How to Build a Cannabis Business | Clint Armstrong

How to Build a Cannabis Business | Clint Armstrong | TEDxAlmansorPark

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Clint Armstrong, the founder and CEO of GroStaff, was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for launching the first Cannabis HR (human resources) platform, earning The Top 100 Cannabis Leaders in 2018 & 2019. In 2013, Clint founded SkillsetGroup, grew the company to 1,000+ full time employees, and achieved revenue growth of 3,568% in three years. In 2018 & 2019, SkillsetGroup was awarded the 1 Fastest Growing HR Company in California by Inc 500. In 2019, SkillsetGroup jumped to the 3 Fastest Growing HR Company in the nation, earning the ranking as the 119th Fastest Growing Company in the United States. Clint’s TEDx talk titled, “How to Build a Cannabis Business” at Almansor Park in Pasadena, California, helps navigate the tumultuous waters of the Cannabis industry and reveal his secrets and strategies on how to create, build, and grow a Cannabis business. Clint shares his blueprint for what he believes will guide companies to incorporate Cannabis into their HR models, as the Cannabis plant transcends and reclaims its place as a teacher and healer. Find out more about Clint’s Cannabis platform & HR company here:
www.grostaff.com
www.skillsetgroup.com
www.clintonarmstrong.com Clint Armstrong, the founder and CEO of GroStaff, was recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for launching the first Cannabis HR (human resources) platform, earning The Top 100 Cannabis Leaders in 2018 & 2019. In 2013, Clint founded SkillsetGroup, grew the company to 1,000+ full-time employees, and achieved revenue growth of 3,568% in three years. In 2018 & 2019, SkillsetGroup was awarded the 1 Fastest Growing HR Company in California by Inc 500. In 2019, SkillsetGroup jumped to the 3 Fastest Growing HR Company in the nation, earning the ranking as the 119th Fastest Growing Company in the United States. Clint’s TEDx Almansor Park talk titled, “How to Build a Cannabis Business” in Pasadena, California, helps navigate the tumultuous waters of the Cannabis industry and reveals his secrets and strategies on how to create, build, and grow a Cannabis business. Clint shares his blueprint for what he believes will guide companies to incorporate Cannabis into their HR models, as the Cannabis plant transcends and reclaims its place as a teacher and healer. Find out more about Clint’s Cannabis platform & HR company here:
www.grostaff.com
www.skillsetgroup.com
www.clintonarmstrong.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@blakebishop475 3 жыл бұрын

This guy definitely did ayahuasca in the amazon

@artistofthespirit6237 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@monoonlagoon7641 2 жыл бұрын

more like someone did him in the bum in the amazon

@unclebug35 2 жыл бұрын

Probably did 5-meo with Mike Tyson

@bassman4201000 3 жыл бұрын

Chad and his dad really hit it out of the park.

@jbh2761 Ай бұрын

Out standing lecture .. thank you 🙏

@user-hh3ee9ws3i 3 жыл бұрын

how to build a cannabis business - Be rich already

@bmejia220 Жыл бұрын

How to build a cannabis business - do your research and stay commited!

@joshwells3247 Жыл бұрын

Hey! he has extensive experience with plant medicine 😂

@getsmartquick Жыл бұрын

Your observations is true to some level with the fact that a lot of the mass affluent like this industry

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

J - it’s not about being rich, but letting people live a RICH life because they are happier and healthier people. Money isn’t the point. The point is access to medicine we all have the right to as humans, and it’s being denied. It’s an issue. Companies and people are getting rich off of opioids. It’s an epidemic.

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

You have to be really rich and at least a little lucky

@dr.shawnphipps5934 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Clint!!!

@loganhickman7260 2 жыл бұрын

Well-spoken and very informative, Thank You!

@desertoasiscbd Жыл бұрын

This was a great TedTalk. Thank you for bringing more awareness to the industry.

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wonny_media 2 жыл бұрын

Letz make it happen!!!😎🤓

@arielbaca3498 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Clint I'm Really Proud Of You My Friend

@DOPAMEEN_562 2 жыл бұрын

Zip it

@DOPAMEEN_562 2 жыл бұрын

Keep it shut

@BlissByAri 3 жыл бұрын

starting an herbal blend business and incorporating CBD in my products! Lets heal together loved this!

@JA-sd8uy 3 жыл бұрын

How can we do it?

@EternoAprendiz1991 Жыл бұрын

@@JA-sd8uy buy and sell… like your ancestros

@bmwocanada3989 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful.

@RicardoAgustinGarciaSalcedo Жыл бұрын

Real talk, greetings, cant wait for this gold rush to arrive in Mexico, I am a Lawyer...

@DarthTrilluminati 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful.

