Impact Issue’s Budtender of the Month was first recognized by Denise at Rosin Tech Labs. She told Leaf Magazine about the passion for the plant that Abu brings to the wonderful people who shop at Vibe by California. Abu has been a budtender at Vibe’s south Sacramento location for four years now, but he actually started his professional Cannabis journey as a trimmer. Working his way up from production to cultivation, he eventually created clones as a propagation leader before becoming a budtender.
What inspired you to leave the cloning station for the sales floor?
I really, really like helping people. It means a lot to me when we can make a difference in people’s lives, especially for the medicinal customers who come in. I love helping people who’re just looking for the fire, but it’s nice to be able to help someone looking to use Cannabis to aid with something specific, and you can introduce them to things like THCV or CBG.
Have you always been passionate about the medical benefits of Cannabis?
I had used Cannabis before, but I got into a really bad car accident. The pills they were giving me afterward were making my mind and body feel lazy. Switching to weed pretty much saved my life. That’s why I’m so passionate about it.
Given all your experience, is there a piece of advice you’d give to people looking to enter the Cannabis industry right now?
My advice would be to really think about if you have a love for doing this kind of work — not just for smoking weed or for collecting a paycheck. It’s about who you are at the end of the day. If you can show people that you’re passionate about what you want to do, in my experience, they’ll give you a chance to do it.
What’s your favorite way of consuming Cannabis after work?
When I get home, I’m pulling out my Puffco and I’m dabbing up. Usually, I’m a big fan of the gassier stuff, but I’m also really liking this Item 9 (Exodus Cheese x (G13 x Hawaiian)) — it’s stupid fire. I’ve also gotten into rolling my own hash holes, like some CBX GM-UHOH with some Rosin Tech Ether. I’ve been trying to tell customers about it, to brush them up on some game.
Speaking with Abu, it’s clear that his drive to connect with customers and help them become as excited about the products as he is makes him the perfect choice for our Budtender of the Month. Next time you’re in Sacramento, stop by Vibe and ask him what’s the fire in the fridge.
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