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Our volunteers are successful real-world business professionals. Whether you are a start-up or an existing business, they will provide valuable, timely, and practical advice confidentially. 

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Entrepreneur's Journey with SCORE

Episode #12

This episode is titled "We Support SCORE", hosted by one of our returned local celebrities and SCORE Houston Chapter President, Jada Harris, with several guests, Maya Durnovo from HCC, Harley Hurosky from Wallis Bank, and  Liana Gonzalez from RED Labs . This episode documented how SCORE helps and makes a big impact on the small business entrepreneurs in Houston and the surrounding communities.

See episode 1, episode 2, episode 3, episode 4, episode 5, episode 6, episode 7, episode 8, episode 9, episode 10, episode 11.

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SCORE Houston Mentor Podcasts

SCORE Houston is a resource partner for US Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE Houston’s seasoned mentors—former CEOs, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs—offer free, confidential support to help entrepreneurs succeed. Hear real stories, actionable advice, and insights on topics like resilience, adaptability, AI, and Houston’s evolving business landscape. Discover how to tap into SCORE’s collective wisdom that can transform your entrepreneurial journey.

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Entrepreneurs Succeed with SCORE Mentors

What is better than one very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneur working to make a business highly successful? How about two very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneurs working on your business ownership goals? That is what SCORE offers to all small business owners: mentors who work alongside entrepreneurs to realize their small business ownership dreams.

See how SCORE mentors have made a difference for other small business owners like you.

Our Mentors

I can help you develop a business plan and financial projections for your business. I have an...

I can help in the areas of operations, quality, new product development, and management. As an...

I am looking forward to help you on Marketing/Social Media and Information Technology challenges...

I can advise in areas of retail operation, strategy, business positioning and customer definition...

Bill can advise on startup planning, personal and business financial planning, marketing, and IT...

I can help clients with finance, accounting tax preparation, and education businesses. Lalitha has...

I have an extensive experience of entrepreneurship and mentoring entrepreneurs, specifically for...

I can advise on HR with focus on Recruiting, Interviewing, Employee Relations, Discipline, Payroll...

I can advise and help you with Manufacturing, Business Management and Operations, Continuous...

I can help in new export market development, global sourcing and supply chain management, setting up...

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I can assist businesses needing bank lending to finance inventory, expand facilities, and/or to...

Seasoned General Manager with business planning, marketing, sales, channel management and finance...

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I have over 50 years of software system design, applications development, and consulting experience...

I was a former Client with Active Corps of Executives (ACE) I understand the process of starting a...

I support SCORE clients through branding and marketing suggestions. I also extend resources to...

I have expertise in retail, wholesale, product development and sourcing worldwide. Over 40 years of...

I can help with running / buying small manufacturing businesses including sales and marketing...

I am nearing retirement and am actively looking for ways to give back to our community. In addition...

I can advise clients with healthcare, medical supply, printing & graphics and retail clothing...

I have multidisciplinary entrepreneur experience in cleantech, AI, and digital publishing. He...

I have done my own startup business, completed a turnaround and sale of a private company, and...

I can help SCORE clients by providing strategic corporate communications, marketing, brand...

Knowlegable in foodservice, retail distribution, procurement, product development, logistics and...

I can help you evaluate your business ideas, identify strategic and tactical plans to develop them...

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General business and operational management, strategic planning and business plan development, legal...

I can advise clients on manufacturing, international trade, engineering, export / import, and...

My background includes starting, growing for 20 years and selling my company. We offered insurance...

I can advise on business plan development, marketing strategy and marketing activities, leadership...

I advise on legal, accounting, financial, and financial projections based on my experience as an...

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In a nutshell, if you want to do the things that most successful businesses do to get where they are...

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I can assist with establishing accounting issues, budgeting, cash flow management, business plan...

With over 30 years of experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, I have developed a...

I have spent forty years in my professional career developing business as well as tackling...

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I am a retired attorney and specialized in reorganizations, work-outs and bankruptcy with my own...

I can advise clients on developing business plans, in depth project analysis, developing business...

Maximize your successful use of technology including internet and social media marketing. Improve...

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With my expertise in Web Development and Social Media Marketing, I plan to help small business reach...

Jill Knebel works at the intersection of business strategy, operations, and execution. She is...

I can advise and help on business plans, forecasting cash flows, financial analysis, and on ideas on...

I can help with business plans, financial reporting and budgeting, development of policy and...

I can help you with your marketing/sales development, business strategy, planning, and sales TEAM...

I specialize in helping entrepreneurs understand and improve the human systems that shape their...

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I can advise on interior design, retail, marketing, sales, and the some trades dealing with...

I specialize in wholesale operations, sales or sales management questions, marketing, licenses to...

As a published author, I am knowledgeable about writing and marketing strategies as well as...

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I can advise on marketing and the clothing industry. Extensive background in both the mens and...

I am a retired physician/podiatrist, a published author of medical thrillers, a college professor...

I can help you with emerging technologies, manufacturing, and software development. I also enjoy...

Guide them in understand their financial statements, money management systems, and identify...

I specialize in finance, accounting, analysis, tax, business strategy and development of business...

Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, Navigating funding and financing opportunities...

I can help people that have needs in the areas of technology licensing, patenting, IP, engineering...

Serial entrepreneur with 30+ years of management and business development experience

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I retired from EY a few years ago. At EY I spent the majority of my years working with growth...

My value for entrepreneurs comes from over 30 years of starting, leading, funding and exiting from a...

I am an experienced Business & Marketing Strategy professional, who is passionate about working with...

I can help you start, run, and grow your business with practical advice on strategy, finance, and...

As a retired business woman, My desire is to volunteer my time and give back to the community. I...

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I am not a SCORE Mentor but function as a resource to SCORE Mentors and Clients. I am semi-retired...

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I can advise on business structure, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Human Resources, Business...

Help the people directing the organization, finding the areas that are in conflict with achieving...

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Soy Mentor de SCORE y me encanta ayudar a negocios que empezaron desde su...

Working with SCORE has helped me launch not one but two businesses, and in doing that I had...

My areas of expertise are in banking and finance, financial accounting, auditing, system of internal...

Listen to their needs and draw upon my work experience

I can help with developing Business Plans includiing Marketing, Operations and Financial aspects. My...

Extensive Project Management experience developing projects from conceptual to implementation in...

I can help SCORE clients with business planning, establishment, operation, and growth with data...

I can help improve business performance in human resources, training/development, budgeting...

Ron has 25 years as a cost accountant and financial analyst; working in electronics and oil field...

I can advise on new technology commercialization; profitable business management over a broad B2B...

I help entrepreneurs develop and execute business plans to deliver their desired business results...

I specialize in finance, marketing, business development and general management. I have assisted...

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Coaching, Consulting, Seminar/workshops

If you’re trying to commercialize or improve technology, I can help you to develop a plan, decide...

Business structures, planning, finance, electric power, manufacturing. University of Houston...

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After serving with the Army in Europe, worked for Gulf Oil in Venezuela to begin a career in IT...

Mentor Clients on Financial Literacy to Build Strong Businesses
Provide project management framework...

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I can provide my opinion on Food Services related small businesses, Consulting Engineering and...

Attorney, lawyer with legal experience in choice of entity, business organizations, acquisitions and...

Construction contracting, real estate investing, cash flow and money management. Retired Electrical...

I can help with business plans, operations and project management, strategic planning, pricing...

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I can help with assessment of legal entity selection and an overall tax impact on the entity. As a...

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