I'm an ole guy so my opinions don't mean as much as 20 yrs ago, but fukk it, i'll put in my 2 cents anyway:
- caregivers will always have better prices and in most cases quality then dispensaries.
- like in most businesses, 80% will get by with junk and 20% will rise to the top with good people, good marketing and good product
- People that need and/or want MMJ will vary on who they buy from based on their own experiences and the marketing of people and companies that offer what they need. Some will find quality growers that are caregivers that take care of their needs safely and some will pay more for Dispensaries that make them feel comfortable and offer good product
I'm new to this, only 2+ yrs now since AZ laws said go for it. But I do know biz and have been successful selling to the Movie Industry, WalMarts, and the adult industry. This industry will be the next one to make a bunch of millionaires, probably only 1 out of 10 that get into it. 9 out of 10 will get buy and survive and fail, but this is the same percentage you'll find in any business.
A few will be quality growers, a few will be awesome chefs making yummy edibles, a few will be quality dispensaries, and some of those quality people will fail because they can't network, can't promote, can't sell or don't have the $$$ to compete.
Loving this product, loving this business, loving the challenges and loving the wacko peeps I've met.