What Green Flower does and doesn't do in the cannabis industry

Because of how many people spam me on LinkedIn thinking that Green Flower does everything under the sun in the cannabis industry, I'm writing this article to help you understand exactly who Green Flower is and what we actually do. Spammers, I expect an apology after reading :)

Green Flower is considered to be a leader in cannabis education. My co-founder Stephanie Graziano and I started the company late 2014 (which felt very early for cannabis education). We saw an enormous need for trusted information and guidance when it comes to all things cannabis, and we had the perfect backgrounds to fill this need. Plus I've been a medical cannabis patient for over two decades.

As of today, we've produced thousands of hours of expert-led video content covering every aspect of the cannabis universe, from how to use cannabis for different ailments and conditions, to the science of how cannabis works in the body, to growing cannabis and hemp personally and professionally, to making your own cannabis-infused foods and products like tinctures and water hash, to the incredibly complex and wild history of cannabis which created this whole modern cannabis movement. If you've never explored our library, I'd say you're in for a treat :)

As our library and audience grew and grew, and as the industry accelerated with growth and opportunity, more and more people started looking to Green Flower for in-depth training around how to succeed within specific sectors of the emerging cannabis industry. This included people who wanted to get into the cannabis industry but didn't feel like they had the skills or confidence to compete against other more-experienced applicants, as well as people working at companies who just weren't getting nearly enough training and development around cannabis to do their jobs exceptionally well.

So next we developed Green Flower Academy, which currently offers 6 deep-dive online Certificate Programs within the specific sectors of the cannabis industry. I'm proud to say that we've helped thousands of people with these Programs, we've worked with the industry's leading experts to build cirriculums that truly fill real needs, and it's absolutely amazing to see what people have accomplished as a result. Our current Semester includes:

• Cannabis Fundamentals Certificate: where everyone must start to learn the fundamental aspects required to succeed in the cannabis industry today.
• Medical Applications of Cannabis Certificate: For medical professionals to learn cannabinoid medicine and how to treat specific ailments and conditions.
• Cannabis Compliance & Regulations Certificate: Learn the most crucial skills for any cannabis business today, how to understand and operate in compliance.
• Cannabis Patient Care Certificate: Learn how to guide patients to the correct products, dosages, and delivery methods.
• Cannabis Cultivation Certificate: Learn how to grow commercial cannabis from seed to sale.
• Sell-Smart Retail Training: Learn how to sell cannabis compliantly and safely at retail locations.

All these Programs can be taken 100% online from anywhere in the world, but each Semester is only open for enrollment for a limited time (we're open now).

So all of this is to say, Green Flower is an education company that creates content and curriculum designed to help people get the maximum value and benefits from cannabis. Many people use Green Flower personally, because they have an ailment or condition where cannabis could help and they are looking for true, expert-led guidance. Or they are looking to grow cannabis and want to do it right from the start. Or they just love learning all about the many dimensions and applications of this plant, so having access to 700+ world-renowned experts feels special and valuable.

That said, people are increasingly using Green Flower to get ahead in the cannabis industry, because the truth is, the future of this industry is very bright and the amount of opportunity is unbelievable (borderline overwhelming actually). But not everyone will succeed, which is why getting insight, guidance, and direction from the world's leading cannabis experts is so powerful and important. With this education, you will feel exponentially more confident, clear, and empowered to succeed.

Here's what Green Flower does NOT do.

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but Green Flower:

• Does NOT grow any cannabis -- we TEACH people how to grow great cannabis.
• Does NOT make any cannabis products -- we TEACH people how to make interesting and unique cannabis products.
• Does NOT sell any cannabis products -- we TEACH people how to build great cannabis brands and companies.
• Does NOT touch the cannabis plant at all -- we just TEACH people about it.

So no more spamming me about buying your grow equipment, using your extraction equipment, or selling you any weed. We don't do ANY of that :)

But if you want to learn about pretty much anything related to this incredible plant and industry, we've got your back, and I invite you to check us out.

We're Green Flower, and we're on a mission to educate the world about cannabis. Thanks for reading, and I'd love to know what you think.