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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 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 – SkinnyShirts, Bantam Bagels, Coffee Meets Bagels, Doorman & Hamboards Update

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons – SkinnyShirts, Bantam Bagels, Coffee Meets Bagels, Doorman & Hamboards Update

The market for apparel items that shape and slim the body is obviously very large, as shown by the huge success that Spanx is.  Pitching the Shark Tank an shaping and slimming line of apparel is Julie Kalimian.  Kalamian calls her line of clothes Skinny Shirt.  Skinny Shirt shirts are combination of a collared shirt up top with a body of cami.  So the bottom portion of the shirt which covers the abdominal area is snug to … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Gameday Couture, Zipz Wine, SWAG Essentials, Biaggi Folding Luggage, Scrub Daddy, Drop Stop, Screenmend, FiberFix, Readerest & FiberFix

Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Gameday Couture, Zipz Wine, SWAG Essentials, Biaggi Folding Luggage, Scrub Daddy, Drop Stop, Screenmend, FiberFix, Readerest & FiberFix

Bringing back memories of Copa Di Vino will be the Shark Tank pitch from J. Henry Scott.  Scott’s company is is called Zipz Wine.  Zipz Wine offers a single serve container of wine that has a few interesting innovations.  Among the interesting twists to the Zipz Wine containers are that they are shaped like a regular glass of wine, that the lid can act as a coaster once it is opened, and that the plastic … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Pipcorn, Squatty Potty, Heidi Ho Vegan Cheese, Storm Stoppers

Shark Tank Business Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Pipcorn, Squatty Potty, Heidi Ho Vegan Cheese, Storm Stoppers

Popcorn is a beloved snack for a lot of people.  But, there is the matter of the annoying hull that gets stuck between teeth and in the gumline.  Well, a pair of siblings Jeff Martin and Jennifer Martin pitch the Shark Tank their product that reduces the aforementioned problem.  Pipcorn is the product that the Martin duo pitch to the Shark Tank.  Pipcorn is made from hairloom corn, which has smaller kernels than the kernels used … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Myself Belts, BeardBrand, Titin Tech, Singtrix & Grace and Lace Update

Shark Tank Valuation and Negotiation Lessons Myself Belts, BeardBrand, Titin Tech, Singtrix & Grace and Lace Update

Pitching a line of cute belts for kids is Talia Goldfarb from St. Loius Missouri.  Goldfarb decided to create the line of belts for young kids as her child was potty training and wanted to do everything himself, but had trouble with his belt buckle.  Goldfarb couldn’t find any convenient belts for 2 year olds, so she decided to make some of her own, and thus was born the line of belts she called Myself … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Sun-staches, Jungle JumpaRoom Red Dress Boutique, The Caddy Girls

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Sun-staches, Jungle JumpaRoom Red Dress Boutique, The Caddy Girls

Pitching the Shark Tank some costume fun are a trip from Los Angeles with a business called Sun-staches.  Sun-staches are whimsical costume sunglasses that feature some clever designs, such as goofy eyes, pirate faces, and many varieties of fake mustaches.  Dan Gerson, David Levich, and Eric Liberman are the co-creators of Sun-staches.  Sun-staches are available in brick and mortar and sold online.  With brick and mortar distribution in place, expect some strong revenue figures.  If … 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 Fort Magic, Ilumi, Wine Doctor, Zoobean & Breathometer

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Fort Magic, Ilumi, Wine Doctor, Zoobean & Breathometer

Wine related products have been a popular item to see pitched on the Shark Tank.  Chase Hoyt from Los Angeles, pitches his wine accessory called the Wine Doctor to the Sharks.  Wine Doctor is a prodcut that can be used to preserve open bottles of wine.  But, Wine Doctor can also be used to preserve other products such as Olive Oil.  The Wine Doctor is a silicon cork with a vacuum pump that removes air … 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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Business Valuation & Negotiations Shark Tank SwimZip, Fit Deck, Life caps, Freshly Picked Baby Shoes & Daisy Cakes

Business Valuation & Negotiations Shark Tank SwimZip, Fit Deck, Life caps, Freshly Picked Baby Shoes & Daisy Cakes

Workout routines can get boring very quickly.  Doing the same exercises over and over lead to boredom and worse, it can lead to reduced exercising.  Well, Phil Black has created a product called Fit Deck.  Fit Deck is a simple concept, it is a stack of cards that are used to create variety in a workout.  This has a couple of benefits, it keeps the workouts fresh and it helps with muscle memory confusion which … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Alaska Glacial Mud, Balloon Distractions, Tom and Chee, Locker Bones & Invisiplug

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank Alaska Glacial Mud, Balloon Distractions, Tom and Chee, Locker Bones & Invisiplug

Have a mess of power and power strips around the house that stick out like a sore thumb because they are black or a dark green? Well, if you have hardwood floors then you are in luck, as Invisiplug is pitches the Shark Tank it’s line of hardwood floor colored power strips. Hardwood colored Invisiplugs are sold online and in Lowe’s home improvement retail stores. Bryan O’Connell and Michael Barzman are the entrepreneurs from Encino, … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiations from Shark Tank Nuts N More EyeBloc Wall Doctor Groove Book Bounce Boot Camp

Business Valuation & Negotiations from Shark Tank Nuts N More EyeBloc Wall Doctor Groove Book Bounce Boot Camp

With the proliferation of smartphones has been a proliferation of photos residing in said smartphones.  What to do about those photos?  Well Groovebook is here to offer a handy way to enjoy those photos and give them to loved ones and friends.  Groovebook is a subscription service that will send a bound photobook of 100 photos to you.  The Groovebook photobooks are bound, but each photograph is perforated so it can be removed from the … Read entire article »

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