A majority of those who have a career in cannabis have a personal connection to the plant, and with that, they have combined their previous skill sets to a similar career path in cannabis that helps move cannabis in the right direction. In this episode of Careers in Cannabis recorded on 05/21/21, Ashley Manning talks with Derek Porter, Chief of Staff at Gateway Proven Strategies, who are advancing the global cannabis market through their proven strategic advisory, business development licensing, compliance, operations and mergers and acquisitions portfolios. Derek personally understands the potential that cannabis has to help aid in our overall mental and physical health. He not only has fought for our country, he's now fighting with our country to protect cannabis. He's invested in several cannabis companies, wore many hats in the decade that he's had his career in cannabis, and now he's providing end-to-end cannabis business consulting services for investors, innovators and brands needing to sustainably scale.

Gateway Proven Strategies' Website: https://gps.global/            

Instagram: @gatewayprovenstrategies            

Derek Porter's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-porter-5530b817/

 

On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. To reach the show: [email protected]

Millions are still unemployed and recently, several employers are reporting that they cannot find workers. Some of those reasons are fears of getting covid, unable to find reliable childcare, or the extended unemployment benefits. In some states, employers are reporting that their former employees have changed their careers to a career in the essential cannabis industry. In this episode of Careers in Cannabis, Ashley Manning talked with Blake Watson, combat veteran and co-founder of Reefer Gigs. Reefer Gigs is seeking those who want to find a career in the fast-growing cannabis industry.

 

Reefer Gigs Website: https://reefergigs.com/        

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/reefergigs        

Blake Watson's LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonreefer/

 

On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. To reach the show: [email protected]

 

The cannabis industry has a ton of career opportunities, but also has a high turnover, and there's several factors for this. In this episode of Careers in Cannabis, Ashley Manning talks with Valerie Crisp, the director of Strategic Accounts at High Bluff Group. High Bluff Group helps cannabis businesses find, vet, retain, and develop the industry's top talent. They also provide strategic solutions exclusive to the cannabis industry. Ashley and Valerie talk about what types of positions are now available, and some advice on how to land a great gig.

High Bluff Group Website: https://www.highbluffgroup.com/        

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/highbluffgroup/?viewAsMember=true        

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Highbluffgroup/        

Instagram and Twitter: @HighBluffGroup

Valerie Crisp's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-crisp-mba-3a801510b/

 

On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. To reach the show: [email protected]

In this episode, Ashley Manning talked to Joshua Cartagenova, the founder of the nationwide cannabis and hemp recruitment firm Calyx Staffing. Joshua has been recruiting for over 20 years and he's founded two staffing agencies and is currently seeking to place immediate candidates in the cannabis industry.

Cannabis industry jobs are booming, and being deemed essential has made it a safe haven for those who were laid off during the pandemic. Those who went from hospitality into cannabis are saying that they will stay in the cannabis industry and not return to their former job. In the past few months more states have legalized, which means the staffing demand will be increasing. If you've been considering a new career or more specifically a career in cannabis, then this is the episode for you. 

Calyx Staffing Website: http://www.calyxstaffing.com/           Twitter: @calyxInc           Joshua Cartagenova's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/joshua-c-a5836a175   On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. To reach the show: [email protected]

The cannabis industry, like many others, is factually male-dominated. Women executives are becoming more prevalent, but it's not an easy road and still can feel like the good old boys club. However, some women are realizing their skills and values and choosing a higher role by becoming their own boss. 

In this episode, Ashley Manning talked to Cara Raffele, CEO and founder of Altalunas. Altalunas is a brand centric management consulting firm uniquely positioned to accelerate the growth of female founded and women focused wellness brands. Cara talks about how they had a deep personal experience with cannabis, and after realizing how personal cannabis can be, she wanted to help others by elevating cannabis's potential. She took her skill set she learned prior to having a Career in Cannabis and applied them to a Career in Cannabis. She's held several leadership roles inside and outside of cannabis. According to Cara, in order to break the glass or “grass” ceiling, it's best to be your own boss.

Cara Raffele's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cararaffele           

Instagram @cararaffele

Altalunas Website: http://altalunas.com            

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altalunas            

Instagram: @altalunas

On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. To reach the show: [email protected]

Some of those who have a career in cannabis didn't choose a career in cannabis, they were born into it. This is especially true to those who live in or near the agricultural emerald triangle, home to homesteaders, survivalists, and poverty.  If you're not familiar with the triangle, it's an area in Northern California that encompasses three counties, Mendocino, Trinity, and Humboldt, known to produce some of the highest quality cannabis in the United States. Growing cannabis is a way of life in this region.

In this episode, Ashley Manning talked to A.C. Moon, founder of Crop Tops Greenhouses and Indica Innovations. A.C., who is a patented inventor, cannabis enthusiast, and master grower, shares her journey.

Crop Tops Greenhouses Website : https://www.croptopsgreenhouses.com

Instagram: croptops_greenhouses

A.C.'s LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/a.c.moom/cameron       

Instagram: @a.c.moon

 

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Cannabis companies are now back in full swing, hiring after layoffs and budget cuts due to the pandemic. Now that New York, New Mexico, and New Jersey have passed recreational cannabis, that means plenty of upcoming careers in cannabis. What jobs are in high demand? 

 

On this episode recorded on 04/06/2021, Ashley Manning talked with Liesl Bernard, founder and CEO of the staffing agency Cannabiz Team and Cannabiz Team Temp. Liesl’s company is working with some of the industry's hottest brands like Acreage and TerrAscend, and she shares some of the current job openings in the cannabis industry.

Cannabiz Team's Website :https://cannabizteam.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/cannabizteam/           

Twitter: @cannabiz_team            

Instagram: @cannabizteam

Liesl Bernard's LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieslbernard   On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry. To reach the show: [email protected]

The cannabis industry is growing like weeds and according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry now supports nearly as many jobs as there are firefighters in the country, and this is just the beginning. On this episode recorded on 03/03/2021, Ashly Manning talked to Ben and Vinnie Celani, founders of the family-owned, self-funded cannabis company, High Life Farms. Between their California and Michigan location, they employ close to 300 individuals in all of their cannabis verticals such as cultivation and manufacturing, distribution, retail, and wholesale. Ben and Vinnie give us their insights about having a career in cannabis, how their company isn’t trying to be the biggest, but the best, and how they are committed to giving back to the communities they serve.

 

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The cannabis industry is emerging, and a quarter of U.S. states still have yet to move forward with any kind of cannabis laws. But assuming they will, means there is going to be plenty of room for career opportunities and growth in any role that one may have in the industry. On this episode recorded on 03/23/2021, Ashley Manning talked to Sun Lee, a recruitment manager for GreenForce Staffing, Oregon's largest employer in the recreational market and premier cannabis labor solutions company. Ashley and Sun talk about why you should consider a career change into the cannabis industry, and some open opportunities available.

Green Force Staffing Website           LinkedIn           Facebook           Instagram   On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry.   To reach the show: [email protected]

As we approach the end of Women's History Month, it's important to understand we've come a long way, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Statistically, women represent a third of cannabis executives, but if we go a bit deeper, how many of the third are actually women minority executives? On this episode recorded on 03/16/2021, Ashley Manning talked to Michelle Hackett, President of the vertically integrated Riverview Farms, the largest female minority owned and operated cannabis company in the world. Michelle is a huge inspiration to all female business owners and over 75% of her workforce are women of color. She brings three generations of agricultural knowledge, a bachelor's degree in business, and several years of experience in sales and marketing for traditional agriculture. 

 

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On Careers in Cannabis, TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry.   To reach the show: [email protected]