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
30 episodes
Episode 29: From Mexico City to Houston: How Two Immigrants Built a Thriving Music Community
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Episode 28: How to Use Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing to Grow Your Local Business (Houston & Beyond)
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Episode 27: Secure and Steady: Phylicia Hill on Growing a Cybersecurity Firm from the Ground Up.
In this episode of the SCORE Houston Podcast, host PV Bala sits down with Phylicia Hill, Co-Founder and CEO/Managing Director of H5 Strategic Alliance — a Houston-based cybersecurity and IT professional services firm she co-founde...
Episode 26: How a Grandmother's Kitchen Became a Multi-Location Catering Empire & 27 Vending Machines | Britany Vinson
She started with a piece of paper, a vision, and a rented church kitchen. Today, Britany Vinson runs three restaurant locations, 27 refrigerated vending machines, 33 employees, and a soon-to-be national franchise — all from East Texas.
Episode 25: Write Your Own Check: An Immigrant Entrepreneur's Journey Through Towing, Auto, and Beyond
What does it take to build eight companies before the age of 30? In this episode of the SCORE Houston Podcast, host PV Bala sits down with Bahaa Elabbasi, SCORE Houston subject matter expert, who moved to the US from Lebanon at age 10, s...
Episode 24: Business Plan Basics: What Every First-Time Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Why do most new businesses fail — and how does a business plan fix that?In this episode of the SCORE Houston Podcast, our mentors walk first-time entrepreneurs through everything they need to know about building a solid business p...
Episode 23: Starting Small, Thinking Big: How Nicole York Built a Thriving Beauty Studio
From One Room to Rural Business Owner of the Year | Nicole York | Small Business Success Stories. What does it take to turn a personal struggle into a thriving business? Nicole York did exactly that — and her story will inspi...
Episode 22: From a Kickstarter in Chile to 55 Countries: The re:3D Story with Samantha Snabes
Samantha Snabes is the co-founder and CEO of re:3D, a bootstrapped Austin and Houston-based company that makes industrial-scale 3D printers — manufactured entirely in America. She's also an Air National Guard officer, a former NASA strat...
Episode 21: The Founder's Complete Map- 20 Episodes of Business Wisdom in One Masterclass
What if you could skip the costliest mistakes in business — before you ever sign a lease or drain your savings? In this special compilation episode, we break down the best insights from 20 SCORE Houston mentorship sessions into one hi...
Episode 20: How to Buy a Small Business: Valuation, SBA Loans & Seller Financing Explained.
Should you start a business from scratch, buy an existing one, or invest in a franchise? In this episode of the Score Houston Podcast, host and SCORE mentor PV Bala talks to Jeffrey Jones — President of Advanced Business Brokers, cert...
Episode 19: Technology, Respect & Strategy: How Excargo Services Became Houston's Premier Container Carrier
Join SCORE Houston host and mentor PV Bala in an inspiring conversation with Marcia Faschingbauer, CEO of Excargo Services, as she shares her remarkable 45-year journey building a logistics powerhouse in Houston's male-dominated trucking...
Episode 18: From School Psychologist to Founder: Dr. Dedra Frazier's Small Business Success Story
What does it take to walk away from a stable career, open a one-room office with borrowed rent money, and build a thriving multi-location business? Dr. Dedra Frazier did exactly that — and the results speak for themselves.In this ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
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,...