Rob Merlino: Blogger, Writer, Entrepreneur & Foodie

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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Bee Keeping Supplies – Bee Thinking

Matt and Jill Reed didn't initially set out to sell bee keeping…

Rob Merlino April 6, 2015

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Lost Pacifier Solution – Pully Palz

Whether you call it a binky, sussy, or paci, it's a pacifier…

Rob Merlino April 6, 2015

Online Reputation Management – BrandYourself.com

BrandYourself.com is banking on two things: people will Google their name and…

Rob Merlino March 16, 2015

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Lemonade Stand in the Shark Tank – Bee Sweet

Nothing says "entrepreneur" like a kid at the side of the road…

Rob Merlino March 16, 2015

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Home Tee Shirt

Ryan Shell is a tee shirt tycoon. Tee shirts are making a…

Rob Merlino March 16, 2015

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Dog Video Chat – IC Pooch

Dog lovers love their dogs and IC Pooch inventor, 14-year-old Brooke Martin…

Rob Merlino March 16, 2015

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Outdoor Safe – AquaVault

Avin Samtani, Rob Peck, and Jonathan Kinas were at the beach one…

Rob Merlino March 12, 2015

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Rave Gloves – Emazing Lights

Brian Lim probably didn't think he'd end up on Shark Tank when…

Rob Merlino March 11, 2015

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Socially Responsible, Affordable Lingerie – Naja

Catalina Girald is a "Nuevo Latino" woman with a mission: make affordable…

Rob Merlino March 10, 2015

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Echo Valley Meats the Sharks II

Dave Alwan takes a second swim in the Shark Tank in episode…

Rob Merlino March 8, 2015

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Twin Z Breast Feeding Pillow

Michelle and Jason Barsosky hope their successful breast feeding pillow, called Twin…

Rob Merlino March 4, 2015

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Thai Coconut Opener – Coco Jack

Dave Goodman, a former orchestra conductor from New York City, hit the road…

Rob Merlino March 2, 2015

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Bed Rider Pick Up Truck Seats – BedRyder

In the past, having a pick up truck bed rider was a…

Rob Merlino March 2, 2015

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Sorority Clothes – Frill Clothing

Kate Steadman and Sharon Bui pitch their line of Made in the…

Rob Merlino March 2, 2015

Xero Shoes Amuri Z-Trek Review

Steve Sashen never got a deal in the Shark Tank for Xeroshoes,…

Rob Merlino February 26, 2015

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Grace and Lace Update Interview – Rick Hinnant

I recently spoke with Rick Hinnant to get a Grace and Lace…

Rob Merlino February 24, 2015

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Inflatable Solar Light

Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta pitch LuminAID, an inflatable solar light they…

Rob Merlino February 20, 2015

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Scholarship App – Scholly

Christopher Gray got his scholarships the old fashioned way - without a…

Rob Merlino February 19, 2015

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Back Packs by Taaluma Totes

Jack Dufour and Alley Heffren are two young, adventurous college-aged kids who…

Rob Merlino February 19, 2015

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Smart Vent – Keen Home

Ryan Fant got inspired to invent the Keen Home "smart vent" because he…

Rob Merlino February 19, 2015

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Photo Printing Kit – Lumi

Jesse Genet created the first Lumi photo printing kit in her friend's…

Rob Merlino February 9, 2015

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Magic Cook Review

Sharon Yu sent me some products to do a Magic Cook review.…

Rob Merlino February 8, 2015

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Sseko – Sandals and More

Liz and Ben Bohannon come to the Shark Tank seeking an investment…

Rob Merlino February 6, 2015

Gold Panning Kit – Gold Rush Nugget Bucket

Mark Peterson knows about the riches gold can bring, he hopes the…

Rob Merlino February 6, 2015

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Freaker Feet – Whoop!

Zach Crain pitched Freaker in season four and now HE'S BACK with…

Rob Merlino February 6, 2015