Business Listings

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…

Caddyswag Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 11, 2015

Highlights Melissa and Ben Fossey asked for $60,000 for 20% of Caddyswag, their golf-bag cooler company. The Sharks declined the investment, doubting the product’s market appeal. Despite no deal, Caddyswag…

Hot Mama Gowns Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 11, 2015

Highlights Deidrea Haysel pitches Hot Mama Gowns, her line of organic cotton maternity hospital gowns, seeking $30,000 for 20% equity on Shark Tank. Despite her passion and strong defense of…

Thin Gloss Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • May 8, 2015

Highlights April Morris pitched Thin Gloss, a lip gloss with mood-boosting and appetite-suppressing properties, seeking $80,000 for 5% equity. The Sharks were concerned about the unverified weight loss claims and…

New Era Brands Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • May 8, 2015

Highlights Bob Kroupa seeks $500,000 for 30% equity in New Era Brands. Product includes clip-on containers for mints, gum, and contact lenses. Sharks are skeptical of the product’s direction and…

Fridge Fronts Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • May 8, 2015

Highlights Jan Augenstein seeks $100,000 for 30% equity in Fridge Fronts. The product offers customizable, magnetic appliance covers. Only Kevin Harrington and Barbara Corcoran make an offer, leading to a…

Broccoli Wad Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 8, 2015

Highlights Johnny Gennaro and Vinny Pastore pitch Broccoli Wad, a silicone money clip inspired by mafia members using broccoli bands, seeking $50,000 for 20% equity. Barbara Corcoran offers $50,000 for…

Hill Billy Brand Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 8, 2015

Highlights Mike Abbaticchio and Shon Lees present Hill Billy Brand, an outdoor and country lifestyle apparel line, seeking $50,000 for 25% equity on Shark Tank. The duo sold $50,000 worth…

Shark Wheel Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • April 30, 2015

David Patrick and Zack Fleishman hope to reinvent the wheel when they pitch Shark Wheel, a “square” skateboard wheel, in Shark Tank episode 623. The wheel isn’t exactly a square,…

Gato Cafe Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • April 29, 2015

Highlights Adriana Montano seeks $100,000 for 20% equity in Gato Cafe, a cat-themed cafe where patrons can enjoy coffee and interact with free-roaming cats. Despite interest in the concept, especially…

Spikeball Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • April 28, 2015

Chris Ruder, along with his Spikeball team, shows the Sharks the next great American game in Shark Tank Season 6, finale. Spikeball is a 2-on-2, beach volleyball-type game. The “net”…

SynDaver Labs Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • April 27, 2015

Christopher Sakezles hopes a Shark invests in SynDaver Labs, a synthetic cadaver business, in Shark Tank episode 625. SynDaver Labs manufactures man-made cadavers for medical training, CPR and first aid…