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Tips from the Tank: Set Yourself up for Success 9 Jul 2013 | 11:36 pm
One of the best ways for entrepreneurs to set themselves up for success—either in the Shark Tank or in the real world—is to figure out exactly what success means for you and your business. While the r...
Profit Margins, Profit Margins, Profit Margins 9 Jul 2013 | 11:32 pm
The point at which even the best ideas can be slayed by the Sharks is when conversation turns to production costs and profit margins. Many entrepreneurs have faced searing rounds of questioning after ...
Business Tips from the Tank: Protect and Defend your Business 9 Jul 2013 | 11:31 pm
Even the best businesses can be vulnerable if you haven’t taken the proper steps to protect and defend your company with patents. As the Sharks have proven time and again, the best investments are tho...
Shark Tank Tips: Prepare Answers to the Heavy-Hitting Questions 5 Jul 2013 | 08:40 pm
Having interviewed a number of past Shark Tank guests, I’ve heard from many of them that they were big fans of the show before auditioning for a chance in the Shark Tank. As regular fans of the show s...
Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail 28 Jun 2013 | 08:59 pm
If there’s one thing the Sharks are concerned about, it’s making sure they’ll get a solid return on their investment. As smart businessmen and businesswomen, the Sharks know that sales track record is...
Chicago Auditions: Being in the Shark Tank 6 Jun 2013 | 06:32 am
With Season Four all wrapped up, some entrepreneurs aren’t just waiting for Season Five to start. In fact, some are trying to secure themselves a spot in the famous Shark Tank by trying their luck (an...
Post-Finale Q&A with LugLess Owner, Brian Altomare 1 Jun 2013 | 07:33 am
Brian Altomare is the owner of LugLess, a door-to-door luggage service that appeared on the Season 4 finale of Shark Tank. Unfortunately a deal wasn’t struck with the Sharks, but Brian did a nice job ...
Stella Valle Sisters Paige and Ashley on Getting a Shark Tank Deal 23 May 2013 | 09:31 pm
The 4th season of Shark Tank ended last Friday with an entertaining pitch from two sisters and former West Point cadets, Paige Dellavalle and Ashley Jung. Their pitch and subsequent deal with Lori Gre...
Recap of Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 26 (Season Finale Pt. 2) 23 May 2013 | 06:08 am
The last episode of the season is upon us, and if the first 25 episodes have been any indication, we’re in for a good one. In case you missed out on the final bloodbath of Shark Tank Season Four, here...
Post-Tank Q&A with J. Jones from Jones Scones 21 May 2013 | 09:40 pm
Last Friday’s finale opened with J. Jones pitching his scones business, Jones Scones, to the Sharks. Unfortunately they didn’t make a deal, but it struck me how the Sharks seemed to have built a great...