Lifter Hamper Update

Lift Hamper on Shark Tank

Spring Loaded Clothes Hamper -  Season 4 Update

The Lifter Hamper
Finished Product

 I'm not sure how I missed this one, but the Lifter Hamper has to be the coolest clothes hamper on the market that thousands of people with back problems are going to love. The inventor of The Lifter Hamper is Marvin Phillip, a NFL Star who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steeler's back in 2006. In 2008 Phillip had a back injury that sidelined Him for the rest of the Season when it was difficult just to bend over.

Marvin may not of been able to play Professional Football but that didn't stop Him from helping out around the House including doing the laundry. Having to bend over to complete this task, Phillip reasoned there had to be a better way. What if the hamper was spring loaded going down when you put clothes in the hamper, then rises back up when you take them out? A light bulb went off and Marvin's entrepreneurial spirit took over designing the Lifter Hamper that would make bending over a thing of the past.

Marvin Phillip entered the Shark Tank seeking $85,000,00 in exchange for a 12% equity stake in the Lifter Hamper Business. He was already in the hamper business for 6 months with contracts from two rep firms, but no real sales yet to speak of. With such a cool invention for anyone with back problems, it would seem like a great product for Lori Greiner's QVC Show. But a product that has not proven itself in the market yet, and an extremely high valuation at this point in the game, left Lori very little choice but to go out. In fact all the Sharks go out as it appears Phillip had made the most common mistake for contestants not getting a deal on the shark Tank by over valuing their business.

Lifter Hamper Shark Tank Update

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Shark Tank Episode 418 Update

Shark Tank Episode #418 Update

Donny Mccall fighting to keep jobs here in
The USA

 This Friday Night we have another exciting re-run from the Shark Tank Show that was first seen on February 15, 2013. Kevin O'Leary finds a rare investment in which he offers a million dollars for a piece of this very interesting twist on a new franchise. We also have the have a few young Entrepreneurs that have the President of the United States giving his approval on a new devise that will help save lives. We also have a very emotional pitch for a new business that wants to bring Therapy sessions right into your own home that's sure to be a multi-million dollar business in the near future. Ah yes, we can't forget about those S'more's that I think just about everyone loves when in the Great Outdoors. Shark Tanks featured Update is about a product that the inventor refused to have manufactured outside the U.S. and as a result it cost him from making a deal with the Sharks.
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KaZAM Bikes

KaZAM Bikes on Shark Tank

Bikes Without Training Wheels - Season 4 - Episode 425

 

  I can still remember like it was yesterday when my training wheels came off for the first time and I was finally riding my bike on my own. All the way down the driveway and then Crash, right into the mailbox. OUCH. I had the will to learn but trying to balance that bike for the first time ended up sending me to the hospital for a few stitches and a scar I still have to this day. Had  Mary Beth Lugo invented her version of the balancing bike that teaches kids to ride without training wheels, that not so good experience would of never happened

 

Due to the very nature of why the KaZAM Bike was even built for kids learning to ride these bike's are made extremly good. The all medal frame with inflated tires will have just about any three to six year old riding in no time. Sure there is actually a fair amount of balancing bikes on the market, but the KaZAM Bike is the only one with the patented foot rest designed for perfect balance instead of dragging your feet like a lot of the competitions. I found one with foot pegs but it looks like a real shin buster if your not careful.

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The Pink Shutter

The Pink Shutter on the Shark Tank

Photo Booth Rentals - Season 4 Episode 421 - 5/3/2013

  One of the best things about the Internet is the ability to see what past customer's thought about your business and if they would take the time to recommend your service to their Friends on Social Media sites. Without a doubt The Pink Shutter Photo Booths have pasted this test with flying colors. I honestly could not find one bad review or experience for any of the 7 established locations. People really love these 21st century photo booths that clearly put the old photo booths most of probably could imagine to shame. Sure it's still nice to hire a professional photographer for your official wedding photos for instance, but what about the party that follows afterwards when it's time to kick up your feet and have some fun? With The Pink Shutter Photo Booths invented by Lance Yabut these memorise will be alive and well for many years to come.

