Welcome to episode 118 of Unpredicted Entrepreneur! Discover how SCORE mentorship can empower small business owners and entrepreneurs as hosts Roxanne Rapske and Sara Waskow sit down with Bill Little, chapter chair of SCORE Dallas. With over 25 years in senior leadership at major companies and firsthand experience running a small business, Bill Little shares insights on planning, process, and the real journey from idea to execution.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

- How SCORE connects entrepreneurs with expert mentors in every business area

- Bill Little’s transition from corporate leadership to small business and mentorship

- Real success stories from SCORE clients and the impact of mentorship

- Free resources, business planning tools, and workshops available to entrepreneurs

- Why process, flexibility, and community make all the difference for small business owners

Ready for expert advice to turn your business idea into reality? Watch now and start building your path to success!

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Contact information and Free resources:

Score Mentors (Dallas) - Free business planning tools, resources, and workshops: https://www.score.org/tx/dallas/

Additional business plan templates and grant resources: https://www.thefundingtrail.com/

Connect with Sara Waskow - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarawaskow/

Connect with Roxanne Rapske- https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannerapske/

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Chapters for this episode:

00:00:00 Introduction & Welcome

00:01:11 Meet Bill Little

00:02:07 Bill’s Background & Path to Mentorship

00:04:38 Bill’s Consulting Business

00:05:19 Types of SCORE Mentors

00:06:27 Unique Mentor Examples

00:09:39 What Does SCORE Cost?

00:11:02 When to Reach Out to SCORE

00:13:11 SCORE as Your Team & Support System

00:14:13 Success Stories from SCORE

00:15:40 SCORE’s Nationwide Network

00:17:19 Free Tools & Business Plan Resources

00:19:59 Bill's Top Tip for Entrepreneurs

00:22:21 Flexibility & Learning in Franchising

00:23:05 Franchisor Culture & Fit

00:24:26 How to Connect with SCORE

00:25:15 Closing Remarks