Sage's nonprofit marketing lead Natalie Anderson joins alongside Julie Raskin, CFO of WMHT Public Media, to break down the findings of Sage's 2026 Nonprofit Outlook report — and what it actually felt like to live through the disruptions it documents. Julie shares how WMHT navigated a $1.5 million revenue hit, from hiring their first grants manager to accepting donations of cars, real estate, and parking spaces. The conversation covers why the smartest nonprofit finance leaders have stopped chasing certainty and started building for resilience instead.

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (02:43) - Meet Today Guests
• (03:18) - Natalie's Role At Sage
• (04:59) - Nonprofit Outlook Report
• (06:54) - Julie WMHT Intro
• (08:18) - WMHT Programming Streams
• (13:24) - Report Impact And Funding Shock
• (20:14) - Diversification Ripple Effects
• (23:52) - Grants and Earned Income
• (28:04) - Budget Discipline and Net Focus
• (30:17) - Which Sectors Got Hit Hardest
• (32:05) - Tech as a Resilience Engine
• (33:44) - AR Automation Wins
• (37:02) - Forecasting and ROI Mindset
• (39:50) - Tools That Make It Easier
• (42:39) - Key Takeaways and KPI Advice
• (46:11) - Dad Joke and Farewell

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Mark Hickman, Managing Director of North America at Sage, returns to break down what's driving Sage's fastest-growing region — from the company's AI strategy built around trust, transparency, and human control, to the upcoming Sage Future 2026 conference in San Francisco. The conversation covers what finance leaders are actually saying about AI adoption, what's coming in the keynotes and super sessions, and why Hickman argues that "70% right" might be fine for an essay but will never fly in accounting.

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (00:41) - Hosts Life Updates
• (02:32) - Welcome Back Mark Hickman
• (03:33) - Sage North America Scale
• (05:22) - Life on the Road
• (09:16) - Sage Future Tease
• (09:31) - AI You Can Trust
• (13:10) - Finance Leader Feedback
• (15:12) - AI First Competitors
• (17:15) - Beyond AI Initiatives
• (20:46) - Adoption Reality Check
• (22:58) - AI Adoption Takes Time
• (23:22) - AI Hype and Rebrands
• (24:00) - Dotcom Comparisons
• (25:40) - Future Event Recap
• (28:12) - Keynotes and Speakers
• (30:37) - Super Sessions Explained
• (33:33) - Enablement Beyond Conference
• (34:15) - Baseball Banter Break
• (35:24) - Surprise Announcements Tease
• (36:20) - Experience and Sage Fest
• (38:20) - Marketplace and Sponsors
• (39:53) - ROI and Community
• (41:08) - Attendee Goals and Networking
• (45:29) - Wrap Up and Dad Jokes

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Doug, Matt, and Emily return from hiatus to unveil a revamped podcast with a new format and a broader focus — bringing in voices from across accounting, finance, and technology, including international perspectives and even some Sage competitors. If you've been wondering what's next for the most official unofficial Sage Intacct podcast in the world, this is your answer.

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Doug, Matt, and Emily look ahead to Sage's upcoming Partner Summit in Orlando and discuss what to expect as the company kicks off fiscal year 2026. The conversation covers everything from AI implementation reality versus marketing speak to potential shifts in go-to-market strategy, price sensitivity in uncertain economic times, and why Sage is flooding construction conferences. Matt and Emily each make bold predictions about what might get announced at the closed-door partner event—and they'll be back to see who was right.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (05:49) - Discussion on Future Events and Partner Summits
• (12:12) - Focus on AI and Its Practical Applications
• (17:04) - Details on Sage Future for Partners Event
• (22:02) - Upcoming Events in the Sage Ecosystem
• (23:11) - Sage Intacct and Procore Relationship
• (24:30) - Artificial Intelligence and Copilot
• (28:20) - Economic Instability and Price Sensitivity
• (37:36) - Negotiation Session at Future for Partners
• (39:46) - Wild Predictions for Future for Partners
• (41:55) - Concluding Thoughts and Dad Jokes

