Inside the Small Business Development Center
From Happy Buyer, Happy Seller with Shaun Thornton by Shaun Thornton
March 9, 2026 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 4
About this episode
Shaun Thornton interviews Jill Kaufman about the role of the Small Business Development Center in supporting entrepreneurs.
In this episode of Happy Buyer, Happy Seller, Shaun Thornton sits down with Jill Kaufman to explore the role of the Small Business Development Center and how it helps entrepreneurs build stronger, more resilient companies. With decades of experience supporting business owners, Jill shares how the SBDC provides guidance, resources, and strategic insight that many entrepreneurs never realize are available to them. Shaun and Jill discuss the importance of advisory support for small businesses, the value of experienced business advisors, and how advisory boards can help owners make better strategic decisions. They also explore common growth challenges, the types of support the SBDC offers, and why having access to experienced guidance can significantly improve a company’s chances of long-term success. This episode is for entrepreneurs, business owners, and prospective buyers who want to better understand the support systems available to help small businesses grow, adapt, and succeed. 📌Connect or follow Shaun Thornton 👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunthorntonbusinessbroker/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaunThorntonBusinessBroker/ 👉 YouTube…
People in this episode
Host: Shaun Thornton
Guest: Jill Kaufman
Topics covered
- Small Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Advisors
- Advisory Boards
- Growth Challenges
Keywords
- Small Business Development Center
- entrepreneurs
- business advisors
- advisory boards
- growth challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Small Business Development Center
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