Cannabis business owners face a unique set of challenges when planning for growth, liquidity, and succession—limited buyer pools, regulatory complexity, and the ongoing impact of IRS Code 280E. An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offers an alternative path that can provide liquidity, preserve independence, and deliver significant tax advantages. In this session, Rick Jaye of Business Transition Advisors will break down how ESOPs work specifically within the cannabis industry.
