Shark Tank Podcast

  Quit "PLAYING" Business Its time to start making things happen.  It's a New Year and a time to reevaluate the things that aren't working and focus on those that are.  Enter Ryan Lee - the Bruce Lee of minimalist online empires. I think his favorite quote sums things up nicely: The ability to do what you want, when you want, as often as you want!  Jack Canfield Do you want to build wealth from scratch?  Automate your entire system?  Turn your hobbies into profits? Run a profitable zero employee business?  Ryan is your guy and he has a compelling story with some outstanding takeaways!Jump IN! Session 44 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Ryan doesn't use his home office, he has a Starbucks office.  Seriously, he works at Starbucks each day Ryan started his first site in '99 (It was actually his 12-year-old neighbor) and was working full-time for himself by 2001 Ryan and Daymond John shared the stage together for an hour - Ryan shares his thoughts on why Daymond has become so successful Many business owners are looking to outsource as much as possible from the get-go.  Pros vs Cons. Ryan has several HUNDRED THOUSAND subscribers but is constantly paring it down, how can you acquire such a massive Whats a big play in 2014?  Amazon and Itunes, they already have your customers ready to buy. Is there anything that converts better than a live webinar?  NO Ryan plays the "Shark Tank" game with his kids...when they are at strip malls.  You need to try this! Plus a whole lot more… The Shark Cage: Once you start gaining momentum you will hear back from people who wouldn't give you a shot. Don't quit your job! If you don't have any money, find someone with similar goals that will hold you accountable It's not what you make, it's what you keep!  Write that down. Dont' "Play" business - If you don't know what this means you should probably hear Ryan define it. The clarity comes when I am NOT in front of my computer Items we talked about during the session: Ryan Lee's website (Props to the minimalist!) Ryan's 2014 "Big Prediction" Daymond John John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur on Fire Trent Powell's book on Amazon John Dumas again Lewis Howes (Ryan Lee is faster than he is...) Jonathan Fields Derek Halpern Books that Ryan recommends: Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat (Agora Series) Tool that Ryan would recommend to all entrepreneurs: Lead Pages (Huge Fan) Party online with Ryan: @_Ryanlee Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! 

  Living the Dream! If you are like me and you like Shark Tank (and I know you do, why else would you be here) then you have to admit Mindy has it made.  What an amazing experience to be an insider casting guests on the greatest show on TV.  Working closely with the Sharks, the treps, and the production team at Sony/ABC.  I'll admit, I'm envious. If you don't love what you are doing...why do it?? Mindy Z. My anger and envy notwithstanding, I convinced Mindy to hang with me on the Podcast just after season 5 wrapped so we could talk all things Shark Tank Jump IN! THE DEAL: Mindy didn't get a deal, she IS the deal Session 43 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Mindy is from Maine, here is a map if you aren't sure where that is. Mindy has been fortuitous in her career pursuits, especially when it comes to landing in the Shark Tank Before Shark Tank there was The Apprentice - Mindy was there. (Note from the host: Celebrity Apprentice never actually happened) What is the skinny on season 6?  When are the tryouts? What should we expect to see from the second half of the season 5? How do regular people (like you and I) get on the show as a guest shark? Does Mindy make other casting directors feel like Frank Grimes?? (Grimey) Mindy tells which shark tank guests really stood out to her...Any guesses? (ironically they both include "cake" in the name) Plus a whole lot more… The Shark Cage: Have an excellent two-minute pitch prepared Know your numbers and what sets you APART from the competition Have a lot of energy BE MEMORABLE Items we talked about during the session: Shark Tank Cousins Maine Lobster The Apprentice Great Christmas Light Fight Daisy Cakes Wicked GOOD Cupcakes Scott Salyers Donald Trump Clay Newbill Ken Fuchs Mark Burnett Adam Carolla Shark Tank Blog Brian Marz The Bachelor Party online with Mindy: Twitter Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! 

