Business Listings

Billy Blanks Jr’s Dance With Me Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • April 11, 2013

Billy Blanks, Jr., the son of the inventor of Tae Bo, brings Dance With Me to the Shark Tank in episode 315. Ā Dance With Me is a dance and fitness…

Jones Scones Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • April 3, 2013

Highlights J. Jones pitched his cream scones to the Sharks, seeking $100,000 for 25% equity. Despite some success, his business had faced challenges due to a poor choice of co-packer…

Stella Valle Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • April 3, 2013

Stella Valle enters the Shark Tank in episode 423 as entrepreneurs, former West Point cadets, army officers, and sisters Ashley Jung and Paige Dellavalle pitch their line of Ā fashion jewelry…

Nail Pak Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • March 28, 2013

Barbara Lampugnale unveils Nail Pak, an all-in-one nail polish solution. Highlights Barbara Lampugnale introduced Nail Pak, a nail polish system that includes nail polish, a file, and remover wipes, to…

Cool Wazoo Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 28, 2013

Highlights Ginelle Mills pitched Cool Wazoo, a 5-in-1 baby cover, on Shark Tank. Addressed the need for versatile baby products after her daughter was burned on a hot swing. Secured…

No Fly Cone Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 28, 2013

Highlights Bruce Gaither, joined by Seth MacFarlane, seeks $25,000 for 15% equity in No Fly Cone, an innovative fly trap. The product is designed to trap flies using a conical…

Drop Stop Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 16, 2013

It can be so frustrating to lose your valuables in the gap between your car seats. You’re just minding your business, driving, and then something drops from your hand and…

Simple Sugars Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 16, 2013

Highlights Lani Lazzari pitched Simple Sugars, her line of sugar-based scrubs, on Shark Tank at age 18. The Sharks were impressed by her business acumen and the unique, all-natural product…

Traditional Fisheries Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 15, 2013

Highlights Gary Groomes and Dave Johnson seek $225,000 for 25% equity in Traditional Fisheries, a business aimed at controlling the invasive lionfish population by turning it into a marketable seafood…

Marz Sprays Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2013

Brandon and Keith Marz present Marz Sprays Vitamin Oral Sprays to the Sharks in Shark Tank Season 4 Episode 5. The father and son team developed the line of products…

The Spatty Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2013

Highlights Cheryl Rigdon pitches The Spatty, a small spatula designed to scrape out makeup from bottles, on Shark Tank. Despite having only a prototype with no sales, the Sharks appreciate…

Wired Waffles Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2013

Highlights Roger Sullivan introduces Wired Waffles, caffeine-infused waffles equivalent to two cups of coffee, seeking $75,000 for 25% equity on Shark Tank. The Sharks express concerns over the product’s taste…

Cozy Bug Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2013

Highlights Aly Lessor pitched Cozy Bug, a line of pillowcase-inspired dresses, on Shark Tank Season 4 Episode 5. Addressed the market need for affordable, adjustable children’s dresses with vibrant patterns.…

Games2U Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • March 5, 2013

Games2U is a mobile video game franchise business started by brothers Stuart & David Pikoff. Games2U appeared on Shark Tank Season 2 Episode 7 on April 29, 2011, and had…

The Shemie Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 4, 2013

Highlights Shelton Wilder pitches The Shemie, seeking $60,000 for 20% equity to bring her modern women’s slip concept to life, using Shark Tank as a launch platform. Despite a compelling…

Self Balancing Unicycle Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 4, 2013

Highlights Daniel Wood and David Martschinske pitch SoloWheel, a self-balancing unicycle, seeking $300,000 for 10% equity to revolutionize urban transportation. Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary team up to offer $300,000…

The Bear and The Rat Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 4, 2013

Highlights The Bear and The Rat offers frozen yogurt for dogs, made with human-grade, probiotic, gluten-free ingredients. Despite Shark interest in the business concept, no deal was made due to…

Scrub Daddy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 4, 2013

Aaron Krause appeared on Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 7, and pitched his product, Scrub Daddy. Whether it’s dishes or patio furniture, it tackles all sorts of household cleaning tasks.…

Eco Nuts Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 4, 2013

EcoNuts are a line of organic, all natural soaps that harness the power of “soap berries” or soap nuts, which come from the Himalayan Lychee tree. Entrepreneurs Mona Weiss and…

PRO NRG Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • March 4, 2013

Highlights PRO NRG is a protein-infused, flavored vitamin water, marketed as “a steak in a bottle,” offering a burst of energy without caffeine and sugars. Tania Patruno developed the drink…