Shark Tank Season 5

Season 5 of the Shark Tank Show

Premieres Friday September 20, 2013 on ABC

 Great news Shark Tank Fans! ABC has finally announced Season 5 of the Shark Tank Show will start in two months on 9/20/2013. Many people had predicted (including myself) the show would be moved this season to a more preferred time slot and a different day of the week with more potential viewers watching.

As it turns out the Shark Tank will keep it's familiar time slot @ 9 P.M. (eastern) on Friday Night's where it has dominated the rating's most of last season. I'm not sure why they would choose to keep one of their most Successful Shows on probably the worst night of the week, but then again new episodes have even made me change my plans to accommodate that time.

I would imagine having the Shark Tank air on Friday Night's instead of any other night of the week is might be that viewers have all weekend to visit the contestants websites.
Read More Here-->>>

Chef Big Shake Update

Big Chef Shake on Shark Tank

Shrimp Burgers Season 2 - episode 201 - Update

Shawn Davis (aka Chef Big Shake)
One of Shark Tank's Most Successful Entrepreneurs

 The Original Shrimp Burgers first appeared on the Shark Tank Show on March 20, 2011 when Shawn Davis (aka Chef Big Shake) was one of the first contestants in Season 2. The Shrimp Burgers came in 4 different flavors including Teriyaki, Jalapeno, Cajun and the Original which was sold under the CBS Foods Business that Shawn was the proud owner of.

Big Chef Shake came into the Shark Tank looking for a $200,000.00 investment for a 25% equity stake in the CBS Foods Brand. At that time Davis already sold over 22,000 Shrimp Burgers grossing around $30k. His ultimate goal was to get his products into Grocery Stores around the entire country. A very ambitious goal considering how much CBS Foods was currently doing in sales, but with the Sharks help, Chef Big Shake was certain he could make his dream into a huge success.

Most of the Sharks loved the Shrimp Burgers but for one reason or another no offers were made for the CBS Foods Business and Shawn left with no deal. What seemed like a risky deal for the Sharks turned into a fantastic deal for a few Angel Investors watching the Show.
Read More Here-->>>

List of All Shark Tank Inventions (M - Z)

Alphabetical List of all Shark Tank Products

M to Z -Part 2 of 2

 Below is a list of All Shark Tank Inventions seen on the Show from Season 1 to Season 4. This is part 2 of 2 covering all contestants in alphabetical order M to Z. Part 1 of 2 Located Here.
----

M3 Girl Designs

Marz Spray Liquid Vitamins

Me-Ma's Gumbo Brick

Miso Media Music Instrument Adapter

Misto Coffee Club

Mix Bikini

Mission Belt

Read More Here-->>>

Shark Tank Episode 419 Update

Shark Tank Season 4 Episode 419

Tonight's Shark Tank Show 7-19-2013

 Tonight's Shark Tank Episode was first seen on ABC March 29, 2013, now has some very interesting updates since that time. Starting with the Duo that solved the Carmuter Triangle, to one of the youngest and Most Successful Entrepreneurs ever featured on the Show. We also have one super cool new invention that makes anyone a professional gift wrapper, to a business that really needs everyone help before the Atlantic Coast is changed forever.

Drop Stop Update:

The Drop Stop solves the problem of things dropping in between your car seat and center console. This is the very first business started by Marc Newburger & Jeffrey Simon that was featured with other Shark Tank Products before they were even featured on the show. Obviously this is a major problem for millions of Drivers and boy have their numbers proved it. Before their presentation with the Sharks, over a quarter of a million units had already been sold with over $1.3 million in sales.

Lori Greiner did indeed invest in the Drop Stop as predicted before the show, investing $300k for a 20% equity stake in the business.

Lionfish Update:

Read More Here-->>>

Simple Sugar Scrubs Update

Simple Sugars Shark Tank Update

Lani Lazzari Making A Deal On
The Shark Tank Show

  So whats it take to become one of the Biggest Shark Tank Success Stories In History? For starters it sure helps when your Business doubles the Sharks Investment within in the first 3 days. Lani Lazzari the 18 year old entrepreneur that first appeared in episode #419 on March 29, 2013, has raised the bar considerably higher with Her Simple Sugar Scrubs for Eczema.

