Cannabiz Credit Association

Let’s elevate the cannabis industry toward better business. 

The Cannabiz Credit Association is the primary, member-based organization that advocates for better business practices and credit standards for cannabis creditors nationwide. The CCA believes that through the sharing of data, we can empower cannabis businesses to make better business decisions and raise the bar for extending trade credit. 

Trust. Transparency. Transformation.

www.cannabizcredit.com

Founder

CannaBIZ Collects

As Founder and Managing Partner at CannaBIZ Collects, Brett Gelfand operates the nation’s first and leading cannabis-focused collection agency. He is passionate about advancing the industry forward to protect good actors from the bad in the cannabis industry. 

While helping clients recoup their outstanding accounts receivables is his core mission, Gelfand takes great pride in his leadership role towards improving credit and collection practices in the cannabis industry.

CannaBIZ Collects has worked with over 1,000 companies and processed over $100M debt to date. 

CannaBIZ Collects is a no collect, no fee agency. 

"Grow Your Green. We'll Collect It."

www.cannabizcollects.com

Managing Partner

PAQCASE

As Co-Founder and CEO of PAQcase, Brett Gelfand is responsible for articulating and steering the vision of the company that created the world’s first gasket-sealed, child-resistant case for rolled smoking material. 

His responsibilities at PAQcase including high-level stewardship for partnerships with industry leading brands including Canopy Growth, ZigZag, Alien Labs, Justin Bieber’s Peaches, Seth Rogan’s House Plant, and Snoop Dogg’s LBS.

Brett sold his equity in PAQcase in April of 2022 to focus on other ventures. 

Premium. Preroll. Packaging. 

www.paqcase.com

CEO, Co-Founder

Colorado Product Services

Oversight of 60+ employees and 5 brands, including Jimi Hendrix edibles, Mountain Flower and Double Black Extracts. Maintained investor relations, built sales team, managed payroll/expenses, established financial budget/projections, led overall strategy, and helped grow the business from $0 to $500,000 in sales in less than 1 year.

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Vice President

Assistant to the CEO of a start-up cannabis wholesale company in the Western Slope of Colorado. Colorado Product Services owns a newly built 43,000 sq ft high-tech indoor grow warehouse, a 7,000 sq ft marijuana infused product facility, as well as a retail dispensary located in Carbondale, CO. Direct involvement includes: new product development, financial forecasting, budgeting, accounting,  social media marketing, web design, marketing campaigns, branding, equipment/packaging decisions, HR/ recruitment, management and oversight, investor relations, and sales strategies.

Executive Assistant

Protiviti

•Created risk analysis survey to identify key risk areas impacting client

•Automized team’s project log dashboard 

•Drafted planning and scoping memos for multiple audits

•Reviewed and tested over 12 controls for interim SOX testing

Strategy Consultant

Caterpillar Financial

•Initiated and designed the first market intelligence report for Cat Power group

•Organized and segmented industry research 

•Actively participated in various client and deal facilitation meetings

•Presented market intelligence report to Cat Financial executives and employees

Business Development

Student Managed Investment Fund

•One of twenty students selected in the 2014 graduating class to manage the $200K portfolio for the University of Georgia Foundation

•Prepared and presented buy/sell recommendations through fundamental analysis of equities 

•Actively watched and managed six securities in the technology sector

Technology Sector Associate

Leech Gary Asset Management

•Assisted in allocation and management of portfolios ranging from $500K to $50 million 

•Analyzed client portfolios, researched stocks, and pitched potential buy and sell opportunities

•Participated in weekly meetings to understand short and long-term strategy goals 

•Compiled reports comparing performance of ETFs and REITs

•Promoted new business by cold call sales

Intern

Campus Protein

•Expanded Campus Protein to the University of Georgia campus

•Supervised the distribution, inventory, and sales of workout supplements

•Managed three college representatives to sell and distribute products

UGA Division Manager

Craze Entertainment

•Entertained small to large social events including mitzvahs, concerts, fraternity and corporate parties

•Avg event cost ranged from $1,000 - $5,000 

•Responsible for the marketing, production, and management of the company

Owner

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 excited to be moderating an important panel at #MJBizCon 2025. Let's catch up in Las Vegas this December 2 -5. See you at MJBizCon and use my 15% off discount code to attend: SPR25. 

Link to Registration: https://lnkd.in/dEU86_Qv

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

The NJ market is starting to feel the same collection pressures that operators in CA, MI, CO, MA, etc have been battling for years.

Glad to see leading brands in the state working with us to get ahead of the problem, and not wait for it to blow up. 

A proactive credit and collections strategy beats the reactive scramble that has become far too common in cannabis today.

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

Jersey Smooth is a science-driven, research-focused cannabis brand rooted in New Jersey, committed to producing premium, flavorful extracts and vape products with precision and care. Their “gold in = gold out” philosophy ensures they source top-tier flower and extracts, delivering outstanding quality in every product. 

Their portfolio includes disposable vapes, cartridges, and pre-rolls, all crafted for a smooth, richly flavored experience — whether you're chasing potency, purity, or terpene complexity. 