BOOM! Chris Johnson made a huge splash in the tank with the Rapid Ramen Cooker, and after setting his bait he also reeled in Mark The Shark Cuban.  As it happens this was just the tip of the iceberg...Fast forward to today and Chris is wheeling and dealing with CVS, Wal-Mart, Winco, Kmart, and many more... Fear and faith have the same components, they both want you to believe something that hasn't happened yet... You've got to choose what you want to believe ~ Joel Osteen How is it that no one thought to make something that would allow you to cook Ramen Noodles in the microwave - I don't know and it ticks me off...but Chris has been at the entrepreneurship game for a long time.  He has passion, energy, charisma, and some excellent insights for other entrepreneurs struggling to make it happen.  Don't miss this episode! Jump IN! THE DEAL: Mark "The Shark" Cuban 150k for 15% & 150k loan Session 42 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: How to make 4k in one night as a teenager How much immunity do you have to the word NO?? (HINT: not as much as Chris) The ONE thing you should do if you are trying to get on Shark Tank. Chris thought of his intro for the Rapid Ramen Cooker right before he walked into the door, and nailed it There are people who HATE everything, don't be one of those people Why NO deal is better than a BAD deal Grandpa's words of wisdom Plus a whole lot more… The Shark Tank Effect: During the show, sales were at a rate of 25 units per minute New Deals with CVS, Walgreens, Kmart, Wal-Mart, need I go on? Since the show Rapid Ramen received over 4000 emails from distributors, supermarkets, fans, etc. Left feeling so blessed and so fortunate The Shark Cage:  You can only control what you can control The richest place on earth is the graveyard, it's where all the million dollar ideas end up from people too fearful to make it happen There are some people who just simply hate everything, they are not my customer Items we talked about during the session: Rapid Ramen Website Lori Grenier Marc Cuban Kevin Johnson Scott Syphax Stitcher Books that Chris recommends: Tool that Chris would recommend to all entrepreneurs: Magento (Mega E-Commerce Platform) Party online with Rapid Ramen Cooker: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! 

To brand or not to brand...its not even a question We always hear about branding, we see it everywhere we look, every time we make a purchase.  When you watch a commercial, or a movie, or see a flyer in the mail...it is essentially a body of work that has a whole team of people getting in order to separate your from your money.  How can you as an entrepreneur ensure you are able to compete with the big boys??  Wes Chapman has been doing it since he was a little kid!  “You measure a man not by how he stands, but how it keeps up when he falls.” - Wes' Grand Daddy One thing that drives Wes crazy is the amount of GURUs or EXPERTS separating you for your money without any track record for success...so I have taken the liberty of listing some of his accomplishments and clients here in the post.  We cover branding, embracing social media (it's still in its infancy) and how Star Trek is happening right before our eyes (calm down nerds)   Jump IN! My sponsor is the best in the business - If the FED is going to steal your money and give it to Wall Street...take some of it back! Session 41 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: How to start doing marketing, & branding consultation for Fortune 500 companies as a teenager Why Wes loathes the word GURU "Dog the bounty hunters", long-lost bounty How should we humanize social media? Taking social media "Offline" If someone made you a fan page with 40k followers, would you shut it down??  Guess which brand did.. Why ROI now means Return on Impressions and what that means for your business Wes Chapman's  inspirational early start in life, selling flowers from the family garden Plus a whole lot more… About Wes: Entrepreneur since the age of 7 Sold first business at 11 years old Worked in over 350 industries Consulted Inc. 100 and 500 companies Built over 5000 brands Named, "Mr. Brand" Companies that have utilized Wes' services for branding: OcraMD Microsoft Costco Walmart LIME Franklin Covey Cabo San Lucas Travel Alaskan Airlines EPIC A&E REAL BYU VERIZON Young Living MSN Jani King EPIC VIPorbit ( founder of ACT! ) Wes' advice to other entrepreneurs: Money does grow on trees... Items/people we talked about during the session: Wes Chapman Website Entrepreneur Success Radio Gary Vaynerchuk Bitcoin session Dell Computer guy Show No Towels Send a ball The Ave Marz Sprays The Guppy Tank - Real Life Shark Tank Cuddle Tunes Gia Heller/Phoenix Business Experts Stitcher Book that Wes recommends: ( I made him keep it short...) The runt - working title The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World No More Mr Nice Guy Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles in Opportunities (Think and Grow Rich) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change The Thank You Economy Losing My Virginity: How I Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way The Bible Tool that Wes would recommend to all entrepreneurs: Wunderlist Ryke VIPOrbit Party online with Echo Valley Meats: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button,

