For years I coveted a job as a budtender at a local cannabis dispensary.
There are levels of budtenders.
If I just work at a small legal weed store, I would be no better than a cashier at a drugstore. No one is going to ask me for advice or recommendations and I wouldn’t be qualified to offer suggestions. I’d only earn minimum wage and not really be involved in the industry. The higher end marijuana dispensaries employ a large staff of budtenders who are required to undergo strenuous levels of education. The cannabis dispensary I wanted to work at highly recommended cannabis education before filling out the application. I took classes at a facility that is strictly geared toward cannabis education. I learned the ins and outs of both medical and recreational uses of cannabis. I learned all about the benefits and uses of CBD as well as THC. I also l came to understand the subtle but important differences between a sativa vs an indica. Once I applied at the cannabis dispensary, I was hired. I was required to go back for 2 more educational sessions. I needed more info about an actual cannabis dispensary and how it is arranged and operated. I also needed to practice the skills of cannabis sales. There is a way to properly approach consumers and determine what they want. That class was the most beneficial. I learned how to suggest a new cannabis option to a seasoned recreational cannabis user. I also learned how to consult with a brand new medical marijuana patient and guide them toward the right strain of cannabis. Most of the customers I deal with are medical marijuana patients. I am happy that I can help them fully benefit from the healing powers of cannabis.