Paragon Payroll: Why People and Systems Matter

Every business talks about growth.

Fewer talk about what happens behind the scenes.

At Lucky Leaf, we sat down with Shawn Wirth from Paragon Payroll to talk about the human side of cannabis businesses.

It starts with people.

From early experiences with cannabis to building a career in HR and payroll, Shawn’s story reflects something we hear often in this industry. People find their way here through experience, relationships, and curiosity.

But once you’re here, structure matters.

Payroll, compliance, and internal systems are often overlooked early on. But as companies scale, those systems become critical.

This conversation is a reminder that strong businesses are built from the inside out.

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Build your team, build your systems, and keep growing.