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

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” "Secrets Behind World-Class Extraction: How 1% Add Millions ft. Micah Anderson" Simplecast: https://the-dime-177afd40.simplecast.com/episodes/secrets-behind-world-class-extraction-how-1-gains-add-millions-ft-micah-anderson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4REqAOzRVUny24W7u0vkpn?si=CsrjIR-cT9CW_OEOcnl0Ng Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-behind-world-class-extraction-how-1-add-millions/id1540199573?i=1000704766237 Chapters 00:00 - 02:49 Introduction to Micah Anderson and Leaf Brands 02:49 - 05:51 Journey into the Cannabis Industry 05:51 - 09:02 The Focus on Extraction 09:02 - 11:49 Challenges and Lessons Learned 11:49 - 14:52 Data-Driven Decision Making 14:52 - 18:03 Procurement and Supply Chain Dynamics 18:03 - 20:58 Extraction Modalities and Client Collaboration 20:58 - 24:11 Investment in Cultivation and Expansion Plans 24:11 - 27:13 Strategic Moves into New Markets 27:13 - 36:35 Navigating Market Challenges and Future Outlook 36:35 - 41:13 Navigating New Markets: The New York Strategy 41:13 - 44:44 Operational Challenges: Training and Culture in Expansion 44:44 - 52:40 Bitcoin: A New Asset Class for Cannabis Companies 52:40 - 55:00 Understanding Monetary Policy: Recommended Reads 55:00 - 57:31 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/ Our Links Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime has a New Website. Shhhh its not finished. The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here: https://www.8threv.com/monthly-report/ 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime