The AVE Venice

The AVE Venice on Shark Tank

Custom Screen Printing - Season 3 Episode 306 Update

The Ave Venice Now Custom Prints On
Van's Slip On's

 After watching a few of The Ave Venice video''s on You Tube, I must say I'm impressed with what's now possible to custom screen print on. Nick Romero the owner of  The Ave based out of Venice, California, has taken this industry to a whole new level which you can now custom create just about anything. If you ever want a one-of-a-kind custom pair of tennis shoes for instances, Romero is definitely the man to talk to. Anything you can imagine can be turned into a wearable form of art at his screen printing business.

Nick came into the Shark Tank seeking $125,000.00 for a 15% equity stake in his custom printing business. Because everything is custom made for the customer, this helps keep costs down until the order is placed on a variety of t-shirts, tennis shoes and hats ready to be made into "your" work of art. At the time Romero was in front of the Sharks, he had already done $570k his first year in business generating $150k in profit.

As good of an idea as this is, the Sharks weren't biting as they all decided not to make any offers in The Ave Venice business. Mark Cuban does acknowledge Nick has a unique printing process, but apparently not enough to secure a patent on or be copied from competitors.

The Ave Venice Update

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Salespreneur

Salespreneur Shark Tank Update

Sales Training Course Season 3 Episode 307



Master Salesman Dave Greco of Salespreneur.com
Tries To Close Deal on Shark Tank

 With a name like Salespreneur you best be one heck of a good salesman when your main target is folks already in the sales business. Dave Greco the owner of Salespreneur, confidently walked into the Shark Tank and said "I can sell anything to anybody at any time". Whoa, now that's quite a statement to say to our very successful Sharks that know a thing or two about selling themselves.

The Sharks instantly went on the defense to prove Greco couldn't sell his system to them. Dave has put a complete program together He calls the Missile System which is a step-by-step system what to say to a potential customer. He is so confident this will help you sell anything to anyone that he has a 100% guarantee or your money back.

Dave Greco's second product is called the RoadMapp App that will teach you how to frame your entire pitch get your customers to the ultimate "yes" and close the deal in record time. The Salespreneur already had sales of $40,000.00 within the past 3 months mainly from 5 organizations already using Dave's products.

When Dave entered the Shark Tank he was looking for a $90k investment in Salespreneur for a 40% equity stake in the business. One of the Fortune 500 using this System is Met Life which helps add a lot of credibility to Greco's System. Dave also mentions He helped one sales company grow from $30 million in sales to over $60 million within a short amount of time.Read More Here-->>>

Zomm Update

Zomm on Shark Tank

Wireless Leash for iPhone - Season 4 Update

The Zomm Wireless Phone Leash
Featured on Shark Tank

  The Zomm wireless leash for your iPhone hooks to your key chain and sounds off an alarm if you ever walk off and forget it. But that's only part of what this clever Blue tooth devise is capable of doing. The Zomm can also be used as a hands free speaker phone while you're driving or can also be set up to dial any number in case of an emergency.

The inventors of the Zomm, Henry and Laurie Penix from Tulsa, Oklahoma, came up with the name using the first letter of their kid's name. Starting with Zack, Olivia and Madison, with the additional M standing for Mom, completes the Zomm Brand name.

Henry Penix walked into the Shark Tank looking for a $2 million dollar investment in exchange for 10% equity stake in the Zomm Business. Starting negotiations with the Sharks putting a $20 million valuation on the company you best have some sales too back it up, and they did. In 2011 sales were $5 million, with 2012 sales on track to sell $7.2 million with $2 million in net profit. Read More Here-->>>

Episode 309 Update

Shark Tank Season 3 -  #309 - Update

Shark Tank Monday 8/26/2013

Paddle Paddle Boards
Shark Tank Season 3

 What's better than Shark Tank Friday's (or just as good)? How about Shark Tank Mondays showing some of the best and most popular episode's ever seen in season 3. This Mondays rerun from Season 3 has a few clear winners that have become very successful since appearing on the Show.

