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Jonpaul Pezzo is the owner and operator of NYC Bud, a retail cannabis dispensary located in the heart of Long Island City. He answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series.
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What is your position and what do you/your company do in the cannabis space?
I’m the owner and operator of NYC Bud, we are a retail cannabis dispensary located in the heart of Long Island City.
How long have you worked in the cannabis space?
I’ve worked in cannabis for about year, but have been a consumer for over 25 years
What did you do before you were involved in the cannabis industry?
I worked in the nightlife and hospitality industry running one of the largest promotional companies in New York City.
What led you to the cannabis industry?
The movement to legalize cannabis is something I’ve always had an eye on. My partner had a great brand name he was sitting on and after some conversations we decided to take the leap into the unknown and embrace a new and exciting industry.
Do you have any advice for someone looking to get into the NY weed industry?
Have a lot of patience. Dealing with the red tape and bureaucracy that comes with the legal industry is not for the weak.
Take some time to write about what you think the NY cannabis ecosystem will look like in five years.
I think we will see an explosion of everyone trying to catch the green wave in the next few years. Then there will likely be a large amount of stores closing and people dropping out of the industry. It’s like other emerging sectors; there is always the initial gold rush and then reality sets in. That’s the nature of the business. At the end of the day, it’s like any other retail experience and sales: you can be a victim of the market and the market’s circumstances.
Do you use cannabis? If so, what’s your favorite method and why?
I am huge into flower. I prefer it as the only way to smoke. I will take gummies to help me sleep though. It’s the best way for a full night’s sleep for me.
Who should contact you, and what’s the best method?
We are available to all at all times. We make ourselves available to customers, friends and family and we are looking forward to serving our neighborhood and the rest of NYC
- @jonpaulpezzo
- @nycbud.com
- @trustusnyc