Well you have to prioritize. What are you trying to accomplish? I used to grow on a large scale and had a partner that was well trusted. He move it. I had no contact with anyone else. We were good friends. Know your laws and what he can actually get away with with just a slap on the wrist. Make sure your partner has no prior convictions and is willing to take the heat. Good pot will move itself especially in dry spells. It was basicly just moving small amounts and waiting to meet bigger fish that can move more. Once your bigger fish are established it gets easier, but riskier. How many times have you ever been asked when smoking good shit. Where did you get this? It all starts from there. Never be too quick to come up with an oz if someone is looking. Make him wait after all you dont want your friend to look like a drug dealer just someone with a great conection. Always have control of the situation and never do business in the same place for too long (or at least your friend). Legal fees would be taken care of by me if he did get popped. Do your lawyer shopping before even venturing in. Bury your money. Never keep large amounts of cash in your house. Don't go out and buy cars and stuff to attract attention. Safety is paramout to your mission. We would actually sit down and discuss where and who the weed was actually going to every few weeks. Although I never meet who the pot was going to, my friend would paint a decent picture of what type of person it was going to. I would even do my own spying too, more of an observation. It is not a crime to hang out at a bar one of my clients frequents sit next to him and strike up a conversation about a game on the TV.
What type of car does he drive?
How does he dress?
What are his friends like?
Does he have a steady job?
What type of people does he sell to?
How much does he move and what are his methods (dimes, oz)
What type of demographics is his clients?
Is he high profile?
Does he carry or own a gun?
Would he sell to kids?
After asking yourself these questions it can certainly throw up red flags. If I felt it jepordized me or my friends safety. There was no deal. Never compromise your desicions based on greed and money. Never hesitate to back down and take your losses. You will gain another time. Its still risky as hell, but if you really want to venture in know your risk.
Small grows for yourself and sell a little to friends is much better. Your not constantly worried. I wouldn't even drink or smoke due to paranoia when I was doing large scale stuff. You get to spend the money you make right away. Its not like your making alot of money, but its just enough to live a little better. Mabee buy something nice once in a while, and enough to go out for dinner more often and not have to worry about it.
