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Hart Main, at the age 13 came up with an idea that would soon begin to be a profitable and successful business. Hart began his interest in candles when he was in grade school as he would smell the “girly” scented candles that his sister used. Hart wanted to create candles that could fit the scents of guys instead of girls. Eventually, ManCan was started through financial help from Main’s family. Some “manly” flavors that ManCan has created are the following: Campfire, Bacon, Sawdust, Fresh Cut Grass, and Grandpa’s Pipe. After also being on Shark Tank, ManCan are now handmade in Beaver Creek, Ohio by a Candle Company in Lisbon. In addition, ManCan sales are skyrocketing as now they are giving money back into charity. From Hart Main, I have learned that sometimes going down an unfamiliar and uncomfortable route (manly scented candles) can lead to innovated ideas that produce profit and make a difference! I can use this story in my life as an entrepreneur too search for topics that may not fit the exact mold of society, but to use my creativity to land a product just like Hart did. We could all learn a thing or two from ManCan!
This is such a tender idea! I love that his family was in full support of his idea and that he got creative with the scents. I would be so interested to smell a “Bacon” scented candle. Additionally, the fact that he was only 13 on shark tank is very impressive, and I am sure was a huge step for his company.