Cannabis Business Essentials: From A to Z

This webinar will give your cannabis business insights into your options for optimizing your business, as well as the requirements needed to secure the right services.

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 1 PM ET | 60 Minutes

Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis operator or new to the space, optimizing your financial and business services is critical to staying competitive and serving your customers.  If you’re struggling to access trusted, vetted service providers, or if you want to explore your options, this session is for you.

This webinar will educate cannabis business operators about the different banking and business services available, eligibility requirements, and the benefits of enlisting cannabis-friendly partners for maximum efficiency.

This expert team, featuring speakers from valued Green Check partners, will provide valuable insights into strategies for finding the right services to grow your operations. 

Topics Covered Include:

  • Understanding the types of loans available to cannabis operators
  • What does a best-in-class HR and payroll system look like
  • Payment systems that work and give you the data you need to grow
  • Insurance coverage 101

Who Should Attend:

  • Licensed cannabis operators: all types
  • Pre-license cannabis entrepreneurs 
  • Ancillary businesses serving the cannabis industry
  • CFOs, accountants, and finance teams running a cannabis business
  • Anyone else looking to raise capital in the cannabis industry

Take Aways:

  • Full recording of the presentation
  • Direct contact with presenters after the event
  • Answers to your questions
  • Free access to the Green Check Connect Marketplace
MEET OUR

Presenters

Paul Dunford

Co-Founder and VP of Knowledge, Green Check

Paul is a co-founder of Green Check Verified, where he is the VP of Knowledge. Paul oversees the development and management of compliance programs for Green Check Verified’s clients, with a focus on state-level compliance as well as compliance around federal guidance.

Ted Robinson

Chief Strategy Officer, CTrust

In his role as Chief Strategy Officer of CTrust, Ted is responsible for overall corporate and financial strategy of the company. Prior to joining CTrust, Ted was the COO of Cinder Cannabis a small vertically integrated multi-state operator with operations in Washington and New Mexico. Before entering the cannabis industry, Ted was the founder and CEO of SWBC Lending Solutions a fin-tech company whose SAAS based settlement services platform served over 300 community banks and credit unions that originated $2B annually of home equity loans. Ted is a graduate of Montana State University earning a BS in Business Administrations with minor in powder skiing. In his free time, Ted enjoys skiing, golf, hiking and cooking from his home base in the PNW.

Tyler Priest

Chief Revenue Officer, Green Leaf Business Solutions

Tyler Priest is the Chief Revenue Officer at Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions Inc., where he leads revenue growth initiatives and drives innovative solutions to meet the needs of clients across diverse industries, including the high-risk cannabis sector.

Motivated by a desire to bring "white-glove" service to underserved markets, Tyler co-founded Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions alongside Marc and Kira. At Green Leaf, he combines state-of-the-art technology with a client-first approach to deliver innovative payroll, HR, and business solutions, ensuring even high-risk industries receive the top-tier service they deserve.

Tyler holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Business Administration, providing him with a solid foundation for advising all-sized businesses. As a lifelong learner and passionate entrepreneur, Tyler is dedicated to driving success for Green Leaf and its clients, empowering businesses with the tools and support they need to thrive.