The Socol Group

Andrew Paradise, Founder & CEO
Skillz

• "Jerry has been an integral part of my team both at my last company and for my latest start-up. We have been working together for several years now on a weekly basis, and so I think that I can speak pretty knowledgeably about his skill set. Jerry has been an invaluable coach in growing my management skills so much so that I now have him work with my entire management team. I would recommend Jerry to anyone building or running a business who seeks to improve their management capabilities."

Gayle Piraino, President
GAP Promotions

• "I had the distinct pleasure of working with Jerry Socol at Filene's when I was a Store Manager and he was CEO. Jerry made a positive impression on me while at Filene’s. He was a passionate leader and risk-taker. He was all about the business, and he always put the customer first. Fast-forward to today where we consider Jerry a valuable GAP team member, our trusted business coach and highly-regarded mentor. I am honored to be working with Jerry again—in fact, I only wish we had reconnected sooner than December 2013. It's invaluable that Jerry can pivot and move in whatever direction is needed, from business planning, to financial services, right up to and including hiring, team building and employee relations. He is honest, provides invaluable insight for me in managing my business and people, holds everyone accountable, and is helping us all pave for the way for future growth and continued success."

Peter Y. Li, President & CEO
Nexcelom Bioscience

• "Jerry is a natural business advisor and coach. He looks at issues from a perspective that results from extensive experience of running businesses, and he shares his insight. Jerry asks great questions, often tough ones, that make you think and bring out your best ideas. He has made a tremendous positive impact for us on capturing business opportunities, improving sales processes, and working effectively with people."

Manasi Gangan, President
Nested Bean

• "I was introduced to Jerry as I was in the midst of a tough decision that had the potential of changing the way we do business. The perspective offered by Jerry cut through clutter and greatly simplified the decision. Now, several years later, he still maintains the same perspective and razor sharp focus on the 'real issue' at hand. His tough questions bring clarity, validate our ideas and help us through many a course selection. His positive impact is not limited to any one business function but permeates through our sales processes, customer relations, HR and finance decisions."

Dan Clark, Founder
ClothingWarehouse.com

• "In two months of coaching sessions, Jerry Socol did the impossible! He got my sons to work together, as never before. Family business is rewarding, but it is also fraught with difficult challenges. I'm grooming my sons to take over our business, but it looked hopeless. Jerry's straight-forward and pragmatic approach did the trick. My sons look forward to Jerry's coaching sessions."

Satisfied Law Firm

• "Jerry quickly identified and articulated the personnel issues that needed to be addressed. He offered suggestions and constructive criticisms that were helpful and doable. Even though he has worked with large companies, he was able to appreciate the unique aspects of a small law firm and our need to be efficient while still dealing with the employees' personal issues."