Business Listings

EZ VIP Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • June 1, 2015

Highlights EZ VIP allows clients to pre-book tables at exclusive nightclubs by paying a “guaranteed bottle” fee. Founder Alashe Nelson reports $250,000 in total sales, with $70,000 from Miami alone.…

Vegas Magic Show Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 26, 2015

Rick Smith Jr. brings his idea for a new Vegas Magic Show to episode 307 of the Shark Tank. Smith is a magician out of Cleveland who has already appeared…

Salespreneur Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 26, 2015

When Dave Greco comes to episode 307 of the Shark Tank, he’s confident that he can swim with the big fish. A baseball star in high school, Greco went on…

Brewer’s Cow Ice Cream Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 14, 2015

Highlights The Brewer’s Cow team presents beer-flavored ice cream, seeking $125,000 for 15% equity to take their brand to the next level. While the Sharks enjoy the unique flavor, they…

Bark’em’s To Go Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Pre-packaged, single-serving dog meals with a compartment for vitamin-enhanced water and a treat Includes a waste bag for easy clean-up Seeks $100,000 for a 51% stake in the business…

The Ave Venice Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Nick Romero seeks $125,000 for 15% equity in The Ave Venice, a custom printing company specializing in sneakers and apparel, using a patent-pending machine designed to print artwork on…

Rent a Grandma Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Todd Pliss seeks $150,000 for 20% equity in Rent a Grandma, a service pairing experienced older women with families in need of reliable child care. Despite the business having…

The Original Profender Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Tony Devine pitches The Original Profender, seeking $75,000 for 15% equity to expand his basketball training device designed to simulate real defenders. Despite $25,000 in sales and interest from…

Puppy Cake Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Kelly Chaney pitched Puppy Cake on Shark Tank, seeking $50,000 for 25% equity. The product allows pet owners to bake dog-friendly cakes at home. Despite initial skepticism, Puppy Cake…

The Swilt Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Ivori Tennelle comes to episode 304 with a new take on outerwear, The Swilt. The product is similar to the very-successful Snuggi, but instead of the simplistic blanket-with-sleeves design, The…

The Wine Balloon Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Eric Corti pitched the Wine Balloon on Shark Tank, seeking $40,000 for 30% equity. The Wine Balloon prevents wine from oxidizing by filling the air space in the bottle.…

Tail Lightz Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Kyle Rainey, an inventor from Baton Rouge, presents Tail Lightz, light-up stickers for jeans, seeking $50,000 for 50% equity. The Sharks criticize the product’s dated design and practicality issues,…

You Smell Soap Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Megan Cummings presents You Smell Soap, a luxury soap brand that started as a college project and evolved into a potential business. The Sharks are impressed by her product’s…

One Sole Shoes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Dominique McClain Barteet brings her product, One Sole Shoes, to episode 208 of the Shark Tank. Barteet began her career as a pharmacist. After buying several of the same pair…

Aldo Orta Jewelry Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Aldo Orta seeks $180,000 for 45% equity to grow his jewelry brand, incorporating mythological and cultural symbols. Orta’s high-end clientele includes celebrities and political figures, but he wants to…

Samson Martin Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Kim Preis seeks $50,000 for 15% equity. Product: Maternity clothing with customizable due dates and seasonal options. Sales peak: $400,000 annually; current sales: $90,000. Sharks’ Verdict: All Sharks decline.…

Ecomowers Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Andy Humphrey brings his Ecomowers to episode 206, in hopes of getting the Sharks to risk some green on his eco-friendly line of lawn care equipment. Currently, Humphrey runs a…

Hydromax Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Chris Spencer introduces Hydromax, a hydration system designed to prevent dehydration in football players, seeking $50,000 for 25% equity on Shark Tank. Hydromax is designed to fit under football…

Carsik Bib Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights The Carsik Bib is designed to help prevent messes and odors from car sickness in children by catching vomit in an attached pouch. Despite a humorous pitch, the Sharks…

Sweep Easy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Shane Panell pitched Sweep Easy, a broom with a retractable scraper, seeking $40,000 for 25% equity on Shark Tank. He secured a deal with Daymond John and Kevin Harrington…