SCORE Mentors SE Wisconsin

10/02/2026

Manufacturing takes more than engineering. It takes vision, problem-solving, and the business know-how to turn an idea into a thriving company. 🏭

For National Manufacturing Day, meet Brad, founder of AMS Galaxy USA, a manufacturer of precision dairy equipment helping farmers reclaim something invaluable: time with their families.

Growing up on a dairy farm, Brad saw firsthand how demanding the work could be. He wanted to help other farmers change that story through robotic milking technology. But when it came to running a business, he quickly realized that engineering expertise was only part of the equation.

That’s where SCORE came in. Through mentorship, Brad gained guidance in sales, marketing, accounting, finance, and strategy, the essential business skills that help manufacturers grow beyond the production floor.

“We wouldn't be where we are without SCORE,” Brad shared.

This National Manufacturing Day, we're celebrating the manufacturers who turn innovation into impact, and the mentors who help them build stronger businesses.

10/01/2026

New month, new opportunities to grow your business! 💡

Our October webinar lineup covers practical topics to help you work smarter, make informed financial decisions, and plan for what’s next.

👉 Swipe through to see what’s coming up, choose the sessions that interest you, and register for free!

We look forward to learning with you this month. 💙

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Real end-of-year SMB planning = no fluff.

What’s one unwritten rule you have for holiday prep? Drop it below 👇

09/28/2026

Pin it to the SCOREboard 📌

What's one skill Future You will thank you for learning?

We'll use the comment section as a sounding board to offer resources and support.

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Have something YOU want to ask other entrepreneurs? DM us to submit your prompts. 📩

09/24/2026

“Starting Mothership Coffee Roasters was personal for me.”

For Juanny Romero, coffee became a vehicle for creating the kind of connection and community she wished she had growing up. A child of immigrants from the rough side of Queens, she built Mothership Coffee Roasters around a simple mission: create meaningful connections through great coffee.

Fifteen years later, that mission has grown into six cafes, regional retail partnerships, and coffee sourced from women-owned farming cooperatives.

Along the way, SCORE has been part of Juanny’s journey, providing mentorship, encouragement, and the perspective she needed to grow from a passionate entrepreneur into the CEO of a multi-chain, multi-vertical business.

But for Juanny, success isn't just about how much the business has grown. It's about what that growth makes possible: supporting women coffee producers, investing in her community, and creating spaces where people can connect.

Her advice to other entrepreneurs? Embrace mentorship. The right guidance can help you break through limiting beliefs and see what's possible.

09/24/2026

Join SCORE Mentors on September 29 at 1 PM for their 'Beyond the Barcode: Manage Inventory, Navigate Retail Channels and Prepare to Scale' webinar! 🛍️

Discover how barcodes can support inventory management, prepare your business for wholesale distribution, and MORE!

Register here ➡️: https://f.mtr.cool/hpli68wfej

09/23/2026

Last chance to register! 🚨 Accelerate Your Business for Women is just days away, and registration is closing soon.

If you've been thinking about it—this is your sign. One day. One room full of expert insights, honest answers from SCORE Mentors who've been there, and entrepreneurs ready to connect.

Don't miss your seat. https://www.score.org/wi/madison/accelerate-your-business-for-women/

09/21/2026

One week from today! ⏰

Accelerate Your Business for Women is happening Monday, September 28 at Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells—and there's still time to grab your seat.

Learn. Grow. Connect. https://www.score.org/wi/madison/accelerate-your-business-for-women/

09/19/2026

Come with questions for SCORE Mentors! 🙋‍♀️

On September 28, our interactive SCORE Mentor Panel puts you face-to-face with business leaders who've been there and done that.

Led by Panel Facilitator Lisa Foster, the panel features:

🔹 Julie Esser
🔹 Amy Martin
🔹 Ken Wundrow
🔹 Neal Linkon

Between them, they bring deep expertise in strategy, business development, growth, marketing, tax, HR, and entrepreneurship—and they're ready to answer your toughest business questions in real time.

Bring your challenges. Bring your ideas. Bring the question you've been stuck on. This is your chance to get practical advice straight from leaders who have successfully built and grown businesses.

https://www.score.org/wi/madison/accelerate-your-business-for-women/

09/14/2026

Put it in a can and sell it.

That was Adam Kroener's pitch when he asked Amanda Kroener for $2,500 to can their cocktail recipe. Amanda wanted a real plan, so she wrote 25 questions about how the business would work. Most of the answers turned out wrong. But the questions got Carbliss moving, and they haven't stopped since.

Last week on BizTalk with SCORE, Amanda shared what came next: a tax mistake that could have cost $11 a case instead of six cents, the "backyard to backyard" playbook that took Carbliss to 24 states, and the rule that keeps their marketing honest: "We market where we sell. We don't market to sell."

Hear the full conversation, then hear Amanda in person Sept. 28 at SCORE Wisconsin's Accelerate Your Business for Women conference in Wisconsin Dells.

Register now: https://www.score.org/wi/madison/accelerate-your-business-for-women/

Listen to the episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385874/episodes/19766360-carbliss-amanda-kroener-president-and-co-founder

09/13/2026

Meet our opening keynote speaker: Amanda Kroener, cofounder of Carbliss Cocktails. 🎤

Amanda helped take Carbliss from a kitchen-table idea to one of the fastest-growing ready-to-drink brands in the country. She knows what it takes to build something from scratch, scale it, and stay standing through the hard days.

On September 28, she's kicking off Accelerate Your Business for Women with a session that will inspire you to think bigger about what's possible for your own business.

Don't miss it. 👉 Register: https://www.score.org/wi/madison/accelerate-your-business-for-women/

09/12/2026

Catch Amanda Kroener on the Biz Talk with SCORE Podcast - get a preview of what's in store on event day. On Saturday, September 5, our opening keynote speaker, Amanda, joined the Biz Talk with SCORE podcast to share her insights on building a business from the ground up.

They discussed:
☑️ The CFO Mindset: How Amanda's corporate financial background allowed her to successfully navigate a 27,000% hyper-growth curve and build a 9-figure brand largely through strategic bootstrapping.
☑️ The Dual-Career Grind: The reality of managing high-level corporate finances, co-founding a startup, and raising a family simultaneously.
☑️ Building Blissfully: The inspiration behind a new podcast and practical advice for entrepreneurial couples navigating high-stakes business partnerships.

Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2385874/episodes/19766360-carbliss-amanda-kroener-president-and-co-founder

09/10/2026

Register now for Accelerate Your Business for Women!

Join SCORE on September 28 at Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells for a full day built for women in small business (and open to all who want to attend):

☑️ Opening keynote from Amanda Kroener, cofounder of Carbliss - THE PREMIUM Ready to Drink Cocktail
☑️ Expert-led breakout sessions on AI, finance, legal, marketing, and work/life balance
☑️ The SCORE Mentor Panel—unfiltered answers to your toughest business questions
☑️ Networking with Wisconsin entrepreneurs who get it

👉 Register today: https://www.score.org/wi/madison/accelerate-your-business-for-women/

07/16/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level?

Join us for Accelerate Your Business for Women, a full-day experience featuring practical insights on finance, marketing, technology, and life skills, plus valuable opportunities to connect with other professionals and business owners.

📅 September 28, 2026
⏰ 8 AM to 3 PM
📍 Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells

Learn. Grow. Connect.

👉 Register today--> https://www.score.org/wi/madison/accelerate-your-business-for-women/