Business Listings

Light Film Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • December 17, 2012

Highlights Rolf Schwartz and George Podd seek $100,000 for 5% equity. Product: Motion and light-sensitive decals for car windows. Daymond John offers $100,000 with 75% equity; deal struck for 70%.…

Partie Poche Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • December 8, 2012

Highlights Connor Pastoor and Jillian Jaccard seek $100,000 for 20% equity in PartiePoche, a stylish leg holder for cell phones and small essentials. Despite a patent-pending claim, the Sharks criticize…

Body Walking Institute Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • December 6, 2012

The Body Walking Institute is the brainchild of entrepreneur, iron man triathlete, and licensed massage therapist Todd Miller. He pitched the Sharks in episode 402 on his idea to certify…

BevBuckle Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • December 6, 2012

BevBuckle inventor Jay Kriner pitched the Sharks in episode 402, the season 4 premier. Jay set the tone for a fun fourth season with his “entertainment accessory,” a belt buckle…

The Last Lid Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Guest Post • December 5, 2012

Highlights Kevin and Melissa Kiernan pitched The Last Lid, seeking $40,000 for 20% equity. Daymond John invested $40,000 for 60% equity after negotiations. The product was eventually sold to a…

Ledge Pillow Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • December 5, 2012

Highlights Amanda Schlechter presents The Ledge Pillow, designed to help women with large or enhanced breasts lie comfortably on their stomachs. Seeking $30,000 for 25% equity, Amanda faces skepticism from…

Talbott Teas Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Guest Post • December 5, 2012

Talbott Teas entrepreneurs Steve Nakisher and Shane Talbott entered the Shark Tank in episode 303 with everything going for them: they had a quality, niche product; strong retail distribution; demonstrable,…

Chord Buddy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Guest Post • December 3, 2012

CHORD BUDDY UPDATE There is a Chord Buddy update in episode 409. The business first appeared in the Shark Tank season 3 premier. Entrepreneur Travis Perry got big laughs when…

Fat Ass Fudge Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 4

By Rob Merlino • November 30, 2012

Highlights Donna McCue, a former comedian, seeks $250,000 for 5% equity in Fat Ass Fudge, her gluten-free, organic fudge business using goat’s milk. Despite her entertaining pitch, the Sharks opt…

Grill Charms Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Guest Post • November 26, 2012

Grill Charms, is a barbeque product invented by Leslie Haywood of Charleston, SC. Her husband barbecued both mild and spicy chicken, when he gave Leslie the wrong piece of meat.…

Nitroforce Titan 1000 Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Guest Post • November 19, 2012

Frank Campitelli and Debrae Barensfeld enter the Shark Tank on episode 312, to try to convince the Sharks that their Nitroforce exercise system is going to be the next big…

Cougar Energy Drink Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • November 19, 2012

Highlights Ryan Custer presents Cougar Energy, an energy drink targeted at women aged 30-55, seeking $150,000 for 30% equity on Shark Tank. Custer has spent 3.5 years developing and marketing…

ReKixx Remyxx Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • November 19, 2012

Episode 312 brings the Sharks a new twist on footwear: Gary Gagnon brings his Remyxx sneakers to the investors, in hopes of kicking off a new trend. Gagnon got the…

Unikey Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Guest Post • November 19, 2012

Highlights Phil Dumas pitches UNIKEY, a smart electronic lock system controlled via smartphone or key-fob, seeking $500,000 for 33% equity. The Sharks engage in a fierce bidding war, with Kevin…

Ride-On Carry-On Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Guest Post • July 21, 2012

Highlights Randy and Darryl Lenz pitch Ride-on Carry-on, a child’s chair that attaches to wheeled luggage, seeking $50,000 for 25% equity to expand retail sales. Barbara Corcoran offers $50,000 for…

Wurkin Stiffs Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Guest Post • April 1, 2012

Highlights Jonathan Boos seeks $85,000 for a 10% equity stake in Wurkin Stiffs, which specializes in magnetic collar stays. The pitch impresses Sharks Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John, leading to…