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Our Cannabis
by Matt Hoffmann
These are the stories about the people who are a part of Our Cannabis. Hear how they got to work in the cannabis field, and the impact cannabis philanthropy has on their lives :) Our Cannabis is the first and only Nonprofit of our kind in the world that helps people, like you, get jobs in the cannabis field with FREE Job readiness programs. We've helped PhD'd to Interns make professional cannabis resumes and prepare for interviews. Every age, creed, background, experience level, and geography comes to and is welcome to join Our Cannabis.
Episodes
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Paulius the cannabis web3 developer
Paulius develops web3 and cannabis NFTs. Talk about cutting edge. He talks about opportunity and how he got to where he is now.
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Lindsay joins the cannabis field.
In short notice Our Cannabis worked with Lindsay to get her ready for an interview. She killed it. Take a listen to hear her feedback about working with Our Cannabis and entering the field for the first time.
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Dr. Steve Sees his value
I'll link the video later of the zoom call where this happened. " Dr. Steve" stood up for himself today and I'm dam proud! What he did telling this employer "no" is what I want everyone to do. see your value and don't take shit from anyone. If you need help Our Cannabis has got you.
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Matt Veteran & Cannabis Studies Major
I talk with Matt who is a Veteran. He's a student at Lake Superior State University studying Cannabis studies. I learn about what it's like being a Veteran and what is and isn't available to him as a cannabis major. Then I talk with Eric Foster about some policy and options around scholarships…
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Ryan Lafferty Educator and Designer
Ryan is a teacher and designer. He helps new cannabis companies lay out and design their shops while teaching college students how to make mindful spaces.
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Nichole West: War stories from the cannabis field
Two years later and I was wrong, Nichole called it in this episode and against hope I think she got it right. Hear stories from someone whose been doing it longer than m. Nichole lays out the scary and nasty side of working in weed. Here is her website and IG to learn more about her. IG...
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Aleister a Cannabis Studies Student
Aleister is among the first cannabis studies majors in academia. He's a student at Lake Superior State University, which I am a fan of. This is a long conversation into the mind of a 21 year old college student who is studying cannabis. It's cool to hear his plans and perspective about the…
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Jens first interview
Jen's first interviews didn't work out. That changed after she came to a class I was guest lecturing at, I'm glad she did and so is she. Take a listen to hear how it turned out. If you would like help getting ready to work in cannabis then reach out our job readiness help is always free for job...
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Thomas got two job offers at once
After working together in the last podcast with Thomas he hit the interview trail hard and got two job offers at once. lol that's the way to do it! Take a listen and hear what Thomas choose to do. P.S. He chose the cannabis career. if you would like help then reach out to us! If you'd like to...
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Last Minute interview Prep: Thomas
Lecturing at Lake Superior State University I met Thomas. He approached me after class and said "I have an upcoming interview will you help me get ready" "Yah!" was my answer. This podcast is part of the drills and preparation that Thomas did in order to nail his upcoming interview. If you'd like...
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Board Report
After lecturing at Lake Superior State University I call one of Our Cannabis Board Members, Ace, to update him about the developments with Our Cannabis. Since this recording 4 more students have gotten jobs as a result of there efforts and Our Cannabis supporting them though the hiring process :)...
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The Industry let Keith down
I'm pissed, Keith did it all right and more yet the Missouri industry greed let him and us down, and has been for awhile and I'm fed up. be warned I get a little chompy and the F bombs fly
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Hiring Update - Hanna's Final Interview Preparations
Hanna continues to crush it, she's on a tare blowing hiring managers minds with her poise, experience, and preparedness. I can't wait to see the result form out work session during this episode. Hanna's going places and it to the top of the cannabis field. You can too take the exact same free...
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Keith prepares for a job Fair
Friday morning in class Keith, who's in Our Cannabis classes, told us there was a cannabis job fair going on Saturday. "Holy crap" I said " if you will stay after class I will prep you with a crash course in interviewing at a job fair." Keith and nearly had the of the class stayed after for 2 1/2...
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Hanna gets all the interviews
Our Cannabis Alumni Hanna has gotten multiple interviews in the past week. We're so happy for her :) She put the work in during class, now she's in a good position to field multiple job offers. Be like Hanna take a class with Our Cannabis, It's FREE.