Comparing the Pink Shutter Photo Booths with the photo booths from the past is like comparing a black and white camera with a Smart Phone from today. You had very little choice and you best be ready when the picture was taken. With the full color photos from the Pink Shutter Photo Booth you can also design the entire layout and even make the entire parties pictures into a personalized book. Your options are endless in what you can design and make the ultimate keep sake scrap book for any event. Super Cool Idea that is guaranteed to be a big hit with all your guests.Read More Here-->>>

Track Days The Movie

Track Days The Movie on Shark Tank

Motorcycle Movie - Season 4 - Episode 425

  James LaVitola is a former Hollywood Stuntman that has a story too tell. In fact it's such a good story that he wants to make a major movie "Track Days" and bet millions that it will be successful at the box office. If there is one thing about season 4 of the Shark Tank that really stands out, it would be the large range of businesses and opportunities that now have a shot at getting on the show. Not only will this be a completely different pitch but it will also be one of the largest investments ever asked from the Sharks.

There's Big Bucks to be made in a major movie produced by professionals and along with it comes a huge risk that it will be successful and actually make a profit. Fortunately James LaVitola and Brian Pitt are no strangers when it comes to successful movie productions. LaVitola was a stuntman in Block Buster's such as the Fast and Furious and The Transformer's while Pitt is a famous movie producer with years of experience behind the camera. Together they want to make an action packed movie about professional motorcycle racing.Read More Here-->>>

Baby's Bad Ass Burgers

Baby's Bad Ass Burgers on Shark Tank

Gourmet Hamburgers - Season 4 - Update

  So how much would you pay for a hamburger off a food truck during your lunch brake? It's ALL in the presentation Baby! The Baby's Bad Ass Burgers are coming to the Shark Tank with a guaranteed way to make some serious dough selling burgers out of their Hot Pink Food Truck with some of the hottest babes in California. Erica Cohen and Lori Barbera from Los Angeles, CA. are the owners of this unique food service that draws a crowd no matter where they set-up shop and start cooking up their gourmet burgers starting at $15 each.

Perhaps some of the best advertising for any business (with the exception of word-of-mouth) comes from unpaid endorsements from Hollywood's Elite Celebrities and Movie Stars. Not only does the Babys Bad Ass Burgers have endorsements from dozens of movie stars such as Charlie Sheen (go figure :), Jay Leno, Paris Hilton and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, they all gladly paid to eat the famous Bad Ass Burger.

Food Trucks of the 21st Century

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Misto Box Coffee Club

Misto Box on the Shark Tank

Coffee of the Month Club - season 4 - Episode 421

Samantha Meis and Conor Riley
Inventors of the Misto Box Coffee Club

 Have you ever seen a new business that you just know it will succeed? It's not very often that a product coming to the Shark Tank is one I cannot wait to try before I even see them on the show. The Misto Box full of gourmet coffee from around the world is such a product that I'd swear was made just for me. In fact, I have already registered with Misto Box and look forward to my first cup of coffee from a roaster I very well may of never tried any other way.

The Misto Box Coffe Club was first started by two very ambitious entrepreneurs Samantha Meis and Conor Riley from Tucson, Arizona. They started with a great idea and received the needed capital to start Misto Box with a Successful Kicktarter Campaign that ended exactly one year ago today. With almost $10,000.00 raised during the campaign, they have now solidified themselves as coffee connoisseur's with a taste for unique blends found all around the world.
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Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder on Shark Tank

Squirrel Shocker - Season 4 - Episode 421 - 5/3/2013

The Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder

  Now here's a Bird Feeder where you really are the Boss when it comes to who gets fed and who WILL stay away from your bird feed. Until now, squirrels have always been a major pain in the neck when it comes to bird feeders not only causing a big mess but devouring the costly feed in the process. Mike DeSanti from Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, finally had enough feeding the squirrels in his neighborhood and devised an very unique and very effective way to keep them at bay, he'll just shock them.

Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder comes in a complete kit with everything you need and where you really are the Boss when it comes to your bird feeder. If you have a wondering squirrel (or any unwanted animal) visit the feeder, using a remote control from the comfort of your home, you can send the bird feeder's solar powered top a harmless low voltage static shock that's guaranteed to get his attention and decide maybe there is an easier meal out there. It may take a few time's for the squirrel to learn, but they always do and they will eventually move on eliminating your bird feeding problem. Read More Here-->>>

Vermont Butcher Block

Vermont Butcher Block on the Shark Tank

Quality Butcher Block's and Accessories - Season 4 - Episode 421 - 5-3-2013

David Glickman in front of the
Butcher Block and Board Store


  If there has ever been a business on the Shark Tank that I would LOVE to visit in person the Butcher Block and Board Company based out of Burlington, VT would definitely be at the top of the list. David Glickman is the owner of this custom wood company that specialises in quality made butcher blocks, knife blocks, Lazy Susan's, trays, bowls and rolling pins to name a few. All products are made out of premium quality wood found mostly in the Vermont area and are one-of-a-kind functioning pieces of art. If you love just about anything made out of wood a much as I do, then your going to be interested in what David has to offer.

The entire line of product that the Vermont Butcher Block and Board has to offer is mostly made out of walnut, cherry or maple wood. These hardwood tree's that all produce human editable fruit's' and nuts, do not have the toxic natural oils associated with other trees. Each unique cutting board or utensil is deigned for the natural grains and pattern in the wood to be highlighted and make for a one-of-a-kind functioning tool. They Never use any paints, stains or veneers to cover up the natural beauty of the wood and only use a clear finish that compliments the natural beauty.
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Me-Ma's Gumbo Brick

Mee-Ma’s Louisiana  on the Shark Tank

Gumbo Bricks - Season 4 - Episode 421

Authentic Louisiana Gumbo in a Brick

  Mee-Ma's Gumbo Bricks is coming to the Shark Tank with authentic Gumbo from Louisiana and a southern flair from California. Carol Estella Foster is the proud owner of this unique dish that thousands of folk are going to love after this episode. What makes Mee Ma's Gumbo Bricks so special is the fact this is the most authentic gumbo roux that you could possibly buy with the exception of going directly to the State of Louisiana.

 The gumbo base comes in a brick form packed with all the vegetables, spices and seasonings for the beginning of the perfect gumbo meal every time. You can then add shrimp, crab, chicken or sausage to your gumbo base and make the ultimate Gumbo to your tasting. If you have ever tried to make this authentic dish from scratch, then you already know how much of a time saver the Me-Ma's Gumbo Bricks will save you and guarantee a perfect meal every time in 90 minutes or less.Read More Here-->>>

nPower Peg

nPower Peg on the Shark Tank

Kinetic Energy Generator - Season 4 - Episode 422 - 4-26-2013

Aaron LeMieux inventor of the Personal Generator
The nPower Peg uses your energy to power devices.

  The nPower Peg is coming to the energize the Shark Tank with a portable generator that uses kinetic energy to power your small devices. With the nPower Peg you will never have to worry about batteries going dead as long as you can still walk and create the energy needed to power up your cell phone, tablets, radios and just about anything that requires lithium batteries. This very cool invention was invented by Aaron LeMieux of Tremont Electric, not as a business opportunity but out of necessity when he hiked the entire 1500 mile Appalachian Trail


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LeMieux is a mechanical engineerthat began dreaming of a personal energy generator during this rather long hike. He could carry everything he needed in his backpack but he still needed to go into towns along the 1500 mile trail to stock up on batteries for all his gadgets. It took a full 10 years to turn this dream of a hand held personal generator into reality.

In 2008 LeMieux secured several patents for his kinetic energy device


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Mission Belt

Mission Belt With No Holes on the Shark Tank

Buy A Belt - Feed A Family - Season 4 - Episode 422 - 4-26-2013

  The Mission Belt with No Holesis coming to the Shark Tank with a clear mission, "to feed the hungry". Unlike traditional belts where you adjust your waist length using the holes in the belt, the Mission Belt uses more of a ratchet type clip to keep your belt in place.

With such a cool invention that really doesn't need some sort of gimmick to sell this product, it's hard not to notice how much emphasis is put on the "Feed The World" part of the mission belt. It actually took a fair amount of time just to find out how much they donate to this cause and what organizations they support. From what I gather they use $1 from every $35 mission belt sold to support the world hunger cause.

