Another Bite - A Shark Tank Rewatch Podcast

Today we’re talking to DUDE Wipes founder Sean Riley about how differentiation helped him build a $150M dollar brand in a very crowded market.  Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Creating a brand voice with humor, authenticity and irreverence  Capturing Super Bowl caliber viral moments  Working with Mark Cuban Kn...

It's the most wonderful time of fear. I couldn't scare less that it's summertime. Today's pitch comes with every trick or treat in the book. Today's founder wants to creep it real with her new spin on immersive spooky experiences. Will the Sharks think this pitch is eerie-resistible or will it make them run screaming?  Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their b...

What do you get when you mix Netflix with Toys R Us? Answer: The greatest product you've never heard of. Will today's product make a wave, or are we looking at the next Blockbuster? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Pricing a marketplace solution Structuring a business with your spouse Price sensitivi...

Being on Shark Tank can really be a dream come true for our founders, but It can also be pretty emotional. Even the cake products can leave you in tears. You know what they say, no whisk, no reward. Will today's product be a heart stopper or will the sharks say no to this patented cake topper? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark...

We're back with a crap-tivating product that aims to control the pests in your life. Will this founder land a shark or will his pitch get dumped? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Re-imagining a flawed solution to a real problem Choosing the wrong influencer Worst pitch of all time Know a segment or c...

Why did the guitar go to school? To improve its chord-ination! And today's product aims to help yours too. When it comes to playing one of America's favorite instruments, will this product leave the sharks amped or will the founder leave in a fret? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The challenge of s...

Why do lab-grown brain cells go to the opera? Because they're well cultured!  Today's product will just blow your mind with its new spin on keeping your brain sane. Will this product strike a nerve with the sharks? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Cause marketing vs. effective altruism Publicity pitc...

What do porcupines say when they kiss? Ouch! We’ll see if today’s product gets a similar reaction from the sharks. Today we’re covering a product that’s hoping to make you lock lips a lot more often with this couples oriented take on lip balm. Will the sharks want to seal the deal with a kiss? Or will they say no way to this PDA? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank w...

Eye’m feeling pretty optimistic about today’s product. It aims to help bespectacled folks to keep their glasses secure. Will the sharks buy this vision of success or will they not even bat an eye at this invention? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: When theater in a pitch goes awry Leading with authen...

What did the tree do when the bank closed? It started its own branch.  And speaking of growth, we're going back in time to tackle a famous pitch to focus on saving water for farmers. Will the sharks put a ring on it, or will this pitch just not age so well?  Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Community...

We usually talk about what goes wrong with pitches--too long, too unclear, not enough story--but today we're taking a different approach. That's right, we're talking about pitches that go right. And we brought in the professionals. We're joined by Arjun Mahadevan, the founder of doola and winner of the 2023 Million Dollar Pitch Competition, which takes place every year at INBOUND. We're also joine...

Today in the tank, we are taking it way back with Ava Elephant. And Ava Elephant comes to us from season one, episode one. Here’s the problem: 99.9% of Americans (we made up that statistic) don’t like the taste of medicine. This is where today's founder and product come in. Will the Sharks invest or will they give this founder a taste of her own medicine? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon...

For the 70 percent of the American population that doesn't floss, this episode's for you, you nasties.  This product is here to help you smile through the pain of this mundane daily habit and teach you that plaque is wack. Will it win over the sharks? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Creating a new h...

I have tea. Well, sort of. Today's product is trying to shake up your mornings and give you a new way to rise and grind. Will this founder get a deal at any beans necessary? Or will this be a product that gets totally roasted? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Better positioning for a food substitute...

What did the young plant say to the old plant? Okay, Bloomer. Well, faithful listener, you're gonna wanna turn up the volume for this one. This founder has a product so good for your garden, you'll be saying, “Kale, yeah!” Will the sharks agree? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Retail stores as a GTM...

Why did the basketball go to therapy? It had too many rebounds! Well, today’s product promises to be nothing but net as an innovative approach to shooting free throws. Will the sharks think it’s a slam dunk or will this product be fouled out? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Narrowing down on a targe...

Where do all the fashionistas go to buy a good hat? Manhattan, of course. And if you've ever been, you know that no one does hometown loyalty like New Yorkers. And that gave this founder an idea. What if you could bring hats and neighborhoods together? Will the Sharks find his business cap-tivating or will this founder leave a mad hatter? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into t...

Finding the right shoe is no easy feet. Want to match them with your favorite outfit or team color on game day? Forget about it.  Well, today's founders are here to shoe you the way. Will this new product have the Sharks ready to take the next step or will they tell them to shoe. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products....

Why did the hamburger go to the gym? To get better buns of course. And speaking of buns, will today’s new spin on the American classic–the hamburger–have the sharks saying, “you’re the bun that I want” or will these founders meat their match? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Scaling hardware Borrowin...

As Rihanna once said, “Shine bright like a diamond.” Or as we used to say when I was a kid, bling bling baby. Will the sharks be drawn to this shiny new hair product or will they send this toy packing? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Nostalgia products for GenZ consumers Focusing on one customer per...

Rub-a-dub-dub, today’s product is designed for suds in the tub. And help your muscles when you get back from a gnarly workout. No soreness or stinkiness in this house. Will these founders get away clean with a shark or will it be a soap-opera to remember? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Recurring pu...

There’s an app for everything these days. There’s an app to land your dream car, your dream house, and with a few swipes you can even land your dream partner.  Well, today’s product aims to take it a step further and help you book your dream wedding. Will these founders get their happily ever after or will the sharks get cold feet? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank...

Today’s product is designed to save your tushy and just about everything else down there. That's right. This solution aims to solve the pelvic pain that comes from sitting too long in the bike lane. Will the sharks want to take this one for a spin or will they put the brakes on this product? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Ta...

Sleigh it ain't so! It's Santa Claus! Well, really it's Mitch Allen from Hire Santa. But honestly, isn't that the same thing? Today we're talking to the founder of the largest Santa staffing agency. He went into the tank with an elf costume and a dream and he's here to tell us all about it. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tan...

It’s almost summer. Which means it’s time to get back into the swim of things. Will today’s innovation on a popular swimming accessory make a splash? Or will this pitch sink faster than the Titanic?  Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Solving a need better than competitors Ethical sub-contracting  Leve...