Kisstixx lip balm is the brainchild of two Utah entrepreneurs: Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo. Their invention resulted from some amateur chemistry experiments at Utah Valley University, where the pair met. Their goal was to make kissing a little more “interesting.” Their product is a kind of re-invention of lip balm, like the eponymous “chapstick,” […]
The Smart Baker
February 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Another swimmer in this coming Friday’s Shark Tank is The Smart Baker. This company was founded in 2009 by husband and wife Daniel and Stephanie Rensing. They both like to cook and they were always struggling with measurement conversions. As the old saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention.” One day Daniel presented Stephanie with […]
The Last Lid Follow Up
February 29, 2012 by 5 Comments
I write this blog for many reasons, as does my partner, Kirk. First and foremost, we both love the Shark Tank show for its weekly mini dramas surrounding each entrepreneur. We also like the different Sharks, their personalities, and their stories. Both Kirk and I have owned multiple businesses in our lives and we decided to team […]
Jared Joyce After Show Videos
February 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Jared Joyce is perhaps the best example to date of how to use the Shark Tank as a promotional vehicle both before and after the show has been aired. Pre- show, he produced his own teaser video. He also did a live streaming broadcast during and after the show and he continues to promote both himself […]
Jared Joyce Update
February 28, 2012 by 7 Comments
Jared Joyce, the inventor of 5 Minute Furniture and many other items, appeared on Shark Tank last week. He was one of the more animated and engaging entrepreneurs of the season so far, and I think he may be one of the smartest. I predicted he would get funded, but I was wrong. He didn’t, […]
Heat Helper Spoiler Alert
February 27, 2012 by 4 Comments
The Heat Helper will be featured on this Friday’s Episode of the Shark Tank TV Show on ABC. The device takes the heated exhaust from any electric dryer (it will not work on gas dryers) and recycles it to the interior of your home. Their website claims a single load of laundry can suck the warmth out […]
Raven Thomas & The Painted Pretzel
February 24, 2012 by 14 Comments
Raven Thomas founder, The Painted Pretzel is my pick to send Shark Tank fans online immediately to order her specialty Gourmet Pretzels. The last time an event happened like what I’m anticipating tonight, was caused by Barbara Corcoran’s investment in Kim Nelson’s Daisy Cakes. She had over 70,000 visits in the first three minutes of […]
Shark Tank Episode 302 Predictions
February 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
Rick Hopper, Founder of SpecSecure by ReadeREST KIRK: My Shark Tank Predictions start with Rick Hopper, Founder of ReadeREST, The company that manufacturers SpecSecure. I’m not sure that he’s going to land a deal with The Sharks. His product is useful, but does he have a big enough audience to excite The Sharks? He clearly […]
SpecSecure by Readerest Rick Hopper
February 24, 2012 by 5 Comments
SpecSecure by Readerest founder, Rick Hopper enters The Shark Tank to pitch his invention, an eye glass holder designed to keep spectacles from falling on the floor when loosely left in the pocket. Even though the SpecSecure Readerest is designed for glasses, customers have been found to use it for other purposes such as holding Bluetooth phone […]
