THE SAKE SYNERGIES TEAM

Sam is a seasoned professional with 15+ years’ experience in SaaS-based sales and strategic partnerships, specializing in selling, building, and managing cutting-edge marketing, rewards, gift card, and payment processing solutions for businesses across various industries in North America.

With a relationship-first mentality, Sam prioritizes establishing meaningful connections with clients and partners, fostering trust, and understanding their unique needs. This approach has fuelled success in building long-term partnerships with satisfied clients.

Sam's passion for networking is evident in his commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and forging valuable connections within the business community. Always eager to explore innovative ways to assist and help businesses grow, Sam is a strategic partner invested in the success of his network.

Having been raised in an entrepreneurial environment, Sam possesses an innate understanding of the challenges and opportunities that businesses face. This upbringing has instilled a strong work ethic, adaptability, and passion to his approach to relationship-building.

Mike has been an entrepreneur for decades. He started, owned and sold many of his own businesses over the course of his career. There are no aspects of retail transactions that have escaped Mike’s attention. His experience in sales management - specifically in the telecommunications sector and retail transaction processes — gives customers and partners alike unmatched hands-on expertise and knowledge.

Mike’s experience with Smart Card and POS solutions, as well as his background directing the implementation of technology innovations in major retail operations and outlets, has placed him as a leader in helping retail companies differentiate themselves among competitors. Mike served as Director of Canadian Sales for SchlumbergerSema. Before this, he was a founding partner of InterPOS Electronic Payments, Inc. the Canadian distributor of SchlumbergerSema products and directed accounts at EDS, an industry leading IT company.

Mike was a founding partner of Loyalmark Marketing, KESM Transaction Solutions and BNA Smart Payment Systems. These firms specialized in computerized marketing and electronic payment solutions.