Out of Thin Ayr: How to Make Money in Cannabis in Three Short Years

<p>In this episode of Seed to CEO, Ayr Wellness’ Jonathan Sandelman floats tips and insights for building a national MSO. Jonathan talks with MJBiz CEO Chris Walsh about his ambitious goal - being the largest-scale producer of high-quality flower - and how he plans to achieve it.</p> <p>Jonathan shares his insights on:</p> <ul> <li>Where he sees the best and biggest opportunities for the industry.</li> <li>How Ayr has managed to become cash-flow positive in less than three years while many other firms are still struggling.</li> <li>His strategy for making successful acquisitions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who is Jonathan Sandelman?</strong></p> <p>Jonathan is the chair and CEO of Ayr Wellness, a vertically integrated MSO operating in eight states. A mathematician at his core, Sandelman started his 30-year financial career managing derivatives and arbitrage at Salomon Brothers and then Bank of America Securities, where he served as president. He later founded and led his own multibillion-dollar asset management firm, Sandelman Partners. In addition to his current role at Ayr, Jonathan manages his privately held family office, Mercer Park.</p>