Barbell Apparel Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8
Karl Workman and Hunter Molzen Present Barbell Apparel, Tailored Jeans for Muscular Builds, on Shark Tank Season 8. They walked away with no deal.
Karl Workman and Hunter Molzen pitch Barbell Apparel, their line of jeans and pants designed to fit bodybuilder bodies, in Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 9.
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About Barbell Apparel
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Business Name | Barbell Apparel |
| Founders | Karl Workman, Hunter Molzen, Alex Hanson |
| Industry | Fashion, Apparel |
| Product | Jeans and pants designed for muscular bodies |
| Deal Status | No Deal |
| Investment Asked | $500,000 for 5% equity |
| Valuation | $10 million |
Workman, a UNLV graduate who was an assistant manager at Walmart, started the company because he was tired of struggling to get his muscular legs into “regular” jeans.
He got the business off the ground with one of the most successful fashion Kickstarters ever. Through three Kickstarter campaigns, Barbell Apparel raised over $1 million.
The first product was jeans that fit large, muscular legs. There are men’s and women’s jeans made from “Advanced Flexible Denim.” All are made in the USA. This material stretches and breathes better than regular denim. Jeans cost around $150 per pair. There are also Chinos and board shorts.
The newest product is the TakTek – pants that look like dress slacks and let you “seamlessly transition from business casual, to urban lifestyle, to outdoor performance.”
Workman likely wants to build brand awareness and get help with getting into retail. Will a Shark wear these pants?
Barbell Apparel Shark Tank Recap
Karl and Hunter enter seeking $500,000 for 5% of their business. They tell their story and demonstrate the clothing that they are wearing.
As they hand out samples, Kevin jumps down their throats over the high valuation. Karl tells him they had $2 million in sales and expect to double that the following year. They expect half a million bucks in profits. They say they’re in the Tank because they can’t keep up with inventory.
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Daymond doesn’t like denim because it lasts too long. He wants repeat buyers. He’s out. Mark isn’t sure how they can protect their brand against competition – he’s out.
Lori can’t see herself investing; she’s out. Robert thinks the inventory issue will suck up too much cash, he’s out. Kevin says the industry they are in “inhales cash,” and he’s unwilling to take the risk.
Barbell Apparel Shark Tank Update
The Shark Tank Blog constantly provides updates and follow-ups about entrepreneurs who have appeared on the Shark Tank TV show. Barbell was able to overcome its inventory issues and expand its line. They also added a women’s line.
As of 2021, they have two retail stores in Las Vegas, NV, and Scottsdale, AZ. Their estimated annual revenue is around $5 million. The estimated net worth of Barbell Apparel is between $10 million and $30 million as of 2025.
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Where Can You Buy It?
Barbell Apparel clothing products are available for purchase on their official website, Amazon, and other retail stores. For more updates, check out their social media pages: Facebook and Twitter.
Quick Summary
- Karl Workman and Hunter Molzen seek $500,000 for 5% equity in Barbell Apparel, a clothing line designed for athletes with muscular builds.
- The company was launched through successful Kickstarter campaigns, raising over $1 million.
- Despite $2 million in sales, the Sharks were concerned about the high valuation and the challenges of managing inventory.
Interested in knowing about more products from this episode? Check out the updates of other businesses that participated alongside PupBox.