@joeortega8824 4 жыл бұрын

About to launch a CBD brand. This is really helpful and inspiring. Great video

@kingkastro2954 3 жыл бұрын

Can I get a job, it's not legal here but I've experienced a little bit of growing from friends and I got an image of how to mass produce it, I also love growing plants and have some idea of what to do, I just need the material and space to do it, I think I could bring something to ur company, I have anxiety and cbd helps and I'd love to see it be brought to others

@BC-mq5kj 3 жыл бұрын

Have unlaunched yet

@orangeapple681 2 жыл бұрын

How's the launch going Joe? I've been in the CBD game about six months up here in VA. Curious what your challenges have been.

@brotherjoecarden7308 3 жыл бұрын

With testing low levels of thc should be acceptable as it is one of the most beneficial cannabinoids for inflammation and chronic pain. I understand that it has psychoactive properties but it can also have strong healing properties including angiogenesis for tumors. I think a more indepth testing system that is specified to the individual's characteristics would be a positive idea.

@grapeboi9256 2 жыл бұрын

The psychoactive properties are 👍

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

100% agreed. Low TCH levels in my opinion are acceptable. However, insurance companies , public companies, and others will deny all fault or exposure due to this . Follow the money!

@684darian 8 ай бұрын

High cbg/cbd is the move👌

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

@@684darianfull spectrum is better. Acting like one isolated compound is the only thing responsible for healing is just arrogant and certainly wrong.

@684darian 7 ай бұрын

@@pyramidion5911 yeah of course full spectrum is the best option but cbg is really helpful for my grandmas crohns disease & helps relieve her cyatic nerve

@siyabongakingmonwahndlovu1809 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot I need help I'm from south Africa

@user-nb9kc3cb2v 2 жыл бұрын

I am going to apply for the approval in planting cannabis for medical use, does any company out there interested in this business, please SMS me.

@mitchellsand2349 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a cannabis grower if you have any questions please ask.

@ArafatHossain-oy9ol 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to have you email address. THANK YOU

@vr.Isaac30 Жыл бұрын

Where did you start

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

Do you like big buds?

@valeriesanchez3074 3 жыл бұрын

Yes please!🔥🌬🖤

@mikekilburn3552 3 жыл бұрын

We need to talk I feel the same way. I'm a grower trying to start in maine

@JBlNN 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man im in maine too starting some big grows maybe we can collab

@BC-mq5kj 3 жыл бұрын

@@JBlNN I’m from Cali and dealt with wicked pissahs , curious about maines domestic product

@coryknight6997 2 жыл бұрын

What are the best certifications?

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

There are really no certifications, many organizations are trying to make them. But there is no industry standard.

@mrbill0626 4 жыл бұрын

Want to see cannabis legalized nationwide and replace prescription drugs? Vote LIBERTARIAN

@BoneItis639 3 жыл бұрын

yes

@jenniferg6818 3 жыл бұрын

In Maine. Wellness connection just brought on an ex phizer exec. They're suing Portland Maine over in state preference for licenses. Get them out! Buy local.

@fromsheeptoshepherddog6695 2 жыл бұрын

Well the key lies in understanding Natural Law. A Right is an action that does not initiate harm to another sentient being. Growing cannabis is a natural Right. Only the misguided order-followers are the problem since they think that moral is subjective

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

No I just want to see it not be a criminal offense to use or grow.

@05GEMINI2k 3 жыл бұрын

I'm available to work

@frankfesta1 3 жыл бұрын

Who is a cannabis attorney in New Jersey?

@pintobeangaming1620 3 жыл бұрын

Here

@baineswest3 3 жыл бұрын

I want own a cannibas business is their any Grant's to help me start legally

@pintobeangaming1620 3 жыл бұрын

@bassman4201000 3 жыл бұрын

Lolololololololololololololololol.

@PTinvest 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Clint Armstrong can you finance me to Build a Cannabis Business in 16 Ha. your word

@dantesaint2619 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone wants to come into this business for all the wrong reasons and try to hide it under “wanting to help people” when in reality they just want the money, and that is the main weapon that brings any business down to the foundation.

@ruvenberger5979 Жыл бұрын

why not both? doctors do it, engineers do it, why shouldn't we?

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

That’s the point of self insurance for cannabis healthcare. It brings the cost down for the individual’s medical treatment. Unfortunately, we live in a world where money dictates your treatment. Particularly the level of care.

@Skillsetgroup 9 ай бұрын

@@ruvenberger5979 well said.

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

@@ruvenberger5979because its wrong

@talon9449 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid over all but feels oddly anti thc at times lol

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

Not Anti THC, just focusing on the safety of our teams and work environment. THC is amazing.

@cloudshoppee1118 3 жыл бұрын

We have many cannabis plants here. you will legally buy

@codystiltner265 3 жыл бұрын

Employers do not test for CBD.

