Seed Talent x Abstrax Tech: Partners in Terpene Education & Cannabis Science

As the top learning and performance management system in cannabis, Seed Talent is proud to partner with Abstrax Tech, the pioneering leader in the world of botanical flavor technology and terpene research.  Want to find out how you can access the Abstrax community on Seed Talent with over 4+ hours of terpene education? Read on […]

How to Define & Implement Operational KPIs

Driving Dispensary Growth At Seed Talent, we’re driven to improve cannabis retail as a whole—for store owners, brand owners, and employees. That’s why we’re continually adding features to our robust learning management system software to track crucial analytics, improve training for utmost success, and, most importantly, increase sales.  Today, we’re excited to announce the launch […]

A Recap of the 2024 Seed Talent Illinois Budtender’s Choice Awards

Origins: The Seed Talent Budtender’s Choice Awards A one-of-a-kind consumption celebration for Seed Talent’s top-trained budtenders and Illinois’ best-voted brands! Following a successful event last year, Seed Talent curated a more focused version of the Illinois Budtender’s Choice Awards 2024. The event hinges on a mission to give a voice to the thousands of budtenders […]

4 Ways to Support Cannabis Advocacy this 4/20

This 4/20, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect and offer multiple avenues for you to take real action for cannabis reform. To grow cannabis advocacy year-round, let’s learn more about the work the Last Prisoner Project is doing and the actionable opportunities we all can take part in!  What is the Last Prisoner Project?  The […]

Lucrative Strategies for Employee Onboarding: Cannabis Retail Edition

According to Forbes, it takes, on average, $1400 to onboard new employees. Pair that with cannabis research firm Headset.io’s 2022 statistic of budtender turnover reaching 55% in just a year, and you can see how it pays to properly onboard your employees (and treat them right for long-term success!).  One tool industry retail and brand […]

Why Hiring from the Cannabis Industry Is Smart Business

Discover the Strategic Advantages of Tapping into Cannabis Industry Talent Across Diverse Sectors Summary:   In this blog post, we explore the advantages of cannabis industry hiring from an employer’s perspective. Professionals in the cannabis field bring valuable expertise in navigating complex regulations, specialized knowledge in plant science, competitive marketing skills, a focus on sustainability and […]

Will & Skill Webinar with SparkPlug | Effective Strategies for Motivating the Cannabis Industry

Seed Talent CEO Kurt Kaufmann and SparkPlug COO Jake Levin Discuss Motivating the Cannabis Industry Workforce to Upskill and Grow their Careers Summary:   When considering what motivates salespeople and employees, two critical components stand out: will and skill. The effectiveness of a team often hinges on whether its members possess the skills and knowledge required […]