Rob Merlino

Entrepreneur, author, and raconteur, Rob Merlino is a blogger and writer who enjoys the Shark Tank TV show and hot dogs. A father of five, he freelances for a variety of publications and manages a stable of websites, including Shark Tank Blog, Hot Dog Stories, RobMerlino.com, and more.
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Bare Naked Skinny Mirror

Skinny Mirror inventor Belinda Jasmine didn't like what she saw in the…

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Foot Cardigan Update

Foot Cardigan Update While still basking in the afterglow of their on-air…

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Luminoodle by Power Practical – Interview with Caleb Light

Luminoodle is the latest product from the brain trust at Power Practical,…

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Dude Products – Dude Wipes

The Dudes, aka Sean Riley, Ryan Meegan, and Jeff Klimkowski, pitch their business, Dude Products,…

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EZPEEZ – Potty Training Aid

Inventor and entrepreneur Brian Kleinschmidt pitches EZPEEZ, the next generation potty training aid,…

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Brownies + Cookies = Brookies – Milk and Brookies

Jovon English has a sweet tooth and one day she created a…

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Coal Oven Pizza from Table 87

When Tom Cucco opened Table 87 Coal Oven Pizza in 2013, he…

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Foot Cardigan Interview – Bryan DeLuca & Matt McClard

I spoke with Bryan DeLuca and Matt McClard the day before they…

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Nerd Wax Glasses Wax

Don and Lydia Hejney are this week's Kickstarter entry into the Shark…

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Wood Bow Ties – Two Guys Bow Ties

Adam Teague and Tim Paslay are the two guys behind Two Guys…

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Valet Parking App – ValPark

Wayne Johnson pitches ValPark, his valet parking app, to the Sharks in…

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Sock Subscription – Foot Cardigan

Shark Tank has seen entrepreneurs pitching toy subscriptions, food subscriptions, even coffee…

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O Dang, it’s Hummus in the Shark Tank

Jesse Wolfe likes his hummus. He never tried the stuff until he…

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Edible Cups – Loliware

Chelsea Briganti and Leigh Ann Tucker didn't think they'd be in the…

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Eyelash Extensions – Mikki Bey

Mikki Bey is the Queen of eyelash extensions in Hollywood. She managed…

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Password App – Splikity

Passwords are something people use on a daily basis, and Doug and…

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Shark Bites

Shark Bites is a brand new book about Shark Tank that just…

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The Beebo – Hands-Free Bottle Feeding

Martin Hill, inventor of The Beebo, seeks an investment in his hands-free…

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Drinking Vinegar – McClary Bros

Jess Sanchez McClary re-introduces a centuries-old beverage, drinking vinegar, to the Sharks…

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Credit Card Protector – Signal Vault

Chris Gilpin got lucky when he started Signal Vault. Back in 2013,…

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Rocket Skates and Scooters – Acton

Peter Treadway's Acton Rocket Skates and Scooters might be the coolest product…

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Frill Clothing Update Interview

I spoke with Sharon Bui and Kate Steadman via Skype recently to…

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Scott Jordan and Scott E Vest on Indie GoGo

Scott E Vest founder Scott Jordan pissed a lot of people off…

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Ashton Kutcher Guest Shark for Season 7

Ashton Kutcher will soon be saying "Dude, where's my Shark Tank?" According to…

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Shark Wheels Inventor David Patrick Interview

While talking to David Patrick before he aired on Shark Tank in…

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