We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Paul Long a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Paul, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s start with a story that highlights an important way in which your brand diverges from the industry standard.

I created a website paultlong.com where I share how small businesses can purchase a business or real estate as well as other small business tips. I also do podcasts about SBA lending and partner with other industry partners for social media content.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

Open. Approachable. Transparent. Credible.

Business Owners deserve a Commercial Banker that is a strategic advisor…not just a banker.

Paul Long is a 24-year business banking leader who works with business Owners across Washington State through his partnership with Gesa Credit Union (the second largest credit union in the state) where he is their SBA Lending Manager.

Paul’s goal is to assist small businesses restructuring their balance sheet, purchasing equipment, acquiring another business, or stop renting and purchase commercial real estate. Paul can do this through Government guaranteed programs through the US Small Business Administration (SBA) which provide lower down payment and longer terms than conventional financing.

Paul is so passionate about small business that he created paulTlong.com where he educates business owners around the world through videos and articles helping business owners thought the business loan journey and provides tips and tricks that every business owner needs to know.

If you are looking for a true banking relationship and looking to maximize profitability as well as having a strategic banking advisor on their team, then Paul is your guy because he believes “Every business owner needs a Paul”

What’s been the best source of new clients for you?

Associations and Chambers. I also created a summit for the last 7 years that brought business owners together.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

Being Honest, Giving without asking for anything back, answer calls back, care about what the clients cares about.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.paultlong.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paultlongtacoma
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptlong/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJHaFsMe6wy_SmxX-NCjFaw