How I got one of NJ’s first 11 cannabis dispensary licenses
Tahir Johnson started his career in the cannabis industry in 2019. His goal was to transition from a career in wealth management at SunTrust to a full-time cannabis business owner. His first attempt at applying for a license failed but set the tone for Tahir’s latest victory.
“In 2019, I was new to the industry and was a part of another [ownership] group. Back then I was a small minority owner and only had a 10% stake. This [most recent application] was my first time doing it fully on my own.”