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Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Brand Yourself, iCPooch, Bee Sweet Lemonade, The Home T Shirt

Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Brand Yourself, iCPooch, Bee Sweet Lemonade, The Home T Shirt

There are numerous stories of people having their name or reputation affected by online search results. The same can be said for businesses. Pitching a business that helps people improve their name and reputation online is Brand Yourself. Brand Yourself is different from other ‘online reputation management’ companies in that they advise clients to be proactive with their online reputation instead of being reactionary. Hence, they call themselves Brand Yourself, since they offer users an … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Lumi Photo Transfer Kit, Sseko Designs, Boobypack, Gold Rush Nugget Bucket & Paint Brush Cover Update

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Lumi Photo Transfer Kit, Sseko Designs, Boobypack, Gold Rush Nugget Bucket & Paint Brush Cover Update

Do it yourself kits are always popular with folks who want to get creative and express themselves. Pitching a unique solar powered kit to transfer photos to t shirts and other fabrics is Jesse Genet. Genet’s business is called Lumi. What Lumi is a kit that is available in multiple dye colors and simply requires exposure to direct sunlight to effect the transfer. The transfer takes ten to thirty minutes depending on how bright the … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons FunBites, Himalayan Dog Chew, Nuts ‘N More Update, BevBoy, Lip Bar

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons FunBites, Himalayan Dog Chew, Nuts ‘N More Update, BevBoy, Lip Bar

Many  parents will relate to the challenge that Bobbie Rhoads faced when feeding her younger child.  Many kids are picky eaters, and getting them to eat can be quite the chore.  Instead of changing the types of food and meals she was preparing, Rhaods decided to work on presentation.  So she decided make fun shapes out of the food she served.  Her product is called FunBites, and they are like cookie cutters for food.  Funbites can … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Lumio, TurboPup, Bello Verde, Hold Your Haunches

Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Lumio, TurboPup, Bello Verde, Hold Your Haunches

Another good industry to innovate in is the pet industry.  Kristina Guerrero pitches the Shark Tank her product called the TurboPup.  TurboPup is a line of meal replacement energy bars for dogs.  Guerrero created was inspired to create TurboPup during long outdoor adventures when she would snack on energy bars, but didn’t have a simple solution to feed her dog.  This product is definitely geared towards folks who adventure with their dogs.  The sharks will … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Kitchen Safe Time Locking Containers, Earthlog, Magic Cook, Off the Cob Chips & Tipsy Elves Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Kitchen Safe Time Locking Containers, Earthlog, Magic Cook, Off the Cob Chips & Tipsy Elves Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Tasty junk food is hard to resist.  An entire package of cookies, candies or chips can disappear in one sitting, even if they are meant to last much longer.  Aiming to rectify this problem are David Krippendorf and Ryan Tseng.  The duo pitch the Shark Tank a product called Kitchen Safe.  Kitchen Safe is a food storage jar that has a locking lid that is operated with a timer.  Set a timer and the container can’t … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Lessons Man-PACK, Bottle Breacher, The Natural Grip & Priority 1 Canine

Pitching the Shark Tank a ‘messenger’ bag for men that is rugged, durable and versatile is Aaron Tweedie, from Virginia. Tweedie is a military veteran, which is a theme of the episode that he appears in. Tweedie calls his product line the Man-PACK. He created Man-PACK out of his own need, as an on the go person who loves the outdoors, he was always carrying a lot of gear and was unable to find acceptable solutions to his need. So, he created his own line of bags for men that are useful on construction sites and in the wild. Man-PACKs are sold online at the Man-Pack website. Tweedie is also launching a product called Kid-PACK via Kickstarter. Expect to see Daymond John interested in the Man-PACK Looking for a bottle opener … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lesson Roominate, Floating Mug, Wedding Wagon, Kronos, Golf Simple Sugars

In most countries the ratio of men to women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) fields is highly skewed.  Aiming to help encourage girls to develop interest in engineering are Alice Brooks and Bettina Chen who are from Palo Alto, CA.  They have created a business called Roominate, which offers toys that are geared towards girls that help stimulate an interest in engineering, design and construction.   AS you can see in the image, Roominate has a color palette designed to appeal to girls.  The Roominate toy is designed to stimulate a creative building skills in girls.  Roominate toy was popular on Kickstarter and is already sold online through retailers like Target.com  Given that Chen and Brooks have already secured distribution for their business, expect the Sharks to show … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiations Lessons Zipadee-Zips, Bombas Socks, Amber Charge, Hammer and Nails Salon for Men

