Secrets Behind World-Class Extraction: How 1% Add Millions ft. Micah Anderson

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Specialization is coming — and surviving will mean doing one thing better than anyone else.

But that’s only the beginning. Getting there takes a relentless growth mindset: an obsession with stacking small operational wins — data, tech, genetics, process — to create massive separation over time.

Extraction isn’t simple. And in a world of margin compression, “this is how we’ve always done it” won’t cut it.

Micah shares how applying best-in-class manufacturing principles has helped LEEF reach elite levels of efficiency — and how just a 1–2% gain in yield can unlock millions in value. He also shares how they’re continuing to push the envelope to stay ahead.

This week we sit down with Micah Anderson to discuss:

• What it takes to earn trust from the world’s biggest brands
• Why world-class manufacturing technologies is massive edge
• Expansion plans in NY and what’s next for “the farm”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Micah Anderson and Leaf Brands

02:49 Journey into the Cannabis Industry

05:51 The Focus on Extraction

09:02 Challenges and Lessons Learned

11:49 Data-Driven Decision Making

14:52 Procurement and Supply Chain Dynamics

18:03 Extraction Modalities and Client Collaboration

20:58 Investment in Cultivation and Expansion Plans

24:11 Strategic Moves into New Markets

27:13 Navigating Market Challenges and Future Outlook

36:35 Navigating New Markets: The New York Strategy

41:13 Operational Challenges: Training and Culture in Expansion

44:44 Bitcoin: A New Asset Class for Cannabis Companies

52:40 Understanding Monetary Policy: Recommended Reads

57:36 Fixing the California Cannabis Market: Tax Reforms

About LEEF Brands: LEEF Brands' vision is to become the largest vertically integrated extraction company in the world. Follow our journey here. CSE: $LEEF OTC: $LEEEF

Guest Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/leef-brands-inc/
• https://x.com/micah_A_leef
• https://leefbrands.com/
• https://x.com/LeefBrands
• https://www.instagram.com/leefbrands/
• https://www.youtube.com/@LEEF_Brands
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/leef-brands-inc/

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