An entrepreneurial beginning
Founded OneSimpleLoan, starting with a team of three. Within three years, the business grew to 185 employees and $12 million in annual revenue.
PAUL J. SIMINOAUTHOR · ENTREPRENEUR · MENTOR
I’m Paul J. Simino. For more than three decades, I’ve built businesses, championed education, and invested in people. This is the story behind the work—and the values that keep it moving.

01 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK
Born in New York. Raised in Florida. Always looking toward what’s possible.
Paul’s career spans sales, marketing, business development, and building organizations. From student lending to financial literacy and online education, his work has centered on creating opportunity and helping people take their next step.
As CEO and co-owner of North American Learning Institute, he brings that experience to a business where education has practical, everyday impact. His responsibilities span strategy, team development, customer experience, and long-term growth.
Outside business, he is a devoted father, a man of faith, and a lifelong soccer enthusiast. His Italian heritage, love of New York, and enthusiasm for travel and cooking are woven into a life shared with family and friends.
Paul has called Florida home since childhood and attended the University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding OneSimpleLoan and co-founding organizations focused on financial education.
His community involvement has included youth soccer, service on the West Pasco Football Club board, and an advisory role with Orlando City Soccer School Seminole. Today, his minority ownership in Atletico Pro FC connects a lifelong passion with a new professional chapter.

02 / ON THE PAGE
Paul joins fellow business leaders in a collection about influence, leadership, and the experience of building a business. The book features a foreword by Ron Wallace, retired President of UPS International.
PAUL’S CONTRIBUTION · CHAPTER TWOInfluence in Action: A Journey of Vision, Resilience, and Reinvention
His chapter explores an entrepreneurial journey shaped by belief, challenge, and the need to adapt. It brings the human side of business into the conversation: the decisions, setbacks, and new beginnings behind the titles.
03 / MILESTONES & MOMENTUM
A career across industries, connected by the willingness to start, learn, and build again.
Founded OneSimpleLoan, starting with a team of three. Within three years, the business grew to 185 employees and $12 million in annual revenue.
OneSimpleLoan was named Business of the Year by the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber. Paul was also recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
Co-founded the National Financial Literacy Foundation and Financial Education Services, extending his work into financial education and helping people make more informed decisions.
Leads North American Learning Institute, contributes as a published co-author, and brings his entrepreneurial perspective to hospitality and professional indoor soccer.
04 / BUSINESS & OWNERSHIP

Making practical education easier to access.
Visit NALI ↗NALI provides affordable, self-paced online education for people navigating work, school, personal development, and court-required learning. Paul’s leadership brings together business strategy, investment in people, and a focus on the learner’s experience.

An indoor professional soccer team based in Orlando and competing in MLIS. Paul’s involvement brings his love of the game into club ownership and the growth of professional soccer in Central Florida.
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Thoughtful hospitality, attentive hosting, and comfortable places to land. NLC Stays brings Paul’s focus on customer experience into the Orlando short-term rental space, including The Jackson 501 in Downtown Orlando.
A personal approach to the guest experience—from planning the stay to the welcome.
05 / A LIFELONG LOVE OF THE GAME
Soccer runs through Paul’s life: playing at Jesuit High School in Tampa, supporting youth development, following Orlando City, and sharing match days with family and friends.
Board and advisory service with youth soccer organizations reflects a commitment that reaches beyond being a fan. His minority ownership in Atletico Pro FC is another chapter in that same story.

06 / LIFE, IN PICTURES
Family, soccer, friendship, and the moments between milestones. A few pages from the personal side of the story.
THE VALUES BEHIND THE WORK
Family & faithA foundation for how Paul leads, makes decisions, and shows up for the people in his life.
Growth & generosityLearning, mentoring, and helping others find the confidence to take their next step.
Travel & the tableItalian roots, New York energy, good food, and the belief that experiences are better when shared.
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