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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Hanukkah Tree Topper Cashmere Hair Extensions Tipsy Elves Lightenetics

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Hanukkah Tree Topper Cashmere Hair Extensions Tipsy Elves Lightenetics

Ever wanted an ugly Christmas or holiday sweater?  No?  Well what about for themes parties and other events?  Well, the market for ugly sweaters is large enough that there is a company that specializes in selling ‘ugly’ Christmas sweaters named Tispy Elves.  Aside for sweaters for men and women, Tipsy elves sells sweaters for pets and inanimate objects in addition to beanies, neck ties and fanny packs. This allows a person to theme themselves and … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Spirit Hoods Virtuix Omni Fohawx Bubbas BBQ

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Spirit Hoods Virtuix Omni Fohawx Bubbas BBQ

Marley Marotta & Alexander Mendeluk are the duo that will pitch Spirit Hoods to the Shark Tank.  Spirit Hoods are faux fur garments made in the USA.  Spirit Hoods are uniquely designed apparel items that grab attention.  Spirit Hoods is verified on Twitter, so they either have friends in the tech space, or have reached enough notoriety to have garnered that status.  This can be taken as a sign that Spirit Hoods have good strong … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lesson Slawsa Doorbot Magic Moments Surprise Ride Barbara Corcoran’s All Star Entrepreneurs

Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lesson Slawsa Doorbot Magic Moments Surprise Ride Barbara Corcoran’s All Star Entrepreneurs

Tired of the same old condiments?  Well Julie Stortz Busha of Slawsa just might have a product you want to try.  Slawsa is a combination salsa and slaw mix.  So it has a bit of spicyness to go along with a bit of  crunch.  The product is available in regional grocery stores such as Publix, Food Lion and Kroger throughout the Southeast.  The product is mainly available in many grocery stores in the Midwest, Southeast … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Slawsa Soundbender Pet Paint Bellybuds Paparazzi Proposals Schulzies Bread Pudding

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Slawsa Soundbender Pet Paint Bellybuds Paparazzi Proposals Schulzies Bread Pudding

Getting an update segment on Shark Tashe is Rabbi Moshe Weiss.  Weiss originally appeared on Shark Tank to pitch the Soundbender.  The Soundbender is a device that clips on iPads and other devices and direct the sounds towards the person using the device.  The device does not need any power, it simply is in a shape that redirects the sound in the direction of the screen instead behind the screen.  It is an innovative product … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Fiber Fix Elephant Chat Fishing Ammo TMR Merchant Processing Ten Thirty One Productions

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Fiber Fix Elephant Chat Fishing Ammo TMR Merchant Processing Ten Thirty One Productions

Appearing first in the Shark Tank was FiberFix.  The entrepreneurs behind FiberFix are Spencer Quinn & Eric Child  from Utah.  FiberFix is an innovating single use tape that can be used to fix or patch holes or other damage in items like PVC pipes, broken handles, and many more.  The FiberFix tape has to moistened by full immersion in water, and then applied directly to the item in need of patching or repair.  Reaction from … Read entire article »

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Q & A with Ryan Frankel of VerbalizeIt

Q & A with Ryan Frankel of VerbalizeIt

      Ryan Frankel, Chief Executive Officer, of VerbalizeIt took some time to answer questions about the state of the business before and after their pitch to the panel of investors on the Shark Tank. VerbalizeIt is a live translation service that users can access at any time from anywhere to have live human beings assist with translation.  Live translators are far more likely to understand context of what is being spoken and to also understand technical jargon … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Screenmend Hamboards Surfboard Skateboarding QR Code Scanning Technology Slow Jams Love Songs DJ Mission Belt No Holes Belt

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Screenmend Hamboards Surfboard Skateboarding QR Code Scanning Technology Slow Jams Love Songs DJ Mission Belt No Holes Belt

Getting an update is Nate Holzapfel of Mission Belt Company.  Mission Belt’s are belts that do not have any holes.  Instead Mission Belts rely on on a click lock systems that is not visible from the outside.  Nate Holzapfel was quite the salesperson, and the sharks were impressed with his energy and hustle.  The lesson learned from his segment is that Investors invest just as much in the people as they do in the business. … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Kookn Kap Freeloader Child Carrier Fairy Tale Wish Rapid Ramen Echo Valley Meats

