CannXperts CEO Andy Shelley Featured on The Business Edge Podcast
What happens when a former major crimes detective steps into the regulatory chaos of cannabis - and finds purpose?
You get CannXperts.
In a recent episode of The Business Edge podcast by Central Willamette Credit Union, CannXperts CEO and Founder Andy Shelley sat down for a candid conversation about his unconventional journey from law enforcement to cannabis consulting, and how CannXperts has become a trusted guide through one of the most complex industries in the country.
Andy shares how his experience on both sides of regulation - first as a sheriff’s deputy, then as a cannabis inspector for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission - led him to create a firm designed to help cannabis businesses survive and thrive. From tangled licensing processes to the everyday headaches of seed-to-sale tracking, CannXperts helps clients untangle red tape, avoid costly missteps, and stay license-secure in a volatile market.
Key podcast highlights:
How CannXperts began in 2018 amid the regulatory whirlwind of Oregon cannabis.
Why most compliance violations stem from confusion, not corruption.
The importance of banking access and the role community credit unions play.
What operators need to know about adapting to consolidation, pricing pressure, and regulatory flux.
Andy also weighs in on where the industry is heading, including the growing need for interstate commerce, improved compliance tools, and financial normalization. Through it all, CannXperts remains focused on its mission: helping operators stay compliant, competitive, and confident.
Tune in to hear practical insights for anyone navigating the business side of cannabis.
