Since the week after his 16th birthday, Paul Long has been in the banking industry. After working his way from Wells Fargo Bank Teller to a district manager, Paul transitioned to business banking and on to SBA.

In this episode, Ray sits down with Paul to discuss how having a strong team helps you build a successful SBA division, how customer service and personal branding makes a world of difference, and the importance of giving value without expecting anything in return.

For more information, visit: https://paultlong.com/

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For more information about the podcast, visit: https://www.artofsba.com/