Don’t Build a Business Alone

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! Make sure to subscribe to the  @yourlocalfranchiseexperts YouTube channel to stay updated. 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/   Would you like to learn more about our FREE Franchising Resources? Use this link to receive all of the information: https://linktr.ee/Frannetdfw   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