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 […]
