Ed told me his first independent gig post Sage was two events he was scheduled to do before, but now he will be paid as a contractor for them!
Original Message:
Sent: 04-24-2024 17:18
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: Ed Kless to depart Sage as of Tuesday 4/23/24
Goodbye Sage, HELLO Acumatica!
Merely speculation on my part.
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Jeff Schwenk
Bottomline Software, Inc.
(540) 221-4444
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-24-2024 10:36
From: Karen O'Lane
Subject: Ed Kless to depart Sage as of Tuesday 4/23/24
What a great tribute, Wayne! We will miss Ed.
Original Message:
Sent: 4/24/2024 10:25:00 AM
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: RE: Ed Kless to depart Sage as of Tuesday 4/23/24
The Ultimate Survivor: Ed Kless Outlasts Them All
Ed Kless of Sage arrived on the remote island ready to outwit, outplay, and outlast his colleagues in Survivor.
He quickly formed a tight alliance with fellow contestant Taylor Macdonald, Sage's channel maven, believing their combined expertise would be unbeatable.
Together, Ed and Taylor navigated many Sage challenges, leveraging their knowledge to optimize Sage North America's life and strategize their path to victory. They seemed an unstoppable duo, with Ed's consulting strategy prowess perfectly complementing Taylor's channel mastery.
However, their alliance was rocked when shocking news arrived from the outside world: the tribe had suddenly spoken with Sage U.K., casting the deciding vote to extinguish the flame of four Sage executives - CEO Ron Verni, CFO Ron Eckstaedt, CTO Jim Foster, and none other than SVP Taylor Macdonald himself.
Ed was stunned as his closest ally was suddenly ripped from the game.
Reeling from this blow, Ed had to adapt quickly. He used his Sage skills to reanalyze the game and adjust his strategy. At Sage tribal councils, he leveraged his business acumen and public speaking to sway votes and navigate the shifting social landscape. He continued to thrive when his ally Taylor Macdonald reappeared in the game during a tribal merge of Sage and Intacct.
Ultimately, Ed's resilience and mastery of Sage allowed him to outplay and outlast the competition. He emerged as the sole survivor, crowned champion, and awarded the $1 million prize.
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Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Moodus, CT
Original Message:
Sent: 04-23-2024 14:45
From: Jeff Schwenk
Subject: Ed Kless to depart Sage as of Tuesday 4/23/24
Sorry for the ignorance, but what was Ed responsible for at Sage? Partner education? Adding value to being a reseller? It just seemed that he never fit in Sage's square peg. I really admired him for it.
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Jeff Schwenk
Bottomline Software, Inc.
(540) 221-4444
Original Message:
Sent: 04-22-2024 14:27
From: Gary Feldman
Subject: Ed Kless to depart Sage as of Tuesday 4/23/24
Per conversation with Ed at ITA, it was Sage's decision. Ed was upbeat and already has been approached and is considering his options.
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Gary Feldman
Principal
I-Business Network
Marietta GA
16786270646
http://www-i-bn.net