Surviving I-502: The Story of Knots Cannabis in WA State

In this special Washington Cannabis Edition of the Respect My Region Podcast, we sit down with Jared Michelman of Knots Cannabis to break down the realities of building and scaling a rosin brand in one of the most competitive and regulated markets in the country. Washington State has always operated differently. From I-502’s early rollout to today’s price compression, retail saturation, and evolving consumer expectations, the landscape demands discipline, product quality, and operational precision. Jared shares the Knots Cannabis origin story, how the brand carved out its identity in a crowded marketplace, what it takes to maintain quality at scale, and where Washington cannabis is heading next. Episode powered by Preroll-Er.com