Brian sits down with Vien Trinh, a veteran and cannabis industry professional, for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation on the unique paths veterans can take within the cannabis industry. Vien shares his journey from military service to his role as a product marketing manager, detailing the struggles, insights, and hard-won lessons he encountered along the way. They talk about the barriers veterans face in accessing cannabis, especially for medicinal needs, and explore the resources and networks out there to support veterans interested in the field. Brian and Vien shed light on the career opportunities within cannabis for those coming out of service, the discipline and resilience veterans bring to the table, and the untapped potential in this budding industry. This episode isn’t just for veterans—it's a masterclass for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of cannabis, career, and community from the perspective of someone who's walked the path.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Cannabis Industry: The Big Picture
• 00:00:53 - Veteran Stories Beyond the Battlefield
• 00:02:02 - From Military to Cannabis Industry
• 00:04:41 - Barriers Veterans Face with Cannabis
• 00:08:58 - Building a Supportive Veteran Community
• 00:12:48 - New Career Paths for Veterans
• 00:17:42 - Relentless Pursuit: Entering Cannabis Industry
• 00:24:50 - Final Reflections and Takeaways

• Vien on LinkedIn
• Flourish Software
• Brian Weber on LinkedIn