Pitching the Shark Tank are David Heath and Randy Goldberg.   Their business called Bombas.  Bombas is a company that seels socks that they dub as ‘Athletic Leisure’ socks.  The socks are designed to withstand heavy duty athletic use, but also be comfortable for leisurely wearing.  The socks come in ankle length and calf length variations.  Additionally, Bombas socks are made with Peruvian Pima Cotton.  David Heath and Randy Goldberg got Bombas off the ground via a campaign on IndieGoGo.  The company says they donate one pair of socks to homeless shelters, for each pair of socks they donate.  That aspect likely help them develop their IndieGoGo contributors, but, expect Kevin O’Leary to have a problem with eating into the profit margins with this philanthropic angle.   Technology in the socks include … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Kodiak Cakes, Monkey Mat, Paint Brush Cover, Plated & Grace & Lace Update

Getting Shark Tank viewers hungry for breakfast during prime time television are Cameron Smith and Joel Clark.  Smith & Clark pitch their like of breakfast items called Kodiak Cakes.  Kodiak Cakes offers pancake & waffle mixes along with syrups, muffins and more.  Kodiak Cakes is based in Park City, Utah.  If you are wondering why you have seen so many entrepreneurs from Utah on Shark Tank, it is because there was a very successful open casting call that the producers of the show had in Utah.  The products are not Gluten free, but are GMO-free according to the company.  Kodiak cakes can be found in many stores, such as Wal-Mart, Target, Safeway, Albertons and more.  They can also be bought online at the company website and on Amazon.com.  Since they … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Baker’s Edge, Tie-Not, BZBox & Foot Fairy

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Baker’s Edge, Tie-Not, BZBox & Foot Fairy

Matthew Griffin & Emily Griffin enter the Shark Tank to pitch their business called Baker’s Edge.  The Griffins wanted to take baking to another level, so they created their first product which is a baking pan for brownies that is designed to maximize the ‘edge’ and ‘corner’ pieces in a rectangular pan.  As you can see in the image, the design of the pan has an open layout of walls inside to increase surface contact … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Bon Affair Wine Spritzer, Oru folding Kayak, Cinnaholic and Cousin’s Maine Lobster update

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Bon Affair Wine Spritzer, Oru folding Kayak, Cinnaholic and Cousin’s Maine Lobster update

For those who like to drink wine but would like fewer calories, lower alcoholic content and less dehydration, there is a product being pitched on Shark Tank that fits the bill.  It’s called Bon Affair and it is a wine spritzer being pitched by Jayla Siciliano from hails from Solana Beach, California.  Siciliano enjoyed wine but found it hard to enjoy frequently due to a hectic schedule as she needed to be full of energy … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank featuring GrooveBook update, HangEase, Susty Party, Angellift & The Bouqs Co.

Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank featuring GrooveBook update, HangEase, Susty Party, Angellift & The Bouqs Co.

Eco friendly products and business are getting more and more attention as consumer awareness of sustainability.  Pitching the Shark Tank a sustainable party supplies business are Jessica Holsey and Emily Doubilet from Brooklyn, New York.  Holsey & Doubilet call their business Susty Party.  They were inspired to create Susty Party after attending countless parties that used disposable products that were not easily recycle-able.  Holsey & Doubilet  claim that their Susty Party products are non toxic, compostable … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Mo’s Bows, Rugged Maniacs, Crio Bru, Cerebral Success, Marz Sprays

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Mo’s Bows, Rugged Maniacs, Crio Bru, Cerebral Success, Marz Sprays

Getting pitched on Shark Tank is a supplement business called Cerebral Success. The entrepreneur behind Cerebral Success is Trevor Hiltbrand, who hails from Provo, Utah. Hiltbrand created Cerebral Success to help him with college. He wanted to be able to maintain clarity and focus while studying, and he wanted to stay away from abusing prescription drugs. So, he created his own formula and called it Cerebral Success. Cerebral Success does have a list of ingredients … Read entire article »

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Business Lessons from Shark Tank Power Pot, Ava the Elephant, Quick Stop Fire Sprinkler Tools, Fun Time Express Electric Trains, Taylor Robinson Music

Business Lessons from Shark Tank Power Pot, Ava the Elephant, Quick Stop Fire Sprinkler Tools, Fun Time Express Electric Trains, Taylor Robinson Music

