SCORE Houston's Podcast
SCORE Houston is resource partner for US Small Business Administration. 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 tapping into SCORE’s collective wisdom can transform your entrepreneurial journey.
Episodes
18 episodes
Episode 17: Sue McCarron's Home Care Success: A SCORE Mentorship Story with Richard Stanley
Join SCORE mentor Dr. Jeffrey Ricken in an inspiring conversation with Sue McCarron, successful owner of McCarron Home Care and Executive Director of Global Pathways Institute for Caregivers, and her SCORE mentor Richard Stanley, a 19-year v...
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Episode 17
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34:13
Episode 16: SCORE Mentor Art Klebba: Essential Startup Advice for Entrepreneurs
Join Dr. Jeffrey Ricken in conversation with Art Klebba, a seasoned SCORE mentor with 40+ years of business experience. Art shares invaluable insights on starting and growing successful businesses, including funding strategies, partnersh...
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Episode 16
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28:51
Episode 15: Turning Customers into Lifelong Fans: Robert Brown on Service, Trust, and Business Success.
Discover actionable strategies from Robert Brown, former global executive and SCORE Houston mentor, as he shares with Dr Jeffrey Ricken how to build customer intimacy, generate aftermarket revenue, and create trust that drives bus...
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Episode 15
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40:52
Episode 14: Building a Nutrition Brand with Purpose: Key Lessons from Corine Short’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Corine Short is the founder and CEO of That Stuff Nutrition and the 2025 Houston District Veteran Business Owner of the Year. A former US Air Force Captain and fitness nutrition officer, Corine has built a thriving health and well...
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Episode 14
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28:47
Episode 13: Kevin Rosenberg on Why Financial Literacy and Service Matter Most for Small Business Success
Join us for an insightful conversation with Kevin Rosenberg, a seasoned CPA and SCORE Houston mentor, as he shares his expertise on the critical role of financial literacy and exceptional service in driving small business success. In thi...
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Episode 13
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26:11
Episode 12: In Conversation with Jerry Hoffman: Small Business Secrets Revealed.
Jerry Hoffman is one of our most experienced mentors at SCORE Houston with a distinguished career in sales, marketing, and the fashion industry—designing and manufacturing clothing from women's leather jackets to men's sweaters, managing...
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Episode 12
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21:12
Episode 11: Beyond Startups- Growing Businesses with SCORE’s Volunteer Network
Join Jeff Ricken and Richard Webb for an insightful conversation about SCORE Houston, America's largest network of volunteer business mentors. Richard, a former Ernst & Young HR executive with over 20 years of experience, shares his ...
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Episode 11
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31:28
Episode 10: Leading with Presence: Ken Roseboom on Coaching, Dignity, and Business Growth
Join us for an inspiring episode of Mentor Conversations at Score Houston as we sit down with Ken Roseboom, owner of Thinking Partners and an executive leadership coach with decades of experience. Ken shares his journey from a 37-year ca...
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Episode 10
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54:39
Episode 9: Lessons in Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Jim Nordhaus
In this episode of Mentor Conversations at SCORE Houston, host Doug Sewell sits down with Jim Nordhaus, a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor with decades of experience in the food industry. Jim shares his journey from running a family froz...
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Episode 9
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32:37
Episode 8: Guiding Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Bill Horwitz
Join us for Mentor Conversations from SCORE Houston as we talk with Bill Horwitz, a mentor with over 40 years of experience. Bill shares his journey from family business to mentoring entrepreneurs, offering practical advice and insights ...
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Episode 8
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17:20
Episode 7: Mentorship Matters: How SCORE Helped Launch a Million-Dollar Med Spa
Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Tarina Desai, a board-certified physician who traded her hospital scrubs for the entrepreneurial world to build a thriving med spa from the ground up. In this episode, Dr. Desai shares how the power ...
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Episode 7
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Episode 6: Mastering Entrepreneurship - Lessons & Wins from Dr. Jeffrey Ricken
In this episode of Mentor Conversations at Score Houston, Mentor host PV Bala interviews Dr. Jeffrey Ricken—a distinguished mentor, retired physician, educator, and business leader. Dr. Ricken shares insights from his diverse career, dis...
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Episode 6
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29:31
Episode 5: The Heart of Mentorship: Dr. Lalitha Raman’s Impact on Houston’s Small Businesses
In this episode, Dr. Lalitha Raman shares her journey from science to business mentorship and offers essential advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn her tips on starting and sustaining a business, the importance of financial planning,...
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Episode 5
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40:26
Episode 4: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: A Mentor's Perspective with Matt Heath
Host Murali Balasubramanian interviews Matt Heath, a veteran executive and SCORE mentor, about his journey from corporate America to mentoring Houston’s entrepreneurs. Matt shares practical advice on building a broad skill set, finding your bus...
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Episode 4
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24:38
Navigating Legal Challenges for Entrepreneurs: Insights from SCORE Mentor Rita Leader
In this episode of Mentor Conversations at SCORE Houston, host PV Bala talks to senior mentor and retired attorney, Rita Leader. With over 40 years of experience in corporate law, Rita shares her journey, challenges faced as a female law...
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Episode 3
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22:40
Conversations with Raj Mashruwala: Insightful Journeys of Biz Growth
In this episode of Mentor Conversations at Score Houston, host PV Bala interviews seasoned mentor Raj Mashruwala. Raj shares his extensive experience in strategic planning, marketing, and financial management, built over three decades in the ch...
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Episode 2
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30:45
Introduction to SCORE Houston and Mentor Conversations Podcast series
Welcome to our introductory episode on SCORE Houston—the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, backed by the US Small Business Administration. Whether you’re launching a startup, growing your business, or seeking...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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11:48
Introduction to SCORE Houston and Mentor Conversations Podcast series
Welcome to our introductory episode on SCORE Houston—the nation’s largest network of volunteer business mentors, backed by the US Small Business Administration. Whether you’re launching a startup, growing your business, or seeking expert...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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11:48