{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#421: From One Dispensary to Multi-State Success: Brendan McKee on Building Silver Therapeutics","description":"In this episode of Cannabinoid Connect, host Kevin Carrillo sits down with Brendan McKee, Co-Founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics \u2014 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 \u2014 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   \ud83d\udca1 Whether you're an operator, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the cannabis industry, this episode is full of real talk and actionable insights. \ud83d\udd17 Learn more about Silver Therapeutics: https:\/\/www.silver-therapeutics.com \ud83d\udc4d Like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with cannabis leaders shaping the future of the plant. =================== About Cannabinoid Connect Thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and captivating stories shaping the future of this transformative industry. Subscribe and follow via the following platforms:  Website  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  YouTube X Instagram Facebook  TikTok  &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Cannabinoid Connect","author_url":"http:\/\/cannabinoidconnect.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38936710\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195221600"}