The Man, The Myth, The Delicious MEAT! Dave Alwan's family has been working in the industry for generations.  Patience, hard work, and an attitude of gratitude have forged an amazing opportunity for Dave and his customers are reaping all the delicious benefits. "People rarely succeed unless they are having fun at what they are doing"  Dale Carnegie   "True success comes not from what you do, but from what you overcome" Robert Herjavec to Dave off the air Dave may have left the shark tank without a deal, but don't try to tell him he left empty-handed.  He took the advice he received and the publicity from the show and his business has EXPLODED as a result.  Dave is one of the few gems that I know the Sharks are kicking themselves for passing over.  Join this episode of Shark Tank Podcast to hear his amazing story riddled with a passion for hard work, great customer service, and helping others.  It is an aspiring story that seems to still be in the early chapters.  I dare you not to love it! "There is only one boss, THE CUSTOMER, and he or she can fire everybody from the chairman on down simply by spending their money elsewhere" Sam Walton  (Wish this applied to government) THE DEAL: NONE Jump IN! Session 40 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Dave is one of two Shark Treps who got an update WITHOUT getting a deal in the tank Dave had been in the meat business for over 23 years (Persistence) Dave's crazy story of how he got on the show after forming "Team Dave" Why Dave STILL doesn't care what his customer acquisition cost is Dave has as much gratitude in his heart as anyone I have interviewed.  You can't help Lori's prediction about Dave's business going forward... Did the sharks not understand Dave's meat business? Hams have water pumped into them??  Not Dave's. Plus a whole lot more… The Shark Tank Effect: 2 million hits on the site from potential meat Offers from around the world for his business and/or brand Dave got an order for 1700 hams from one customer.  Who does that?? Amazon & QVC are now customers (See link below for QVC) as well as major deals in the works 200k in the bank in the first 12 hours. The Shark Cage:  If your dreams are not bigger than reality, you have a problem Customer service, do whatever it takes to please the customer Yesterday is history, & tomorrow is a mystery, enjoy each day because tomorrow may never come. Never try to juggle three watermelons with two hands, you WILL drop one. Items we talked about during the session: EchoValley Meats Website Maui Jim Scrub Daddy QVC LInk! (Sorry I can't embed their video on my site) Rob Merlino - Shark Tank Blog Mark Burnett Daymond the Vegan? Byron Young from Cordoroy Sony ABC Clay Newbill Stitcher Book that Dave recommends: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't Tool that Dave would recommend to all entrepreneurs: Magento (Mega E-Commerce Platform) Party online with Echo Valley Meats: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! 

  Breathometer is working on your "Breath Print" Crazy as that sounds, it is mind bending stuff.  Robert asked if the device, "could tell us if Lori had bad breath" but it turns out breathometer will be able to do much more than that with your warm digital signature as it leaves your mouth. "Many of life's failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."  ~Thomas Jefferson Charles got a deal from ALL 5 sharks in the tank.  It was an exciting pitch with an even better back story.  Charles joins Shark Tank Podcast to discuss his business successes and failures, his business philosophy, and some nuggets for fellow entrepreneurs.  I expect big things from the team at Breathometer and am excited to see what Charles does in the future...especially now that he has 5 sharks in his corner!  Jump IN! Session 39 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: BreathoMeter is the starting point to establishing what is called the "Breath-Print" Fascinating stuff. How is Charles going to avoid Snaky lawyers who want to blame his product when people choose to behave badly? The BreathoMeter was designed to be "drunk-proof"  Think about it. Who did Charles want to do a deal with originally Kevin was instrumental in bringing the Sharks together on this deal...I think he deserves a great deal of credit for this! Silicon Valley valuation vs real world valuation - Why the variance? Charles explains the different stages/rounds of VC funding What is it like working with all of the Sharks at once? What happens if you need to go to the bathroom during your pitch? Plus a whole lot more… The Shark Tank Effect: Sold almost a hundred thousand units Writing a book about the experience The Shark Cage: Perseverance...you can't see success until it hits you in the face. Learn to fail fast.  Learn to pivot towards success after failures. Find a mentor, what would Daniel Larusso have done without Mr. Miyagi? Items we talked about during the session: BreathOMeter Website ChatterFly (Charles first big win) Plum District IndieGoGo Clay Newbill Mark Burnett Nick Woodman of GoPro (QVC) (Huge Fan) Paypal (He was Charles' mentor during critical years of development) Stitcher Book that Charles recommends: The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything Tools that Charles would recommend to all entrepreneurs: Uber Evernote WhatsApp Party online with BreathOMeter: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! 