Vinamor Wine Aerator

If you like wine as much as I do, then your going to love the Vinamor Wine Aerator that helps the wine breathe as its being poured. When Gary DeJohn came into the Shark Tank He was well prepared and did His homework on the Sharks themselves. Already knowing Kevin O'Leary has his own winery (O'Leary Wines) it was clear that DeJohn was targeting Kevin to invest $75k for a 30% stake in his aerator. While O'Leary was indeed impressed with this product, He is already in this business with a few other wine aerators on the market, and never even makes an offer.

At the time of the taping of the Shark Tank, the Vinamor was selling for $40 bucks a pop which is a little pricey according to Kevin our wine expert. Gary was indeed able to find another oversees manufacture and drastically lowered the price to $24.95 per unit.

Miso Media App

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My Wonderful Life

My Wonderful Life Shark Tank Update

 

Plan Your Own Funeral - From Season 3

My Wonderful Life Owners
Nancy Bush and Sue Kruskopf
on Season 3 of the Shark Tank Show 

 If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what kind of funeral would you like to have? Everyone Say's good bye to you, but wouldn't you also like to speak at your own funeral and tell them good bye? Maybe a few personal letters to your loved ones that are meant for their eyes only would sure be nice wouldn't it? But if you died tomorrow, are you prepared today with your wishes on how you would like your funeral services to go?

Nancy Bush and Sue Kruskopf are the owners of My Wonderful Life that lets you have a big say in your own funeral. As a matter a fact you can pre-plan your entire funeral, write your own obituary and pre-pay for the whole thing while you're still on this earth.

Going into the Shark Tank Nancy and Sue was asking for a $100k investment in the pre-planned funeral business in exchange for 10% of the business. With such a name closely resembling Kevin O'Leary "Mr. Wonderful" Himself, the two Ladies decide to use him as an example. You can sign-up on their website for Free and start putting together you book with detailed plans for your own funeral. They have also partnered with a large insurance company that offers a prepay funeral plan so all the details can planned and paid for in advance. Unfortunately as good of an idea as this may sound, this Business Model has not made any real money yet.Read More Here-->>>

Clean Bottle

Clean Bottle Shark Tank Update

The Cleanest Water Bottle On Earth - Season 3

Need a little Free Publicity?
Just chase down a few bike rider's  at the Tour de France
for Free World Wide Advertising!

 The Clean Bottle was designed with one thing in mind, to be the easiest water bottle too clean that has ever been made. After 3 years and 54 prototypes, Dave Mayer has accomplished that goal and appropriately named His invention The Clean Bottle. What makes this water bottle so unique from anything else on the market is the fact it unscrews on both ends making it much easier to clean and dry out when not in use.

New Runner
Water Bottle w/ Pouch

Dave Meyer's may have invented the cleanest water bottle ever made, but it took all the money he had to create it with little left for advertising the final product. What's Dave do to start getting the word out about his new invention?  He does what any creative Entrepreneur would do, He creates it. Meyer's went  to the Tour de France where everyone has water bottles and has his Giant Clean Bottle Mascot start jogging along with the bike riders. This seemingly simple form of advertising gets picked up with world wide press coverage and puts the Clean Bottle on the map.

When Dave entered the Shark Tank about a year after the Tour de France, His sales had already mushroomed to over $750,000.00 and still climbing. Read More Here-->>>

Remyxx/ ReKixx Update

Remyxx/ ReKixx Shark Tank Update

100% Recyclable Tennis Shoes From Season 3, Episode 312
 

Remyxx Sneakers Now Known As
ReKixx

 Now here's a cool "thinking outside the box" invention we all need to get behind in our recycling efforts. Gary Gagdon the inventor of Remyxx (now known as ReKixx) came up with this idea to make 100% recycled tennis shoe's while in the process of throwing several pairs away. Gagdon took those old shoes out of the trash and began working on a new recycled product that could effect what we all wear in the future.

