Overview
Not every question needs a full engagement. Sometimes you need an experienced operator to look at a lease before you sign, sanity-check a budget, review a management agreement, explain what an inspector is likely to look for or talk through whether a site is worth pursuing. Hourly advisory gives you that time directly.
You talk to people who have run dispensaries for more than eight years in multiple markets. We give a straight answer, tell you what we would do and point out when the question needs your attorney, your accountant or a larger engagement.
Who this is for
- Owners who want a second opinion before signing
- Applicants with a question about a specific rule or step
- Operators facing one urgent issue
- Investors and landlords evaluating a single deal
Problems we solve
Paying for more than you need
A full engagement for a one-hour question.
Signing without a second look
Leases, management agreements and vendor contracts signed without an operator's review.
Waiting too long
Small questions grow into costly problems while you look for help.
What a session looks like
Before the session you send us the question and any documents. We read them in advance, so the time is spent on answers, not background. In the session we tell you what we see, what we would do in your position and what to watch for, drawing on more than eight years of running dispensaries in multiple markets.
After the session you get a short written summary: the question, our view, the recommended next steps and anything that should go to your attorney or accountant. If the question turns out to need more than a session, we will say so and explain the options, with no obligation to continue.
Owners use hourly time most often at decision points: before signing a lease or letter of intent, before agreeing to a management or investor deal, after a failed inspection, when a new competitor opens nearby or when deciding whether to fix, sell or bring in management. A single hour at the right moment can prevent months of cost.
What is included
Common topics
- Lease, letter of intent or site review
- Management, services or vendor agreement review from the operating side
- Budget, business plan or model sanity check
- Inspection or violation response planning
- Staffing, purchasing or pricing questions
- Whether to fix, sell or bring in management
How sessions work
- Scheduled video or phone sessions
- Document review before the call when needed
- Short written summary of recommendations after the call
- Blocks of hours available for ongoing questions
How the engagement runs
Discovery call
We confirm the question is a fit for hourly work.
Send materials
You share documents or background ahead of time.
Session
We meet, answer your questions and recommend next steps.
Summary
You receive a short written summary after the session.
Typical timeline
| Phase | Typical timing |
|---|---|
| Scheduling | Usually within a week |
| Session | One hour or more as needed |
| Summary | Within 2 business days |
Timelines depend on your state, your town and how quickly documents are ready. Anything that waits on a regulator or a local board runs on their schedule.
What you provide
- A clear question or goal for the session
- Documents to review, sent in advance
- Context on your license, state and timeline
Frequently asked questions
What can I use hourly advisory for?
Anything with a clear question: a lease or agreement review, a budget check, an inspection question, a site opinion or a decision about next steps.
Is hourly advisory legal advice?
No. We give operating and regulatory guidance from experience. For legal advice, we will tell you when to involve your attorney.
Can hourly time turn into a full engagement?
Yes, if you want it to. Many clients start with a session and decide afterward.
Who will I talk to?
An experienced operator from our team who has run dispensaries, matched to your topic.
How do I book?
Book a discovery call and tell us your question. We will confirm fit and schedule the session.
What does it cost?
Hourly advisory is quoted after a short discovery call, based on the topic and the time needed.
Can I buy a block of hours?
Yes. Some owners keep a small block for ongoing questions during an opening or a busy period. Unused hours and terms are set out in the written quote.
Do you review documents without a call?
Yes. For a document review we can send written comments instead of meeting, and follow up with a short call if you have questions.