Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in health and wellness but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Steve Hentzen, founder, and chairman of Prostate Network, located in Leawood, KS, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Prostate Network's mission is to support survivors and enable men to educate the public on the importance of early detection to help save men's lives.
Tell us about yourself
I am the Chairman and a co-founder of the Prostate Network. I am a Survivorship Workgroup Co-Chairman of the Kansas Cancer Partnership and lead the Prostate Cancer Working Group of the Missouri Cancer Consortium. I am also a member of the Patient Advisory Board at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, where I volunteer my time and capabilities. I was a recipient of the Harry Pinchot Award by the Prostate Cancer Research Institute. And I am a 12-year prostate cancer survivor who had a radical prostatectomy at age 46, followed by IMRT radiation a year later.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Prostate Cancer Research Institutes - Harry Pinchot Award
Harry Pinchot was widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable prostate cancer advocates in the biology, prevention, and treatment of prostate cancer. Pinchot made a positive impact on the lives of countless men afflicted by prostate cancer, and their loved ones, through his efforts at the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI).
He served as PCRI's Program Director for over a decade and was known as "Helpline Harry" because he was always taking calls from concerned prostate cancer patients. His devotion to the mission of educating men and highlighting the plight of those affected by the disease has earned him national recognition.
Harry Pinchot lost his 13-year battle with prostate cancer in January 2008. In his honor, PCRI would like to recognize unsung heroes like Harry that are out there making a difference in other people's lives. Winners from previous years include: Howard Hansen, Johnny R. Payne, Bill Blair, Ralph Valle, Chuck Maack, Murray Corwin, Jim O'Hara, Rick Profit, Peter Doherty, Lyle LaRosh, Phillip Olsen, Joel Nowak, and Gene Van Vleet.
Only individuals may be nominated. These men and women will be judged by their accomplishments and personal attributes that show excellence in prostate cancer education, research, advocacy, and community support.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Having the guts to get started.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Purpose-driven.
- Dream big.
- Act now.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
We invite all prostate cancer survivors, their partners, and those helping in the fight to join us.
Hybrid meetings 1st Wednesday monthly at 6:30 PM CST
- In person at Gilda's Club Kansas City, 21 West 43rd KC, MO
- Simultaneously, in our zoom room
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.prostatenetwork.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prostatenetwork
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prostatenetwork/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProstateNetwork
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prostatenetwork/
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