#421: From One Dispensary to Multi-State Success: Brendan McKee on Building Silver Therapeutics

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Brendan McKee discusses his journey from pro athlete to cannabis entrepreneur and the growth of Silver Therapeutics from a single dispensary to a multi-state operation.

In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect , host Kevin Carrillo sits down with Brendan McKee , Co-Founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics — a cannabis retailer that has grown from a single dispensary in Massachusetts to a multi-state operation with locations across the Northeast. Brendan shares: His founder journey — from pro athlete to cannabis entrepreneur Lessons from launching one of the first adult-use dispensaries on the East Coast How Silver Therapeutics scaled exceptional customer service across states The evolving retail landscape: from $400 ounces to market saturation Smart growth strategies, local sourcing, and community-focused retail Navigating complex regulatory frameworks in each state His outlook on federal legalization, distressed assets, and acquisitions 💡 Whether you're an operator, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the cannabis industry, this episode is full of real talk and actionable insights. 🔗 Learn more about Silver Therapeutics: https://www.silver-therapeutics.com 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with cannabis leaders shaping the future of the plant. =================== About Cannabinoid Connect Thought-provoking…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Carrillo

Guest: Brendan McKee

Topics covered

• cannabis entrepreneurship
• multi-state operations
• customer service
• retail landscape
• regulatory frameworks
• federal legalization

Keywords

• cannabis
• dispensary
• entrepreneurship
• customer service
• regulations
• federal legalization
• market saturation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Silver Therapeutics

Places: Massachusetts, Northeast

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