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Mary Hornbeck

Owner of Special Beginnings Early Learning Center in Lenexa, Kansas, who expanded it to four childcare programs serving over 350 families.

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PODCASTS

Sep 17, 2026

ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

380: The Lease Negotiation Lessons That Saved a Childcare Business With Mary Hornbeck

Sep 17 · 31m

Kate Woodward YoungHOST

11:20

Yes.

Mary HornbeckGUEST

11:20

So the landlord then, his name was Dr.

Mary HornbeckGUEST

11:27

Bear.

Mary HornbeckGUEST

11:28

Hi, Dr.

Mary HornbeckGUEST

11:28

Bear.

Mary HornbeckGUEST

11:29

Anyway, he...

Mary HornbeckGUEST

11:32

And small world.

9 MINS LATER

Kate Woodward YoungHOST

20:16

What were some of the experiences with location three and location four? Or do you have any tips on renegotiating leases after you've been there for a while?