ManCan, an invention by 14-year old Hart Main, developed a line of manly scented candles. Hart came up with the idea for manly scented candles when he was teasing his sister about the girly scented candles that she had to sell for a school fundraiser. At the time his sister didn’t think too much of the idea, but as time went on, Hart began to pursue the idea of creating manly scented candles, and it turned into a nationwide success. Hart started his business with an initial investment of $100 of his own money, and $200 from his parents, and they all worked together to develop the candles as a group. ManCans are available in multiple scents, including: Campfire, Bacon, Sawdust, Fresh Cut Grass, Grandpa’s Pipe, and others. ManCans have had great success through selling the candles in over 60 stores throughout the country, which has led them to over 9,000 sales. The story of Hart Main and his development of ManCans shows that anyone can be an entrepreneurs no matter how young they may be.
This is hilarious. Not just the product of ManCan but the way that Hart Main came up with the idea. I would love to smell one of the candles because my first thought is that these candles must smell awful. Obviously, they must smell pretty good for the fact that they have made it to 60 stores with 9,000 sales.
Hey great post! (I chose this story last time) Hart saw that there was a problem in the candle industry: There were not really any candles specifically made to appeal to men. What if I’m a guy who has a passion for candles but gets sick when he has to smell flowers and fruit all day?! Thus, the ManCan was born. I think that it is really cool how someone so young can turn out to be so successful, especially with an idea as silly as grass-scented candles. He has been able to sell his product in many different stores across the US and he has even hit High school yet. This story can be an inspiration to all of us who are younger and less experienced but still have ideas to provide.