Let’s set up your Texas* Social Enterprise,

together, the right way.

Work with me to build a solid foundation for your purpose-driven business, including all the legal requirements so that you can serve the greater good and make a good living.

We’ll navigate the sea of legal paperwork and certifications to get you set up and well on your way to an empowered future.

And you don’t have to go it alone. I’ll be your guide, every step of the way.

Breathe a sigh of relief. Your dream is about to become a reality.

Our Next Foundational Program Start Date is Friday, October 16th, 2026

5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1700 | Dallas, TX 75225

* If you are not in The Great State of Texas contact us.
We may still be able to help you on your Social Entrepreneur journey!

Social Enterprise

I know you’ve been told it’s impossible to start a purpose-driven business and make a good living.

Everyone says, that if you choose purpose then you can’t possibly make a good living. Or, if you focus on profit, you can’t possibly be committed to your purpose.

Sound familiar? You believe in your mission but sometimes it feels hopeless.

I understand. I’ve worked with countless social entrepreneurs who have been where you are and facing what seems like insurmountable roadblocks…

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You believe in your mission but it seems like no one else does… including those you trust the most.

And everyone is telling you that you can have one or the other… a purpose-driven enterprise, or a profitable business, but not both.

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You feel overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork and legal requirements. There’s so much to understand, and what if you get it wrong?

And you feel paralyzed with fear, so you don’t begin. You’re afraid to miss a step or make a mistake that might have legal or tax implications.

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Your vision, the one you were once so passionate about, feels like a distant and impossible feat.

And even though you still believe in serving the greater good, you’re beginning to feel defeated, before you even start.

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Tisha Dodge

Great News!

I help passionate people like you start purpose-driven businesses—the right way—without sacrificing the financial rewards of social entrepreneurship.

I’ll show you how to structure your business, file the proper forms, and obtain the appropriate certificates so you can help others AND make a great living doing it.

This is for you if…

  • You’re ready to stop feeling stuck and finally take action in the direction of your dreams
  • You’ve got a clear vision of your social enterprise and are ready for a life filled with purpose and profit.
  • You believe in your heart that you can serve the greater good and also live an abundant life. You just need the support to make it a reality.
Clear Vision
Greater Good

I created the

StartUp Greater Good Foundational Program

To help passionate, driven social entrepreneurs like you start the purpose-driven business you’ve dreamed of to have more freedom while also living a life of abundance.

I promise… you don’t have to choose between purpose and abundance. You CAN have both!

Testimonials

Through your training and support, I have a growing yet functional business that will begin generating income soon through a partnership with the City of Killeen. I plan to begin an on-site afterschool program at my church in January. This is been a dream in the making for 10 years.

~ Kendra B. (client of StartUp Greater Good)

How StartUp Greater Good Works

Together we’ll lay the foundation for your business so you can hit the ground running.

I’ll guide you every step of the way to make sure your social enterprise is set up to serve you and your social purpose.

Hands-On Guidance

Hands-on Guidance

  • Live virtual introductory session from the comfort of your home for your convenience
  • Dish with Tish monthly Q&A sessions to get specific answers to your questions to keep you moving forward
  • Virtual office hours to ask questions so you don’t have to guess whether you’re doing the right things
Supportive Safe Community

Supportive and Safe Community

  • You’ll get to know other like-minded social entrepreneurs
  • Feel safe and supported in our private community
  • Grow your network of business accountability partners and friends for life!
Peace Of Mind

Peace of Mind

  • I’ll help you prepare the documents you need for legal compliance, including how to avoid problems with the IRS by setting up your federal EIN for social enterprises
  • Your filing fees are included in the program so there are no surprises or additional unexpected expenses
  • Get a jump start on certifying your business as woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned
Make It Official

Make it Official

  • Your official paperwork will be delivered in your company binder with your company name on the spine
  • You’ll have a personalized embossing seal and all legal documents printed on archival-quality, bond paper resistant to fading that will stand the test of time
  • Celebrate setting up your business at a virtual signing ceremony along with your community of fellow social entrepreneurs

New Cohort Date: Friday, October 16th, 2026

Park City Club: 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1700 | Dallas, TX 75225

Hey There!

I’m Tish and I’m passionate about helping social entrepreneurs live an abundant life that includes running a purpose-driven business.

I’m a business owner and a lawyer. After starting my law firm, I decided to start my second business, StartUp Greater Good, PBC. The startup industry did not truly serve social entrepreneurs who were unique in the business world. I dedicated two days per month (basically a weekend a month) while still running my law firm full-time. With 20 days of dedicated time, we turned a 5-figure profit in less than 6 months. But it’s not just about making some extra money on the side. I am truly joyous to share what I’ve learned and work with social entrepreneurs.

One of my deepest core values is a belief that we can be personally abundant while also giving to others. You don’t have to make yourself poor to help others.

My clients are inspired to serve others, they just need a trusted, experienced guide to help them in the how-to-get-it-done area.

I recognized an opportunity to provide support and education to those wanting to serve the greater good, but also live an abundant life.

If you feel called to start your entrepreneurial venture, serve others, and live a life of freedom and abundance, apply now!

Tisha Dodge
Testimonials

As a minority business owner, I value her accomplishments and dedication to helping people grow on a personal level and in business.

~ Kendra B.

Success stories of clients who have worked with Tish before…

Tish has helped me take action. I have taken different courses and felt like I wasted time and money because the material presented was basic or did not apply to my business goals. I enjoy attending the program because Tish has actual experience as a successful businesswoman.

