Service Academy Business Mastermind

“I wanted more return on my investment and hard work, and I wanted more consistency on those returns. I also wanted to be in more control of my future and lifestyle which is why I entered into this entrepreneurial endeavor. The cannabis industry offers all of this and more.” -Thomas Scuccimarra, USNA ‘82 Thomas Scuccimarra is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served 14 years of active duty and 12 years in the reserves in naval cryptology and intelligence. After his military career, he received his MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University’s School of Business and worked in the financial services industry for 25 years. Now, he is pursuing an exciting opportunity in the cannabis industry as he works towards opening his first cannabis dispensary franchise. In this episode, we discuss: Thomas’s motivation for entering the cannabis industry The process of opening a cannabis dispensary franchise The vision Thomas has for this opportunity and where he stands now What lessons Thomas learned in the mi