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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Brain Supplement – Cerebral Success

You don't have to be Einstein to know a healthy brain is…

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Mud Run Extreme Obstacle Course -Rugged Maniac

Bradford Scudder and Rob Dickens, a couple of self-professed maniacs and "mudtrepreneurs"…

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Hand Crafted Bow Ties – Mo’s Bows

12-year-old Moziah Bridges created his business when he was just nine years…

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Power Pot Update

At the Shark Tank Blog, we like to give as many updates…

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High Tech Cork – Wine Doctor

"Winetrepreneur" Chase Hoyt and his father pitch a high tech cork, called…

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Fort Building Kit – Fort Magic

Erika Pope unveils her fort building kit, called Fort Magic, to the…

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Smart Light Bulb – Ilumi

It seems smart phones can control just about anything these days and…

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Curated Kid’s Books – Zoobean

Felix Brandon Lloyd and Jordan Lloyd Bookey have a new way to…

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Hold Your Haunches Update

When I spoke to Erin Bickley and Jenny Greer for a Hold…

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Plated Review

When I saw Plated had a Shark Tank Special the night they…

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Power Practical Interview – David Toledo and Caleb Light

Power Practical principles Caleb Light and David Toledo spoke with me prior…

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Thermoelectric Generator – Power Pot

Caleb Light and David Toledo introduce the Shark Tank panel to their…

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Trackless Train Ride – Fun Time Express

Stan Krozel and Kevin Ullery are two guys from Chicago who like…

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Quick Stop Tool

Matt Scarpuzzi pitches his Quick Stop Tool to the Sharks in episode…

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Music Lessons – Taylor Robinson Music

Say you want to learn an instrument and you're looking for music…

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Shark Tank Thursday

There's a special Shark Tank Thursday night show this week in addition…

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Butt Slimming Pants – Hold Your Haunches

Hold Your Haunches Shark Tank fans, Erin Bickley and Jenny Greer pitch their…

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Sign Waving Machine – Velocity Signs

Josh Faherty and Scott Adams introduce the Sharks to Velocity Signs' signature…

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Comfy Slippers – Happy Feet

Pat Yates hopes the Sharks slip into business with him when he…

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Seasoned Peanuts – Lord Nut Levington

Lord Nut Levington is a brand of seasoned peanuts that consumer snack…

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Outsourcing Can Help Your Business Grow

Being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean you have to do it all by…

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Baker Mills Cameron Smith Interview – Kodiak Cakes

Baker Mills was originally "founded" in 1982 when then 8-year-old Joel Clark…

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Whole Grain Flapjacks – Kodiak Cakes

Cameron Smith and Joel Clark pitch Kodiak Cakes, a line of flapjacks…

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Portable Floor – Monkey Mat

"Momtrepreneurs" Courtney Turich and Christie Barany pitch Monkey Mat, what they call…

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Gourmet Food Delivery – Plated

 Nick Taranto and Josh Hix pitch Plated, the gourmet food delivery service, and…

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