Shark Tank is a TV phenomena that is growing in popularity and cultural impact. From the Sharks to the entrepreneurs, the visibility of the show is creating its own sub culture of fans and entrepreneurs. Social media has played a big part creating Shark Tank’s reach and “buzz factor,” […]
Coatchex Coat Check App on Shark Tank
September 4, 2012 by 4 Comments
Coatchex, the coat check app, promises to make a big splash in the Shark Tank as it debuts on the show’s season four premiere. Coatchex founder, Derek Pacque, is a recent graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University with a degree in Management, Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Pacque didn’t even wait to graduate before starting the […]
6 Reasons Shark Tank is Good for the American Psyche
September 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shark Tank is appointment TV for me. It is one of my favorite shows and being a Shark Tank fan has magically become a way of life for me. As the 22 episode, fourth season of Shark Tank looms, I found myself thinking about what is good and bad about the show. I highlighted 6 […]
Reality Show Reasons Bad For American Psyche
September 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Behind those smiling faces lurk some serious shark teeth! The Shark Tank has taken the country by storm. It’s a wildly popular reality show that has been picked up for a 22 episode fourth season. If the over 40,000 would be entrepreneurs who auditioned for the show are any indication, the Shark Tank will be […]
BevBuckle Beer Belt Buckle Shark Tank
September 4, 2012 by 4 Comments
The BevBuckle Beer Belt Buckle Shark Tank debut takes place on the season opener on Friday, September 14. This quirky, fun product allows the wearer to hold a beer (or any other beverage) with their belt buckle! The Beer Belt Buckle or BevBuckle, is the brainchild of entrepreneur Jay Kriner, a son of a military man. […]
Season 4 Premiere
August 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
Season 4 Premiere has investors offering entrepreneurs over $10 million dollars during Shark Tank season four. “Queen of QVC” Lori Greiner joins the panel as a regular Shark this season along with several celebrities also joining entrepreneurs this season, including “Family Guy” creator Seth McFarlane and two-time Super Bowl Champion Brandon Jacobs. “Shark Tank” is […]
August 17 2012 Shark Tank
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shark Tank airs another summer re-run on August 18. This show, originally aired on April 27, 2012, was one of the most popular episodes of Shark Tank in all of season three. Before this aired, I interviewed Lori Greiner and she gave me a pre-show scoop. She told me one of the entrepreneurs featured would not […]
Blondie’s Cookies is still Cooking
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Blondie’s Cookies is another example of a would-be Shark Tank business that will succeed without the Sharks. Blondie’s Cookies has a good product, a loyal following, and a 25 year plus history. Everyone loved entrepreneur Brenda Coffman (Blondie) who started the business while still in college back in 1984. What the Sharks didn’t like about Blondie’s […]
Viewsport Re-run on Shark Tank
August 7, 2012 by 2 Comments
Viewsport, the athletic wear with “sweat activated technology,” re-runs Friday night, August 10. This episode of Shark Tank originally aired Friday, April 13. I remember thinking this company had a shot at getting funded. Unfortunately, Viewsport entrepreneur Ben Wood overvalued his company in the eyes of the Sharks. He was looking for $500K for a […]
Copa Di Vino Second Shot
August 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Copa Di Vino made Shark Tank history by pitching to the Sharks TWICE: once in season two and once in season three. The end result for Copa Di Vino was the same both times; entrepreneur James Martin said “thanks but no thanks” to the Sharks. In a reversal of the valuation conundrum faced by many Shark […]
Shark Tank July 13
July 9, 2012 by 1 Comment
Shark Tank on July 13 (Friday the 13th) features one of the most polarizing characters from season three. The sharks appearing on tonight’s Shark Tank are Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary. First up are college buddies and entrepreneurs Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo. They came into the Shark Tank pitching […]
Shark Tank Friday July 6
July 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shark Tank on Friday, July 6 is a re-run of episode 302 which originally aired on February 24, 2012. The Sharks appearing on this Shark Tank are Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary. First up is Jared Joyce and his Five Minute Furniture. Jared made a big splash when this show […]
Interview with Raven Thomas
July 2, 2012 by 2 Comments
“Raven Thomas and the Painted Pretzel,” sounds like the title of a fairy tale story you might read to a child. After her Painted Pretzel business was funded by Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, you could make a strong argument for the “happily ever after” tale of this Arizona mom and her fledgling business. Mark […]
Lori Greiner Goes Full Time on Shark Tank
June 26, 2012 by 3 Comments
Lori Greiner became a “substitute shark” on The Shark Tank in season three. Last week, Lori’s debut episode re-ran on ABC. Over the next few Fridays, episodes featuring Lori Greiner will be re-run. She has proven to be a very popular shark on the Shark Tank. This website saw the second largest amount of visitors […]
Shark Tank June 29
June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shark Tank on Friday, June 29 is a re-run of an episode originally aired on February 17, 2012. The Sharks appearing are Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, and Lori Greiner. This was Lori’s second appearance on the show this season. Will she become a full time Shark in season four? First up is Last […]
Gary Gagnon Remyxx Founder Interview
June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Gary Gagnon, a former vice principal turned would be sneaker tycoon, is the founder of Remyxx, the 100% recycled sneakers seen on the season finale of Shark Tank. I spoke with Gary recently to get his feedback on his appearance and an update on Remyxx’s progress. Gary made a deal with Daymond John who offered […]
Shark Tank June 22
June 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shark Tank on Friday, June 22 is a re-run of an episode originally aired on February 10, 2012. This was Lori Greiner’s debut episode. The other Sharks appearing are Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary. Lori wasted no time making her presence known during her first swim in the Shark Tank- in fact […]
One Sole Dominique Barteet Interview Part 2
June 8, 2012 by 3 Comments
Dominique Barteet, inventor of One Sole Shoes who was successfully funded by Daymond John on Shark Tank in the season two finale, is a driven woman. She wants success more than anything in the world, but not in the sense you’d think. She had a lot to say on the subject of building her business […]
Onesole Dominique Barteet Interview Part 1
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One Sole inventor Dominique Barteet was a big hit on the season two finale of Shark Tank. She is a confident, successful woman who carried herself very well in front of the Sharks and left with a deal with Daymond John for 35% of her company. She originally invented One Sole Shoes to travel with […]
Shark Tank Entrepreneurs join Mission Small Business
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shark Tank has funded businesses and given many other businesses a public relations and marketing boost that can’t have a value put on it. Many past Shark Tank entrepreneurs have gone on to success and fortune, and many continue on that journey on a near constant basis. Four former entrants into the Shark Tank are […]
Wine Balloon Gets Another Deal
June 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Wine Balloon creator Eric Corti made a big splash in the Shark Tank when he initially appeared in Episode 304 in Season three. His indecisiveness infuriated many fans. As Eric hemmed and hawed over offers from the sharks, Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban, who teamed up on the deal, lowered their offer. This was a […]
Shark Tank Friday June 8
June 4, 2012 by 4 Comments
Shark Tank on Friday June 8 brings another summer re-run. The Sharks appearing this week are Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary. This is Episode number 1 for season three, for those keeping score. Travis Perry, the popular entrepreneur from L.A. (that’s Lower Alabama) and the Chord Buddy are first up […]
Shark Tank June 1
May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shark Tank sharks Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary appear on the June 1 re-run of the show. Fans of the Shark Tank get the opportunity to view all their favorite episodes all summer long to get geared up for next season which features nearly twice as many shows as […]
