Inspiring young entrepreneur clearly describes Hart Main (emphasis on YOUNG). At the age of 13 he started his first business called ManCans. The inception of this business dates back to 2010. Hart’s sister was joking with his sister who was selling candles to school and noting that the scented candles were too girly. He then jokingly suggested, “(his sister) ought to try more manly scents.”
Through some encouragement via his parents, Hart decided he would pursue this idea. It is inspiring to me that at the age of 13 years old, he developed his idea and turned it into a business. With just a $300 investment from his own personal fund and his parents, ManCans in the first two years sold over 25,000 manly candles. This idea also has a dual purpose. The contents of each of the cans are donated to soup kitchen across Ohio. Hart Main is yet another inspiring entrepreneur that I look up to and aspire to be like.
I have heard of this story before and have always thought it was hilarious! He is truly a great example of innovation. I actually think my brother has one of these man cans and they work and smell pretty good
The idea of manly candles is awesome! Although the target market for candles has generally been women, he was able to expand and create a product for men. This is a great skill for every entrepreneur to have and something Hart did very well.
Taking an age old product and putting a new twist on it was a very clever idea. Also donating the contents of the cans is very philanthropic of him.
Usually I only buy candles for my grandmother for Christmas. Hart Main is definitely and innovator and was able to expand a current market completely, from older women to young men. I wonder if they have Bacon scent?