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Chad's advice from the top
Chad works in loss prevention in the cannabis industry. He oversees compliance and ensures that things are being done right. Which is a big deal in cannabis. Because Chad is in leadership he can share some unique insights about how to get a job in loss prevention. Chad is constantly posting…
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Success Story, Dayne the Master Grower
Dayne put the effort in and got his dream job! Way to go! I will have more of Dayne's story to come. Until then subscribe and enjoy hearing about Daynes success getting to work, literally this time, in the cannabis field.
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Jess Get's A Job :) Success Story
Jessica came to Our Cannabis Resume Workshop. It was the first one we did. Since then Jess has consistently shown how driven, hard working, that she knows what she wants. Because of that she got it what she wanted, which is to be a Budtender at an ethical company. We helped Jess along the way...
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Thomas Tong The garden Fixer
When problems show up in a garden Thomas is the guy to call. He and his teams come in to manage, clean, and solve any problems that come up in the garden.
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Pandemic Budtending update w/ Alex Good
Alex works as a budtender. I'm glad to hear how that has been going for him. It was a good update call to see how he's doing and if he's relocating for a cannabis job. Consider supporting our $420kX4/20 1st ever Capital Campaign.Your gift makes an impact.
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Penny: Dispensary Owner Northern Speciality Health
Penny owns Northern Speciality Health in Houghton Michigan. She's OG and a true supporter of her community and leader in cannabis. If you can't tell I'm bias because I like what her, her family and team are about. Take a listen and you will hear why as well as what it takes to work in the…
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Cannabis Web developers
Today I talk with Shane and Santino. They help cannabis companies make websites and thrive online. Recently they donated their time to help a nonprofit remake their website for free. While I like their generosity in helping those who help others. I don't support that particular org.
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Tyler Climbs the cannabis career ladder.
Howdy, Todays episode is a follow up with Tyler. He got into cannabis early, then advanced his career, moved companies and advanced two more times! Tyler shares his experience and story about his climb up the cannabis career ladder. Take a listen, where ever you get your podcast, and as aways If...
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Jerome the City Councilman has Pot jobs for you.
Howdy, Special Thanks to Walrus for the new show music. Check out DJ Walrus he's Unique. DJ Walrus YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncS3CYtTBoM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fillenworthadam/ Jerome is a Morenci City Council member. He didn’t start out there. He was, and still is a…
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Tyler changes companies and gets promoted
Howdy Subscriber, Check out Tylers Youtube video. interview. Tyler got in to the cannabis industry early at the start. He worked in the Marijuana sector as an Assistant General Manager. Life changed and Tyler left that company for other opportunity’s. We talked about a new position that would be…
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Bruce Linton Wolds Largest Cannabis Company Founder
Howdy Subscriber, Todays blunt talk is with Bruce Linton, the founder of Canopy Growth Corporation the worlds largest cannabis company. Bruce is the Chairman of Gage Cannabis a big Michigan cannabis company. Gage is well know in Michigan, and they are doing good things. Having Bruces experience…
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Glenn the Marijuana Shop Manager Gives Career Advice
Howdy, This episode of weed works is with Glenn, a Colorado dispensary General Manager. Glenn gives a first hand account about his career in cannabis. He gives practical advice about getting a job in the marijuana industry. Subscribe to get more blunt talk about working in weed....
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Get to know David CEO @ Lake Life Farms
Howdy, Today we talk with David the CEO at Lake Life Farms. He's on a road trip, because of corona, so he has plenty of time to talk with me about what it's like at the helm of a cannabis company. This is a good opportunity to get to know the leadership of Lake Life Farms and hear for yourself if...
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Dan the Grower
In this episode I talk with Dan about caregivers, the state of the industry, and some classes he took.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
These are the stories about the people who are a part of Our Cannabis. Hear how they got to work in the cannabis field, and the impact cannabis philanthropy has on their lives :) Our Cannabis is the first and only Nonprofit of our kind in the world that helps people, like you, get jobs in the cannabis field with FREE Job readiness programs. We've helped PhD'd to Interns make professional cannabis resumes and prepare for interviews. Every age, creed, background, experience level, and geography comes to and is welcome to join Our Cannabis.
HOSTED BY
Matt Hoffmann
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These are the stories about the people who are a part of Our Cannabis. Hear how they got to work in the cannabis field, and the impact cannabis philanthropy has on their lives :) Our Cannabis is the first and only Nonprofit of our kind in the world that helps people, like you, get jobs in the...
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