As a family-owned business deeply rooted in its local community, Jersey Smooth brings not just innovation but also warmth, dedication, and a commitment to wellness.

We’re proud to welcome their leadership, craftsmanship, and passion for elevating the cannabis experience.

#WelcomeJerseySmooth #CannabisExtracts #VapeInnovation #CannabisCommunity #CannabisQuality #CannabisIndustry #CCAMembers

Collections has always had a bad reputation.

But when we get feedback like this from our clients, it reminds us why we do what we do.

At CannaBIZ Collects, we take on the messy side of the industry: the unpaid balances, the tough conversations, the stress most operators don’t want to deal with. 

So our clients can focus on growth.

We appreciate the trust so many brands have placed in us, and we’ll keep pushing to raise the bar and move this industry forward.

It's been harder than ever not to lean on AI for writing content or emails.. 

It's almost like needing your big bro/sis to proofread everything you write, before you ship it. 

I kinda hate it...

But at the same time, I know the power of AI "polishing" up us humans. Esp in business. 

Making our ideas more clear. More concise. And potentially more impactful.

So if technology starts doing all the heavy lifting for us

Where not only do we not need to check our own grammar, we technically don't even need to write without a few bullets of an idea. 

It's evident our brains are starting to atrophy. 

For me, I notice my previous confidence of writing a badass email or proposal has dwindled. 

One of my strongest attributes to close a deal or mediate a situation in business.

And now, its like ehhh this could probably be written better. Or I don't feel like putting in the energy to look for a word or phrase. 

I'm already seeing more and more AI created profile pics on LinkedIn. 

And can guess that 90%+ of posts are AI generated or at least re-worked.

So not only are the faces "nonhuman" now the content is too. 

As exciting as the AI technology is.... 

I am least trying to write on my own. Once in a while..

Who else is trying to resist the new ultra comfort of AI dependency at work or in their writing?

Or are most just leaning in... and accepting their brains are being replaced by tech.  Cause I go back and forth on this one.

Insider tip... If you're trying to reach the MJBizCon audience this year, give this a look. Show directory that goes to every attendee with maps, booth listings, and notes pages. 

Contact sales@cannapages.com or 719-205-4127 for more info (you can get a 20% CCA discount if you mention us). Last call for ad placements is Thursday 11/13

Flipbook demo: https://lnkd.in/dEYKX9f8

CannaBIZ Collects and Cannabiz Credit Association will be in there... you should too. 

Always great working with Nathan Johnson.

Getting stronger every day to help push our industry forward. 

CCA provides the first and only way to check real-time credit scores and risk in the cannabis industry.

We’re excited to announce that Order.co has officially joined the Cannabiz Credit Association community!

Order.co is a modern, AI-powered procurement and finance automation platform that helps cannabis businesses streamline their purchasing lifecycle — from requisition to payment — with full visibility, compliance, and control. 

With Order.co, operators can:
- Eliminate manual ordering and invoice tasks with automated procurement and AP workflows 
- Gain real-time spend insights and enforce approval workflows to prevent out-of-policy purchases 
- Unlock flexible net-terms (30/45/60 days) for all purchases, improving working capital and cash flow 

Leverage AI sourcing to optimize supplier selection. The platform’s AI recommends cost-effective suppliers based on price, availability, and vendor reliability.

We’re proud to welcome Order.co’s innovation and strategic sourcing leadership to our association. They’re empowering cannabis businesses to scale smarter, save more, and operate with greater financial clarity.

#WelcomeOrderCo #CannabisProcurement #FinTech #CannabisFinance #CannabisOperations #SpendManagement #CannabisIndustry

Pumped to be holding a panel with this amazing group of industry leaders on Thursday at 10:50am at #MJBizCon 2025. Let's catch up in Las Vegas this December 2 -5. Will be posted up at CannaBIZ Collects booth #7112.

See you at MJBizCon and use my 15% off discount code to attend: SPR25 Link to Registration: https://lnkd.in/djfR2YdB

Proud of the work our team is doing to uncover the gaps that rescheduling won’t fix. Tax relief is great, but without true credit visibility, cannabis operators are still playing with one hand tied behind their back.

Schedule III may remove 280E, but it won’t fix one of the cannabis industry’s biggest financial barriers — credit invisibility.

Even with potentially massive tax relief, most cannabis operators will still struggle to be seen by the traditional credit system. The major credit bureaus remain cautious about onboarding cannabis-related data as long as federal law hasn’t resolved the gap between state-legal markets and federal compliance frameworks.

And without credit reporting, improved cash flow doesn’t translate into better lending terms, lower interest rates, or stronger credit profiles.

In short:
 ✅ Better financials
 ❌ Still invisible to the U.S. credit system
Until federal banking reform addresses this gap, rescheduling alone won’t unlock true financial access for the industry.

