The Importance of Having a Diverse Board of Directors in the Cannabis Industry
Deemed essential in 2020, the cannabis industry continues to grow steadily despite the pandemic, chipping away at the marijuana stigma with each product sold. However, people of color (POC) and women rarely occupy cannabis leadership roles, including board of director positions. Although minorities have been most affected by the war on drugs, board of director […]
6 Benefits of Using a Cannabis Staffing Firm
When it comes to building a cannabis team to lead your company to reach greater heights in the thriving cannabis industry, you’ll need the right players. It’s especially important to assemble the right cannabis leaders for your organization. After all, your cannabis staff is the heart of your company. You may think it’s a manageable […]
Cannabis Year in Review: 6 Amazing Cannabis Industry Highlights in 2020
Although the pandemic cast a daunting shadow over the world in 2020, the cannabis industry managed to shine through. During this year, we really saw what mattered to us the most, from racial equality to the essential role cannabis plays in many lives. As we are about to enter 2021, we’ll look at some of […]
The 7 Best Tips For Onboarding New Employees In The Cannabis Industry
Cannabis companies flourish when they can recruit and retain the right employees. Although setting your new employees up on a path to success is something that should be done, it doesn’t always happen in the young cannabis space. Creating a well-developed program for onboarding new employees in the cannabis industry is essential to your company’s […]
6 Tips For Personal Branding In The Cannabis Industry
There are many cannabis jobs to choose from, especially since the industry continues to expand steadily. However, your chances for landing one are slim if you don’t define your personal brand. You want to construct a brand that reflects your beliefs, skills, and experience so you can market the best version of yourself. Personal branding […]
A Guide To Managing Remote Work Cannabis Employees
We’ve all adjusted to the “new normal,” which includes working from home for most, if not the entire week. Although it’s been a learning experience, we’ve settled into the new work environment after months into the pandemic. According to Stanford research, 42% of the U.S. labor force now works from home full-time. However, leaders in […]
Cannabis Jobs Spotlight: Cannabis Trimmer
When harvest season arrives, the leaves morph into a rainbow of fall hues, the cool air calls for a cozy sweater, and the cannabis plants are patiently waiting. Harvest season also brings about the annual emergence of a special marijuana subculture known as cannabis trimmers. Out of all the entry-level cannabis jobs in the industry, […]
Cannabis Industry Jobs Market is Booming, According to WeedWeek’s Interpretation of the CannabizTeam Salary Guide
WeedWeek recently reviewed our 2020 Cannabis Industry Salary Guide, Q3 update and came to the following conclusion: employment in the cannabis industry is booming. Willis Jacobson, a reporter with WeedWeek, provided an update on the cannabis industry job market so far this year in an article that published on September 22. “Despite the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Cannabis Education & Opportunity With Max Simon
The special guest on the Aim Higher podcast for this week is Max Simon, CEO and Co-founder of Green Flower Media, a global leader in cannabis education. Green Flower Media helps millions of people learn about the personal and professional benefits of cannabis. They produce best-in-class online cannabis training created to help people succeed within […]
2020 Cannabis Industry Salary Trends & Observations
The number of cannabis industry employees in the U.S. is expected to rise to around 300,000, according to a report from Marijuana Business Daily. That is roughly a 50% increase compared to the employee numbers in 2019. Sustained growth in sales, specifically in the adult-use cannabis markets, will continue to nurture the industry and help […]
CBD Skincare & Beauty With Casey Georgeson
On this week’s Aim Higher podcast episode, Liesl Bernard, founder and CEO of CannabizTeam, chats with Casey Georgeson, founder and CEO of Saint Jane Beauty. Saint Jane Beauty is a clean, award-winning CBD skincare line. The 100% clean beauty collection aims to heal skin and infuses all their formulas with carefully-curated botanicals that are sustainably […]
Codie Sanchez Talks Cannabis Investing And More
In episode 2 of the Aim Higher podcast, host Liesl Bernard, founder and CEO of CannabizTeam, chats with Codie Sanchez. Codie is an investor, speaker, and partner at Entourage Effect Capital. Without a doubt, she is one of the most prominent figures in the cannabis industry today. In addition to cannabis investing, Codie has experience […]
