The Sage Thought Leadership Podcast is dedicated to the possibility that entrepreneurs continue the work of creation. We celebrate them by allowing them to tell their stories and share their knowledge with others. In doing so we energize the success of businesses around the world through the imagination of our people and the power of technology.
Steve Hearsum discussed the limitations of quick fixes and the importance of functional collaboration in a complex world. They also explored the link between anxiety and creativity, and the need for leaders to acknowledge their limitations and learn. Lastly, they examined the persistence of the heroic leadership concept and the need for a shift in organizational mentality. Steve is the author of No Silver Bullet: Bursting the bubbl...
Domenic Colasante discussed the potential benefits and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence in marketing, emphasizing the importance of human expertise and the need for more personalized and impactful content. The concept of heroism was also explored in relation to professional life, with Domenic identifying CMOs as heroes due to their commitment to business growth. The discussion concluded with Ed thanking Domenic for...
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David G. Ewing emphasized the importance of mapping individual customer journeys, utilizing a systematic approach encompassing systems, processes, culture, and incentives to deliver exceptional customer experiences. He highlighted examples that exemplified the power of empathy and cultural values in providing meaningful customer service. Finally, David promoted his newsletter focused on sharing exceptional customer experien...
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Anton Skornyakov, the co-founder and managing director of Agile.Coach, discussed his role in coaching organizations and individuals on agile project management methodologies. He emphasized the importance of delivering small, useful pieces of a project to customers for feedback and the challenges encountered when implementing new ERP systems. Anton also shared his admiration for Russian political activist Alexei Navalny, cal...
Scott Tillema discussed the importance of negotiation skills in various fields, particularly business, and how techniques used in crisis negotiations can be applied to business situations. Scott emphasized the need for emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and effective communication in difficult conversations. He also discussed the importance of authenticity, practice, and persistence in maintaining genuine connections and achi...
Kendyl Campbell , a director of strategic partnerships, emphasized the importance of bridging the information gap between companies, field operations, and financials. She highlighted the potential for cost savings by integrating systems to eliminate the information gap and shared her role in creating the "Dirty Boot Show" podcast, aiming to connect the construction industry and share insights. Kendyl also expressed professional adm...
In this episode Gary Feldman, CEO of I-Business Network and board member of 90 Minds, discusses his transition from helping companies to exploring the potential of AI in enhancing ERP systems. He shares insights from his session on "How AI Will Supercharge ERP," emphasizing the rapid advancement and integration of AI technologies in business management software. Gary highlights the existing and upcoming applications of AI in ERP, l...
Vik Pothnis discussed the significance of partnerships and alliances at Fyle, where Vik serves as a leader. They also explored the difficulties in expense management, such as manual reconciliation of credit card statements, broken bank feeds, and errors in reconciliation. Vik noted the lack of visibility into spend data, which hinders controllers and CFOs from understanding how and where money is being spent within the organization...
In this episode Ed Kless interviews Chuck Peddy, VP of 90 Minds and Senior Consultant at Smartbridge, live from Palm Springs. Chuck discusses his drive to improve people's lives through efficiency and delves into AI's significant impact on various industries, including its rapid integration into ERP systems like Sage Intact. He humorously acknowledges AI's growing role in daily life and speculates on its future applications. The co...
In the podcast, Cody Manning discusses his professional journey and current role as the Chief Sales Officer. He shares his passion for helping individuals reach their full potential and highlights the potential for extreme efficiencies in AP automation. Cody also discusses a project with a small customer, illustrating how automation can improve work-life balance. He then shares his personal experience with implementing new business...
Meg Higgins discussed the challenges small businesses face in navigating technology, with Meg emphasizing the need for assistance. Meg shared her experience in business development and strategy. The conversation shifted to Meg's admiration for Ray Dalio, a hedge fund investor and author, and the increasing complexity of tax compliance for businesses due to their digital and global expansion. Meg highlighted the need for digital tax...
Anthony Sanchez, a seasoned software industry professional, shared his passion for his work and the satisfaction he gets from making people's lives easier through the solutions he helps develop. He discussed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, highlighting a key provision favorable to businesses, and the potential challenges in the Senate. Anthony also mentioned that he can be contacted at anthony.sanchez@...
Apryl discussed her experiences and strategies in marketing and customer relations. Apryl shared her career journey and her current focus on helping businesses grow. She also talked about the use of marketing personas, with Apryl emphasizing the importance of regularly updating and utilizing these personas to better understand and connect with customers.
With a diverse background spanning leadership roles at Sage, Blytheco, and Blo...
Ann Donie explored the potential of their product to enhance customer productivity and offer advice on best practices. They also discussed anonymizing customer data and implementing appropriate security measures to improve the product. Ed suggested the product could suggest trade methods based on asset descriptions, which Ann agreed to, noting the potential for error-checking and data consistency. Ann shared her experiences with en...
Hitendra Patil discussed the evolving role of accounting firms, emphasizing the shift from output to outcome. He highlighted the challenges of defining and demonstrating this difference to clients. Hitendra also noted changes in the business model of accounting firms, with a decrease in hourly fees and an increase in fixed fees. He suggested that accounting firms need to adapt to provide more than just numerical data to clients. Fu...
Inder Seth, the CEO of Limelight Software, discussed her journey in the tech industry. Inder shared her passion for problem-solving, innovation, and collaboration. She also explained how her company's automation software has transformed the way finance teams operate. Inder mentioned that her son, who has special needs, is her hero due to his selflessness, hard work, and pure nature.
Inder Seth, CEO of Limelight Software, isn't jus...
Colette Markham shared her insights about the Nuvei's marketing approach, which involves understanding the needs of their partners and tailoring strategies accordingly. She mentioned that about 20% of their top Partners are broken down into tiers, and each partner's needs are addressed individually. She also highlighted the shift towards virtual marketing, particularly webinars and podcasts, due to Covid-19, which now constitutes a...
Brett Michalson shared about the company's focus on enhancing the Sage Intacct ecosystem with integrations, automations, and intelligence products. He also reflected on his professional journey and the importance of fully leveraging a new finance and accounting system. Furthermore, Brett emphasized the importance of actionable insights for decision-making and shared his admiration for Alan Turing.
Jeremy Almond discussed the limitations of traditional financial services and how his company, Paystand, is using blockchain technology to improve the industry. He emphasized the benefits of Paystand’s service, such as faster money transfers, automated processes, and eliminating fees. Ed Kless brought up the emergence of blockchain technology, which Jeremy responded can improve financial efficiency and automation for businesses. Je...
Scott Hollrah discussed the mission and culture of Scott's company, Venn Technology. Scott emphasized the importance of freeing small and medium-sized businesses from time-consuming tasks through integrations between cloud accounting and CRM solutions. He also underscored the significance of company culture, noting that their relaxed and fun culture is reflected in their unique branding. Furthermore, Scott highlighted the importanc...
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