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The Woobles on Shark Tank: a five-Shark bidding war ended at $450,000 for 6% from Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner in 2022. Why it didn't close, and what came next.
Wicked Good Cupcakes on Shark Tank: Kevin O'Leary took a $1-then-45-cent royalty per cupcake for $75,000 in 2013. The math, and the sale to Hickory Farms.
Red Dress Boutique on Shark Tank: a $1.2 million deal from Cuban and Herjavec became $600,000 from Cuban alone. Then founder Diana Best bought his stake back.
Drop Stop on Shark Tank: Lori Greiner paid $300,000 for 20% of the car-seat gap filler in 2013. What happened next, and which of its sales figures add up.
Dude Wipes on Shark Tank: Mark Cuban took 25% for $300,000 in 2015. What happened next, the $9 million flushability settlement, and how big it is now.
Bantam Bagels on Shark Tank: Lori Greiner backed the mini stuffed bagels in 2015 and they sold for $34M in 2018. The buyer's filings show how it ended in 2022.
Tipsy Elves on Shark Tank: Robert Herjavec paid $100,000 for 10% of the ugly Christmas sweater brand in 2013. What happened next, and how big is it now?
Daisy Cakes on Shark Tank: Kim Nelson took $50,000 for 25% from Barbara Corcoran in 2011. Is it still in business, and which sales numbers add up?
The Pizza Cupcake on Shark Tank: Lori Greiner took 12.5% plus 2.5% advisory shares for $125,000 in 2021. What happened next, and why it's now Incredifulls.
Cup Board Pro on Shark Tank: Keith Young's children took $100,000 for 20% from all five Sharks in 2018. What happened next, and where to buy it now.
Potato Parcel on Shark Tank: Kevin O'Leary paid $50,000 for 10% plus a royalty per potato in 2016. Who owns it, is it still in business, and the math.
Boarderie on Shark Tank: the charcuterie-board company took $300,000 for 9% from Lori Greiner in 2022. Did the deal close, and how big is it now?
Legacy Shave on Shark Tank: Mike Gutow agreed to sell Lori Greiner 95% for $700K in 2022. What's documented about the deal, the patents and the company now.
Scrub Daddy on Shark Tank: Aaron Krause took $200K for 20% from Lori Greiner in 2012. Did it close, who owns it now, and which sales figures hold up?
Better Bedder on Shark Tank: Nita Gassen and Judy Schott took $150K for 18% from Lori Greiner, then signed a licensing deal. Where the company stands now.
Hug Sleep on Shark Tank: Matt Mundt and Angie Kupper took $300K for 20% from Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. What happened to the Sleep Pod after the show.
Squatty Potty on Shark Tank: Lori Greiner paid $350,000 for 10%. Then came the unicorn ad, a 2021 sale to Aterian and a 2026 resale. Who owns it now.
Bombas on Shark Tank: Daymond John paid $200,000 for 17.5%. What the company has disclosed since on sales, profit, donations and who runs it now.
A practical playbook for building a $10M consumer brand with no app or software: product, margins, distribution, retention, and the channels that scale in 2026.
Five tips to prepare for an ecommerce launch, from becoming obsessed with your target audience to creating early demand with a waitlist.
Celebrity stylist Tigerlilly Hill, born in the Cayman Islands, designs the clothing line Crown Atelier, worn by stars like Keira Knightley and Hillary Duff.
Willy Lin from Singapore, founder of WAH Academy, shares how he grew an Amazon eCommerce business and now coaches entrepreneurs using Amazon FBA.
Tim Da Jeweler is the head designer at TSV Jewelers, which creates custom hip hop jewelry using stones such as lab simulated diamonds and moissanite.
Fashion veteran Omer H. Paracha founded luxury streetwear brand PARAVAL and is an executive producer on the upcoming film ECHO BOOMERS.
A 2026 guide to more profitable PPC campaigns, covering Smart Bidding to profit, Performance Max, first-party conversion tracking and budget allocation.
Nidah Barber-Raymond, founder of Beverly Hills chemical peel company The Peel Connection, shares how she grew through word of mouth and Instagram.
Melody Morales runs a health, wellness and beauty business that offers clients pure, safe and beneficial products along with personal coaching.
Ariel Adams made $50K in 45 days selling her e-book From Instagram to Instant Money, and now helps clients scale their businesses through courses and sessions.
Steven Ridzyowski, founder of Ecommerce Marketing Agency, explains Turnkey Ecom Stores, a new service combining ecommerce with marketing and advertising.
David Connor created Dream House Lashes to offer affordable fake eyelashes with a luxury look, and the brand has started working with singer Katie London.
Steve Ridzyowski skipped college to pursue online business and has kept adapting, moving from online advertising into ecommerce to stay ahead of the curve.
Chase Campbell, the Michigan-based entrepreneur behind Size Up Supplements, shares the marketing strategy that grew his brand in stores and online.
Cre8 Sounds sells inexpensive, waterproof wireless headphones and explains how finding the right manufacturer helped it deliver great sound quality.
Hannu Siren, CEO of Aventi Watch, shares how he went from selling other people's watches to launching S-Force and a new tourbillon watch.
Ali Lalani, known as Franky Diamond, left a job as a financial analyst to design men's jewelry with White Carat Co., drawing on his family's craft.
Nuoptimal, an LA-based company, is forging a new path for nootropics, the supplements used to enhance cognitive functions like creativity, memory and drive.
Neiman Marcus personal shopper Rachel Choy, a Fashion Institute of Technology graduate, explains why personal shoppers are not just for celebrities.
iTEKT is a Canadian company based in Quebec that makes Nano-protection coatings from natural components for windshields and mobile surfaces.
Ogarden CEO Pierre Nibart explains how the Ogarden smart indoor garden lets you grow fresh produce at home for sustainable access to healthy food.
Jordan Lintz and Luke Lintz built HighKey Technology Inc, an e-commerce company that passed $1M in revenue in 2018 using influencer content and skits.
Ryan Horst turned away from medical school to start The Bot Doc Agency, a chat marketing agency serving gyms, apartments, e-commerce and restaurants.
Ryan Mulvany started selling used books on Amazon and grew Quiverr into an 8 figure business that was acquired by Advantage Sales and Marketing.
An explainer on Progressive Web Apps, the app-like websites developed by Google, and how PWAs affect both SEO and the customer experience.
How memes became a powerful digital marketing format, what makes them so effective, and five real cases where memes boosted traditional brand campaigns.
Josh Snow, founder of the Snow teeth whitening system, taught himself SEO and affiliate marketing and has partnered with Floyd Mayweather and Rob Gronkowski.
Julie Haught invented No Flap Ear Wrap after her rescue boxer Archer hurt his ear, and her family business has sold over 65,000 dog ear wraps.
Tyler Lubin and Andrew McCarthy share how their burrito blanket, inspired by a social media trend, generated over a million dollars in revenue in six months.
Mistakes to avoid when selling online, from improper packing to unprofessional conduct with buyers, so your sales go off without a hitch.
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