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The Word Is “Great”Great conferences. Great hotels. Great dinners. Great after-parties. Great meetings with clients, par...
08/31/2026

The Word Is “Great”

Great conferences. Great hotels. Great dinners. Great after-parties. Great meetings with clients, partners, and vendors, and even a great baseball game. And I got to wear my great sneakers !!!

Very rarely do they all happen in one weekend. Actually, in just 30 hours. I thoroughly enjoyed the Lucky Leaf Expo in Richmond, Virginia, this past weekend.

Since March, Sapphire Risk Advisory Group has been working with prospective Virginia cannabis license applicants and existing businesses preparing to transition into this exciting new industry.

For me, the greatest value of attending the conference was gaining a better understanding of where Virginia’s cannabis market is heading, and how Sapphire can help our clients pursue their licenses, open their businesses, and achieve their dreams.

I’ll be back in Richmond on October 22, co-hosting a Virginia Cannabis Licensing Happy Hour. By then, we should have a much clearer understanding of the regulations and licensing application process.

Register here if you would like to attend:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-cannabis-licensing-happy-hour-tickets-1994696076661

Virginia’s Current Anticipated Timeline:
• September 2026: Draft regulations released
• December 2026: Regulations finalized
• January 2027: Regulations published and effective
• By February 1, 2027: Applications begin opening for certain license types
• By May 1, 2027: Certain initial licenses issued
• July 1, 2027: Retail cannabis sales begin

These are exciting, and dare I say, GREAT—times in the Old Dominion. 😊


🏆 Any nomination is good news, and we would truly appreciate your support!Will you please nominate us for an Emjay's Awa...
08/23/2026

🏆 Any nomination is good news, and we would truly appreciate your support!

Will you please nominate us for an Emjay's Award:

🔹 Sapphire Blue Sky Ventures for Financial Services of the Year
AND
🔹 Sapphire Risk Advisory Group for Business Service of the Year

Cast your nominations here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lAPLLcyw_muVJe41t6-f-0RYZwQzaNFHVNyHSdObwQQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

Finalists will be chosen based on the total number of public nominations they receive. Nominations close August 23, 2026.
The winners will be announced on stage at the award ceremony in Las Vegas on Thursday, December 3, 2026, during MJBizCon week.

Every nomination means a great deal to our team. Thank you for your continued support and confidence in us! ♥️

The Value of a TchotchkeFirst, what exactly is a tchotchke? A tchotchke—pronounced CHOTCH-kee—is a small trinket, knickk...
08/21/2026

The Value of a Tchotchke

First, what exactly is a tchotchke? A tchotchke—pronounced CHOTCH-kee—is a small trinket, knickknack, giveaway, freebie, or piece of promotional swag. It usually has little practical or financial value, but it may have tremendous sentimental or marketing value.

Over the past 13 years, Sapphire Risk Advisory Group and Sapphire Blue Sky Ventures have handed out plenty of tchotchkes—including yo-yos, Rubik’s Cubes, whistles, air fresheners, and more.

But one item continues to wrap up the competition: our Sapphire blanket.

It has stood the test of time and remains the number-one requested item among our clients, partners, and friends at conferences and expos. Apparently, people may forget your sales pitch, but they will never forget who kept them warm in an over-air-conditioned convention center!

So, is there an ROI on promotional items?

We believe there is. The right tchotchke keeps your company’s name in someone’s home, office, car, or, in our case, on their couch for years. Sometimes the best marketing tool is not the most expensive or high-tech. It is simply the one people actually want to keep and use.

What has been the most popular promotional item your company has given away or the best one you have ever received?

It takes years to build a good reputation and seconds to ruin it. When was the last time you had your business reviewed ...
08/19/2026

It takes years to build a good reputation and seconds to ruin it.

When was the last time you had your business reviewed by a 3rd party professional for procedural and security concerns?

August 19, 2026 – The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has filed a new formal complaint against the adult-use license of Fire Farm, LLC dba Crave Cannabis (License No. AU-R-000656) located at 1100 S. Monroe St., Monroe, Michigan, 48161.

“…At 3:57 p.m., three individuals exit the back receiving area of the business with six boxes of blue Metrc tagged ma*****na packages and one black bag with unknown contents. No observation of a receipt or any cash/money exchange was made…”

The CRA is authorized under the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Ma*****na Act (MRTMA) to investigate alleged violations of the respective acts and the administrative rules promulgated thereunder, take disciplinary action to prevent such violations, and impose fines and other sanctions against applicants and licensees that violate the MRTMA or the corresponding administrative rules.
The CRA gives notice of its intent to impose fines and/or other sanctions against the license of Fire Farm, LLC dba Crave Cannabis, which may include the suspension, revocation, restriction, and/or refusal to renew the license of Fire Farm, LLC dba Crave Cannabis. Statements in formal complaints are merely allegations.

Contact Tony Gallo at [email protected] / 512 422 7600 when you are ready to better protect your business and reputation.

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“TODAY, QUALITY BEATS OUT POLITICS”In the cannabis industry, very few things seem powerful enough to overcome politics.I...
08/17/2026

“TODAY, QUALITY BEATS OUT POLITICS”

In the cannabis industry, very few things seem powerful enough to overcome politics.

