Mr. Cali

[MJtheIndicator]

I look forward to Chonski's success.

[HenDokuYaku]

Chonski,

It all starts from an idea. Take all advice with a grain of salt. People won't always have the best intentions. Make sure you have a unique idea and lastly DO NOT be underfunded.

Business plans are primarily for investors, ime.

[SirStynkalot]

Business plans are for legal businesses. Every legal business. Don't care if it's a coffee stand. Even if you're self funded, doing one greatly increases the chances of your business succeeding. Like I said months ago, if anyone wants to learn more then contact your local SBA office (Small Business Administration) and take the class on business plans. That's one of the least difficult parts of making a pot business.

The Department of Justice started raiding people who were illegally blowing oil for medical uses in WA shortly after this thread died. Bunch of people went to prison for trying to do what this guy was already doing and trying to do more. It's illegal in WA unless you do everything exactly right - medical or recreational. I sugar coated and explained it a lot more than any of the dozen plus regulating agencies he'll need the approval of would have done for him.

This is why SteadyDets was flabbergasted at OPs question. The process takes months and a lot of money unless you're willing to lie through your teeth and risk huge fines, getting your business license pulled, and maybe going to prison.