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

Exactly, they test for all cannabis compounds. The point is to separate the compounds. California made this law, you can no longer test for CBD or THC. The point is to focus on the safety of the worker.

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

@@grostaff4612you want to separate the compounds so you can get CBD treated as a medical drug and start making big bucks off of insurance money. You're so greedy you make it obvious despite your cute little speech trying to dress up your intentions.

@tokyostarfishofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Shame on TED, this is a disingenuous title. Should be called "why mainstream health care should allow cannabis treatment to help fight mental illness". Which don't get me wrong, I 100% agree, but this video barely hits on tiny slivers, and only on the paperwork side (this guy is an IT company, not a cannabis business owner) but glosses over MASSIVE amounts of what is actually required to start a cannabusiness. Thumbs down for the click bait title.

@orangeapple681 2 жыл бұрын

I agree this is about some guys idea of a better industry, not a "how to do ___"

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

Jason, title could be way better. 100% agreed. But the shame is on me not on TED. I struggled with the title for a long time. I appreciate the constructive feedback. Thanks for listening 🙏

@JW-ns8sl 3 жыл бұрын

Methamphetamine is a Schedule II drug, not a Schedule I drug. Meth has medicinal purposes compared to Cannabis... *rolling eyes*

@JW-ns8sl 3 жыл бұрын

Desoxyn is prescribed to 6 year olds for ADHD

@lazyboylabz 3 жыл бұрын

Rarely.

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

You’re 100% correct. However, ironically, it should be a schedule one….

@robertorodriguez3885 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I can charge a $100 to fill out a simple form and send it to the government Is a micro business cannabis form

@miketule-rp6qr Жыл бұрын

all i know when i go to the dispencerys naaaeeer my plaaaaaaaace of residency no cbd and the prices tripled in the last year

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

You can order cbd online. Also you can usually just ask the manager at whatever dispo you go to if they can order the products you are after or something similar.

@robertorodriguez3885 2 жыл бұрын

As a former criminal lawyer I made over $20000 A-day I made 1.5 million Taking advantage of people So I don't need any more money

@virgocunt 2 жыл бұрын

Can you guys find someone who is a minority, who experienced being at the bottom & knows the struggle, who has actually made a successful cannabis business. This Caucasian male doesn’t look like he understands the true struggle, such as trying to find coins in the couch to buy $1 chicken nuggets at Burger King. I need someone who has cried, almost wanting to unalive themselves because they thought there was no hope but still persevered & made it. I want to hear them. I want to hear their story of success.

@Seth-ff5lp Жыл бұрын

I'm right here. Story still being built but it's on its way. been to the bottom sat in prison, came home worked and been after this the last ten years. Today. I own a cannabis grow in OK. And hopefully branching into NJ soon. from nothing .

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

Hey Rachel, check out the commentator of this series. He was the head of Baker technologies, took it public. He’s African American, all American football player as well. Big cannabis advocate

@erinc8795 Жыл бұрын

I can’t get past the first 2:53. The “sorry MOM” was so cringey.

@cristianluna5568 2 жыл бұрын

Guy looks a lot like adam conover from Adam Ruins Everything. The only difference is that he is actually a lot more educational. And not a leftist puppet.

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

Still a puppet

@emjayguitar3742 3 жыл бұрын

This is a chad speaking to a bunch of chads

@jayrokkfit 4 жыл бұрын

Once you get past the first two minutes of patting yourself on the back... edit 4mins later

@grostaff4612 4 жыл бұрын

Clint was trying to establish his merits in a space where merits don't exist for a industry and plant that is federally illegal. Those that push the barriers in cannabis can only do so by the path they pave for others and the accomplishments they've made.

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

@@grostaff4612you make it sound so noble. Dudes just a suit, same as any other industry.

@JoJoJoker 3 жыл бұрын

Meth is not a schedule 1 drug. It's prescribed for ADHD & obesity.

@Antichrist420666 2 жыл бұрын

methamphetamine and amphetamines are different. An amphetamine is a class of an addictive stimulant drug, such as Adderall. Methamphetamine is its own stimulant drug with far worse effects on the body.

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

@@Antichrist420666yeah keep telling yourself that

@k.alexander9358 2 жыл бұрын

“A nation was founded on farming” good way to say slavery smh

@estrada4561 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a victim "

@aash9628 2 жыл бұрын

I don't feel like trusting this guy

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

Why not?

@pyramidion5911 7 ай бұрын

@@grostaff4612because you are a corporate shill saying all the politically correct terms that make the rest of us roll our eyes at you.

@nealamesbury1480 Жыл бұрын

He hates thc. !

@grostaff4612 Жыл бұрын

Hi Neal, I'm a huge believer in THC, particularly for Cancer patients, Pain management, and mental health patients. I just don't want people operating machinery on THC, while on the job. Safety first.