Gary Gagnon came into the Shark Tank with His revolutionary recycled sneaker's seeking a $50,000.00 investment for only 10% equity in the business. When Gary means 100% recyclable, He means just that. Every part of the sneakers can go into the recycling bin and recycled into new products.

While putting a $500k valuation on the Remyxx/ ReKixx business, Gagdon obviously must of been somewhat established with sales at a proven profit point right? Well not exactly, Gary had zero sales and has only been in business for 3 weeks. It seems He has a great idea at this point, but the Sharks point out getting into the recycled sneaker business will require a lot more than the $50k Gagdon is asking for.

Four of the Sharks drop out leaving only Daymond John with Gary's last chance to make a deal on Shark Tank. Daymond really likes the idea of recycled tennis shoes and the potential to create a new Brand around them. John offers him the $50k but He wants 80% of the Remyxx Business in return. Gary does come back and counter for $100,000.00 and 50% of the business, but Daymond doesn't budge. He has three clear plans in which direction the Remyxx Brand could go. With John's help teaching Gary this business, the Remyxx / ReKixx recycled tennis shoes could become very successful. Gary does indeed accept Daymonds offer and agrees to give him 80% controlling interest.

Remyxx ReKixx Update

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Nardo's Natural Update

Nardo's Natural Shark Tank

100% All Natural Skin Care - Season 3 - Episode 305- Update



If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this picture is
Worth A Million Bucks!

 The Nardo's Natural Organic Skin Care Product's was invented by 4 very ambitious Brother's Kyle, K.J., D.J.  and Danny Mastronardo. They came into the Shark Tank prepared and enthusiastic as any contestant on the Show and definitely was looking too make a deal.

 

The Mastronardo Brothers were asking the Sharks to invest $75,000.00 for a 12% stake in the Nardo's Natural Skin Care and join their Family Run Business. The four Brother's started their Organic Skin Care Business back in 2009 and at the time of their Shark Tank appearance, have $30,000.00 in gross sales.

 

Mark Cuban seems to really enjoy the presentation until all his enthusiasm melts away after hearing the sales numbers. Once the Brothers point out that Nardo's Natural is just beginning to get into the stores with 17 so far, that helped bring back a little enthusiasm as a business investment.

 

Daymond John asks how much the 4 Brothers have invested in the Nardo's Natural Business which is only $35k so far. The projection for the business over the next two years is $4.8 million in total sales which of course has Kevin O'Leary wondering how they plan to grow this business so fast.

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The Original Profender

The Original Profender Shark Tank Update

Basketball Training Device - Season 3 - Episode 305

Demonstrating The Original Profender
Basketball Training Devise

 The Original Profender is a rather unique basketball training invention developed by Tony Divine for his son Devon. This mobile basketball training device reacts much like a professional defender closing in on his opponent before taking a shot.

Tony gets right to the point inside the Shark Tank and asks for $75,000.00 for a 15% equity stake in the Original Profender invention. Mark Cuban that knows a thing or two about basketball, gladly rolls up his sleeves and want to give The Original Profender a try. Tony already has one ready to go with a cut out of Kevin O'Leary which he calls The Original Offender. Son of a gun if Mark beats the Profender and makes a basket on his first try. Obviously Cuban must workout with the Dallas Mavericks because he was sinking them down like a real pro.

So how does professional basketball players currently run drill's when closing in on an opponent? According to Mark Cuban, the coach uses a broom to try and distract the players when shoot at the basket. There's no question The Original Profender has value on the basketball court, the real question is how big is this market?
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Mix Bikini

Mix Bikini Shark Tank Update

Mix and Match Bikini - Season 3 - Episode 315

Frank Scozzafava Inventor of Mix Bikini
Tough Job but someone has to do it!

 The Mix Bikini Brand allows you to mix and match bikini parts into over 5000 combinations. The more interchangeable parts you acquire, the more options you have to create a brand new look every time you head to the beach. I must say they do look good on the models and seem to fit in all the right places.

