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From 12-Year-Old Grower to Multi-State King | CMS Cap | Episode 45
We made the trip out to Holyoke, Mass to kick it with the homie, CMS Cap! In Episode 45 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we’re diving deep into the wild journey of taking a legacy hustle and turning it into a legal market powerhouse. Cap breaks down his Rhode Island roots—from popping his first seeds at 12 years old to running a hot dog cart hustle, and eventually building CMS Gardens into a multi-million dollar, fully vertical brand.
We don't hold back in this one. We’re talking about the real stress of being the face of a polarizing brand, the crazy transition from the traditional market to the legal game, what really went down at Big Mike’s Advanced Nutrients retreat in LA, and the shady side of the industry (like dispensaries not paying their bills). Plus, we talk about the future of the New York market, the Breakfast Connections tier 3 hustle, and why staying authentic is the only way to survive.
Huge shoutout to CMS Cap for keeping it 100% real. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game.
🔥 Brought to you by:
The Bakery Cannabis Dispensary - Located in Cohoes, NY. Hands down one of the best menus and staff in upstate New York!
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Intro: Pulling up to Holyoke, Mass to link with CMS Cap.
03:26 - The Birth of CMS: From a 2-light setup during COVID to a 250-light facility.
06:57 - Sponsor Break: The Bakery Dispensary & Breakfast Connections Merch.
08:40 - Building a polarizing brand and dealing with the haters.
18:50 - Balancing the ultimate hustle with fatherhood and family life.
21:30 - The Black Market vs. Legal Market: A crazy close call in the driveway.
25:20 - Cap's origin story: Growing White Widow at 12 years old in Rhode Island.
34:20 - Why you have to be a hustler and respect the culture to win.
41:35 - The Advanced Nutrients Sponsorship & Big Mike’s intense LA retreat.
51:19 - Exclusive: What does "CMS" actually stand for? (Coastal Med Smugglers).
55:20 - Putting the right people in the right positions and dealing with fake friends.
1:04:00 - Bringing in John Green & the power of documenting your real journey.
1:14:00 - The Breakfast Connections Model: Providing budget fire to the 80%.
1:18:00 - Industry BS: Calling out dispensaries (like Days Cannabis) for not paying bills.
1:25:38 - The New York Market: Head shops, Tier 3 licenses, and Bacon Egg & Cheese reviews.
1:38:00 - Why pushing forward and never quitting is the only secret to success.
1:43:54 - Outro & New Genetics: The Candy Garlic seed line and "Hash Bash."
🏷️ Hashtags
#BreakfastConnections #CMSCap #CMSGardens #CannabisPodcast #RhodeIslandCannabis #MassCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisCultivation #AdvancedNutrients #CannabisIndustry #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture
🔗 Connect With Us:
Website:
breakfastconnections.co
Instagram:
@breakfastconnectionsny
@thepapermillmaine
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We made the trip out to Holyoke, Mass to kick it with the homie, CMS Cap! In Episode 45 of the Breakfast Connections Podcast, we’re diving deep into the wild journey of taking a legacy hustle and turning it into a legal market powerhouse. Cap breaks down his Rhode Island roots—from popping his first seeds at 12 years old to running a hot dog cart hustle, and eventually building CMS Gardens into a multi-million dollar, fully vertical brand.
We don't hold back in this one. We’re talking about the real stress of being the face of a polarizing brand, the crazy transition from the traditional market to the legal game, what really went down at Big Mike’s Advanced Nutrients retreat in LA, and the shady side of the industry (like dispensaries not paying their bills). Plus, we talk about the future of the New York market, the Breakfast Connections tier 3 hustle, and why staying authentic is the only way to survive.
Huge shoutout to CMS Cap for keeping it 100% real. Grab a blunt, pull up, and tap into the game.
🔥 Brought to you by:
The Bakery Cannabis Dispensary - Located in Cohoes, NY. Hands down one of the best menus and staff in upstate New York!
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Intro: Pulling up to Holyoke, Mass to link with CMS Cap.
03:26 - The Birth of CMS: From a 2-light setup during COVID to a 250-light facility.
06:57 - Sponsor Break: The Bakery Dispensary & Breakfast Connections Merch.
08:40 - Building a polarizing brand and dealing with the haters.
18:50 - Balancing the ultimate hustle with fatherhood and family life.
21:30 - The Black Market vs. Legal Market: A crazy close call in the driveway.
25:20 - Cap's origin story: Growing White Widow at 12 years old in Rhode Island.
34:20 - Why you have to be a hustler and respect the culture to win.
41:35 - The Advanced Nutrients Sponsorship & Big Mike’s intense LA retreat.
51:19 - Exclusive: What does "CMS" actually stand for? (Coastal Med Smugglers).
55:20 - Putting the right people in the right positions and dealing with fake friends.
1:04:00 - Bringing in John Green & the power of documenting your real journey.
1:14:00 - The Breakfast Connections Model: Providing budget fire to the 80%.
1:18:00 - Industry BS: Calling out dispensaries (like Days Cannabis) for not paying bills.
1:25:38 - The New York Market: Head shops, Tier 3 licenses, and Bacon Egg & Cheese reviews.
1:38:00 - Why pushing forward and never quitting is the only secret to success.
1:43:54 - Outro & New Genetics: The Candy Garlic seed line and "Hash Bash."
🏷️ Hashtags
#BreakfastConnections #CMSCap #CMSGardens #CannabisPodcast #RhodeIslandCannabis #MassCannabis #NewYorkCannabis #CannabisCommunity #LegacyToLegal #CraftCannabis #CannabisCultivation #AdvancedNutrients #CannabisIndustry #TheBakeryDispensary #HustleCulture
🔗 Connect With Us:
Website:
breakfastconnections.co
Instagram:
@breakfastconnectionsny
@thepapermillmaine