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Books
Practical ideas for making better decisions, leading stronger operations, and building more successful cultivation businesses.
★★★★★ “No-nonsense, Valuable Advice”
★★★★★ “Excellent book on starting a cultivation enterprise”
★★★★★ “No-nonsense, Valuable Advice” ★★★★★ “Excellent book on starting a cultivation enterprise”
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Uncharted Territory
Making Decisions Without a Playbook
How leaders make sound decisions when experience is limited, precedent doesn't exist, and there is no proven playbook to follow.
COMING OCTOBER 2026
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Presence Is a Strategy
The Competitive Advantage You Can't Automate
Why being present, paying attention, and staying connected to the operation remains a competitive advantage in an increasingly automated world.
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The First Five Decisions
The Leader's Guide to Profitable and Resilient Greenhouse Operations
Five critical decisions that can determine whether a greenhouse operation is positioned for long-term profitability before production even begins.
Customer Reviews
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“Roadmap to Cultivation Business”
To date this is the most comprehensive, practical and more importantly realistic book I’ve read on starting your own cultivation business.
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“Excellent book on starting a cultivation enterprise”
Does a great job of covering business basics you need to consider before starting a business, any business.
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“No-nonsense, Valuable Advice”
Ryan's book is an excellent, no-nonsense exploration of the fundamentals of starting a cannabis growing business in basically any location or regulatory environment. This is a must-have handbook for anyone thinking of moving into the industry, and an excellent resource for management staff.
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“Single-Handeldly the Best “concise 101” on Commercial Cannabis Cultivation”
Ryan Douglas absolutely nailed it with providing readers with an accessible, content-rich and concise playbook for everything a first-time commercial cannabis cultivator could ask for.
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From Seed to Success
How to Launch a Great Cannabis Cultivation Business in Record Time
A practical guide to planning, launching, and operating a commercial cannabis cultivation business while avoiding costly mistakes along the way.
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Cultivating IQ
How to Boost Revenue With Cannabis Education Courses
A guide to turning cultivation knowledge and expertise into educational products that create an additional source of revenue.
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Secrets to Maximizing Profits in the Cannabis Industry
Contemporary and Pragmatic Tips for Improving Your Cultivation Business
Practical strategies for improving efficiency, reducing unnecessary costs, and increasing profitability in commercial cannabis cultivation.
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