New Name, Same Game - Nut Butter Deliciousness. Keeley & Erika were essentially a BRAND NEW business when their shark tank adventure started. They were buying ingredients themselves and making their epic nut butters in their college dorm room.  After the euphoria of being on the show started to wear off, they were delivered some devastating news that Barbara was not going to "make them rich" as she had stated.  The deal was off.It really is fascinating to see what difference a year can make when coupled with a little trip into the Shark Tank.  Fast forward to their exciting update segment...They are now selling their product in over 1200 stores nationwide including Costco.  They aren't millionaires and they don't make any pretense about "The Hustle" but after speaking with them it's no secret why they have been and IMO will continue to be successful.   Persistence, positive attitude, and a lot of hard work.  Check out this episode of Shark Tank Podcast and enter the upcoming contest (Probably in two weeks time) for a chance to win some Wild Friends nut butter for yourself.  Jump IN! Session 38 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: The deal with Barbara fizzled out, why?  Were they intimidated by the Barbaratrons?? Erika & Keeley assumed the show would never air and got to work. = Smart! By the time the show aired they had gotten into their 30 first stores &  ran a kickstarter campaign for 10k. How to set yourself up for success on Kickstarter. How do new products get retail shelf space? Wild Friends Nut Butter are about to launch with Fred Meyer & QFC (200 STORES!) 20% bump in total store count The benefits of having a quality distributor and how to acquire them Barbara really set the table nicely for her Plus a whole lot more… The Shark Tank Effect: Up to 1200 stores from 0 at the time of recording Projecting 1.2 million in Sales this year (from 16k when they went on the show...whoa) Raising first round of outside funding National accounts like Costco, etc. National branding The Shark Cage: Make sure you understand what you are trying to accomplish before trading your valuable equity. Items we talked about during the session: WildFriends Kickstarter Books that Erika Welsh & Keeley Tillotson: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Tools that Erika & Keeley would recommend to all entrepreneurs: Google Drive SmartSheets Party online with Wild Friends: Twitter Facebook Instagram Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! 

