The Cannabis Business Advisors

07/09/2026

Cannabis SOPs are no longer just licensing documents. They are becoming proof of how your business manages risk, trains employees, protects inventory, and prepares for increased regulatory scrutiny.

With DEA registration opportunities bringing new attention to operational readiness, now is the time to ask: Do your SOPs actually reflect how your business operates today?

Read more about why strong, updated SOPs are becoming a competitive advantage for cannabis operators at the link below:
https://thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com/the-future-of-sops-and-cannabis/

07/06/2026

Virginia’s adult-use cannabis market is moving forward. With up to 350 retail licenses and 100 microbusiness licenses expected, investors and operators should start preparing now for a potential early 2027 application window.

Read our latest update on the opportunities ahead at the link below:
https://thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com/virginia-cannabis-update-what-the-state-budget-means-for-investors-and-licensing-opportunities/

07/04/2026

The later stages of cannabis markets concentrate opportunity around operational strength, disciplined capital deployment, and consolidation strategy. This is where ex*****on, structure, and long-term positioning matter most for investors and operators.

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Explore how regulated cannabis markets mature over time and what shifting market cycles mean for investors evaluating long-term opportunity, operational strategy, and market positioning.

07/04/2026

Cannabis Business Advisors President Maxime Kot was recently featured discussing how dual medical and adult-use license holders may need to separate operations, records, and revenue streams to take advantage of potential federal tax and lending benefits.

As Maxime noted, much will depend on what Arizona regulators ultimately allow.

Read the full press hit at the link below:
https://buff.ly/LRm8sQu

07/04/2026

From all of us at Cannabis Business Advisors, have a safe and happy Fourth of July!🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Cannabis may look like a consumer business, but regulation comes first.

Before operators can focus on branding, customer experience, or growth, they must navigate licensing, zoning, municipal approvals, compliance systems, security requirements, and ongoing regulatory oversight. In this industry, strong branding can help a business grow, but regulatory ex*****on often determines whether it can operate and scale in the first place.

Read our latest blog at the link below to learn why the strongest cannabis businesses treat compliance and operational infrastructure as part of the business strategy—not an afterthought.

https://thecannabisbusinessadvisors.com/why-cannabis-is-a-regulatory-business-first-and-a-consumer-business-second/

07/03/2026

The first inspections have already begun, and operators are getting a much clearer picture of what the DEA is actually reviewing.
Here’s what we’re seeing:
• On-site facility walkthroughs
• SOP verification
• Owner and business narratives
• Documentation that matches what was submitted in the DEA registration portal
If you’re a medical cannabis operator, now is the time to review your SOPs, identify any gaps, and make sure your documentation is inspection-ready.
To help operators prepare, we’ve built affordable DEA-ready SOP templates that include the narrative language and documentation the DEA is asking for.
Visit our Shopify store through the link in our bio to explore the templates and get your operation inspection-ready before your turn comes.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from the CB Advisors Team!

06/05/2026

Many cannabis operators assume DEA registration is simply another application process.

What they're discovering is that preparation often reveals something much bigger: gaps in SOPs, documentation, inventory controls, and compliance systems that may have gone unnoticed for years.

The businesses exploring DEA registration aren't necessarily preparing for immediate change. They're evaluating whether their operations are prepared for where the industry may be heading next.

In our latest blog, we explore why more medical cannabis operators are pursuing DEA registration and what they're learning along the way.

Read the full article at the link below.

Learn why medical cannabis operators are pursuing DEA registration and how DEA readiness assessments, SOPs, & compliance systems may support future growth...

06/04/2026

In the Kaya Cast Podcast with Tommy Truong, Sara Gullickson, Founder & CEO of CBA, shares insight in “The 4-Ingredient Cannabis Licensing Formula That Wins” on what separates early momentum from long-term success.

What worked in earlier markets, speed, access, timing, doesn’t hold up the same way today.

“The next phase of this industry is defined by structure, discipline, and how well businesses are built to last.”

For operators and investors, the focus has shifted from entry to ex*****on.

Watch the full conversation using the link below.

Unlock the four licensing ingredients local alignment capital and exit strategies with Sara Gullickson learn how licensing scales and endures across markets