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"Doing what you love and having amazing customers makes it easy to be passionate about my role". We couldn't agree more with Vycki on this one, and we applaud her passion, dedication and enthusiasm about the budtending role. Curious to learn more? Read on...

If you want to deliver alcohol in Ontario, or take and coordinate delivery orders, there is one thing you need to do first. You have to complete an AGCO Board-approved training program. Ontario law requires anyone involved in delivering liquor under a Licence to Deliver to complete an AGCO Board-approved training program before they start...

Some budtenders sell cannabis. Kasondra Macchioni teaches it. As part of the team at Edition X Cannabis, Kasondra has built her approach around one idea. The right product is the one that fits the customer, not the one with the highest THC...

Anyone who has spent time behind a retail counter knows vape questions are inevitable. Consumers want to know why a device clogged, why one seemingly similar product feels different from another, or whether a particular format is the right fit for them...

There's a particular kind of budtender who makes customers feel like they've been heard — not just processed. Kartik Gill of Moksha Cannabis is one of them

There's a version of this job where you get certified, step onto the floor, and figure the rest out as you go. For a lot of budtenders, that's exactly how it starts. The training covers the regulatory basics and what responsible retail looks like in practice...

Randy Rowe built Grow Up Conference and Expo from the ground up, and it shows. What started as a grower-focused event has become Canada's largest cannabis industry conference, the kind of room where budtenders, brands, retailers, and licensed producers all end up in the same conversation. This year's Toronto show runs June 1 to 3, 2026...

The best part of Kris Middleton's day is when a customer comes back. Not to browse. To report in. To share that the recommendation worked, that it was exactly what they needed. For Kris, a budtender at Little Leaf in Stratford, those moments are the whole point...

Ontario's independent cannabis retailers are navigating one of the most competitive retail environments in the country. Margin compression, inventory challenges, and the constant pressure to differentiate is a lot to manage, especially without the infrastructure that larger chains take for granted...

Meet David Nganga, CannSell's latest Budtender of the Month. He earned five nominations, has a philosophy built on respect, and a love for the plant that's hard not to admire.

CannSell is proud to spotlight Michelle Beaulieu of Take Off Cannabis as our newest Budtender of the Month! From budtender to assistant manager, Michelle knows what’s up! Trust her when she tells you that, when it comes to cannabis, everybody and every BODY is different...

Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, the cannabis industry offers an array of exciting career opportunities. To level the playing field, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to jumpstart your cannabis career...

Kyle is by far one of the most passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic budtenders that we’ve ever encountered. We were so impressed by the ways he cultivates trust and respect in his community. Frankly, we are obsessed with his desire to bring passion, interest, and excitement to each sale, while introducing the “magic of cannabis” to new consumers...

Natasha is a true success story. She started in the legacy industry, transitioned to being a legal budtender, and has successfully climbed the ranks into a managerial position. When Natasha was nominated for this award, she was still a budtender. We're so proud and excited for Natasha, and we believe many others can follow in her footsteps...

CannSell is proud to spotlight Paulo Botelho of Purple Tree Cannabis as our newest Budtender of the Month! Paulo exemplifies what it means to be a cannabis professiona, knowledgeable, approachable, and deeply passionate about helping customers feel confident in their choices...

From her very first days in customer service, Joanne has always believed in making people feel welcome, heard, and valued. That philosophy carried over seamlessly into cannabis retail. This dedication to listening and guiding customers has helped Joanne create meaningful, positive cannabis retail experiences, the kind of expert dispensary service that keeps people coming back...

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, one thing remains consistent: there are always opportunities for ambitious budtenders to move up the ladder. Whether you’re dreaming of a C-suite position, want to flex your marketing chops, or even start your own brand, networking can make all the difference...

The CannSell team had a blast chatting with budtenders, retailers and other industry professionals at this year’s Grow Up Conference and Expo. Not only were we impressed with your cannabis trivia skills, but we loved hearing about what sparks your passion and what inspires you. You spoke and we listened. We put together a short list of the Top 5 Budtender Insights from Grow Up 2025...