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Ximena Maynard, CFO of Legacy Management Group, shares how she consolidated 30 separate QuickBooks files across 11 nursing facilities into a unified Sage Intacct system. She discusses the unique compliance challenges in healthcare finance, from managing resident trust funds to navigating complex Medicaid billing, and tackles the industry's biggest challenge of attracting and retaining quality staff.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Casual Banter
• (03:02) - Introducing the Special Guest
• (04:48) - Guest's Background and Career
• (07:31) - Challenges and Solutions in the Nursing Home Industry
• (10:41) - Implementing Sage Intacct
• (15:13) - Current Tech Stack and Integrations
• (22:28) - Compliance and Fraud in the Healthcare Industry
• (25:39) - Building Renovation Challenges
• (26:38) - Managing Multiple Facilities
• (27:34) - Financial Transparency and Reporting
• (27:59) - Floor Spending and Budgeting
• (31:39) - Industry Trends and Scalability
• (42:03) - Staffing and Labor Challenges
• (45:15) - Advice for Healthcare Finance Professionals
• (48:18) - Closing Remarks and Dad Jokes

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Josh Smyser shares how he went from Big Four auditor to running his family's tuckpointing and restoration business after his father's death, growing TNT from $200K to over $6M in revenue. He explains why he chose Sage Intacct at just $3M in revenue, how he learned from a painful Sage 100 implementation to take control of his Intacct setup, and why he prioritizes best-of-breed software like Procore, Intacct, and Salesforce to prepare his company for AI integration.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (00:19) - Introducing Josh Smyser
• (00:37) - Journey with Sage Intacct
• (05:05) - Josh's Background and Family Business
• (20:28) - Challenges and Growth in the Business
• (27:04) - Navigating Market Challenges
• (28:35) - Adapting to Market Changes
• (30:30) - Winning High-Value Projects
• (34:09) - Transition to Intacct
• (36:12) - Implementation Challenges
• (39:00) - Integrating Modern Systems
• (44:24) - Future Growth and AI Integration
• (48:43) - Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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Scott Hollrah, founder of Venn Technology, shares war stories from a decade in the Sage Intacct integration space, including the gaming company employee who quit mid-project due to spreadsheet burnout. The conversation covers when businesses outgrow packaged solutions like the Advanced CRM connector, how automation serves as an employee retention tool, and why AI adoption remains frustratingly slow despite the marketing hype.

• (00:00) - Introduction and Banter
• (01:18) - Guest Introduction: Scott Hollrah from Venn Technology
• (01:49) - Discussing Venn Technologies and Integration
• (02:45) - Footwear and Office Culture
• (05:49) - Sage Intacct Marketplace Overview
• (07:13) - Venn Technologies' Client Base and Services
• (11:56) - Advanced CRM Integration vs. Custom Solutions
• (17:18) - Real-World Integration Challenges
• (22:52) - Common Challenges in Software Implementation
• (23:24) - The Importance of Automation
• (26:05) - A Rewarding Success Story
• (28:58) - The Role of AI in Automation
• (34:20) - Future of Integration and AI
• (36:57) - The Mid-Market and iPaaS
• (40:09) - AI Failures and Critical Thinking
• (46:16) - Dad Jokes and Closing Remarks

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Karen Penhallegon returns to break down Sage Intacct's latest release notes, covering the game-changing MineralTree partnership that finally gives users an end-to-end AP solution and the new AI-powered close workspace for early adopters. The team dives into long-awaited customer ideas like enhanced time tracking with overtime rules and customizable entry screens, plus the important requirement for all users to validate their email domains.

• (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial Sage Intacct Podcast
• (03:37) - Release Notes Overview
• (06:11) - Customer Ideas and Enhancements
• (13:11) - Save Time Features
• (17:10) - Understanding Sage's New Payment Features
• (18:39) - Enhancements in Purchasing and Matching Tolerances
• (21:58) - Optimizing Business with Project and Construction Updates
• (22:40) - Revenue Recognition Improvements
• (24:43) - Sage's Acquisition of File and Its Implications
• (27:25) - Customer Ideas and Future Predictions
• (32:35) - Closing Thoughts and Dad Joke

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