16 Years of Craft, Care, and Cannabis
Designing and Optimizing High-Performance Cannabis Operations
With a foundation built in the U.S. cannabis industry and an expanding footprint across Europe, we bring a global perspective to cultivation and operational strategy. Our team translates proven North American production methodologies into GACP- and GMP-aligned frameworks, helping operators on both continents achieve performance, compliance, and scalability. Whether optimizing a mature U.S. facility or launching a European medical cultivation site, Water Leaf delivers data-driven systems built for sustainable growth.
Water Leaf Consulting exists to give you a playbook on operational efficiency - higher yields, improved quality, strong margins and tighter systems.
Our Services
From genetics selection to crop steering, we help you maximize yields and consistency while maintaining quality. Our team develops SOPs, IPM strategies, and feeding schedules tailored to your facility and market needs.
Cultivation Consulting
The foundation of every successful operation is an efficient facility. We guide lighting, HVAC, fertigation, and workflow design to reduce costs, boost productivity, and ensure compliance from day one.
Facility Design and Build Out
Running a cultivation facility requires strong systems and leadership. We provide operational audits, staff training, SOP implementation, and compliance frameworks — ensuring your team runs like a well-oiled machine.
Operations + Management
Brendan Delaney
Founder + Principal Consultant
Brendan Delaney is a cannabis industry executive and veteran cultivator with over 16 years of experience leading operations across both legacy and licensed markets. From pioneering Northern California farms to state-of-the-art East Coast facilities, he combines tried and true experience with cutting edge innovation and lean scalability.
Brendan partners with operators, investors, and emerging brands to create facilities and systems that perform at the highest level. Whether optimizing production, scaling teams, or bringing new operations online, his approach combines hands-on cultivation expertise with executive-level strategy — helping clients grow smarter, leaner, and stronger.
Contact Us
We understand every cannabis business is unique- let’s connect and find what works best for you. For 16 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to the art and science of cannabis—cultivating with precision, extracting with integrity, and curating products for those who know the difference.
Reach out, we’d love to connect and keep the good energy growing.