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Nine Years Ago Today - July 27th, 1998
July 27, 1998 Back in "98, I had just completed some courses in computer programming. I was one month our of school and interviewing for jobs. Didn't like any of the places I was talking to. A friend of mine took me sailing one beautiful Saturday afternoon. As we got back to the harbor and berthed the boat in her slip, standing on the dock across from our berth was this beautiful woman. I spoke to her and she responded with an amazing smile and an Alabama accent. After chatting for a while, she asked me "So what do you do?" After explaining my situation she said "Well you should meet my husband", who turned out to be one of the founders of Epoch. A week later, not really knowing what I was getting myself into, I was working at Epoch. Thrown to the lions den. July 27, 1998 was my first day. Back then, Epoch was only thirteen people and the business was just beginning to explode. I was setting up accounts all day long every day. Our processing agreement was four pages long. There was no compliance department. Just me looking at sites as I set them up in our database. Working with Epoch, I've learned a lot. It was great being a part of start up company. And it's been a really amazing experience to be a part of the growth and success along the way. Back then, I never imagined I'd be with these guys for so long. But nine years later, here I am and loving every minute of it. Cheers to you guys! I've met some truly amazing people in this biz and there is still a lot yet to come. |
Congrats Rand, its been a pleasure knowing you this long and I'm sure with you and the rest of the team you'll take Epoch even further. Congrats to 9 wonderful years!
WG |
congrats and here's to 9 more
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The right place at the right time :)
Congratulations on 9 great years and best wishes for many more :thumbsup |
Cool story... mine is similar, so I'm gonna steal the first part of your post:
Back in '98, I had just completed a degree in computer programming. I was one month out of school and interviewing for jobs. Didn't like any of the places I was talking to. Eventually hooked up with a little company called Videotronics, but they went out of business a year later. I'm now at my sixth different company since then and things are going well. |
Congratulations rand. I remember meeting you like it was yesterday. 1999. wow.
how time has flown. i am glad to see you still trucking along. you rock man! |
Rand congrats! You are one of the most pleasant people in the biz, and it's been a long pleasure knowing you!
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Nice! We love Paycom/Epoch!!!!!!!!
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It was only 2 years ago you joined. Trust me on this.
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Congrats Rand :)
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Wow man!!!! :)
All I can say is glad I met you Rand, you are one of the most stand up guys in this industry! To many more years to come!!! |
Rand ,congratulations:thumbsup:thumbsup You are one of the nicest,most sincere people in this business. Pleasure working with you on our promo agreement. You are the best ! Here is to the next 9 yrs:drinkup:drinkup
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Congrats breeder :thumbsup
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Congrats Rand :-)
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Rand,
I remember the day you started! Cannot believe it has been 9 years already... All the best from myself and the Mansion team - for another 9 years to come :GFYBand |
Congratulations to you!:)
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No cake???????? :eek7
Pffffffffft! |
And it seems like only yesterday...
Rand, I think it's safe to say that you have been the anchor at Epoch/Paycom since the beginning of history. Employees have come and gone, products have come and gone, damn, even owners have come and gone, but you have continued to serve the needs of your clients and company with distinction and class through all of it. How the hell do you do it? :-) |
Congrats Rand :)
I remember that 3 years ago my epassporte business acct. was successfully setup thanks to your help. May all your wishes come true! |
Nice man.... very nice!!!
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Unbelievable....you are still one of my favorite people in the industry!
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I love you, Rand !
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Congratulations and wishing much more great years!
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congrats rand! i remember you we were talking about that art fest you always attending hehe forgot the name damnit! and you seem very helpful when you are with epass.. congrats!!! more years with epoch to come!
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congrats on the 9 years. You and Epoch are fantastic.
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damn how time flies - congrats man - now that's what you call loyalty.
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I feel old.
I've seen you grow from the beginning. Congrats, that's an awesome accomplishment to be with the same company for 9 years in this biz. :thumbsup |
Congrats Rand! We have to celebrate at Internext :thumbsup
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Here is to another 9 more years......!:thumbsup |
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there are some parallels between us =) |
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Congrats rand, give me a free account LOL
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Wow, 9 years...:) Here's to many, many more Rand!
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congrats and many many more.:)
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Congrats, Rand!
9 years and I bet you couldn't find a soul along the path to say a bad thing about you. Congrats for walking your walk. ((HUG)) |
congrats....good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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pretty awesome! congrats
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Congratulations Rand! :)
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Congrats!
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Rand On Nine Years...
WHAT CAN I ADD TO THESE ACCOLADES? :thumbsup
You're a stand-up, stand-out Rand, and I expect you always will be. Congratulations on all you have accomplished, and you have my full support as you facilitate the upward spiral. Keep the flames hot, Burning Man :winkwink: |
go rand!!! i look forward to my Playa hug! see you in a month!!! :thumbsup
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There's a lot of great names on this thread. Some of them go back as far as I do and a a couple even further.
Thanks so much for the good words. Hope to see you all of guys in Florida! |
Hey Rand, I know that I've already responded to this story before...But it is an awesome story and very motivational, especially for me since I'm new to the industry. I had a great time meeting you at Xbiz and thanks for all your insight! Congrats on 9 years! :thumbsup
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nice story
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Rand is the most stand up guy in the business, he is definately a pillar in this community. Holy shit 9 years now, I joined Jeff later that year, shit time flies. Congrats my man, and thanks for all the hard work
Gavin |
Congrats to both parties on your 9th yr Rand...
I can't believe i'm coming up on my 7th!!! |
Rand joins the 9 year club :)
Right on! Great to have you buddy! Hope to see you next week to celebrate! |
Hey man it's cool to hear some positive stuff. Congrats on the good work all these years.
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congrats old timer
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Thanks for handling 80-90% of our processing for the time we ran weconvert.com sites and a few other sites.
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