CP: He Started Selling Horseradish at 12… Then Built a Billion Dollar Ketchup Empire

Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity:

Have you ever tried to start your own business or project? What motivated you to do so?
What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to have in order to be successful in business?
Can you think of any examples of people who have built successful businesses from scratch? What do you think contributed to their success?
How do you think someone’s upbringing and family background can influence their entrepreneurial spirit?
What do you think is the most challenging part of building a business, and how can it be overcome?

Take a look at the featured image and answer the following questions:

Read the introduction to the activity and get familiar with the story of Henry J. Heinz.

Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBAm3u1pSf0. Pause the video at the following points and discuss the questions:

Pause at 2:00 minutes: What do you think motivated Henry J. Heinz to start his own business at the age of 12? Do you think his upbringing and family background played a role in his entrepreneurial spirit?
Pause at 5:00 minutes: How do you think Heinz’s attention to detail and commitment to quality contributed to his success? Can you think of any examples of how these qualities can be applied to other areas of life?
Pause at 8:00 minutes: What do you think was the most challenging part of building Heinz’s business, and how did he overcome it? Do you think his story can serve as an inspiration for others who want to start their own businesses?