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A Definitive Guide for Starting a Six-Figure Cannabis Business,
Without Actually Selling Weed
By Marcus Johnson-Smith
www.kushgroove.com
www.clearwaterbranding.com
www.marcusjohnsonsmith.com
Marcus Johnson-Smith is a writer, entrepreneur and
marketing professional from West Cambridge, MA.
Founder of Kush Groove, a lifestyle brand and retail
headshop in Boston, MA, Marcus heads operations, PR
and marketing. He is also the Founder of Clearwater
Branding, a brand marketing firm specializing in web
design and brand marketing.
Marcus has appeared in numerous Boston area
publications including the Boston Globe, Boston Metro,
Improper Bostonian and Boston Magazine. He’s given talks
and presentations at Bentley University and Harvard
Innovation Lab.
He can be reached at marcus@clearwaterbranding.com.
Why My Biz Grosses $100K+
Location, Location, Location!
Product Selection & Margins
Dynamic, Relevant Marketing
1
2
3
4 Customer Service, Loyalty & Retention
Location, Location, Location!
1
Product Selection & Margins
2
Kush Groove
Category Sales
“If you have what they
want, at a great price,
you’ll keep them
coming back.”
Dynamic, Relevant Marketing
3
Customer Service,
Loyalty & Retention
4
Why My Biz Grosses $100K+
Location, Location, Location!
Product Selection & Margins
Dynamic, Relevant Marketing
1
2
3
4 Customer Service, Loyalty & Retention
Thank You!
@mjohnsonsmith

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How to Start a Six Figure Cannabis Business Without Selling Any Weed