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Kookn Kap Freeloader Child Carrier Fairy Tale Wish Rapid Ramen Echo Valley Meats

Chris Johnson from Sacramento California appears on Shark Tank to pitch his Rapid Ramen cooker.  A lot of people enjoy quick and easy meals to prepare.  Traditional ramen preparation involves pots and boiling water.  Rapid Ramen’s selling points are that it shortens the preparation time, eliminates the need to use a stove and a pot, and requires half the water.  Helping customers eat their food sooner with greater simplicity is always a good selling point.  … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Breathometer Man Medals Kane& Couture Mango Preserves Simple Sugars Update

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Breathometer Man Medals Kane& Couture Mango Preserves Simple Sugars Update

Pitching on Shark Tank will be Charles Michael Yim, who is the founder of the Breathometer.  Proving that smartphones will one day do virtually anything, coming on the market in America will be a Smartphone application that will let users test their own Blood Alcohol Level.  The Breathometer app requires a physical measuring device that connects direclty to a smartphone’s headphone jack.  According to the Breathometer website, the product is in the pre-order phase with … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank – Sweet Ballz – Lynnae’s Gourmet Pickles – Postcard on the Run – Medical Social Media– Wicked Good Cupcakes

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank – Sweet Ballz – Lynnae’s Gourmet Pickles – Postcard on the Run – Medical Social Media– Wicked Good Cupcakes

Preview: The season premier of Shark Tank features cake balls called Sweet Ballz.  Pitching Sweet Ballz are James McDonald and Cole Egger from Dallas Texas.  According to the Sweet Ballz website, a distribution deal was struck with 7/11 retail stores in March of 2013.  Sweet Ballz are listed in three flavors, Red Velvet, Chocolate, and Cookies N’ Cream, which you can see to the left.  Sweet Ballz may get one or more sharks interested, as … Read entire article »

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Interview with David Glickman of Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company who pitched on Shark Tank

Interview with David Glickman of Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company who pitched on Shark Tank

David Glickman of Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company appeared on Shark Tank to pitch his business.  The episode he appeared in originally aired May 2013.  Here is the  recap of David Glickman’s original appearance.  In short, David Glickman of Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company did not strike a deal with the sharks on the show.  As it turned out for David Glickman, he seems to be better off maintaining full control Vermont Butcher … Read entire article »

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Xero Shoes Interview with Steven Sashen after appearing on Shark Tank

Xero Shoes Interview with Steven Sashen after appearing on Shark Tank

Steven Sashen of Xero Shoes was kind enough to answer a few questions about Xero Shoes and the experience he and Lena Phoenix had and have with Shark Tank. JE: How has Shark Tank benefited Xero Shoes? Steven: It’s been a huge benefit to the business in terms of making money.  It’s also helped with the recognition of Xero Shoes which has led to connecting Xero Shoes to key contacts that have been helpful with growing the business.  It’s also helped … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank Ice Chips Candy Tom and Chee Ryans Barkery VerbalizeIt Three Days Rule

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank Ice Chips Candy Tom and Chee Ryans Barkery VerbalizeIt Three Days Rule

Ice Chips Candy gets an update segment on Shark Tank.  You may recall when Yelm, California based entrepreneurs Beverly Vines-Haines & Charlotte Clary pitched their sugar free alternative mint candy.   Ice Chips Candy use Xylitol, which is an alternative sweetener.  Most of the times the Sharks enjoy the food or treats they eat and Ice Chips Candy was no exception.  The Sharks were interested as the sales had been near $1 Million Dollars for Ice Chips Candy.  This proved to … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank RuckPack Aldo Orta Jewelry Tie Try Cork’s Away Nearly Newlywed Wedding Dresses

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank RuckPack Aldo Orta Jewelry Tie Try Cork’s Away Nearly Newlywed Wedding Dresses