This has been a dream in the making for 10 years.

~ Kendra B.

When I began the program, I really had no idea what I wanted to do or even if anyone would purchase what I wanted to sell.

Lo and behold, with the guidance of Tisha Dodge and the group, I have found my confidence again.

Just the sheer comradery of other entrepreneurs trying to launch has helped push me further.

Needless to say, TDC will be launched soon, and I couldn’t be happier.

~ Rashonda D.

I’ll admit I entered with some skepticism, wondering if it would just be a retread of the topics I learned about in some other entrepreneurial seminars and courses I’d already taken. But I was quite pleasantly surprised! 

The program has unique content and a unique approach to teaching and supporting entrepreneurs at any stage of business development. 

~ Jim M.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is StartUp Greater Good for?

It’s for passionate social entrepreneurs who want to live a life of purpose AND personal abundance. You believe that you don’t have to make yourself poor to help others and are empowered to start your own business.

StartUp Greater Good is for you if you’re ready to:
• Let go of “what is expected” and be your authentic self
• Stop reacting to what’s going around you and create a plan for yourself, your business, and your life

StartUp Greater Good is not for you if:
• You believe that a social enterprise is going to be like a field of dreams, where if you build it, people will magically line up for your goods or services. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that. Everything worth doing requires some effort.
• StartUp Greater Good is for social entrepreneurs who understand that their efforts to serve a greater good do not have to be a struggle.

Why couldn't I just have an LLC and a Non-Profit

Social Enterprises Are the Smart Solution to Conflicts of Interest

For years, purpose-driven entrepreneurs faced a tough challenge: how to balance profit and impact without legal conflicts. Many created both a for-profit LLC and a nonprofit, but this structure posed a major risk—conflict of interest. If an LLC owner also serves on the nonprofit’s board, they can’t legally vote as a nonprofit board director on decisions benefiting their own business working with the nonprofit. Doing so jeopardizes the nonprofit’s 501(c)(3) status. Social enterprises solve this problem. By structuring your business as a social enterprise, you align profit with purpose—legally and ethically. No conflicts. No legal gray areas. Just a clear path to sustainable impact. Let’s build a compliant, mission-driven future together.

How much is the investment?

Your investment is $2997.

By joining the Startup Greater Good Foundational Program…

  • We’ll navigate through the sea of legal paperwork, together, so you don’t have to do it alone
  • You’ll have access to my expertise working as a social enterprise owner and lawyer along with a supportive community of like-minded people.
  • You’ll get answers to your specific questions during one of our three sessions together.
  • You’ll make your business official by the end of our 2 months together including your customized company binder with the name of your company, state registration, legal operating agreements, personalized embossing seal, and customized certificates.
  • Your company will have a jump start for 2025 and for business certification as a woman-owned, minority-owned, or veteran-owned business.
  • All from the comfort of your home or anywhere without fighting traffic or trying to find a babysitter.
  • All sessions are live and include a virtual celebratory signing ceremony.
Do you provide any discounts for military veterans?
Yes, under certain circumstances. If you are a military veteran (1) with an honorable or general discharge status, (2) can provide us with the necessary paperwork, and (3) want to set up your social enterprise in Texas, we will discount $300 from your package. Qualified veteran-owned businesses in Texas also have their Texas state margin taxes waived for the first five years. Thank you for your service.
Can’t I just find this information on the Internet?
The Internet is full of free content to build your own business but there’s almost too much information. It’s hard to know who to trust and where to start. I’ve had clients try to do it on their own and they just couldn’t find information responsive to their need to understand social enterprises with a level of comfort. That’s why I decided to create StartUp Greater Good to offer this information so that no one would have to pay huge lawyer’s fees or struggle alone.

Also, the problem with going it alone is, well, it’s lonely—and it makes it seem hard. StartUp Greater Good offers a supportive community of people with the same questions, struggles and triumphs! If you want the peace of mind and the support, StartUp Greater Good is for you.

How can I justify this expense before I’ve even started my business?
I understand this question because I used to think this way too. As new business owners, we try to save money by DIY’ing many things. We search the internet for answers, talk to other business owners, and read books— and in the end, we realize there’s too much conflicting information and we’re more confused than when we started. StartUp Greater Good will save you time and money in the long run.
I’m really busy. How much time is involved in getting results?
Our program is intended to help you set the foundation for your social enterprise with two live virtual sessions (totaling 3-5 hours). We have other live virtual sessions that are optional if you want additional support. This program is NOT about listening to “experts” bombarding you with information that sounds great but you’ll never actually implement. No sitting around listening to long lectures with hours of “homework.” We work on your business in the moment. You apply as you learn. That’s how you get results.
Can this really work?
Yes, it can, and does, really work. StartUp Greater Good is based on my in-depth knowledge of the law and business in real life. But beyond that, my members are proof that it works!
Testimonials

What I love about the program is that it focuses on the customers, helping them achieve their goals; and this is why the program is ideal for anyone who already has, or plans to start a non-profit or social purpose corporation.

~ Jim M.

Take the next step:

Ready to make your business dream a reality? Apply now to get started serving the great good.

Our next session is Friday, October 16th, 2026 at Park City Club:

5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1700

Dallas, TX 75225

Complete the form below to register

After submitting your form you will be redirected to a page where you can secure your spot by paying a deposit for the program. Your space cannot be held until your deposit is received. Please note: all deposits are non-refundable

PLEASE NOTE: Park City Club has a dress code. So attire should be business/business casual. No athletic wear, hats, or torn jeans.

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