Willie Nelson recruits for his future dispensary

The cannabis industry in the USA is not only creating a lot of new jobs, it's also giving us the opportunity to work with some very famous people. Willie Nelson is recruiting!

Willie Nelson announced the launch of his cannabis brand over a year ago. Known for his country music, but also for his support of cannabis legalization, Willie Nelson is now a businessman who is officially recruiting for his brand. Willie's Reserve. 5 positions are sought :

• Production Manager
• Extractor
• Compliance Officer
• Accountant
• Sales Director

He is offering a minimum of 65,000$ per year per employee for the five new partners in his venture. The profiles sought are those of people who have already been working in the cannabis business in Colorado for at least 2 years, and will need to have an empty criminal record, a valid medical cannabis card and training in the legal cannabis industry.

Brand spokesperson Micheal Browman told the Daily Beast: «We're an anti-Wal-Mart model. Internally, that's how we describe ourselves. Indeed, Willie Nelson strives to make the local economy work, selecting the best possible products from small local producers with a minimal carbon footprint. In addition to being a cannabis distributor, Willie's crew is also expected to provide its own production for its range of products, from simple weed heads to THC concentrate .

The 83-year-old singer declares that the worst disease in the world «is stress, and there's no better remedy than cannabis». For his spokesman, who provides after-sales service, «it's a way for Willie to leave a real mark on what he's been fighting for all his life».

The country singer, who has sold nearly 63 million albums in his career, is keen to establish himself in all regions of the world. American states where recreational cannabis is authorized. The businessman is paying particular attention to the next states subject to a referendum on cannabis legalization, in order to establish a foothold before competition from other industry heavyweights.

Théo Caillart