Meet Brandon Ford, store manager at CBD American Shaman.
Tell us a little about your business. – CBD American Shaman (www.cbdoflincoln.com) is known for setting the standard in the hemp industry and continues to make strides to further the understanding of how hemp and its different cannabinoids work in our body. We want customers to have the knowledge needed in making the right choice. All stores have hemp certified individuals and sample almost everything. This makes shopping a fun experience and caters to fit each customer.
How did you get started in the business? – I have always had a passion for hemp and how cannabinoids work in the body, along with addressing the difference between marijuana and hemp. Hemp has less than 0.3% of THC, meaning hemp-derived products don’t contain enough THC to get someone “high” like you’d experience with marijuana. CBD is made from a cannabis compound called cannabidiol (CBD) that is found in all cannabis plants. This compound interacts with our body through the endocannabinoid system, which is the system that regulates the bodies normal homeostasis. As the environment around us affects our body’s normal state of balance, the endocannabinoid system keeps our bodies leveled.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – Making a difference in people’s lives! I love hearing all of the amazing stories about people and pets and the positive impact CBD has had on them.
Tell us a little about your family. – We are a family of four, including my lovely lady, a 9-year-old daughter, and 7-month-old son. We are pretty active and love the outdoors. Baby life has slowed us down, but we are enjoying the first year with our new addition.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Starting with CBD American Shaman three years ago. It was a great turning point in a lot of ways and has been a positive experience.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – Anything outdoors with live music, family, and friends.
Who inspires you? – Deep thinkers such as Aristotle, Einstein, and Nikola Tesla.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – “Live for the present. It is the future that will become your past. Make it a good one.”
If you could have a super power, what would it be? – Healing powers.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – Singing.
What is your favorite TV show? – The O.A.
What is your favorite local restaurant? – Screamers Dining and Cabaret.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – (402) 817-2697; cbdoflincoln48th@gmail.com; www.cbdoflincoln.com; I work at the 233 N 48th St., STE I location.