Cannabinoid Connect

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


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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

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