Mike Rego: Connecting in Cannabis

Mike Rego doesn’t have your traditional background, nor is he your “normal” guy.   

Prior to getting into the legal cannabis space, Mike was a decorated man of the shield.  He spent almost 20 years ascending through the ranks of the Newport Police, working in various departments such as, the Juvenile Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiations and eventually Vice / Narcotics Division. 

Mike has advised on cultivation sites, worked with medical marijuana grow facilities, in multiple states, been involved in policy and cannabis applications, as well as, being a keynote speaker.

Mike is a consummate student.  He received his masters in Administrative Justice from Salve Regina University and was an adjunct instructor there as well, but continues to read and better himself through various management and personal development. When Mike’s not spending time with his two sons he can be found either playing tennis or tearing up the drums on the local Newport night scene.

 

Today’s Subjects:

• How mike made the transition from Cop to Cannabis Consultant
• Where some of the money is being made
• How the Cannabis community is really just a bunch of start-ups & some of the intricacies that early stage industries face
• How to develop a culture of trust and cooperation to build a true cannabis culture
• Simple tip on how to get along with everyone in the industry. Hint: don’t be an A.....e.
• How to build a name for yourself & stay on people’s radar
• The importance of setting up the proper infrastructure, being compliant & the value of a top-shelf grower
• How to deal with state agencies and law enforcement
• How providing value for others has been paramount to building his rolodex and ultimately his success
• How Mike is always at least 1 call away from any question you need answered in the cannabis arena