Managing Partner @ CannaBIZ Collects & CCA | 🌎 Travel | Innovative Disrupter | Helping companies collect their 💰

I’m driven by the challenge to build great businesses with great people to solve real problems. 

My career began in 2015 after being promoted to CEO of a vertically integrated cannabis company in Colorado, where I gained hands-on experience and deep insights into the industry.

Later, I co-founded a specialty child-resistant cannabis packaging business, where I served as CEO. In 2022, I sold my shares in the company, achieving a personal exit while the business continued operating independently.

Currently I’m the Founder & Managing Partner of CannaBIZ Collects, the nation’s first and leading cannabis-focused collection agency started in 2017. In this role, I work to support cannabis businesses in navigating the unique legal and financial challenges related to A/R and collections.

I’m also the founder of the Cannabiz Credit Association, the first trade credit group in the cannabis industry, where we provide tools for risk monitoring and credit assessments to help businesses make better financial decisions and manage risk effectively.

I earned a BBA in Finance from The University of Georgia, and today, I’m based in St. Petersburg, FL. I’m committed to exploring new opportunities, improving business practices in the industry, and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to make an impact.

Brett Gelfand

I’m honestly getting tired of hearing cannabis professionals constantly complain about being owed money… while doing almost nothing to change how they operate.

Past-due A/R is not bad luck.
It’s not “just part of cannabis.”
And it’s definitely not solved by founders or sales leaders playing bill collector.

I fully sympathize with the challenges our industry face today. Which is why I take this so seriously. And passionately. 

Chasing invoices yourself is one of the worst uses of your time and energy:
-You have no leverage
-You have no system
-You delay escalation because it’s uncomfortable
-And you end up training customers that late payment is acceptable

That’s not grit. That’s inefficiency.

What actually works is boring, disciplined, and proactive:
-Clear credit decisions before product ships
-Defined terms with consequences
-Faster escalation, not endless “checking in”
-Delegating collections to people whose job is to collect, not hope

Every hour you spend sending “just following up” emails is an hour you’re not selling, operating, or fixing the root problem.

Cash flow is a strategy issue, not a personality issue.
If you’re constantly owed money, the system is broken, not just the customer.

At some point, you either course-correct with better process and accountability… or you keep complaining while funding other people’s businesses.

Your call.

Recovering unpaid 💰 and reducing credit risk for cannabis companies | Founder @ CannaBIZ Collects & Cannabiz Credit Association (CCA)

I used to think leadership was about force.

More effort.
More pressure.
More control.

That mindset worked early. Until it didn’t.

At some point, I stumbled into the ideas of Wayne Dyer, and it completely reframed how I try to show up as a founder and leader.

Not in a “woo-woo” way.
In a practical way.

Here’s the shift that mattered most:
You don’t build better companies by trying harder.
You build them by becoming clearer.

In business, that shows up as:
• Leading from intention, not ego
• Making decisions from alignment, not fear
• Letting go of outcomes you can’t control
• Creating environments where people rise naturally instead of being pushed
• Understanding that your inner state quietly dictates your external results

When I’m anxious, the company feels tight.
When I’m grounded, problems untangle faster.
When I trust instead of force, better people step up.

Wayne Dyer used to say:
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”

That applies directly to leadership.

The best operators I know aren’t the loudest in the room.
They’re the calmest.
They listen deeply.
They act decisively without desperation.
They don’t confuse control with competence.

Modern leadership isn’t about dominance.
It’s about presence.

Pumped to have Seed Talent and Kurt Kaufmann onboard with the CCA.

CCA isn’t just for brands checking retailers. We support ancillary cannabis businesses as well, giving them visibility into the full B2B ecosystem. Whether you’re extending credit to retailers, brands, manufacturers, or service providers, better data leads to better decisions.

View company: Cannabiz Credit Association

We’re excited to announce that Seed Talent has officially joined the Cannabiz Credit Association community!

Seed Talent is a cannabis training and workforce enablement platform providing education and professional development tools to brands and retailers, helping teams perform better and scale with confidence. 🌱

We’re proud to welcome their expertise and commitment to advancing workforce excellence in cannabis.

