Dear cannabis business owners, HR leads, and operators done with being underserved and overcharged...

MJ Unpacked Is Coming—and We’re Not Here for the Fluff

MJ Unpacked isn’t your average cannabis conference—and we’re not your average payroll provider. This isn’t about logo walls, buzzwords, or awkward vendor pitches. It’s about real talk, real problems, and real solutions.

April 29–May 1 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City, we’ll be in the room with the people who get it—the ones who know how hard it is to scale in cannabis, stay compliant, manage payroll in a cash-heavy business, and still sleep at night.

And while other vendors come to sell, we’re coming to show up, shut up, and listen first. Because what cannabis operators really want isn’t another partner who “dabbles” in the space. They want someone who lives in it.

Here’s the Ugly Truth: Most Payroll Vendors Still Don’t Get Cannabis

We’ve heard the horror stories.
Dropped overnight.
No warning.
Fees that make zero sense.
Support teams who couldn’t tell the difference between 280E and 1099.

Let’s be honest—most traditional payroll companies are still too afraid, too confused, or too opportunistic when it comes to cannabis. And that’s where we draw the line.

Paragon Payroll was built out of frustration—the kind that happens when you realize nobody’s advocating for the operators who are playing by the rules and still getting left behind. We’re not here to tiptoe around the industry. We’re here to stand in it, with both feet on the ground and our sleeves rolled up.

What Cannabis Operators Deserve (and Rarely Get)

Operators deserve more than a generic login and a once-a-year check-in. They deserve:

• ✋ A team that knows how to handle cash-flow constraints and banking realities

• 🧠 Guidance on compliance without judgment or jargon

• 📣 A provider who advocates for you, not just invoices you

We’re showing up at MJ Unpacked with our Cannabis Commitment Manifesto in one hand and fresh resources from The Paragonian in the other. But most importantly? We’re bringing respect for the grind—and real answers to the questions no one else seems willing to touch.

Visit Booth #924—Where the Real Ones Hang Out

We’re not hard to find. Just follow the energy (and the folks asking the good questions). At Booth #924, you’ll find:

• Our fully cannabis-committed team

• A library of educational tools and audits you can actually use

• And a show-only offer: Get one month free when you sign up with Paragon during MJ Unpacked

We’re not here to impress—we’re here to serve. And to help you finally breathe a little easier when payday rolls around.

Can’t Make It? We Still Got You.

Look, we get it. Not everyone’s making the trek to Atlantic City. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on real support. We built the Paragonian Learning Center for that exact reason—to meet you wherever you are in your cannabis business journey.

And if you’ve been burned before? Ghosted by vendors? Hit with compliance fines? Let’s rewrite that story together.

This Industry’s Evolving—Your Vendors Should Too

MJ Unpacked is about vision. But it’s also about accountability. And while some providers are still stuck in outdated mindsets, we’re already operating in the future—with tools, team, and tenacity designed for this moment.

So whether you’re hiring your first employee or scaling across multiple states, Paragon is here for the long haul.

Walk Into the Room With Us

We built this company because the loudest voices in the room weren’t actually listening. So we created a new room—and left the door open.

Come through.
Booth #924.
Atlantic City.
Or online.
Either way, we’re here when you’re ready for the payroll and HR partner cannabis truly deserves.

👉 Book time with us now before the show or just stop by and vibe.