Rob Merlino

Entrepreneur, auteur, raconteur. Rob Merlino is a blogger and writer who enjoys the Shark Tank TV show and Hot Dogs. A father of five who freelances in a variety of publications, Rob has a stable of websites including Shark Tank Blog, Hot Dog Stories, Rob Merlino.com and more.
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Cat Cafe – Gato Cafe

Adriana Montano channels her "inner crazy cat lady" in Shark Tank's season…

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3 Wheel Scooter – Sway Motorsports

Joe Wilcox wowed the crowd at this year's CES in Las Vegas…

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New Game: Spike Ball

What do you get when you cross volleyball with foursquare - you…

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Square Wheels – SharkWheel

Wheels are supposed to be round, but SharkWheel inventor David Patrick doesn't…

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Personalized Action Figures – You Kick Ass

Action figures are a ubiquitous toy in the USA. Just about every…

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Sun Screen Misting Stations

If you've ever gone to the beach and forgotten sun screen, Tony Fayne…

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Virtual Interior Design – ZOOM

Madeline Fraser, Elizabeth Grover, and Beatrice Fischel-Bock think Zoom Interiors is the…

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Synthetic Cadavers – SynDaver

Entrepreneur Christopher Sakezles commented to me that he wants people to tune in…

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Beyond the Tank: Updates on Shark Tank Businesses

Shark Tank fans are finally getting what they've been asking for for…

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Striper Lures – World Record Striper Company

Greg Myerson doesn't usually go Shark fishing, but he will when he…

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Air Pod Compressed Air Car – Zero Pollution Motors

Ethan Tucker believes the future of motor vehicles is his Air Pod,…

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Paleo Diet Bar

Shauna Sledge is no stranger to health and nutrition, this is what…

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Interchangeable Eyeglasses – Frameri

Frameri founder Konrad Billetz became acquainted with eyeglasses after he lived the…

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High Tech Insoles – Noene USA

Byron Scott, a retired NFL linebacker, pitches Noene USA, a line of…

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Custom Fan Magazines – Zine Pak

Kim Kaupe and Brittany Hodak took the old fan magazine (Fanzine) concept…

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American Men’s Clothing – Buck Mason

Sasha Koehn and Erik Shnakenberg are trying to brand an iconic, All-American men's clothing…

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Bar Stool Reservations – SnagaStool

When Detroit native Jamie Manning came to Boston, he made bar stool…

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Sweetened Face Wipes – Neat Cheeks

"Momtrepreneurs" Danielle Stangler and Julia Rossi are like most moms: they want…

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Peat Moss Substitute – Pit Moss

Mont Handley invented his peat moss substitute, called Pit Moss, way back…

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Electrical Connectors – Melni Connectors

Even though Mark Melni runs a family electronics store, he probably never…

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Bink your Book – Beneath the Ink

Alex Milewski and Sherisse Hawkins want to Bink your book with their…

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Kickstarter Fraud

Kickstarter fraud is a growing problem, and it's something any small business…

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Julie Thompson Interview – Pully Palz

Julie Thompson is excited about pitching Pully Palz, her solution for lost…

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Lightweight Running Shoes – Forus Athletics

The world is full of entrepreneurs who want to build a better…

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Custom Stuffed Toys – Budsies

Every kid loves stuffed toys, but Alex Furmansky thinks they'll like Budsies, his…

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