GreenState- 10 Ways to Win 4/20 for your Weed Business
April 7, 2025 Zach Santarsiero & Brendan McKee 4/20 is the biggest day of the year for cannabis retailers, bringing an influx of customers, sales, and brand awareness opportunities. Last year, on 4/20 in the U.S. and Canada, cannabis sales reached $83.6M, and over 6 million units were sold, according to Headset. To maximize success, retailers need […]
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Beard Bros Pharms- High Five with Brendan McKee
What’s the biggest challenge facing the cannabis industry right now, and how are you and/or your company addressing it? On a broader level, the tax burdens associated with 280E are hurting all operators. In the states we operate in, we are currently working through price compression, increased competition, delays with AR, and the constant moving […]
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Marijuana Venture- Loaded Question: How should hemp-derived products be regulated?
April 2, 2025 Is there a regulation you’d like to see enacted on hemp-derived products to level the playing field with licensed THC companies or improve the consumer experience? Brendan McKee | Chief operating officer | Silver Therapeutics We would like to see hemp-derived products go through the same third party testing processes as licensed cannabis companies. […]
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Marijuana Venture- Loaded Question: What’s the state you’re paying most attention to in 2025?
March 13, 2025 What’s the state you’re paying most attention to in 2025, either in switching from medical to adult-use or some form of legalization for the first time? Brendan McKee | Chief operating officer | Silver Therapeutics We are opening three new stores in New York in 2025 so that is our focus. Minnesota is also […]
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Brendan McKee, Co-Founder and COO of Silver Therapeutics – Interview Series
Published on March 21, 2025 By Josh Kasoff Although the thousands of professionals throughout the United States cannabis industry all come from a diverse list of previous professions, few can say they have founded a successful footwear company and started their own MMA league. This, however, is the interesting story behind Brendan McKee, Co-Founder and […]
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Fat Nugs Magazine: How Cannabis Dispensaries Can Drive Local Economic Growth and Sustainability
March 6, 2025 By Brendan McKee Cannabis dispensaries contribute to local economic growth in more ways than you’d imagine. Going beyond supporting the health and wellness of local residents, tax revenue generated by dispensaries can uplift community development and programs that help the less fortunate. In fact, in Denver, Colorado, $7.3 million from cannabis tax revenue went to […]
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4/20 in Massachusetts at Silver Therapeutics
4/20 in MA is almost here, friends! At Silver Therapeutics, we will celebrate April 20th throughout the month. During the weekend of April 20th, festivities will peak as we plan special 420 deals, activities, giveaways, and more. With three locations in Massachusetts, we invite you to visit our Roslindale, Williamstown, and Palmer dispensaries to help […]
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How Does Dispensary Loyalty Work in New York?
Silver Therapeutics is here to help customers in New York understand how loyalty programs work at dispensaries. Dispensary loyalty in NY works differently than the majority of other states. Due to regulations from the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), dispensaries must be careful about how they offer customer loyalty initiatives. At Silver Therapeutics, […]
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4/20 in Bennington Vermont
Bennington locals, get ready for the upcoming 4/20 celebrations in VT! At Silver Therapeutics, we are counting down the days until we can come together with our local fans to celebrate all things cannabis. On April 20th and the days surrounding the holiday, you can expect low prices and giveaways when you stop into our […]
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4/20 in Berwick and Portland Maine
Silver Therapeutics is excited about our upcoming Maine 4/20 celebrations! At our two convenient locations in Portland and Berwick, we have plenty of activities to honor 420. Although the official day to celebrate the weed holiday is April 20th, we will have events all weekend long. Berwick 4/20 Info Friday 4/18 Pop-ups: Dreamscape 2-5pm Saturday […]
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Cannabis & Tech Today- The Importance of Education: How Cannabis Retailers Can Empower and Guide Consumers
February 20th, 2025 By Brendan McKee What’s the one thing that holds consumers back from embracing cannabis? Education. You simply can’t acknowledge what you don’t know. Cannabis education is pertinent for ensuring people are consuming the plant responsibly. Which is why debunking myths and training individuals on the plant’s benefits, potential effects, and risks is […]
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MG Magazine- The Key to Repeat Customers: Implementing a Dispensary Loyalty Program
Boost retention, engagement, and sales with a well-crafted rewards system. By Brendan McKee – February 13, 2025 Historically, customer retention at dispensaries is sub-optimal, making the issue a continuing concern for operators nationwide. A Happy Cabbage study found over a five-year period, only 16 percent of customers at five separate retailers continued to shop at the same […]
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