Cannabis Compliance Consulting
Provide ongoing compliance guidance for cannabis operators
Overview
Cannabis compliance consultants charge $3,000-$15,000 monthly retainer plus project fees.
Serving 10-30 clients generates $400,000-$2,000,000 annually with 75-85% margins.
In 2025, cannabis operators face complex evolving regulations requiring expert compliance support.
Services include compliance audits and assessments, standard operating procedure development, staff training on compliance, seed-to-sale tracking setup, regulatory change monitoring, and inspection preparation.
Successful compliance consultants stay current with regulations, prevent violations that threaten licenses, document compliance procedures, provide ongoing support, and give peace of mind to operators.
Recurring revenue model.
Marketing through cannabis operators, industry associations, regulatory attorneys, and cannabis events.
Required Skills
- Cannabis Regulations
- Compliance Management
- SOPs and Documentation
- Training and Education
- Audit and Inspection
- Regulatory Updates
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring monthly retainer income
- All cannabis businesses need compliance
- Growing cannabis industry
- High margins on consulting
- Can serve multiple states
Cons
- Regulations constantly changing
- Liability for compliance advice
- Need multi-state expertise
- Competition from attorneys
- Client violations reflect on consultant
How to Get Started
- Master cannabis compliance regulations
- Develop compliance frameworks and SOPs
- Market to licensed cannabis operators
- Conduct compliance audits
- Provide ongoing compliance support
- Stay current with regulatory changes
- Build reputation for compliance expertise
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