Lani did indeed close the deal with Mark Cuban for $100,000.00 and 33% of the Simple Sugar Scrubs Business. They updated the website and stocked up with 1000 units ready to fulfill orders for Her simple but effective natural skin scrub for Eczema. Within minutes of Lazzari being Featured on the Show the orders started pouring in and completely sold out before Her presentation was over.
Read More Here-->>>

Vurtego Pogo Stick Update

Vurtego on Shark Tank

Extreme Pogo Stick - Season 2 - Episode 202 - Update

The Vurtego V3 Pogo Stick
In Action.
Super Cool New Extreme Sport!

 The Vurtego Pogo Sticks are made to Set Records in Extreme Sports. In Fact the New Guinness World Record for the High Jump was set with the V3 Pogo Stick. These are not like the traditional pogo sticks from the past, but a high tech approach meticulously assembled by hand is what makes the difference. Brian Spencer, the Owner of Vurtego Pogo Sticks also has a patent on the design with this unique spring that allows you to do pogo tricks once unimaginable.

Brian came to the Shark Tank looking for a $500,000.00 investment in exchange for a 20% equity stake in the pogo stick business. With such a superior product then anything else on the market, Brian strongly believes these Extreme Pogo Sticks can revolutionize the entire industry with the new tricks that are now being done. Watching someone that is experienced jumping on one of these things, really is amazing.
Read More Here-->>>

Steve Jobs on Dragons Den

Steve Jobs Classic Pitch on Dragons Den

U.K. Version of the Shark Tank Show

 Back in 2010 before the iPad became a household name, Steve Jobs the CEO of Apple, needed to raise some much needed capital to fund his new invention. At the time the US Dollar was at a disadvantage to the Euro, so Steve packed his bags in search of a Angel Investor on the UK Dragon Den Show, our version of the Shark Tank.

 

 

The Dragons were not very nice to Jobs as one of them went out as soon as he heard the new inventions name, the iPad. Another investor tells him the novelty factor will wear out and the Apple software is O.K.ish at best.

Read More Here-->>>

Shark Tank Episode 417 Update

Shark Tank Show Episode #417

Friday July 12, 2013

 

 This Friday Night's Shark Tank Show was first seen earlier this year in March of 2013. Since that time, I can safely say that all four Entrepreneur's from this episode have been extremely busy and all of them have become a Huge Success in their own right. It's not very often I can say that about all the contestants seen on a single episode, but this one I most definitely can.

 

Cell Helmet Update:

 

The Cell Helmet is a cellphone case that comes with a guarantee if anything should ever happen to your iPhone. If your cell phone does get damaged while inside the Cell Helmet, they will either fix it or replace it with a brand new iPhone.  The Sharks did find a few holes in their business plan and as a result did not invest in this business. Bad Mistake!

 

I thought the cell phone insurance was Great Idea then and I think it's even a better one now. Since appearing on the Shark Tank, Cell Helmet sales are up over 1000% with several hundred retail stores now interested in carrying this very creative new business model.

Read More Here-->>>

Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce Update

Pork Barrel BBQ on Shark Tank

Specialty BBQ Sauce - Season 1 Episode 6 - Update

Best Friends and now Multi- Millionaire's
of the Pork Barrel BBQ Business
 

 The Pork Barrel Barbecue is a 100% All American BBQ Sauce and Rubs started by Heath Hall & Brett Thompson from Washington, DC. Their Award Winning sauces took second place in a National Barbecue Cook-Off and landed them a deal to get into their first major grocery store chain. They parlayed this opportunity into a chance to appear on the the Best Business Reality TV Show in US History, The Shark Tank Show.

Pork Barrel BBQ
Sample Pack

The name might have pork in it but the sauces and rubs tastes just as good on chicken and beef as well. In fact these sauce's will make every kind of meat taste better. The best advise for anyone that goes in front of the Sharks with a food product, is to get them fed as soon as possible. That's exactly what Heath and Brett did wasting little time handing out samples of the Pork Barrel BBQ sauce. The entire Shark Tank loved the Pork Barrel immediately.
Read More Here-->>>

Fridge Fronts Update

Fridge Fronts on the Shark Tank

Magnetic Refrigerator Skins - Season 1 Episode 15 - Update

Jan Augenstein Demonstrates the
Fridge Fronts on the Shark Tank Show

 The Magnetic Fridge Fronts is a really cool invention that turns any of your appliances (Refrigerators, Stoves, Washing Machines or any large metal surface) into a work of art. In a matter of just a few minutes you can transform your kitchen into a brand new look using any number of picture perfect scene's.

