Precision Planning: Ian Miller on Mastering Cannabis Financial Modeling & Strategic Scaling
In this episode of Cultivation Elevated, Ian Miller, CEO of Catalyst BC, joins hosts Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson to pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of cannabis investment and facility scaling.
Drawing from his diverse background in private equity and fintech (LoopPay), Ian discusses why “sober assumptions” and data-driven modeling are the only way to survive the current market’s margin compression and commoditization.
Key Discussion Pillars:
The Art of the Financial Model: Why generic templates fail in cannabis and how to build models that account for regulatory shifts, tax complexities, and operator variability.
What Investors Actually Want: Moving beyond the “pitch deck” to show real “skin in the game” through realistic schedules and detailed CAPEX planning.
Operational & Construction Hazards: A breakdown of the common mistakes in facility design, specifically the critical (and often underestimated) role of power availability.
The “Bridge to Life” Story: Ian shares a moving personal account of his father’s experience with medical cannabis, revealing the deeper motivation that drives Catalyst BC’s commitment to “Harvest Success.”
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