Why I Left Colorado for Kentucky (It Wasn't Just About Business)
Posted by Steve Schultheis on Mar 3rd 2026
Sometimes doing the right thing costs more, takes longer, and nobody notices. Here's why I do it anyway.
In 2019, I had a decision to make. Stay in Colorado with established suppliers, cheaper hemp, and a booming CBD market. Or move everything to Kentucky—higher costs, fewer connections, more complicated logistics.
I chose Kentucky. Not for business reasons, but because of something my dad taught me when I was twelve: "Son, the right thing to do is usually the harder thing to do."
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