Appearing on Shark Tank is Rob Dyer of Noots! Nutrition, LLC which has a subsidiary product called RuckPack.  RuckPack a single-source, power-packed vitamin & energy shot.  Rob Dyer received the inspiration to create RuckPack from his background in the Marines, specifically in the Special Ops division.    Rob Dyer’s experience during active military deployment demonstrated to him that he needed an energy drink that was small in size and could deliver the results without caffeine, which can cause … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank KaZAM Balance Bike Babys The Spatty Daddy BadAss Burgers Track Days Motorcycle Movie Pink Shutter PhotoBooths

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank KaZAM Balance Bike Babys The Spatty Daddy BadAss Burgers Track Days Motorcycle Movie Pink Shutter PhotoBooths

Appearing in the Shark Tank will be Mary Beth Lugo pitching her product line of training bicycles called KaZAM training bikes.  KaZAM training bikes are designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6.  What is unique about KaZAM training bikes is that they do not have any pedals.  Yes, you read that correctly, KaZAM training bikes do NOT have any pedals.  But wait, it gets better, there are NO training wheels either on KaZAM training bikes.  … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder eCreamery.com GumboBrick MistoBox Coffee Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder eCreamery.com GumboBrick MistoBox Coffee Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company

Are you a bird lover who enjoys watching them feed in peace?  Don’t want squirrels to bother them?  Then the Squirrel Boss bird feeder just might be the product for you.  The Squirrel Boss bird feeder was developed by Pennsylvania based Mike DeSanti.  Mike DeSanti is another entrepreneur who took it upon himself to solve a problem that had been vexing him.  The bird feeder that he used in his yard at his home was constantly … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Billy Blanks Jr Dance With Me nPower Peg Mission Belt Fishing Ammo Wicked Good Cupcakes

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Billy Blanks Jr Dance With Me nPower Peg Mission Belt Fishing Ammo Wicked Good Cupcakes

Billy Blanks Jr’s Dance With Me program will receive an update segment on Shark Tank.  You will recall that the Billy Blanks Jr’s segment for Dance With Me was a very emotional segment that featured a twist.  Usually when entrepreneurs leave the set without a verbal deal, that is the end of the story.  However, Daymond John was touched by the story and reached out to Billy Blanks Jr. to make a deal for Dance With Me … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation Negotiation Lessons Scrub Daddy Stella Valle Geek Chic Jones Scone Luggage Pickup Valet

Shark Tank Business Valuation Negotiation Lessons Scrub Daddy Stella Valle Geek Chic Jones Scone Luggage Pickup Valet

The Scrub Daddy is one of the most popular products that has appeared on the Shark Tank.  The good news is that the versatile sponge known as the Scrub Daddy is getting an update segment.  What makes the Scrub Daddy so handy is that it easily go from soft sponge to firm enough to scrape with by simply running cold water on it.  You may recall that interest in the Scrub Daddy led to quite a bit of negotiation … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons GOBIE H2O Root Suit Liddup The Coop LA Echo Valley Meats

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons GOBIE H2O Root Suit Liddup The Coop LA Echo Valley Meats

Do you prefer to avoid bottle water to reduce your consumption of plastic or other reasons, but dislike the taste of tap water?  If the answer is yes, then you will be interested in checking out the GOBIE H2O’s filtered water bottle.   GOBIE H2O was pitched last in the Shark Tank by Rusty Allen from San Diego, California.  GOBIE H2O’s bottles use an active carbon filter to remove the unpleasant chlorine taste and odor from your … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Negotiation & Business Valuation Lessons Drop Stop Simple Sugars Cool Wraps Traditional Fisheries Buggy Beds

Shark Tank Negotiation & Business Valuation Lessons Drop Stop Simple Sugars Cool Wraps Traditional Fisheries Buggy Beds

Maria Curcio and Veronica Perlongo from Freehold, NJ, are getting an update segment on their popular product known as Buggy Beds.  Buggy Beds is an early detection system for, you guessed it, Bed Bugs.  Shark Tank update segments usually convey good news, so we’ll expect to hear that Maria Curcio and Veronica Perlongo have experienced tremendous growth in Buggy Beds Gross Sales.  One reason that Buggy Beds made for such a memorable Shark Tank segment is that all five … Read entire article »

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