  Who doesn't want pickles in their portfolio? These are both classic lines from Mr. Wonderful in the Shark Tank.  Well if they are Lynnae's pickles then "heck yes" you do.  Lynnae & Aly are two lovely ladies who make some of the best pickles on the planet.  The recipe was passed down from Lynnae's great-grandmother & three generations passed before the family members decided to monetize their passion. If you aren't willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary" Jim Rohn  (Lynnae) "Be content to act, leave the talking to others"  (Aly) Lynnae & her mother were making pickles for everyone they knew.  Do you know people like this?  Chances are they are sitting on an idea that could be turned into a viable business just like Lynnae & Aly.  I can't wait to try these pickles for myself  and I am excited to see where they take this business.  Our chat is lighthearted, entertaining, and inspirational, so enjoy!  Don't forget to check out their Indiegogo campaign AND the new SHARK TANK SWAG CONTEST featuring Lynnae's gourmet pickles. Jump IN! Session 37 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: Lynnae & Aly got to lead-off season 5, but they didn't hear back when they first applied almost a year ago (Don't give up) The girls learned with only 5 days to spare that their pickles were headed into shark tank The women in Lynnae's family take their pickles very seriously, and have for generations Aly had to be vetted for 7 years before she could have a go at the pickle recipe and "officially" be part of the trust tree/the nest. (Gen. 29:18) Did Lynnae & Aly name their flavors after themselves??  "Hot Mama & Mrs. Pickles?"  Hmmmm..? What would Grandma Toots say if she were here? Learning the food industry from scratch and getting distribution - how is it done? What was their optimal deal going into the tank? Why are people obsessed with telling others what they cannot do? Lynnae has pickles on the shelf within 45 days of starting the company...thats hustle! Plus a whole lot more… Responses from the SHARKS: How did the producers know that Daymond doesn't like pickles?  Is that weird? Mr. Wonderful Predicts they won't be able to sell pickles for 7 dollars a jar Robert is Croatian, & they love pickles (Maybe my favorite part of the whole show!) Barbara was very gracious, but reassured them that they didn't need a shark Mark's line is his tell; The entrepreneurs dilemma The Shark Tank Effect: Target is reviewing their product to launch as part of their specialty line in April '14. Sales were very strong & website crashed more than once even though they had the server beefed up to handle 4 million visitors simultaneously.  Ba-Bam! Tuesday Mornings, Gordmans, Burlington (Pickles?) Factory, & possibly Costco! The Shark Cage: Don't be afraid to make mistakes, be fearless! Take action and adjust as you go Hesitation feeds your fears - Thank you Aly, this is a gem. Items we talked about during the session: Lynnae's Pickles Indiegogo capaign (lets help these ladies out!) KeHE Distributors (Product Distributor) Books that Lynnae & Aly recommend: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't Party online with Lynnae's Pickles: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD!

Are you focused on Success or Significance? Richard Jaffe has enjoyed incredible success in most endeavors he has undertaken.  A loving and supportive wife, 3 great kids, many successful business ventures.  I look at his life and say, "Why can't we all have what Richard has? Well what is the secret?  Is he happy?  What is he focused on?  how did he get here?" "Success is what we create for ourselves, Significance is what we create for other people"  Richard Jaffe Richard could easily be defined as a Shark on paper, but what I admire about him is how much character and resolve matter to him.  His success has not been earned but with much trial, setback, and pain...which is why his story is so powerful.  Spend the next 40 minutes with Richard and I and decide for yourself how you will live a life of significance. Session 36 of Shark Tank Podcast is sponsored by: Check out his session HERE! Are you interested in  supporting OR becoming a sponsor of or the show?  Email me: TJ {at}sharktankpodcast{dot} net Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: By my count Richard nearly went bankrupt close to half a dozen times, and not all of these were before his first big win How a government regulation nearly shuts down Richard's business, and how he reacted. What to do when you owe someone 10 MILLION dollars and they call in your debt. When was the last time you changed your measure of success?  How do you measure significance? If you sold a company for a billion dollars, have you given any thought to what you would do afterward?  What of those things can you do right now? Legacy=>Direction=>Values What Wayne Gretzky taught us about being successful in business... Plus a whole lot more… Advice for entrepreneurs who want to get on Shark Tank: We get rewarded in direct proportion to the needs we fill Most people never understand how close they are to success when they quit Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence, Persistence "This too shall pass" Look inside for answers - Believe in yourself Items we talked about during the session: Richard Jaffe.net This too shall pass... No Fly Cone Book that Richard Jaffe recommends: Inner Peace and Happiness: Reflections to Grow Your Soul Think and Grow Rich Peaks and Valleys: Making Good And Bad Times Work For You--At Work And In Life Richard's Ten ingredients for happiness & success (Book not yet released - Stay Tuned!) Say Hello to Richard: Twitter Do you want to see some old classics from the Suns Days? Scroll to bottom for some of the only surviving video footage... Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!  Keep an eye on Number 8 "The Ocho" Gnarly Finish... Front Scissor through the leg, called it the "ninja star" Phoenix All Star Game Fan Court - Nice Rudy 540 at 1:00 Gorilla "Gainer" @ :51  Our team was the best in the world!   Great rapid fire on this one also   If only we all had HD cams back then...Thanks for watching!

