Behind the Counter: Meet Your Budtender for August & September

At ReLeaf Center, a dispensary in Niles, Michigan, the people behind the counter are just as important as what’s on the shelves. Our budtenders don’t just offer recommendations; they bring a mix of personality, product knowledge, and real connection to every interaction. 

If you walk in unsure of what to ask, Max is a great place to start. He’s into high-impact flowers and tinctures that actually do what they say. He’ll point you to what he uses and explain why. And if you’re open to hearing the real answer, not just what’s on the promo shelf, you’ll leave with something that genuinely fits.

Every budtender at ReLeaf brings something different to the table, and Max’s strength is in his clarity. He sets the tone for what an honest, informed dispensary experience should feel like.

Meet Max 

Max is known by the ReLeaf team for being direct, focused, and always true to himself. He’s the kind of budtender who means what he says, knows what he likes, and keeps it real with every customer who steps up to the counter.

His style? Straightforward. His recommendations? Solid. If you ask what he’s into, he’ll point you toward tinctures and flower, a combo that balances strength with flexibility. Max isn’t big on trends; he’s big on what works. And when a customer asks what he’d pick, he doesn’t hesitate.

After hours, Max keeps things low-key: dinner, something good on TV, and time to reset. But during the day, he’s all in. He brings the same intensity to his job that you’d expect from someone blasting Tech N9ne in their headphones: focused, sharp, and fully dialed in. The kind of guy who thrives in motion but still takes time to make sure people feel heard.

Why ReLeaf

For Max, it’s all about the atmosphere and the people behind it. He’s big on team energy, open communication, and sharing real knowledge with customers. The best way to get the right product, he says, is to stay open to what your budtender suggests. Especially when that budtender actually knows their stuff.

So if you’re walking into ReLeaf for the first time and you’re not sure what to ask? Ask Max what he likes. Chances are, it’s a good place to start.