A Chance Encounter At the turn of 2023, renowned hip-hop entrepreneur Berner sought to reinvent his coveted creative compound. The sprawling Bay Area warehouse serves as the home base for his Cookies brand, which has become a cultural milestone the world over. Berner’s search for a collaborator to bring his vision to life initially yielded disappointing results, until his social media posts came to the attention of John Michael CEO and Co-Founder Michael Sloan. Answering the call, Sloan’s ambitious vision and readiness to accomplish Berner’s goals spawned a finished product that has redefined what was thought possible in modern kitchen and lounge design. The Urban Farmer Over the past 15 years, Berner has become one of the leading architects for the modern hip-hop hustle. Releasing his debut album in 2009 and signing to Taylor Gang Records shortly thereafter, Berner quickly established himself as a hip-hop mainstay with his prolific musical output. But all the while, Berner was gradually building his Cookies cannabis empire through his music, fashion and branding. In the subsequent years, Cookies has exploded in popularity and notoriety, with over 50 dispensaries and clothing stores located across the globe. As of 2023, Cookies is estimated to be worth a startling $1 billion and counting, with no signs of slowing down. The Modern Crafter The genesis of John Michael was forged in the early 2010s, when the father-son team of John and Michael Sloan observed a defined need in modern outdoor kitchen design. Combining John’s 50+ years of manufacturing experience with Michael’s design talent, a new kitchen was born, one that balanced unmatched durability with stylistic options never seen in the outdoor space. While the rest of the industry struggled to keep up, Michael was already plotting how to transition his groundbreaking designs to the stagnant indoor kitchen industry. With the debut of the award-winning John Michael indoor kitchen in 2020, Michael did exactly that