On a positive note, I also found they do not give the money to a food charity (as far as I can tell) but in a form of $25 micro loans to people all around the world using Kiva.com.
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Shell Bobbers

Shotgun Shell Bobber's on the Shark Tank

Fishing Ammo - Season 4 - Episode 422 - 4/26/2013

 The Shell Bobber was just featured on the Sportsmen Shopping Network last summer when it was compared with a traditional round fishing bobber. This super cool new bobber invented by Jeff Stafford, was made out of a shotgun shell and became an instant hit. Jeff thought they were prepared for the orders for their new fishing invention but instead the shell bobber's completely sold out within 5 minutes. I have to admit after watching this video, I never want to use one of those pain in the ass traditional bobbers again. Just the shear ease of taking it on and off your fishing line is definently worth the price to have a few of these in your tackle box.

Here's a 1 minute video that will convince all hard core sportsmen they need to use the Shot Gun Shell Bobber. Yes, Fishing and Beer usually do make for the perfect fishing trip!
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LugLess Pick Up Service

LugLess on Shark Tank

Luggage Pickup and Delivery - Season 4 - Episode 423 - April 19, 2013

Luggage Pick-Up and Delivery Service
on the Shark Tank Show

  The Luggage pick up and delivery service is coming to the Shark Tank this Friday Night but seems to have got lost somewhere in New York City. In fact after extensive searching trying to find a luggage pick up and delivery service in New York that is coming to the Shark Tank, the closest business I found is called Schwartz Travel and Storage Company. They are most known for a convenient place to store your luggage while your site-seeing or shopping within the heart of the business district.

It's an interesting business model that charges up to $10 per baggage to safely store your luggage at their location for an hour and all the way up to a month. If they can get this much for you to drop it off at their location, then how much would you you pay to have your luggage picked up and delivered to your Hotel?
The problem is how do you scale this business up to the numbers the Sharks like to deal in?
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Geek Chic Custom Tables

Geek Chic on the Shark Tank Show

Custom Gaming Tables - Season 4 - Episode 423 - 4/19/2013 

Robert Gifford sitting at a
Geek Chic Custom Gaming Table

  Holy Cow Batman, that Geek Chic is not a chick at all. Actually I believe Robert Gifford, the owner of the Geek Chic Custom Gaming Furniture Store, pronounces it "Geek Sheek". The Geek Chic Custom Built Gaming Furniture is all about Quality. Each gaming table is custom built just for you in what Gifford calls "Heirloom Quality Furniture" to pass down to your little geeks.

From some of the comments I have read, the Geek Chic associates are very active in making sure they design and build you the very best gaming table for all the games you enjoy. This starts with a phone call to get to know you on a personal level so they can design a piece of quality furniture that clearly has your personal taste in mind. In addition to their famous gaming tables that convert to a coffee table when not in use, the Geek Chic Master Wood Workers also produce quality chairs, bar stools, dice towers, and storage cabinets for miniature collectibles and comic books.
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Stella Valle Jewelry

Stella Valle on the Shark Tank

Custom Jewelry - Season 4 - Episode 423 - 4/19/2013

Ashley Jung and Paige Dellavalle
Creaters of the Stella Valle Collection

 The Stella Valle is a jewely line inspired by two West Point Cadet Army Officers and Sisters Paige Dellavalle and Ashley Jung. The two very close sister's completed their commitment to our country back in 2009 and started the Stella Valle jewelry Line to compliment the more edgier side the military usually brings out in you. Transforming back to civilion life after years in the service takes time for anyone that has gone through the proccess. Helping to bring back their feminine side, but not forget where they came from, is what the Stella Valle Jewelry Line is all about.

 Ashley and Paige also have two other sisters that are still in the military but apperantly not in the Stella Valle Business just yet as they are both still on active duty. Can you imagine having four daughters all in the military? I'm assuming atleast one of their parents was also in the military for all four girls to devote themselves to our country but there is no mention that I can find to support this. Either way, it's a great beginning for another Success Story after millions of people (and thousands of Vets) learn about the Stella Valle Jewelry Line on the Shark Tank Show.

