Hart Main was only 13 years old when he developed an idea that will soon launch into a successful business. After making fun of his younger sister for all of her girly smelling candles Hart decided to start trying to create manly scented candles. Hart decided to start this business because he wanted to buy a $1,200 Bike and he needed a way to make money. He came up with the clever name “ManCans” and he packages his product in what looks like soup cans. His products have a very minimalist and manly look but also present an element of fun with all of the goofy scents. 

Hart’s entrepreneurial story shows the importance of motivation and how having a clear goal helps to stay driven and determined. Hart used his desire to buy the bike to help launch his business because it kept him productive and working towards his goal. 

Hart created a vast majority of scents, some of them include “cigar, beer, and grandpa’s pipe.” These candles would make for a great and very funny gift to give a friend or maybe a dad for father’s dad. Hart’s entrepreneurial story proves that sometimes there is secret success hidden in the things others might think are silly or not profitable. 

Although there wasn’t an obvious need for his product, Hart is still solving the problem of candles not having manly scent options. Some of the scents he created are very humorous like “Dirt” and “Grass” and you can see Hart’s funny personality displayed through his variety of manly scented options. 

In addition, Hart uses his business to donate cans of soup to people who are starving. The slogan for his product is “one candle, one meal.” Hart displays selflessness by making it his mission to donate and help people who may be starving. Even though Hart’s business started from the desire to buy an expensive bike his whole idea has now pivoted to something that helps his community. Hart’s story also highlights the need to stay humble and he himself shares that one of his greatest rewards in starting his business was the entrepreneur experience he got.

Hart’s business is now very successful and some of his products are sold on the “Beaver Creek Candle Company” website. It is astonishing to hear this young boy’s story and see his innovative and creative mind in action in a selfless and unique way.