Feb 25, 2020
Too many people are taken advantage of in the cannabis industry. The more driven they are by compassion, the easier they are to target. Why? Because you don’t hear about it in the news. You don’t hear about it from the victims of such circumstances, be it pride, or a feeling of humiliation/embarrassment, or a lack of substantial proof. All people hear about is the millions made in tax revenue, the billions of dollars the industry is valued at, etc.
Jean Everson isn’t unique in her circumstances, but what makes her unique is twofold. First, she had the smarts to keep records of everything and took this company court - and WON. Secondly, despite winning the settlement and receiving nothing, she wants you to know her story so that you don’t find yourself in the same position. It truly seems like no one escapes this industry unscathed, but there is hope! Listen in to learn how to recognize the signs and why you need to CYA (cover your ass)!
FACT: Silence is how bad people
and companies continue to get away with shit. We will not be
silenced! How about you?
3 Lessons Learned
- If it sounds too good to be true… It’s not true.
- When discussing money, time spent working, benefits, with your (potential) employer - always do it through email vs phone calls. Print the emails. Screenshot emails and texts. Forward the emails to your personal email account so as not to lose them if communicating through a business account
- “Sweat equity” in someone else's dream is free labor. You might as well focus on pursuing your own dream - the pay is the same, but the payoff is all yours!
Guest Bio and Social Media Links:
To fully get back up on our feet, continue to successfully grow my brand in order to give back and most importantly be an inspiration to others thinking of ever giving up or have been taken advantage of.
Go fund me has been set up to raise money to purchase printing equipment, supplies and a website and booth rental at upcoming events. Any donations, products or monetary would be greatly appreciated.
Credits:
Audio Editing - Seth Cross - Frontal Lobe Productions
Intro/Outro - Jef Judin
Music - The Master by Flashing Lights
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