And now...The Rest Of The Story... Rob Merlino is the author and co-founder of the #1 fan site on the web when it comes to Shark Tank.  SharkTankBlog.com  What started as an unknown & obscure website has blossomed and made Rob the "authority" on all things Shark Tank.  He now has an easy time approaching those on the show and typically hears from them BEFORE they air. "Keep on sucking until you "Suck-ceed"  Curly Aside from this being fun as a fan of the show, there is a lesson here...a pattern.  Start a site, become recognized as an expert or authority, and doors will open for you.   We also talk about the monetization side of finning this blog/business as well as TONS & TONS of shark tank potpourri.  This phenomenon of Shark Tank spawning fan sites, podcasts (me!), new businesses, etc is a great example of the abundance in this world and how scarce thinking is misguided.  The pie is always expanding. Jump IN! Session 35 of Shark Tank Podcast is sponsored by: An extremely popular STP guest also... Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: The blog has only been up since season 3 and is already the number one fan resource on the show (Other than STP! :) Where does Rob get his dirt? If you don't have something nice to write, don't write it at all Over 35, 000 people tried out and only about 100 will be featured during season 5 - so the odds are not in your favor EVEN if you make it to the TANK. The producers recruit maybe 25% of the "treps" on the show What is the show looking for, Rob's advice how to get on the show How long will Shark Tank run? Is there a Shark Tank book in the works?? Advice to people on how to monetize your traffic Plus a whole lot more… Advice for entrepreneurs who want to get on Shark Tank: You and your product have to make great TV - Don't forget this! Kickstarter - they find a fair percentage of their businesses here Barbara Corcoran said she likes the wackos - they make the best guests (Not sure what you should do with this...) Items we talked about during the session: Shark Tank Blog BlueHOST MistoBox Just Elementary - Focused on Business valuations from the show Shark Tank Success InTheSharkTank - Rob cites this as the first fan site for Shark Tank Mike Robinson from CuddleTunes Pro-NRG Breath-O-Meter (Season 5 Week 2) Kickstarter Freaker Coffee Joulies Wild Squirrel (Wild Friends...Podcast session posting soon!) Rob's Hot Dog Man Hot Dog page Wicked Good Cupcakes Re-KixX Rob's favorite Product & Pitch: Echo Valley Meats & Plate topper (Michael Sing) Least Favorite: Sullivan Generator Highest Ranked Posts on Shark Tank Blog: Plate Topper Toygaroo (They went belly up) HyConn NailPak Sullivan Generator Book that Rob recommends: Success Through A Positive Mental Attitude Tech that Rob could not survive without: WordPress Party online with SharkTankBlog: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ {AT} Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops! 

He gave us a roadmap so we don't screw it up! Rey Ybarra is a Shark Tank insider who has spent the last year diving into the intricacies of Shark Tank businesses, extracting the full stories of many successful Shark Tank "treps"  Over the span of years and 14 Shark Tank Success Stories we have able to enjoy the culmination of his efforts; The new multimedia book, "Conversations With Shark Tank Winners!" “If things seem under control you jut aren't going fast enough!" ~ Mario Andretti  ( I love this) Rey joins Shark Tank Podcast to give his insights on the book writing process, mass appeal of the show, and some secrets from the Shark Tank world that are described in further detail within the book.  The book is for sale now and you can buy it by clicking HERE! Enjoy! Right click here to download the MP3 to your desktop Enter email here to be a Shark Tank Podcast Insider (Shark-In-Training)   Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! (Brand New!) Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Shark chum for you to chew on: Rey's "Aha" moment A multimedia book will allow you to read in the way that helps you learn best (Audio/Print/Video) Intellectual Property - Is someone just lying in wait to send you a nasty extortion letter? Shark Tank Effect vs. Shark Tank Tsunami Copa DiVino vs. Rebecca Rescate - Is it better to get the exposure or the deal? Plus a whole lot more… Advice for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet: Find a mentor - You need a mentor! Rey's favorite shark: Billy Blanks Jr. & Sharon Catherine Blanks Items we talked about during the session: Rey's Website Steve Kaplan Abc's Secret Millionaire Netminds.com Collaborative Publisher Ice Chips Candy (My Grannies!) Copa DiVino Pat Flynn & The Snippet Platform Baby's Badass Burgers Megan Maroney - Copyright attorney to the Stars Effie Friedman - Tanque De Tiburones Success books that Rey recommends: The Greatest Salesman in the World Conversations with Shark Tank Winners (Duh!) Tech that Rey could not survive without: Ning Party online with Rey: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button, email (TJ @ Sharktankpodcast {DOT} net), or twitter. Until Next Time…Bu-Bye! TJ

