In this episode of The Bakery, we spotlight Justin, founder of BudBar Cannabis—one of Calgary’s most successful independent cannabis retailers. From sleeping outside City Hall to secure one of Calgary’s first dispensary permits, to scaling a 5-store empire focused on community and compliance, Justin shares it all.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn:
❇️ How BudBar went from flipping its first location to building a standout brand
❇️ Justin’s journey from geologist to dispensary operator
❇️ The secret sauce behind BudBar’s SEO success and digital strategy
❇️ Challenges of cannabis delivery, fraud prevention, and SOP-driven operations
❇️ The evolving cannabis customer—from boomers to budget-conscious Gen Z
💡 Tech Talk: Discover how Breadstack’s eCommerce and delivery integration empowers BudBar with SEO-friendly product pages, inventory transparency, and fraud-resistant order fulfillment.
📍 Operated in Calgary, Alberta | Visit: https://budbardispensary.ca
🔗 Learn more about Breadstack: https://breadstack.com
