ABOUT TAKE ROOT TRAINING

Take Root Training is on a mission to make it easier to educate budtenders in the growing cannabis industry. Our comprehensive cannabis retail platforms for individuals, dispensaries, and cannabis brands connect these frontline salespeople to educational resources that will empower them on the dispensary sales floor

Take Root Training is owned and operated by women and people of color.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

IGNITING A CANNABIS EDUCATION REVOLUTION

Take Root Training was born from the passion and dedication of Melissa Janson, Rileigh Aguilar, and Ashleen Aguilar. Their collective expertise and shared commitment to revolutionizing cannabis education have fueled the growth of a groundbreaking platform that empowers budtenders and elevates the industry.

  • Melissa Janson

    Elevating Service through Expertise

    Melissa Janson's extensive background in hospitality and corporate training, coupled with her long relationship with cannabis, makes her an invaluable asset to Take Root Training. Melissa's commitment to consistency in customer interactions emerged from being a cannabis consumer who observed gaps in the dispensary experience. Her meticulous attention to detail and data-driven approach have been instrumental in crafting interactive training programs that empower budtenders with confidence and knowledge.

  • Rileigh Aguilar

    Relational Customer Service Advocate

    Drawing from her leadership roles in the service industry and over ten years of cannabis consumption, Rileigh Aguilar brings a unique focus on relational customer service to Take Root Training. Rileigh's extensive dispensary visits across the country highlighted a common issue - the lack of personalized customer experiences. Her insights have shaped Take Root Training's emphasis on fostering connections between budtenders and customers, enhancing both education and satisfaction.

  • Ashleen Aguilar

    Pioneering Insights from Within

    As a seasoned cannabis user with over a decade of experience, Ashleen Aguilar brings an insider's perspective to Take Root Training. Her journey into the industry began with a desire to merge her marketing background with the burgeoning cannabis market. After becoming a budtender and spearheading marketing initiatives at a chain of dispensaries in Washington, Ashleen recognized the need for comprehensive education and training. Her self-driven pursuit of knowledge and her ability to bridge the gap between brands and budtenders laid the foundation for Take Root Training's transformative impact.

OUR SHARED VISION: EMPOWERING BUDTENDERS, ELEVATING THE INDUSTRY

Take Root Training's mission is clear: to make cannabis education accessible, empowering, and impactful. Rooted in expertise and driven by a commitment to excellence, we envision a platform that bridges knowledge gaps, transforms interactions, and elevates the customer experience. Their collective dedication has culminated in the creation of Root Knowledge, A Trainer's Guide, and the Take Root Almanac - cornerstones of a thriving cannabis education revolution.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT:

JOIN OUR JOURNEY: CULTIVATE KNOWLEDGE, ELEVATE SUCCESS

We invite you to join our mission! Embark on a journey of empowerment, education, and growth as we work together to shape a more informed and enlightened cannabis industry.

Discover Root Knowledge, explore A Trainer's Guide, and harness the power of the Take Root Almanac. Together, we're cultivating knowledge and sowing the seeds of success in the thriving world of cannabis!

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