Stella Valle Before the Shark Tank
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Jones Scones

Jones Scones on Shark Tank

Scones Pastries- Season 4 - Episode 423 - 4/19/2013

J. Jones of Jones Scones Co.

  J. Jones is the inventor of the Jones Scones Co. that's coming to the Shark Tank with a message everyone needs to hear. As with all successful businesses a good story goes a long ways, and boy does J.Jones have a good one. Jone's started experimenting and making Scone's while living in London and developed a taste for this traditional United Kingdom treat. Upon returning to the States he could not find anything even close to the cake-like Scone's he had been accustom to. Being the entrepreneur that he is, Jone's decided to start making his own Scone's and start selling them in coffee shops across Denver area. The Jone's Scone's was an instant success as more and more coffee shops started requesting his products which has now has landed him on the biggest business stage in televisions history, The Shark Tank Show.

 Not only has J. Jone's perfected the art of making the Best Scone's in the U.S., but this multi-talented entrepreneur is also a practicing lawyer in the Denver area as well as a night club singer with his own band. To stay in shape, he's a weight lifter that can bench press 400 pounds and holds a Black Belt in Tomiki Aikido.

A Very Good Friend Amy Muzyka-McGuire, told him that a company had to be about something more than just money or product. (Very Good Advise)Read More Here-->>>

Shark Tank Episode 410 Update

Next Shark Tank Show

Episode 410 Rerun - April 12, 2013

Valuable Lessons Learned!

Michael Tseng Blows Huge Deal on the
Shark Tank Show #410

 The bad news is we have another rerun for this Friday Nights Shark Tank Show. The good news is, It's One Of The Most Memorable Episode's EVER! If I had to pick (I like all of them) just a few episodes of the Shark Tank that really stand out, episode 410 is clearly near the top. This is a "Must Watch" if you have any ideas of going on the show and one worth watching multiple times for that matter. There is an entire semester's worth of learning in just this one episode alone.

No Fly Cone

 This Shark Tank Show starts out with Bruce Gaither and the really cool new No Fly Cone - Fly Trap. I still like this fly trap idea but needs to be marketed in a Different way. Flies might like poop, but people usually do not. Unfortunately the No Fly Cone will also always be remembered as having the worst celebrity spokesperson ever (in my opinion) when Seth MacFarlane did a horrible job helping out his so called friend.Read More Here-->>>

Echo Valley Meats

Echo Valley Meats on Shark Tank

Gourmet Meat - Season 4 - Episode 426 - 4-5-2013



  If your looking for the finest USDA Certified Meat that money can buy then look no further because it's coming to the Shark Tank Show. Dave Alwan is from Bartonville, Illinois and the owner of the well established Echo Valley Meats has a reputation second to none. Quality has always been #1 in this 16 year old business and now Dave is looking to expand in a major way. With a few brick and mortar stores successfully open and a very successful Holiday gift catalog that continues to grow in numbers, where else is left to expand on his gourmet meats?

Maybe Echo Valley Meats could expand into the lucrative catering market for weddings and parties? Actually Dave has already developed and been in this market for at least the last 6 years that has become a successful business all in itself. Could this be the reason why Alwin has chosen to bring his already successful business into the Shark Tank?

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A franchise play to increase his over-all sales for Echo Valley Meats?





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GOBIE Water Bottle

GOBIE Water Bottle on Shark Tank

High Tech Reusable Water Bottle Season 4 - Episode 421 - 4/5/2013

  Have you ever bought bottled water before? I can still remember the very first time I saw bottled water on the store shelves right along side the soda for the same price. I thought what a rip off and a scam. Who in their right mind would pay the same price for bottled water that you can get just about anywhere for free? It's obviously a whole lot cheaper to produce then a bottle of soda and selling at the same price. Boy was I wrong!

The bottled water industry has flourished into a multi billion dollar industry with new competition continuing to enter this lucrative and profitable market. It's been great for the Coke's and Pepsi companies selling pure water at ridiculous markups, but not so good for the millions of plastic bottles that now clutter our landfills. If there was someway to make a Gobie H2O Water Bottle that has a built-in filter, you could save hundreds of dollars by essentially making your own pure water and greatly cutting down on single use plastic bottles. With the built-in filter capable of making over 100 gallons of drinking water, this is also a fantastic Alternative to Water Purification Tablets during an Outdoor Survival Emergency.

Water Bottles Go High Tech
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