Michael Barzman and Bryan O’Connell pitch their wood power strips, called Invisiplug, in Shark Tank episode 514 on January 17. Power strips, or surge protectors, are common in most homes and offices. The unfortunate thing is they’re ugly. Most power strips are white or metallic grey and clash with any decor. That’s why O’Connell and […]
Mud Mask – Alaska Glacial Mud Company
January 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Lauren Padawer wasn’t looking to get into the mud mask business when she first “discovered” the mud that would become the raw materials for the Alaska Glacial Mud Company, she was just trying to clean up after a camping trip. Padawer is the latest “greentrepreneur” to enter the Shark Tank; she pitches her business in […]
Balloon Business – Balloon Distractions
January 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ben Alexander enters the Shark Tank in episode 514 on January 17 with his balloon business opportunity called Balloon Distractions. On the surface, Balloon Distractions looks like an entertainment company, but it’s much more than that. Alexander started “twisting” balloons while still in college in 1997 and officially started his business in 2003 as a […]
Shark Tank Tuesdays on CNBC
January 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
CNBC made a big deal out of airing Shark Tank on Tuesday nights. The popular show that owns Friday nights is in syndication now and CNBC hopes to give its own shows, like The Profit, a boost with the grand daddy of all business related reality shows as a lead in. This may be good […]
Webcam Blocker – Eyebloc
January 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Whether you call it a webcam blocker or a webcam privacy shield, CJ Isakow’s Eyebloc is sure to raise some eyebrows when he pitches in the Shark Tank in episode 515 on January 10. Isakow created the webcam blocker when he began hearing more and more horror stories about people being spied on through the […]
Drywall Repair Kit – Wall Rx
January 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Jim Lewis is famous for being the the DNA specialist for NBC during the O.J. Simpson murder trial and on “America’s Most Wanted;” after appearing on Shark Tank with his Wall Rx, he’ll be known as the “drywall repair kit guy.” Lewis, unlike many entrepreneurs with home repair products, enters the Shark Tank with distribution in […]
Groove Book – Photo Book App
January 6, 2014 by 4 Comments
Groove Book founders Julie and Brian Whiteman are taking new school technology and putting it in an old school package with their popular photo book app. They hope the Sharks will get in the groove in episode 515 on January 10. The Groove Book photo book app is a free app, available on the Apple iStore, […]
Mobile Fitness – Bounce Boot Camp
January 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Mobile fitness businesses have existed for quite some time, whether it’s a fitness instructor conducting exercise classes “on the road” or a personal trainer traveling to a client’s home or gym. On Shark Tank’s January 10 episode, we’ll see a whole new take on the mobile fitness business when former Green Bay Packer Thomas Hill […]
Ryan’s Barkery Update Interview
December 27, 2013 by 6 Comments
“Everyone wants to know what happened to ‘the kid,’” according to Daniela Kelly when I called to get a Ryan’s Barkery Update just before Christmas. Daniela is Ryan’s mom and a big part of the business. They both appeared in Shark Tank episode 424 and the Kellys scored a deal with Barbara Corcoran, who invested […]
Tip the Scale with SEO: Tipsy Elves
December 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SEO can be a valuable tool when starting a business. After watching Shark Tank, you’ve been seriously bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. You’ve always wanted to start your own business but can’t figure out the “big idea.” You spend hours brainstorming product and service ideas that fulfill unmet consumer needs. You finally have your “Eureka!” […]