Jan Augenstein came into the Shark Tank needing a $100,000.00 for a 30% stake in the Fridge Front Business. She got her inspiration for this now patented idea when Jan was a Military wife living on Base and wanted an inexpensive way to spruce up the kitchen. It was such a good idea that Jan's Brother partnered with her and so far has sunk $250,000.00 into getting this business off the ground.

Jan brings out a less then desirable looking refrigerator and proceeds to completely transform the front in a matter of seconds. The magnetic backing can easily be taken right off and replaced with a very impressive list of other fridge fronts already to choose from. In 2005 Augenstein had her invention on Sky Mall catalog where they did $40,000.00 in sales, but it cost them $18k to occupy that space which ran them into the red.

In 2008 the Queen of the Kitchen, Rachael Ray ran an episode where the Fridge Fronts were featured on her TV show in front of millions of viewers. Read More Here-->>>

First Defense Nasal Screen Update

First Defense Nasal Screen on Shark Tank

"Peel and Stick" Nasal Screens - Season 2 Episode 202 - Update

First Defense Nasal Screen
Gets Biggest Offer Ever
on the Shark Tank

 The First Defense Nasal Screen is a clever and cheaper way to protect yourself against a host of allergens, germs, pollen and pollution to name just a few. Joe Moore the inventor of this clever devise explains "you basically just peel and stick the almost invisible sticker directly on your nose hole for instant results".

Think of it almost like an air cleaner for your respiratory system that blocks out breathing allergies in the fist place

 Cool Idea Hugh? I thought so and so did the Sharks. In fact this is such a cool idea that it got a $5 million dollar offer for the entire company which set a record for the highest dollar amount ever offered on the Shark Tank Show.

 

First Defense Nasal Screen Shark Tank Recap:

Joe Moore first walked into the Shark Tank looking for a $500,000.00 investment in exchange for 10% of his Nasal Business.
Read More Here-->>>

You Smell Soap Update

You Smell Soap on Shark Tank

Luxury Soap - Season 3 Episode 301 Update

Robert Herjevic closes Deal with Megan Cummins
During the Shark Tank Show

 The You Smell Soap Brand was started by Megan Cummins to bring new luxury soap into the market. What started out as a College project on custom packagin turned into the You Smell Soap Brand which she had two distinct scents made into 1200 bars of soap to test the market. She clearly states the company is in "Pre-Venture Stage" with no sales to speak of. The luxury soap was sent to different outlets around the world to test the market and come up with a price point for this luxury item. With several interested stores, Urban Outfitter's was the largest Company interested in perhaps carrying the You Smell Soap Brand.

Megan then brings out other invention which is You Smell Paper Soap. It's as you guessed it, soap on a convenient piece of paper and packaged as a convenient way to clean up, not to mention a great impulse buy sitting on store counters.

You Smell Soap Shark Tank Recap:

Megan came into the Shark Tank looking for a $55,000.00 investment in exchange for a 20% equity stake in the You Smell Soap Business. Mark Cuban is the first to offer a deal to  Cummins for exactly what she is looking for. He then tries to close the deal before any of the other Sharks can even make an offer.

Read More Here-->>>

Ellen DeGeneres on the Shark Tank Show

Ellen Joins the Shark Tank

Ellen DeGeneres sits next to Mark Cuban
as the 6th Shark on the Shark Tank

 Did you miss Ellen DeGeneres on the Shark Tank Show during Season 4? Who could of ever imagined the producers adding a 6th Shark to the popular show and then having it occupied by a comedian rather then a ruthless business shark wanting a bite out of your company? Well Ellen DeGeneres the talk show host from the Ellen Show is now an official Shark.

