The growing marijuana industry in Colorado has created a vibrant and exciting new business and, as the industry grows, so does its customer base. If you’re new to marijuana, walking into a dispensary can be confusing because of the vast selection of strains and other items. There is a multitude of different types of cannabis and products available, so dispensaries employ marijuana staffers, often called “budtenders,” to help you find a suitable product for your needs.
As with any job, some budtenders are more knowledgeable than others. Part of being a good budtender is having the right approach to the job and the knowledge to go with it. The following traits are signs that the job is being taken seriously and you’re dealing with a professional who has your best interests in mind.
Here are a few ways to tell if your budtender really knows their stuff.
Cares about the Customers
First and foremost, any marijuana technician that knows their stuff is going to care about their customers. If your budtender is listening to you and asking important questions – as well as thoroughly answering your questions – you’re dealing with a professional.
Builds Relationships with Customers
Many budtenders know their repeat customers and have built professional relationships with them. A good one will listen to their long-term customers and use the knowledge they gain to become better at their work and to help other customers.
Knows the Basics
Basic skills are important. That means any good budtender will be able to operate a scale to measure out exact purchases and do simple cost calculations and mathematics. You don’t want to deal with incorrect change or not getting the correct amount of what you are purchasing.
Follows the Rules
A knowledgeable budtender is an honest one. This means knowing and following the laws and making sure everything they sell is compliant with local regulations. Along with the legal aspect, the rules of the dispensary are also to be respected. This means storing and handling goods properly and in a sanitary way.
Related to the above, a good budtender cares about their customers. Part of putting the customer first is not just trying to sell you something. If your tech is listening to you, they’ll guide you to a product that fits your wants and needs, no matter what it is or what it costs. By contrast, a salesperson will try to sell you the more expensive option or something that may be overstocked.
Knows the Different Strains
There’s more to marijuana than just growing a plant. There are numerous different strains that have notable differences. These include the effect on the person using it, the type of smoke it emits, and the odor it produces. Your budtender should be able to explain the differences to you in easy to understand terms.
Knows the Product Types
Along with flowers/bud, marijuana comes in a wide range of oils, butters, waxes, and powders such as keif. A well-educated budtender will be able to tell you how all these products differ and the best ways to use them.
Knows some History
Cannabis is by no means new, as humans have been using it in various ways for thousands of years. With such a long history, a budtender should have no trouble understanding the tradition of marijuana usage and its effect on modern usage and preparation.
Knows about Edibles
You can eat marijuana and enjoy its effects by doing so. Because of this, there is an ever-growing list of candies, drinks, health foods, and other edible substances with marijuana in them. A good budtender will carefully explain what edibles are, how strong each is, how it may affect you, and should point out the label on each edible. This is important because some edibles are relatively mild while others are quite powerful, with several doses per item, and you should know what each contains and in what amounts.
Chronic Therapy
As you can see, a knowledgeable budtender not only knows what products are the best but why they are the best for certain uses. Along with knowing what buyers want, a good budtender also has to be up-to-date on their market, inform buyers so they make healthy decisions, and have good old-fashioned customer service skills.
When you’re buying cannabis you want to do business with a skilled professional. Chronic Therapy in Wheat Ridge, CO takes pride in not only their products but also their customer service and knowledgeable staff. Chronic Therapy offers a wide selection of cannabis strains and edibles. Contact us today with any questions you may have about marijuana and its many forms and uses.