On this episode, we visited with a guest who - from the depths of Idaho - went out across the nation and found his next opportunities as a recruiter, which means more jobs available to those who utilize his recruitment services.  We hear a couple new suggestions in regard to how one may sharpen their sword or their resume, as it may be and what job opportunities are starting to surface when you begin to look in the right places.

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On this episode of the Careers in Cannabis, Jarod Duggins is joined by Valerie Crisp of the High Bluff Group as they discuss hiring trends in the cannabis industry during the pandemic, along with essential tools for both employees and employers.

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On this episode of the Careers in Cannabis, Jarod Duggins is joined by Tammy Pettigrew, also known as “The Cannabis Cutie”, an entrepreneur and educator in the cannabis space. After going to college where she studied sports therapy and entrepreneurship, Tammy put that education to practice while working with a professional NBA team. This mother of 2 started on her path toward a career in cannabis by educating herself about the plant - which in turn has made it easier for her to relate to others looking to learn more. 

On this episode of Careers in Cannabis, Jarod Duggins is joined by Sonia Luna, Founder of Aviva Spectrum, a California Cannabis related business CPA firm. Ranging from being an advisor to the Securities Exchange Commission, to working with 2 of the “Big” 4 - as it pertains to CPA firms, and a couple regional firms in between, Sonia brings a very unique background and consequently a very unique perspective and skill set. We learn how she found her path into the cannabis industry, and why she chose to pursue her career in cannabis, as well as how she won the “Best Accountant at the California Cannabis Awards” almost right away.

Jarod Duggins is joined by Elise McDonough, Brand Manager of confections for CannaCraft, a vertically integrated cannabis company. Elise has been navigating her own career in cannabis since she joined the working population. Having participated in everything from content creation and copywriting, to judging the first of its kind Cannabis Cup competitions and Cook-offs - Elise then used the experience she gained to begin consulting and working with some of the biggest and longest standing brands in the industry. 

An eighteen-year veteran of the cannabis industry, Elise McDonough is the author of the Bong Appétit cookbook from Vice, The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook and Marijuana for Everybody!

 Currently a Brand Manager at CannaCraft, Elise is responsible for confections marketing within California’s largest cannabis company. Formerly a Product Specialist for Leafly and contributor to Vice, Cannabis Now, Green State and Sensi magazine, McDonough has been quoted in The New York Times, Vogue and Bon Appétit.

 As the first-ever Edibles Editor at High Times magazine and judge for world famous Cannabis Cup competitions from 2002 - 2017, Elise dined upon the ganja-infused specialties of underground chefs, reviewed over 500 THC-infused products, and established a reputation as a thought leader and tastemaker.

 More information can be found at elisemcdonough.com

From Capitol Hill, to alcohol, straight into Gov’t Relations on behalf of one of the largest publicly traded Cannabis stocks on the CSE today. Jarod Duggins talks to David Culver, Vice President of Government Relations for Canopy Growth, a vertically integrated, publicly traded cannabis company from Canada. They dive into the early regulatory similarities between the cannabis and alcohol industries, and how David is applying his past experience to a new career opportunity found through his participation with Canopy Growth Corporation. 

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On this episode of the Careers in Cannabis Podcast, Jarod Duggins visits with recently retired NFL player, Lamarr Houston, who turned his attention to the cannabis industry, becoming an entrepreneurial investor shortly after hanging up his jersey. Lamarr is the Co-Founder and investor in EZ Weed, a newly redesigned cannabis vending machine aiming to increase revenue and cut down on contact while visiting the dispensary to grab your favorite brands. Venture capital and entrepreneurial spirit is what has brought the cannabis opportunity to what it has become today, and is still one of the best ways to pave your own road and create your own self sustaining career in cannabis.

TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

In this episode, Jarod Duggins talks to Caroline Yeh, Director of Procurement for Kiva Confections, a leading brand in the cannabis space. Jarod and Caroline dive a bit deeper into the reality of what the cannabis industry really needs, and that’s more good people. Caroline relates her journey through some traditional market jobs, even a venture into owning her own business, and how those experiences have proven indispensable as she made the switch into a growing and sometimes unsteady cannabis industry. If you’re considering a career change or have been thinking about trying to enter the cannabis industry, you definitely want to check it out.

TRICHOMES.com talks with staffing agencies and cannabis companies to explore employment and career opportunities in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

On this episode of Careers in Cannabis, Jarod Duggins talked to Bryan Passman, founder and “lead” Hunter over at Hunter and Esquire. Hunter and Esquire is a Retained Search Firm, during today's episode Bryan goes into details about some of the main differences between traditional staffing agencies and retained search firms, and why one approach may be more fitting to you than the other. Cannabis acceptance is on the rise and so is the demand for good people to help our industry grow.

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On this episode of Careers in Cannabis, we visit with Liesl Bernard, founder of Cannabiz Team and Cannabiz Temp. During the conversation, Liesl and Jarod Duggins discuss what the differences between both companies are, how her unique experiences in life lead her into staffing, and how that turned into a Career in Cannabis. If you’re looking for a new job or a way to transition from another industry into cannabis, this is an episode you’ll be glad you listened to.