Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP)

Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP) H**P is dedicated to strengthening entrepreneurial leaders through excellence in mentoring.

06/19/2026

🎥 Flashback Friday: Wisdom from Barnett

One of the many lessons Barnett shared throughout the years was the importance of balance:

"Don't get overcommitted to your business and lose quality time with your family."

It's a simple message, but one that can be easy to forget when you're focused on growing a business, leading a team, and pursuing new opportunities.

At H**P, we believe success is about more than business growth—it's also about building meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life.

What lesson from Barnett has stuck with you the most?

What do you do to challenge yourself on a regular basis?
06/17/2026

What do you do to challenge yourself on a regular basis?

What are you waiting for?! Apply to H**P today! 👉 https://www.hempkc.org/apply“I feel grateful each and every day for th...
06/15/2026

What are you waiting for?! Apply to H**P today! 👉 https://www.hempkc.org/apply

“I feel grateful each and every day for the opportunity to work with Doug through H**P. His mentorship has been invaluable as we face new challenges every day in the growth of our business. I consider Doug a mentor, but also see him as a lifelong friend. The more we work together, the more confidence I have in our ability to reach the goals we have set for 2026 and beyond. Thank you H**P for pairing me with such a fantastic human being.” - Kelsey

📸 Flashback Friday: Where It All BeganLong before H**P became the organization we know today, there were meetings, brain...
06/12/2026

📸 Flashback Friday: Where It All Began

Long before H**P became the organization we know today, there were meetings, brainstorming sessions, and big ideas.

These photos offer a rare glimpse into the conversations that helped shape H**P's vision. It's a reminder that every successful venture starts with people willing to ask questions, share ideas, and build something together.

More than 30 years later, that spirit of collaboration remains at the heart of everything we do. 🧡

If you could have been in the room for one H**P moment in history, what would it be?

Yesterday was our “Selling Your Business” panel discussion! We heard from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated ...
06/11/2026

Yesterday was our “Selling Your Business” panel discussion! We heard from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the process of selling their businesses, as well as experts who understand what it takes behind the scenes to prepare, position, and execute a successful transition.

Thank you to our panelists and everyone who attended! 👏🏻

Give us a đź’ˇ in the comments if you agree!
06/10/2026

Give us a đź’ˇ in the comments if you agree!

Our Mentee/Mentor relationships are hard to beat! 🙌 “Craig and I have covered a lot of ground together — M&A analysis, s...
06/08/2026

Our Mentee/Mentor relationships are hard to beat! 🙌

“Craig and I have covered a lot of ground together — M&A analysis, strategic planning, personnel decisions, lending referrals here in Kansas City, and a full financial review of the business alongside David Fowler, H**P Mentor. TCS has a clearer view of its strategy because of our working relationship, and that's hard to overstate!” - Bryan

Congratulations to H**P Mentee Lina Dickinson, co-founder of Mersea, on two exciting milestones: opening Mersea’s first-...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to H**P Mentee Lina Dickinson, co-founder of Mersea, on two exciting milestones: opening Mersea’s first-ever retail store on the Country Club Plaza and launching a celebrity collaboration with actress Selma Blair.

Lina’s journey is a great example of what can happen when creativity, vision, and persistence come together. We’re proud to celebrate her success and the continued growth of a Kansas City brand making waves on a national stage.

Read about the collaboration at https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2026/06/03/mersea-grand-opening-blair-celebrity-collaboration.html

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📸 Flashback Friday: Then & NowThese two photos of Melody Warren and Gina Stuelke may have been taken years apart, but th...
06/05/2026

📸 Flashback Friday: Then & Now

These two photos of Melody Warren and Gina Stuelke may have been taken years apart, but they capture something that has always been at the heart of H**P: lasting relationships.

Businesses grow, leadership evolves, and seasons of life change, but the connections built through this community continue to stand the test of time.

One of the best parts of H**P is looking around the room years later and seeing familiar faces still learning, supporting, and growing together.

Who’s someone you’ve stayed connected with through H**P over the years?

ONE WEEK AWAY! 👇 Thinking about selling your business - now or someday?Join H**P for a powerful and candid panel discuss...
06/03/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY! 👇

Thinking about selling your business - now or someday?

Join H**P for a powerful and candid panel discussion featuring entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the process of selling their businesses - along with experts who understand what it takes behind the scenes to prepare, position, and execute a successful transition.

RSVP on hempkc.org or email Maggie at [email protected]

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