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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: Bonnie Godsman, CPBC | President, Finseca | CEO, GAMA GlobalTheme: Stackable ProgressBioIn our increasingly complex digital age, a great deal of business comes down to strong relationship building. That’s especially true when you are the former CEO of an international membership association, GAMA International, that made the decision to merge with another organization, AALU, to unify the profession and create Finseca in September 2020.As the President of Finseca, focused on the United States, and GAMA Global, focused on international business, I am intensely focused on building relationships and helping professionals stay relevant in the rapidly changing world of insurance, investment, and financial services.I gravitated toward the financial security profession because I got caught up in the one-of-a-kind challenges our industry faces. And I was inspired by the stories we share about how insurance and financial planning helps families, businesses, and communities.As President of Finseca and GAMA Global, I get so many opportunities to work with and learn from smart, influential people. I’m constantly learning from others, and try to model my own approach to leadership through:being forward-thinking and unafraid to change what doesn’t workwelcoming challenges and going after the most important objectives, no matter how difficultbuilding genuine connections with our Finseca and GAMA Global associates and members around the worldIn my down time, I like to decompress outside the Beltway by spending time at my farmhouse in Pennsylvania. While I'll always be a political junkie at heart (I especially love presidential history—my dog is named Lincoln), I gain a sense of calm each time I head back home to spend time with family.Specialties include: strategic leadership | long-range planning | team building | leadership developmentFollow Paul on Instagram: @paul.f.blancoPodcast Disclosure:All opinions expressed by the Program Participants are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions their respective parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the Program Participants are affiliated. Investments or strategies mentioned in this program may not be suitable for you and you should make your own independent decision regarding them. This material does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for you. You should strongly consider seeking advice from your own investment adviser.Securities and investment advisory services offered through qualified registered representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. 6 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484, Tel: 203-513-6000.CRN202709-7121068
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