It may be the politics between competing businesses, the influence surrounding state or local decisions, or simply the advantage of whom someone knows. But every once in a while, preparation, experience, and ex*****on become impossible to ignore.

Recently, Sapphire Risk Advisory Group helped a client earn a highly competitive cannabis license that many believed was destined for another group. We did not try to outplay the politics. We focused on what we could control: assembling the strongest team, developing the best strategy, and submitting the highest-quality work possible.

Sapphire’s lead content writer, Leo Falgout, summed it up perfectly:

“TODAY, QUALITY BEATS OUT POLITICS”

That statement captures what Sapphire has always believed. Relationships matter. Reputation matters. Understanding the process matters. But none of those should ever replace substance, preparation, and quality.

We cannot control every conversation taking place behind closed doors, but we can make sure our clients have the best team on the field to win.

At Sapphire Risk, we will always choose quality over politics. Because when the work is strong enough, the right decision becomes much harder to ignore.

And now is the time to build out this location and have another Grand Opening celebration😊

Maryland: Looking to BUY a Cannabis Retail LicenseLet me be clear about our role:🚫 We are NOT a Broker🚫 We are NOT an Ag...
08/15/2026

Maryland: Looking to BUY a Cannabis Retail License

Let me be clear about our role:

🚫 We are NOT a Broker
🚫 We are NOT an Agent
🚫 We are NOT an Investment Banker

✅ We are Business Connectors.

Our role is simple but very important:

🔹 Connect serious buyers with serious sellers
🔹 Bring decision-makers together quickly
🔹 Help accelerate acquisitions and exits

Every successful deal comes down to speed, trust, and timing.
We focus on eliminating noise and ensuring the right people are at the same table from day one.

If you’re considering an exit, let’s have a confidential conversation.

Contact Tony Gallo at [email protected] / 512-422-7600



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Minnesota: Looking to BUY a GENERAL MezzoMN cannabis mezzobusinesses can grow, make, sell, and buy cannabis flower (incl...
08/14/2026

Minnesota: Looking to BUY a GENERAL Mezzo

MN cannabis mezzobusinesses can grow, make, sell, and buy cannabis flower (including plants and seedlings), cannabis products, lower-potency h**p edibles, and h**p-derived consumer products.

Let me be clear about our role:
🚫 We are NOT a Broker
🚫 We are NOT an Agent
🚫 We are NOT an Investment Banker

✅ We are Business Connectors.

Our role is simple but very important:
🔹 Connect serious buyers with serious sellers
🔹 Bring decision-makers together quickly
🔹 Help accelerate acquisitions and exits

Every successful deal comes down to speed, trust, and timing.
We focus on eliminating noise and ensuring the right people are at the same table from day one.

If you’re considering an exit, let’s have a confidential conversation.

Contact Tony Gallo at [email protected] / 512-422-7600

New Jersey: Serious OPERATING Cannabis Retail SELLERS OnlyIs it time to cash out?If you’ve built a successful cannabis r...
08/14/2026

New Jersey: Serious OPERATING Cannabis Retail SELLERS Only

Is it time to cash out?

If you’ve built a successful cannabis retail business in New Jersey and are considering an exit, we currently have a qualified buyer who is actively looking to acquire.

We are specifically looking for an established operator who meets the following criteria:

OPEN Cannabis Retail:
– NJ CRC Class 5 license
- Located in either North or Central NJ
- Building around: 2,500k - 5k sq ft
- Lease property

Let me be clear about our role:
🚫We are NOT a Broker
🚫 We are NOT an Agent
🚫 We are NOT an Investment Banker

✅ We are Business Connectors.

Our role is simple:

🔹 Connect serious buyers with serious sellers
🔹 Bring decision-makers together quickly
🔹 Help accelerate acquisitions and exits

Every successful deal comes down to speed, trust, and timing.

We focus on eliminating noise and ensuring the right people are at the same table from day one.

If you’re considering an exit, let’s have a confidential conversation.

Contact Tony Gallo at [email protected] / 512-422-7600

From Tony Gallo: Thirteen years ago today, I began a journey in a small room at our lakehouse in Texas.I was scared—scar...
08/13/2026

From Tony Gallo:

Thirteen years ago today, I began a journey in a small room at our lakehouse in Texas.
I was scared—scared about what the future held for me and my family, and unsure whether I could truly build something of my own.
Shelley, thank you for believing in me, especially during those moments when I wasn’t sure I believed in myself.
What started in that little room has grown into an incredible team of professionals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents, all working toward one goal: helping businesses open and stay in business.
Today, we proudly serve clients across cannabis, jewelry, pawn, psilocybin, and other high-risk retail industries. We continue to grow as more businesses recognize the importance of having the right team, experience, and guidance behind them.
What an amazing 13 years it has been. I’m grateful for our team, our clients, our partners, and everyone who has supported us along the way.
And after all these years, I can honestly say—I still love what I do.
Here’s to the journey, the lessons, and whatever comes next.

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