Buckeye Relief is an Ohio owned and operated cannabis cultivator and processor. Today, members of the Buckeye Relief team, including VP of Cultivation, Matthew Kispert, and Director of Cultivation, Tyler Bracken, join the show to discuss the evolution of the cannabis industry in Ohio, what the role of a Section Grower entails, and what it means to foster a great culture. They talk about validation, single vs. multi-tier facilities, and the immense satisfaction they get from working with cannabis.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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00:32 – Michael introduces today’s guests, members of the leadership team at Buckeye Relief, who share their various backgrounds and eclectic experiences that led them to the cannabis industry
07:18 – The role of a Section Grower
09:48 – Advice for those looking to enter the cannabis industry with limited cannabis experience
15:30 – Pros and cons of single-tier and multi-tier facilities
23:40 – Building and fostering a great culture
32:06 – The evolution of the Ohio cannabis market and the house of brands under Buckeye Relief
36:10 – What validation means in the sanitation process
44:03 – Top selling products at Buckeye Relief
48:18 – The Sneak Peek Program
56:10 – What the future holds for Buckeye Relief
59:01 – Final thoughts on the cannabis industry
1:01:44 – Michael thanks the entire team for joining the show to share their unique insights
SHAREABLE QUOTES:
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“A section grower is somebody who is basically the plants’ parents for nine weeks from veg to harvest. We take care of them from our little one foot babies to pain to up to five foot tall monstrosities that are a pain to work on, but we love them anyway.” (07:37)
“A lot of us came into this industry not knowing anything. And so a big part of that is admitting, ‘Yes, I don’t know that, but I’m willing to learn. And if you teach me and provide me the tools necessary, I will prove to you I’m worth the investment.’ It’s finding those people that are willing to constantly step forward.” (14:06)
“One of the biggest things that I have pushed since I’ve been in a leadership position is to be yourself and to come in here and not have the stresses from outside life. Just to come in, enjoy working with weed, and enjoy being who you are. And then for them to know that they can come to me at any time of day and they can call me at any time of night. Just being there for them when they need is a really important aspect to me.” (28:40)
“Needless to say, if demand increases in Ohio, we will rise to the occasion.” (58:25)
“I would say, if you want to be a part of something that is extremely rewarding, try to get into the cannabis industry. If you’re not afraid of hard work, get into the cannabis industry. Because with that hard work comes great reward.” (59:25)
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
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Buckeye Relief – https://buckeyerelief.com/
Buckeye Relief Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BuckeyeRelief
Matthew Kispert’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kispert-1599aa95/
Tyler Bracken’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-bracken-15b511144/
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