#WelcomeSeedTalent #WorkforceEnablement #CannabisTalent #CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness #CCAMembers

CCA is only picking up steam starting of 2026. 

Appreciate the team at AE Global for prioritizing best practices for protecting their revenue. 

Being the first and only true credit reporting platform in cannabis. Shedding light on critical insights so operators can finally KNOW THEIR CUSTOMER. 

Members of CCA take their cash flow and A/R seriously.

They choose to take a proactive approach to collections versus a reactive one.

Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to credit extension and AR collections in cannabis.

In fact, the opposite.

Chat with a member of www.cannabizcredit.com today if you want your team follow suit. And make a change to the way things were done in the past.

We’re excited to announce that AE Global has officially joined the Cannabiz Credit Association community!

AE Global is a leading provider of turnkey extraction equipment, engineering solutions, and processing innovation for the cannabis and hemp industry. Their high-performance extraction systems, automation platforms, and process expertise help operators scale production with precision, efficiency, and compliance.

From equipment design to systems integration, AE Global empowers cultivators and manufacturers to optimize workflows and elevate product consistency across the supply chain.

We’re proud to welcome their innovation and technical leadership.

#WelcomeAEGlobal #CannabisTech #CannabisExtraction #PostHarvestInnovation #CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness #SupplyChainCannabis #CCAMember

Adam Meyn

For the last 15+ years I’ve been the guy companies call when their front door is chaos: phones ringing into the void, tickets piling up, teams drowning in tools.

Today I run @Telergent, where we layer AI on top of existing phone and CX systems so every call is answered, routed, and logged without ripping out what you already own.

In plain English: I help phone-heavy service businesses stop losing money at the front end. Most of my best work is with companies doing $1M+ in revenue that are tired of acting like a small shop at the front door.

What I do
• AI for phones and CX – 24/7 call answering, smart routing, and transcripts that plug into the tools your teams already use.
• Telecom and network clean-up – Wi-Fi, connectivity, SD-WAN, and security tuned so they stop dragging operations down.
• Practical automation – AI as a second set of eyes for checks, reconciliations, and workflows. No science projects.

Proof
• Helped a quoting team hit up to 40× efficiency with targeted automation.
• Drove $3M+ in annual sales for Seabright Distribution via strategic partnerships, including a landmark deal with Grammy-nominated Slightly Stoopid.
• Supported infrastructure projects for brands like the WNBA, Hilton, Marriott, and W Hotel, plus large healthcare and construction firms.

How I work
Confident Kindness: direct conversations, clear expectations, no hype.
• We start with real bottlenecks: missed calls, slow quoting, scattered data.
• We design a focused pilot that proves value in weeks, not years.
• We scale what works and kill what doesn’t.

I care about efficiency and sustainability: less waste, less rework, fewer pointless systems burning time and power. If we have to leave a trace, we make it a better one.

If you’re running a growing service business in construction, field services, hospitality, healthcare, or similar; you’re tired of missed calls and tool sprawl; and you want AI as a second set of eyes, not a replacement for your people — we should talk.

Founder


#changetheAlgorithm
#cannawehelpyou

Family before business.

Customer service before profits!

Technology must be harmonious with nature.

https://www.cannatechnetwork.com

Www.rethinkbank.com

Cannabis Technology Network

Long Beach / San Pedro CA

  

CO-OP Supportive network.

- Payment Processing 

- Green and Alternative energy

- Plant-based plastic and hemp solutions

- Telecom, Microgrids, and Infrastructure

- Cannabis, Hemp Shipping, and Distribution 

guides@cannatechnetwork.com

Adam@cannatechnetwork.com

We will connect the good "suits" and the good "birks" at all ends of the spectrum. Collaboration and alliance at all levels and all demographics. Creative-compassionate-technology-collaborations. 

We like "craft," care, and compassion!

"Co-op collaboration is the only way!"

🌀Empathic Capitalism 

Anything you need, we are a full-service-support network. We have 20+ partners under our belt, ranging from Seed-to-sales software to LED grow lights. We are here to help in any way we can. Usually in an elegant and timely manner. 

