In the local cannabis scene, Thomas is known as an innovator and a trailblazer.
At last count there were fourteen weird dispensaries, in several neighborhoods and parts of town.
Over the last two years, basically ever since society came back from COVID, he has noticed all the other shops follow his lead, and do what he does. When Thomas started offering free dwelling delivery on cannabis orders over a certain dollar amount, all the people else did it too. After he sponsored a local street event with live music, a few other cannabis shops have tried similar events. Thomas was the first cannabis shop to hand out free stickers and posters, because he knew it would generate free advertising. Guess what happened next? Every other cannabis dispensary handed out free swag. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and in this case he couldn’t possibly be more flattered. It doesn’t bother him. He is focused on his own success, and the success of his cannabis operation. Thomas would honestly steal a good idea from a rival cannabis shop if those mopes ever had an idea worth stealing. He heard a rumor that one of his rivals was going to open a cannabis smokers lounge in their store. This is an idea he has previously considered, but decided not to pursue. In this state there are strict no-smoking policies for business, including tobacco and cannabis. Why bother opening a cannabis smokers lounge if people are not allowed to smoke cannabis indoors? It doesn’t make any sense, and it won’t make cash.