Frank Scozzafava and Adam DiSilvestro came into the Shark Tank looking for a $50,000.00 investment in their creative bikini line, but for only 5% equity stake in the business. Each interchangeable part of the swimsuit is sold separately which you will need at least 4 to complete a brand new look. To create your own unique bikini costs between $40-$60 retail.

With starting off negotiations with a 5% stake in the business or $1 million valuation, was soon changed to 10% and quickly cut it in half down to $500k. The male Sharks seemed a little concerned how there was no real business plan in place and no sales to put a value so high on a brand new start up.Read More Here-->>>

Cab 20 Band

Cab 20 Band on Shark Tank

Investing in a New Rock Band

Cab20 is the First and Only Band to
Preform on the Shark Tank Show

 The Cab20 Band was featured on the Shark Tank in season 3 opened up a whole new avenue for Bands to raise money. If your sound is unique and if you have the right manager, then you might also get a chance to play in front of 7 million viewer's.

Of course having Tom Callaham an already accomplished Band Promoter does come with benefits. The idea of raising money for new talent via Venture Capital and Angel Investors is nothing new. But the idea of getting an up and coming new band in front of millions of viewers for the first time when seeking an investment was. Whether Callaham was successful in getting a deal with any of the Sharks or not, was really besides the point.

With all the talented bands out there, how could the producer's ever decide on which Band will be the very first ever to appear on the Shark Tank? In Tom's case He was good friends with someone who was also good friends with the executive producer for the Shark Tank Show. Callaham sent in a Video of Cab 20 directly to Clay Newbill the executive of the Shark Tank Show, and soon after they met for a cup of coffee. Read More Here-->>>

Tail Lightz Update

Tail Lightz on Shark Tank

Light-Up Magnetic Stickers - Season 3 Episode 301

The Finished Tail Lightz Product
After the Shark Tank Show

 Kyle Rainey is the inventor of the Tail Lightz magnetic stickers made to light your assets up. If you’re seeking a little added attention in that department, then this product is guaranteed to get you noticed. That was at least my impression when Rainey first came into the Shark Tank with two female models and proceeded to show all their assets off.

The Tail Lights Magnetic Stickerswas an inspiration of Kyle's when his young Daughter wanted a pair of light up sneakers that flashes LED lights as you move around. It's a cool invention that I myself bought a pair for one of my kids which always seemed to get a lot of attention. He came into the Shark Tank looking for a $50,000.00 investment in exchange for 50% of the Tail Lightz Business which was a brand new concept at the time.

The lights on set dimmer and the music comes on to create a night life atmosphere as Kyle and his two models start dancing it up and showing off their tail light assets. The first thing you notice (at least I did) was how generic a lot of the Tail Light designs were. A few of the designs almost looked like clip art I have seen before. In fact I would bet on it, but there's a good reason why.

In hind sight we now know that Kyle Rainey is an avid inventor with over 80 inventions he is constantly working on.

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You Smell Soap Update

You Smell Soap on Shark Tank

Luxury Soap - Season 3 Episode 301 Update

Robert Herjevic closes Deal with Megan Cummins
During the Shark Tank Show

 The You Smell Soap Brand was started by Megan Cummins to bring new luxury soap into the market. What started out as a College project on custom packagin turned into the You Smell Soap Brand which she had two distinct scents made into 1200 bars of soap to test the market. She clearly states the company is in "Pre-Venture Stage" with no sales to speak of. The luxury soap was sent to different outlets around the world to test the market and come up with a price point for this luxury item. With several interested stores, Urban Outfitter's was the largest Company interested in perhaps carrying the You Smell Soap Brand.

Megan then brings out other invention which is You Smell Paper Soap. It's as you guessed it, soap on a convenient piece of paper and packaged as a convenient way to clean up, not to mention a great impulse buy sitting on store counters.

You Smell Soap Shark Tank Recap:

Megan came into the Shark Tank looking for a $55,000.00 investment in exchange for a 20% equity stake in the You Smell Soap Business. Mark Cuban is the first to offer a deal to  Cummins for exactly what she is looking for. He then tries to close the deal before any of the other Sharks can even make an offer.

