April 16, 2025

18. From Hardware Store to Healthcare Entrepreneur, with Kenny Hancock

40 minutes

In the capstone episode of Season One, Anne Hancock Toomey interviews healthcare entrepreneur and...her dad! Kenny Hancock is CEO of Lync Health Partners. Hancock shares his journey from working his family's small-town hardware store in Kentucky to a successful career as a serial entrepreneur in healthcare. He talks about how early setbacks in a high-pressure sales role motivated him to keep pushing and succeed, setting him up for a professional lifetime of finding ways to solve big challenges. Hancock reviews the highs and lows founding and leading companies like OrthoLink, Surgical Alliance, Meridian, and Lync Health Partners. He emphasizes the importance of relationships, authenticity, and risk-taking. Anne and Kenny also delve into the personal and familial dimensions of their journey, offering valuable insights into leadership and life lessons.

1:36 Family Values and Lessons

6:02 Growing Up in Russellville, KY

15:24 Transition to Healthcare and challenges in medical device sales

19:54 Moving to Nashville and New Ventures

21:16 A Life-Changing Decision

28:30 The Formation of Lync Health Partners

30:15 Reflecting on Mistakes and Accomplishments

32:58 Leadership Insights and Personal Reflections

35:51 Lightning Round and Closing Thoughts

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