Podcast Description
Small Steps, Big Wins. A podcast focused on the financial world and more. Paul Blanco, CEO of Barnum Financial Group, sits down with a special guest each week to discuss important topics within the financial sector. He’ll explore what it takes to be successful in our everyday lives and learn what shapes our industry.

Guest Bio – Scott Sokolowski
Senior Vice-President | Barnum Financial Group

Scott Sokolowski is an industry leading Talent Acquisition expert focusing on identifying, recruiting, and transitioning experienced Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers and Insurance Agents. Scott has over 20 years of experience in this specialized field. He founded one of the top national recruiting firms in the country.

Scott works with each Financial Services professional on an individual basis to customize and identify unique business opportunities. His expertise in identifying business growth opportunities for experienced Advisors has led to substantial revenue increases. He has a track record of working with the most elite financial advisors in the business.

Scott has been awarded a number of industry honors including Fairfield County Business Journal’s 2012 Top 40 Under 40, and well as being featured on the cover of GAMA International Journal for his success in the Talent Acquisition sector. In addition, he co-authored an article in the 2011 GAMA International Journal titled “Attracting Top Talent” showcasing Scott’s strategy around the Talent Acquisition process.

In 2010 Scott founded a nonprofit organization, Save A Suit, which provides veterans and college graduates with professional business attire to enter the work force. In the 3 years since its inception, Save A Suit has become a nationally organization and has provided thousands of suits to veterans so they can interview for a civilian job. He has been a guest speaker on ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC news.

Prior to the start of his Talent Acquisition career, Scott served honorably as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force/Air National Guard. During his time in the Air Force, Scott also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Sports Medicine from the University of Connecticut.

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