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Rick Smith Jr. Magician

Rick Smith Jr. Las Vegas Magic Show

World Record Playing Card Thrower Season 3 - Episode 307 - Update

Rick Smith Famous Magician
Seen on the Shark Tank Show

 Rick Smith, Jr. is a Professional Magician and Guinness World Record Holder for distance playing card throwing. In March 2002, Rick threw a playing card an incredible 216 feet at a whopping 92 miles per hour. With his speed and pin point accuracy, Smith can easily slice threw just about any fruit or vegetable including a watermelon rind at some amazing distances. Rick Smith already had appearances on The Ellen Show and Americas Got Talent to name a few, before he made his appearance on the Shark Tank Show.

Rick came into the Shark Tank looking for a $1.5 million dollar investment for a 20% equity stake in his Magic Show he wants to open in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is currently based out of Cleveland, Ohio where he has been honing his skill's mostly at corporate functions, and of course on various T.V. Shows where he has been getting a lot of very good publicity.With the Sharks investment, Rick can open up a family friendly magic show that he is sure will bring in at least $12 million a year in revenue.Read More Here-->>>

Chord Buddy Shark Tank Update

Chord Buddy on the Shark Tank Show

Learn How To Play A Guitar - Season 3 - Episode 301 - Update

The New Chord Buddy Combo
Includes EVERYTHING!

  The Chord Buddy has to be the most perfect way to learn how to play a guitar. My Son instantly said when he saw it on the Shark Tank that it kind of reminds him of of the Guitar Hero and the Rock Bands Video's where he first started learning to play. But with the Chord Buddy you can play a real guitar instead of the fake looking video guitar that basically mimics the same training process. It's a clever device that attaches to the neck of your guitar with easy to read colored tabs that will have you playing like a pro in no time.

Travis Perry developed the Chord Buddy to teach his Daughter how to play the guitar which she did within just a few months time. It was so easy to learn this way that Perry knew he had a new hit product that could teach thousands how to play. In a single months time, Travis had a $150,000.00 in sales within a months time which confirmed he was on to something BIG and he just had to convince at least one Shark to invest in the Cord Buddy and go along for the ride.

When Travis entered the Shark Tank he was more confident then ever of the future success of the Chord Buddy and ready to negotiate with the Sharks. His biggest stipulation was that the Cord Buddy will continue to be manufactured in the U.S.A.

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Billy Blanks Jr. Update

Billy Blanks Jr. on Shark Tank Show

Dance With Me Fitness - Season 3 - Episode - Update

Billy Jr. and Sharon Blanks
"Dance With Me" Master Instructors

  Billy Blanks Jr. came into the Shark Tank sporting a very familiar last name most of us have already heard from the Tae Bo exercise program made famous by his dad, Billy Blanks. What his dad did with the martial arts exercise program making TaeBo the highest selling exercise video in history, Billy Blanks Jr. is trying to duplicate the success with highly motivating dancing instructions instead. Billy Blanks Jr. and his wife, Sharon Catherine Blankscame into the Shark Tank with quite an emotional story on their journey to make the "Dance With Me" program a success. It was clear he did not want to walk in his famous father's footsteps and was determined to make it on his own without any help from his wealthy Dad.

Billy Jr. and Sharon Catherine entered the Shark Tank prepared with a complete line of exercise DVDs consisting of the Dance with Me Boot Camp, Fat Burning Hip Hop, Cardio Fit, Grove and Run and an instructor certification program. They were looking for a $100,000 investment in exchange for a 20% stake in the dancing company they built from scratch. In the process the Blanks became homeless as a result of trying to finance their company on their own.
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Esso Watches

Esso Watches on Shark Tank

Negative Ion Watches - Season 3 Episode 302 - 2/24/2012

Ryan Naylor tries to demonstrate the
Esso watch negitive Ion Band.

