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Hiring Thoughts: What Background Should Growers Have?
Cultivator vs Horticulturist: What background should growers have? In hiring a head grower, there is a constant push and pull between the two ends of
The Importance of Good Strategic Human Capital Management
A productive, thriving workforce is the most important component of a successful business. This requires viewing people as human assets, not costs to the organization.
How Do You Run a Business Successfully With Your Spouse?
I get this question all the time. Many people who know Bryan and I know us individually. So they’re always curious about what working with
Responsibly Scaling Your Cannabis Business Is A Win-Win for the Industry
As the cannabis industry continues rapidly growing, we’re continually learning how to scale cannabis businesses the right way. As cannabis executive recruiters, we have a
Good People And Good Businesses Finish First
Companies that value people do well. Similarly, people who are authentic, transparent and true to themselves are companies’ best assets. When good people and good
How to Actually Empower Women in Cannabis
I want more women in leadership roles. But the current strategies we’re using to address gender equality in cannabis are not working effectively. As someone
The Founder-CEO Succession Conundrum
I’ve personally led numerous startup CEO replacement searches. All of those start-ups weren’t necessarily doomed otherwise, but drastic change was needed. The decision to replace
What is the Value of Being Connected in the Cannabis Industry?
In any industry, it’s about who you know. And cannabis is no different. In fact, when you work in cannabis, it’s more critical to be
Diversity & Inclusion Hiring • The Real Deal
The first thing I want to do is acknowledge the elephant in the room. Currently, there seems to be a lot of misguided efforts by