Big Impact, Small Start: A Kid’s Mission-Driven Business with Henry Lynch

Building Unbreakable Brands

What does it take to launch a purpose-driven business? For nine-year-old Henry Lynch, it starts with a soda can, a big heart, and a bold idea. In this special episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, host Meghan Lynch interviews her son, Henry, the founder of Henry’s Recycling—a grassroots effort that turns bottles and cans into care packages for people experiencing homelessness. Henry shares the story behind his business, the mindset that keeps him going, and the belief that anyone, no matter their age, can make a difference. This heartwarming and surprisingly tactical conversation is a reminder that the next generation of entrepreneurs may be more ready than we think.

Key Topics Discussed

• Launch a purpose-driven venture at any age – How Henry turned a simple recycling idea into a mission to help others.
• Identify and act on social needs – The real-life inspiration behind Henry’s business and the community issue he wanted to solve.
• Turn redemption into revenue – Henry’s practical steps to fund his care packages include strategic decisions like crossing state lines for better rates.
• Inspire customer loyalty – Creative reward systems and poster campaigns that engage donors and encourage repeat participation.
• Build a team and stay motivated – The role of friends, mentors, and a clear mission in keeping momentum alive.
• Lead with hope and clarity – Henry’s reflections on goal setting, resilience, and what it means to “start tiny.

Connect with Henry Lynch at HenrysRecycling.org

Building Unbreakable Brands is hosted by Meghan Lynch
Produced by Six-Point Strategy