Guest: Jena Kelly - Cannabis Consultant / Freelance Sales 

Ari sits down with someone he recently met at an industry business-to-business event. Jena Kelly has been selling weed since 2016, quickly working her way up from budtender to store buyer to freelance sales consultant. They recap their experience at the event and discuss the difficulties vendors face trying to get substantial face time with retail buyers. Originally from Austin, Texas and having worked in neighboring Oklahoma's medical market; Jena discusses with Ari the prospect of legal weed in The Lone Star State.

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