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Budtender TrainingSeptember 1, 2026

How to Train New Budtenders: A 30-Day Dispensary Onboarding Plan

A strong 30-day budtender onboarding plan moves through five stages: Foundation → Observation → Practice → Increasing Independence → Review. New hires begin with responsible retail education, product knowledge, store SOPs, and POS skills. Shadowing experienced team members then turns lessons into real store context. Supervised customer conversations and transactions build practical confidence, while regular manager feedback guides progress. By Day 30, managers can review product knowledge, customer communication, store workflows, and readiness for continued development.

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