Success Stories

Berger says that meeting with SCORE mentors Bernie Roseman and Steve Lember gave her the confidence to know that she was meeting her goals and objectives. Since getting accredited... Read more

Dixon strategized with SCORE mentors Keith Knowles and Mats Bengston about how to keep and grow his business. He tells other small business owners: “You are going to need an... Read more

Markeson calls SCORE mentor Peter Ryerson his “life coach.” He says, “I can sometimes get wrapped up in my day-to-day and he will call me and check to see where I am on ‘number... Read more

Frick has worked with SCORE mentors Bob Cushman, Lori Murphy and Larry Grossman. Cushman helped Frick through the arduous task of creating a business plan. Murphy encouraged Frick... Read more

Bhutta states that one of the best parts of SCORE is the ability to bounce ideas off her mentor, Ed Coleman. “One of the most challenging aspects of being an entrepreneur is being... Read more

“Get a SCORE mentor right away!” says Littrell. She worked with SCORE to develop effective interviewing techniques with potential employees. Littrell collaborated with mentors to... Read more

Wilk met with SCORE mentors Richard Alt and Lance Thompson to gain insights on how to implement an overarching business plan. He was able to fill gaps in his knowledge on how to... Read more

Betancourt’s SCORE mentor, Jim Coates, spent time going over the business model and provided emotional support. “I wanted someone who had my best interest in mind who could sit... Read more

Hougen sought out a SCORE mentor a year after establishing her business. By working with SCORE mentors Ed Coleman and Ellen Brotman, Hougen was able to identify her core audience... Read more

SCORE mentor Don Wheeler advised Lepper during the growth phase of his business and was there for him during the sale as well. Wheeler encouraged Lepper to obtain a business... Read more

Sampson attended online workshops and worked with SCORE mentor Simon Mahler. He says, “My mentor Simon created a virtual bootcamp, which is awesome because it forces you to take a... Read more

Novel attributes much of this success to the mentorship he received from Mike Vereb and Tony Ciampa at SCORE. Vereb trained Novel in using a measurement-oriented approach for his... Read more