LeafLink's Bold Pivot: Flat Fees, Simplified Tiers, and a New Financial Frontier

LeafLink's Bold Pivot: Flat Fees, Simplified Tiers, and a New Financial Frontier

Author: Cannabis Radio November 12, 2025 Duration: 32:34

LeafLink CEO Ashwin Raj discusses the changes for their customers involve a shift back to a flat-fee pricing model from a usage-based structure.

discuss the company's shift in its pricing model. Leaf Link is reverting from an unpopular usage-based structure back to a flat-fee structure and simplifying its product tiers from three to a Starter and a Pro package.

We also discuss Ashwin's background in scaling commerce and fintech platforms at companies like Visa, Amazon, and Lyft, explained Leaf Link's strategy to use technology to navigate the cannabis industry's complex regulatory environment.

This includes providing tools for compliance, order and inventory management, sales processes, and financials. Leaf Link is also sunsetting the previous "post model" to introduce a new financial services strategy that guarantees payment to sellers and offers retailers options like Flex Pay through Leaf Link's Dharma banking service, while focusing on methodical technology partnerships to improve integrations.



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