Antonio is a passionate Cannabis industry worker and avid music fan/musician. As a professional he takes his job seriously and brings a positive energy to work that everyone can resonate with. He hopes to see the Cannabis industry grow beyond its current state and sees a strong potential for his future and the futures of those around him. Swing by Storehouse on Falls Road and say ‘hey’ to Antonio and the Storehouse crew!
What made you want to work in the Cannabis industry?
For one, the industry is kind of new to me, and with recreational use on the horizon, I knew how big it was going to be. I knew there would be a ton of opportunities and pretty much said, ‘There it is, I’m gonna go for it.’ I didn’t get into this business to hang out and smoke weed all the time, but it was appealing to me to work in a business that involved Cannabis.
What type of music do you listen to? Do you play any instruments?
I listen to a good amount of music — mostly everything besides newer country, but older country is cool (laughs). I listen to metal and rap, and I’ve been playing guitar for 13 years while studying music theory on the side. My dad was really good at piano. It inspired me by how beautiful it was. Then I heard ‘Psychosocial’ by Slipknot, and my guitar journey was born.
What’s your take on the Maryland weed scene?
I’ve been to California, and I wouldn’t say it’s better or worse, just different. Out there, you’ve got bottom shelf, mid, shelf and top shelf, and they have big jars that you can sniff if you want. The only downside is that you don’t have any easily accessible terpene information. Maryland’s market goes more in-depth and focuses on terpenes, which I think is good.
What do you like about comic books?
Well, Spider-Man is my favorite. He doesn’t ask for anything in return and just knows what to do and does it. That’s the way I like to live my life. Seeing someone that does things correctly — because that is the way it should be done — I like that.
If you needed one superhero to help you save the world, who would you choose?
I’m sure Spidey can help me out. I would say Batman, but I’m not sure how long he would last out there.
