Hart Main is already a successful entrepreneur at the age of 14. With the help of his family, he has developed the ManCan which is a brand of candles for men. Some of the candle scents consist of fresh cut grass, sawdust, campfire, bacon, grandpa’s pipe and more. Today, ManCan candles are sold in over 60 different stores across the US, and around 9,000 units have been sold. Hart plans to devote as much time as he can into this growing business but must also focus on his schoolwork being 14.
Hart developed this idea after making fun of his sister who was selling more girly scented candles at a school fundraiser. Hart saw the problem that their were not enough candle scents that appeal to men so he began brainstorming ideas for manly scented candles. He put in an initial investment of $100 to get the business started and his parents put in another $200. What began as a small idea became something much larger and much more successful as this family began to develop their product.
Hart’s story is an inspiration to all young entrepreneurs in the world today. No matter what idea you have or how small your business seems in the beginning, there is the potential for growth if you keep thinking of ways to improve.
Most people wouldn’t think that men would buy candles for themselves. Props to this kid for identifying a specified product for a target market that was not well-known.
I’m really curious what the kid’s thought process was that led him to developing such an unusual product. Very interesting. I’d really like to know more.
This is an idea that I am sure has been thrown around at many different hangouts and campfires. It’s cool to see somebody actually start to execute.
The idea itself is very interesting and unique. Personally, I’m surprised by the success due the fact that even as a man I don’t think I would purchase the product; however, there must be a market due to his success.
Now guys don’t have to worry about lighting a candle in their room and think that it’s going to smell like warm sugar cookie or vanilla spice! It will help their room smell better, but by a scent that is appealing to a male taste!