I had intended to react to the Talbott Teas segment on Friday’s Shark Tank. It was the most powerful pitch I have seen on the show to date. They had everything the sharks would want: sales went from $100,000 in 2009 to $500,000 through three quarters in 2011, they invested $300,000 of their own money, […]
Last Lid Infomercial
February 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I commented earlier on Kirk’s Shark Tank post about the Last Lid that I wanted to see the Last Lid infomercial. Well, here it is, in all its As Seen on TV glory!
The Ledge Pillow Shark Tank Pitch
February 18, 2012 by 18 Comments
What do you do when you have a marginal product that you want to fund on The Shark Tank? Trot out a buxom babe to help demonstrate it, that’s what. This pitch started off with something that always sells: sex appeal. Amanda immediately had the men in her pocket. Unfortunately, her pocket had a big […]
The Last Lid Shark Tank Review
February 18, 2012 by 9 Comments
I enjoy the Shark Tank and the idea of “the little guy” getting a chance to take an idea or an invention to the next level with the significant capital and expertise of the sharks. Unlike my co-author, Kirk Taylor, I don’t do any back end research on the would be investors; I like reacting […]
Talbott Teas Jamba Juice Deal Shark Tank
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Talbott Teas Jamba Juice deal happens after Shark Tank Kevin O’Leary brings in Daymond John following the TV episode. This combination winds up in a package that is taking Tablott Teas Jamba Juice into retail malls all across the country. A win for everyone involved. Talbot Teas Founder, Shane Talbott has always been passionate about tea […]
Is Reality TV Real?
February 15, 2012 by 18 Comments
Is Reality TV real? In some cases we don’t think so, but in this case, more than most viewers and even writers know. Rafe Needleman posted a column on CNET titled “Stiffed by ‘Shark Tank’ VC, startup CEO Persveres” on Valentine’s Day. According to Rafe, he’s spoken directly with Megan Cummins, founder and CEO of […]
The Last Lid Kevin Kiernan
February 14, 2012 by 33 Comments
Entrepreneur Kevin Kiernan created The Last Lid, a canvas style cover made to stay on your garbage can, even if it gets knocked over. No longer do you need to worry about the lid blowing off and then being run over by a car driving by. Kevin Kiernan will appear on Shark Tank to pitch […]
Wine Balloon Eric Corti Deal
February 11, 2012 by 23 Comments
Wine Balloon Entrepreneur, Eric Corti and his wife enjoy drinking wine. The Corti’s are not heavy drinkers, making it difficult to maintain a bottle of wine fresh. Eric came up with a solution to dismantle a blood pressure cuff and attach a balloon to it. He put the device in the bottle opening and pressurized […]