📘 Read the complete analysis here - https://lnkd.in/gDH5pm2m

#CannabisIndustry #CannabisBanking #CreditReporting #ScheduleIII #CannabisFinance #CannabisBusiness #BankingReform

This poll may sound silly… but you’d be surprised by what we see everyday. Since these credit insights are now available for cannabis sellers.

Curious to hear from you, and any specific feedback on this via comments.

If you knew in advance that a buyer rarely pays their bills on time… would you still extend them terms? 

Salesforce

Senior Marketing Manager, Tableau I Content & Events 

NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Led custom cross-platform branded content programs from pitch to execution driving ad sales revenue for NBCU Lifestyle programming. In addition, developed go-to-market strategy for Emmy award-winning programs such as Top Chef, resulting in a 37% increase in YOY sponsorships.

Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing & Network Partnerships 

Responsible for the creation and execution of cross-platform integrated marketing campaigns for fortune 500 companies such as BMW, DPSG, PepsiCo, Capital One, and Taco Bell. Managed all aspects of the campaign life-cycle from the initial pitch to project completion. 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION 
2019 Telly Award Winner-Bronze 
*Category: Branded Content- Campaign Commercial- Capital One & Top Chef Show within a Show Commercial Innovation 

2017 Telly Award Winner
* Broadcast/Cable- Promotional Pieces- Use of Humor- Paramount Pictures + Bravo ( Office XMas Party Vignette PSA Starring Jax Taylor) 
*Digital-Branded Content & Entertainment- Lay's DUAF + Bravo ( First-Ever Top Chef Quickfire FB Live Event) 

2017 Cynopsis D Media Finalist
*Celebrity Cruises + Bravo- Isaac Takes On 
*Lay's DUAF + Bravo ( First-Ever Top Chef Quickfire FB Live Event) 

2017 Lifestyle Network Partnerships Trailblazer Award (Internal Award)

Network Partnership Manager- Lifestyle Networks [Bravo/E!/ Oxygen/Universal Kids]

Viacom

Integrated Marketing Manager-Comedy Central/Spike

Develop multi-platform and innovative co-branded opportunities in response to incoming client RFPS across Comedy Central and Spike for key advertising partners 

Coordinate with Production, Brand Sales, and Digital departments to create and execute partnerships to maximize advertising revenue

Integrated Marketing Coordinator-Comedy Central/Spike

Acted as a liaison to Viacom Velocity’s Integrated Marketing department of over 200 employees to assist with corporate communication strategy, offsite planning, internal and external award submissions, and organizational needs

Helped to launch the first-ever Viacom Velocity website and YouTube channel by managing all case study content and timelines

Integrated Marketing Operations Coordinator- Music & Entertainment

Integrated Marketing Operations Assistant- Music & Entertainment

Titan

Titan is a media company specializing in 'People in Transit'. With more markets, more Top Ten DMA penetration and more Transit and Municipal contracts, Titan is a leader in Transit, Airport and Out-of-Home advertising in the United States.

-Acted as a liaison between inventory, sales markets, and agency clients to support and execute OOH advertising campaigns for 5 Account Executives 
-Created RFP’s, POP decks, and maintained agency relationships by monitoring all requests 
-Responsible for conducting a monthly competitive analysis of all OOH advertisers in NYC
-Processed invoices, expense reports, and managed approval process by managers and finance

Advertising Sales Coordinator

MTV Networks

-Provided creative input utilized in the pitching process for client presentations 
-Created presentations focused on client integrations for internal and external review
-Performed marketing research on viral trends and presented unique material to the department
-Collaborated with internal departments to facilitate convergent marketing executions

Integrated Marketing Intern

Cumulus Broadcasting

-Assisted the promotions team on each event including the organization of sales material, travel coordination, promotions, and production
-Collaborated with interns to brainstorm contest and promotional ideas for each event
-Managed and logged mass mailings of prizing for Q100 contest winners
-Selected out of 45 interns to assist facilitating the Natasha Bedingfield "Meet and Greet"

Q100 Radio Promotions Intern

DENMARK {the agency}

-Provided research that was utilized for creative concepts in the 2010-2011 promotional campaign
-Facilitated business development effort by researching potential clients 
-Maintained contact lists, updated calendars, and scheduled client meetings
-Managed all phone calls professionally, prepared invoices, and performed administrative duties

Advertising Account Service Intern

BC CREATIONS

-Owned & operated a successful photo montage business
-Created and designed unique montages for Mitzvahs, Birthdays and Special Occasions            
-Managed all business related aspects including marketing, advertising, pricing and invoicing

Passionate integrated marketing professional with over a decade of experience pitching and executing best-in-class sales marketing, partnership, and branded content programs for world-class brands in the Media & Technology industries. 

Creative thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit dedicated to establishing meaningful strategic relationships, championing company initiatives, and building impactful campaigns that deliver results. 


Expertise: Integrated Ad Sales Marketing I Brand Partnerships and Activation I Content Development I Digital & Social Media Marketing I Creative Brand Strategy I Account Management I Creative Writing I Client Service I Sales I Internal & External Communications I Relationship Building I Influencer & Experiential Marketing

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