Is it possible to generate electricity using fire and water simultaneously to charge a portable electronic device? Yes, it is thanks to Power Pot. The creators of Power Pot are Caleb Light and David Toledo who run the business from Salt Lake City, Utah. Power Pots are a portable kit that can be used to heat water used to prepare food while engaged in activities such as camping. Power Pots use the excess heat generated … Read entire article »

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Business Lessons from Shark Tank Happy Feet Womens Shape Wear Velocity Signs Bean Bag Beds & Lord Nut Levington’s Flavored Peanuts

Business Lessons from Shark Tank Happy Feet Womens Shape Wear Velocity Signs Bean Bag Beds & Lord Nut Levington’s Flavored Peanuts

Pitching the Shark Tank on his flavored peanut snack business is Sanjiv Patel from Dallas Texas by way of London Texas.  The business is called Lord Nut’s peanuts and sports an irreverent ‘mascot’ in Lord Levington.  Lord Nut peanuts come in six flavors, and are available online and in stores.  Sanjiv Patel was a part of the management team that oversaw the sale of Stacy’s Pita Chips to a major manufacturer, so it’s clear that … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Fiber Fix, Morninghead, Garage Door Lock, Chapul & Packback textbook rental

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Fiber Fix, Morninghead, Garage Door Lock, Chapul & Packback textbook rental

Getting an update segment on the Shark Tank are Spencer Quinn and Eric Child who pitched their product called FiberFix.  FiberFix showed really well on the show and was definitely viewed as a useful product by the sharks.  Expect to see some huge sales for FiberFix as it garnered a lot of positive feedback from Shark Tank viewers who were tweeting along with the show.  A little background on what FriberFix is for those that are … Read entire article »

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Negotiation & Business Valuation Lessons from Shark Tank Revo Lights, Squeeky Knees, U-Lace, Buffer Bit, Kazam Update

Negotiation & Business Valuation Lessons from Shark Tank Revo Lights, Squeeky Knees, U-Lace, Buffer Bit, Kazam Update

Getting an update segment in the Shark Tank is Mary Beth Lugo who pitched a line of training bicycles called KaZAM training bikes.  Mary Beth Lugo scored a deal from Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran.  Cuban and Corcoran have invested in another bicycle business called Villy Customs.  Corcoran is a noted enthusiast of bicycles.  Anyhow, expect to see good news with the business, which was already very successful to begin with.  As a refresher, KaZAM … Read entire article »

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Negotiation & Business Valuation Lessons from Shark Tank Bambooee, Cheekd, Buzzy4Shots, Kiss Stix & Self making bed

Negotiation & Business Valuation Lessons from Shark Tank Bambooee, Cheekd, Buzzy4Shots, Kiss Stix & Self making bed

Noam and Irene Krasniansky are the husband and wife team behind Bambooee.  Bambooee is a line of cleaning products that are like paper towels but made from bamboo.  Bambooee ‘paper towels’ can be washed in washing machines up to a 100 times.  This means that users of Bambooee can make a roll last a long time, which reduces money spent on regular paper towels.  The Krasniansky’s came up with the product over a 2 year … Read entire article »

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Negotation & Business Valuation Lessons from Shark Tank Southern Culture Foods DDP Yoga Moberi Concealed Carry Academy Game Face Company Update

Negotation & Business Valuation Lessons from Shark Tank Southern Culture Foods DDP Yoga Moberi Concealed Carry Academy Game Face Company Update

Treating the sharks to some Southern hospitality is Erica Barrett from Atlanta, Georgia.  Erica’s company is called Southern Culture Artisan Foods.  The current product line is breakfast foods.  Barrett chose breakfast foods as the line to launch Southern Culture Artisan Foods with since she felt that stores were missing quality breakfast products more than for other meals.  Barrett has a long history of cooking up delightful creations starting at the age of 9.  Southern Culture … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Cow Wow Cereal Milk Nexersys Cycloramic Pro-NRG Cookie Dough Cafe

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Cow Wow Cereal Milk Nexersys Cycloramic Pro-NRG Cookie Dough Cafe

Chris Pouy and Tiffany Panhilason pitch the Shark Tank on their milk beverage called Cow Wow Cereal Milk.  What exactly is Cow Wow Cereal Milk. Well, it is milk that is flavored to taste like the milk left over after finishing a bowl of cereal.  Cow Wow Cereal Milk is designed towards people who enjoy sweetened milk.  Suppose it can be seen as an alternative to chocolate milk and strawberry milk.  Cow Wow Cereal Milk … Read entire article »

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