 When Ryan Naylor first came in to the Shark Tank to show off His Esso Watch Brand he had no idea how ruthless the Sharks can be. He claims the the Esso Watch contains negative ions that restores the natural energy field in our bodies. So far Naylor has sold over $120,000.00 worth from a $10k investment and netted $70k for his efforts. He's was asking for $35k for a 20% stake in his unique Esso Watch Brand putting the valuation at $175,000.00.

To demonstrate that the Esso Watch does work Ryan managed to get Lori Greiner up on stage and demonstrated how the negative ions in the watch worked against him pushing down on Lori's arm. It looked like it actually did help Lori's balance and she confirmed it seems to of had some sort of effect on her. Mark Cuban wasn't buying it from the get go and continued not to be even a little impressed. In fact he even refused to accept the Mavericks Blue Esso Watch Read More Here-->>>

Liquid Money Update

Liquid Money on the Shark Tank

Liquid Money Fragrance - Season 3 - Episode 301 - Update

Pat McCarthy demonstrating
Liquid Money Cologne on the Shark Tank Show

 Ah the sweet smell of success is coming back to the Shark Tank. Pat McCarthy is the inventor of the fragrance that smells just like money. Pat came into the tank throwing real money to entice the Sharks to invest in a smell they are all very familiar with. The smell of money has now been bottled up in two unique His and Hers Liquid Money Fragrance's and packaged using real strips of real money bought from the Treasury Department. He came into the Shark Tank asking for a $100,000.00 investment for a 5% stake in the sweet smell of success business. This puts an initial $2 million valuation on the liquid money business which is a big pile of cold hard cash.

Real Money mainly consists of cotton, silk and linen and these are also the main ingredient's used to reproduce the smell of the Money Cologne.
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Invis-A-Rack

Invis-A-Rack on Shark Tank Show

Invisible Truck Rack Season 3 episode 307 - Update Season 4 - Episode 418

Donny McCall on the Shark Tank Show
with the Invis A Rack

 Donny McCall is the inventor of the Invis A Rack from Season 3 that made a very big impact on the Shark Tank for his stance to keep this product "Made In America". Incredibly it was this decision that probably cost him a deal with the Sharks as he did not get the investment he needed for his invention. McCall was looking for $100k in exchange for 10% of the invisarack business. At that time, Donny has sold 150 units and grossed $50k in sales.

 Donny was very adamant about keeping the manufacturing and production in the U.S. and specifically in and around Sparta, North Carolina where he calls home. He's a one man business that hopes to bring job's to the community and bring new hope in the depressed market. Getting the Invis-A-Rack manufactured oversees is Not an option

that he will even consider. This product was invented in the U.S. and it will be built here (period).



The Invis-A-Rack Gets
U.S. Manufacture Deal!
Made In The U.S.A.

Robert Herjevic asks if the large distributors have been interested in carrying this product and whats the price points. Donny says he has not been able to make a deal with them because they currently want to many points. He can make the Invisarack for $250.00 and they want to buy them in the low $300.00 range. Herjevic wants to know what kind of volume would it take to get it down to $150.00 per unit. McCall is not sure he could get it that low here in the U.S.
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Lollacup

Lolla Cup on Shark Tank Show

Non Spill Cup For Kids - Season 3 - Update

 If you have little kids then the lallacup is definitely one product you will be interested in learning about. The Lolla Cup is a 100% spill proof sippy cup that looks more like a toy. The creative design of the Lollacup makes it easy for children as young as 9 months old to start drinking out of a straw within the spill proof cup. Mark and Hanna Lim went on the Shark Tank Show looking for an investment of $100k in exchange for a 15% ownership of the baby cup business and valuing it at $1.5 million.  At the time of their interview on the Shark Tank they had $30,000.00 in sales within the last 3 months and a soft order for an additional $30k for the Holiday Season. The Lollacups retail for $18.00, wholesale for $9.00 and costs $4.50 to make. The Lim's give a flawless presentation and have at least a few Sharks that are very interested.

Kevin O'Leary wants to know how much cheaper it would be to make oversees
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