Connectors and Solutions Guides. Professional Sales and Support.

Peer review and Accountability in CannaTech! 


Partnerships only. NO competition. 



Let's Grow Together!

- Cookies Maywood: IT management

- Captain Jacks 420: Construction, IT, and infrastructure 

- Seabright Distribution: Partnership Director, Co-Creator "Slightly Stoopid" Stoopid Head Hammerhead. 


It's a #CannaWeHelpYou mentality.

Five years later, I got the chance to work with this amazing artist again.

Aaron Purnell (Creative Highway Design)  is a real one. All taste and craft. Grateful to be back in the lab together.

Aaron builds original digital worlds from scratch. When I say “original,” I mean he develops the vision and the world from the ground up. AI can help enhance and animate, but it doesn’t replace the artist. You still need the human who knows how to direct the tool, shape the edit, and land transitions so the whole thing feels smooth and intentional. AI is just another tool. Like Adobe. The magic is still the human stitching it all together.

The real value is Aaron is an all-in-one master digital artist. Most teams need 5–10 people to do what he does solo: concept, world-building, design, animation, editing, and transition work. That nimbleness is hard to compete with. Fewer handoffs, no diluted vision, faster iteration, and consistent quality across every facet of the graphics.

We got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create the background visuals for Slightly Stoopid at Closer to the Sun in Mexico. Huge appreciation to Jon Phillips and the Silverback Music crew for the guidance and trust, and for giving Aaron full creative freedom to push it. He absolutely delivered. Honestly, I think this is the best work he’s done, and it feels like the beginning of something bigger.

If you’re loving the visuals, go follow the artist behind them: Aaron Purnell / Creative Highway. Original worlds, built from scratch. Dope soul makes great art.

Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gxs74Epy
Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gRV3PEkx
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gpp2WdCH
Creative Highway: https://lnkd.in/gqaC6-Yb
IG: @creativehighway

#CreativeHighway #DigitalArt #ConcertVisuals #LiveProduction #MotionDesign #VisualArtist #ArtAndTechnology #CloserToTheSun #SlightlyStoopid #SilverbackMusic

History sidenote: Aaron is the original genius artist behind the Stoopid “hammerhead” and the Pre Roll artwork. Below is a sample of Aaron’s skills.

Intelligent Orchestration | CX & Custom AI | “Customer Service Keeps Profits” | “Tech Must Be Harmonious with Nature.”

AI IS LOUD!

AI got loud because the market rewards loud. Hype sells. Attention wins. Confusion keeps regular people on the sidelines while the biggest players keep using it anyway.

AI isn’t evil. It’s a tool. The issue is control and standards.

AI is already delivering real outcomes for those using it. Not in some distant future. 

Right now.

We’re here to put it in the hands of good people, for real outcomes: less stress, more time, stronger teams, stronger communities.

Telergent    

#Telergent #AI #ResponsibleAI #EthicalAI #HumanFirst #Empathy #Leadership #FutureOfWork #AIForGood #BusinessTransformation #Productivity #Community #TechForGood #AIStrategy

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Capitalism has fractured.

One path: extraction. Surveillance. "Greed wrapped in optimization." 
The other: connection. Profit with a pulse.

I was born before the algorithm knew my name. A child of the 90s. Analog blood in a digital age.

We are the elders before AI, the last generation to know boredom, cassette tapes, and trust without GPS.

That gives us a responsibility.

We don't reject the future. We refuse to let it erase the past.
The goal of technology isn't to replace presence. It's to automate the noise so we can return to what matters.

Back to the trees. 
Back to the breath. 
Back to being human.
This is Telergent.

We don't build tools. We build nervous systems. 
We don't sell software. We guide a journey.

Phase 1: Prove It (quick wins, fewer tools) 
Phase 2: Connect It (unify your data, energy, intelligence) 
Phase 3: Own It (you become your own operating system)

One person. One laptop. One purpose. Can now move like a thousand.

The question I'm asking you: What would you build if you had the leverage of an enterprise and the agility of a single person? Telergent

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