She starts her new career with a familiar episode featuring the Wired Waffles in Season 4 where Roger Sullivan is looking for an investment in his caffeine spiked waffles. As most entrepreneurs regularly do, Roger hands out samples of the Wired Waffles to all the Sharks for them to try. With such a unique taste of a energy drink-like waffle, the first impressions were mixed.Read More Here-->>>

What Would You Do? Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran on "What Would You Do" T.V. Show

Barbara on Gender Discrimination

 The What Would You Do TV Show sets up scenarios dealing with real life touchy subjects and wants to see what you would do (the public) under these situations. Barbara Corcoran was on the show when they were dealing with gender discrimination in the work place. Having dealt with this problem first hand as she was building her billion dollar empire, she seemed perfect to play the part. The What Would You Do Show is also produced by ABC as is the Shark Tank, which was another benefit from having her on this episode.

It starts off with Barbara behind the hidden camera's sitting with John Quinones, the Host of "What Would You Do?", A Businessman is waiting to meet Terry who coming for a job interview. The only problem is Terri is a female who is applying for the job and not the male he was expecting. A nice looking Lady by the name of Cookie, is seated next to the two and can't help over hear their conversation. It's apparent the businessman is more interested in dating Terri then hiring her for the position even though she is more then qualified. When he steps out of the room, Cookie states his intentions and says "he has no plans of hiring you, your not a man". She makes no reservations on her feelings and convinces the actress to get up and leave the interview. Her final advise for men who treat women like that "They should be Tared and feathered"

The What Would You Do Show sets up the same scenario with an elderly couple sitting next to the interview which has them boiling in their seat when the male interviewer says "This job is for a salesman not a sales woman".Read More Here-->>>

Contestant Gets Sued By Shark

 Mr. Lube Sues Ms. Lube

Shark Gets Revenge After Trademark Infringement on Show

 I ran across an episode from Season 4 of the Dragons Den that is a classic example of what Not To Do when it comes to negotiating a deal with a Dragon or any Shark from the Shark Tank Show for that matter. The contestant just started an Auto Mechanic Shop Ms. Lube, a new auto repair shop that is run by an all female crew under the Mechanchik name. Hm, personally I like the Mechanchik name better then Ms Lube which does not limit your customer's perception on the services you provide while still conveying the same message, but any way,...

Jessica Gilbert entered the Dragons Den proud of her brand new All Female Auto Repair Center she named Ms. Lube. Immediately the Sharks notice a striking similarity between Jessica's business name and the Mr. Lube Brand that happens to be owned by non other then Jim Treliving, the Shark Investor sitting next to Kevin O'Leary. Without batting an eye Kevin asks "are you going to sue these people right away"? Jim looking completely stunned and visually upset at what he was looking at, immediately replies "Right Away". Read More Here-->>>

Shark Tank #420 Update

Shark Tank Episode 420

Rerun from 3-1-2013 - Update July 5, 2013

  Shark Tank Episode #420 is set to air again Tonight 6/5/2013 at 8 p.m (9 p.m. Eastern) where a few businesses take full advantage of being on the Shark Tank Show. In only 4 short months, three of these businesses have grown substantially while the Featured Update Business, Surf Set Fitness, continues to ride the wave of success from their appearance on the Shark Tank.

Nuts N More Update

Nuts N More's three business partners Peter Ferreira, Dennis Iannotti & Neil CameronRead More Here-->>>

Shark Tank Books

Books Written by the Sharks on the Shark Tank Show

 It really is amazing how reading the "right book's" can change your life forever. I can still remember when I was given my first copy of "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, when I was only 14 years old and just won an award for a MLM company I was involved with. When I was walking off the stage, one of the highest ranking associates in the room handed me his copy of the book and simply said "I believe this belongs to you". Not really being much of a reader before that time, I must of read it cover to cover at least a dozen times until the pages started falling out.

Yes, a good book really can change your life even if it's only a single new idea that triggers something in your mind to think a little differently. That one new way of thinking that may be the very road block keeping you from where you "really" want to go. Finding a mentor in the types of books you read can pay huge dividends IF you choose to take their advise and learn what made them successful.

If your a Shark Tank Fan and love learning about the Sharks and what it took them to get to the top in their professions, then what better way too learn then reading their books. Now if your a future contestant on the Shark Tank or have any plans of doing so, then this could also be considered required reading to learn as much about your future business partner(s). It really is in your best interest to learn as much about all the Shark's as you can before going on the Show.Read More Here-->>>