 Rob Dyer wants to RUCK - YOU UP! Major Rob Dyer started RuckPack energy drink while serving in the US military.  While protecting our freedoms & rights he was also looking for a way to help his fellow servicemen rise to peak performance without using some of the crash-prone, caffeine-laden energy drinks on the market.  Fast forward a few years and RuckPack is dominating . "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."  ~Calvin Coolidge Rob Dyer's story is pretty fascinating.  He was originally rejected by Shark Tank, he was on the verge of quitting numerous times, but through it all the "marine" mindset and the will to push forward ultimately paid huge dividends.   Lets not forget this is all while holding a full-time job in the military...not exactly the most flexible place for a little side hustle.  What's your excuse for not succeeding? Like Rob said to Daymond in this session, "He will wish he went with the Marine!" Jump IN! Session 33 of Shark Tank Podcast is sponsored by: Have you been going out with a loaded gun? Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become an insider (Shark In Training) Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: If at first you don't succeed...Rob pitched RuckPack in season 3 and didn't make the cut If Rob Dyer can create a business plan while putting down bad guys (and without google), you can too! The 3 steps to validating your idea or business Why some energy shots are better than others (they all say the other ones are "bad" right?) Rob has friends "crush him" for two months There is no such thing as "a great problem to have"  Problems have to be fixed. How do you prepare for the competitors & impostors?  Rob explains. Mr. Wonderful offers exactly what RuckPack wanted The decision matrix and why you need one before the negotiation starts Working with the sharks is now called, "Feeding the monster" CLASSIC! Plus a whole lot more… The Shark Tank Effect: The prior year sales were 100% matched in the first 3 hours of broadcast and were consistent through the next week!  OORAH! Advice for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet: The more you prep, the more you plan, the more you drill - the less chance you have to screw it up If you have 10 dollars, don't start a business that requires 11 dollars.  Work within your budget and hustle/grind. BE LIKEABLE! - This is my observation with Rob.  He is persistent & likeable.  He will succeed. PERIOD. Items we talked about during the session: RuckPack Article in Entrepreneur Magazine written by Gwen Moran Hunters Fight Facebook Page Stay Classy Blog with Rob Featured alongside Team Hoyt RuckPack covered in UK Daily Mail ABC feature on Rob & RuckPack Book that Major Rob recommends: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (Expanded and Updated) (Time is your most valuable resource) Tech that Major Robvcould not survive without: Trello Party online with RuckPack: Twitter Facebook   Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) Also "LIKE" us on Facebook on the right side of your screen! If you have any suggestions don’t hesitate to drop me a line via the voicemail button,

Are you living someone else's dream? This is the question Barrett asks his  recent student & young professional clients when they can't figure out how to find a career that fulfills them.  Have you ever felt like you want to hit the re-start button?  Did you come out of college pumped to make a huge impact with your new career??  And now...??  Barrett's mission is to cure what ails ya. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” ~ Theodore R. Barrett has started Living for Mondays to help those souls find purpose & meaning in their career, and to balance that with the other areas of their life. In addition he recently worked closely (Like Seth made him breakfast in the morning close - right?) with Seth Godin on a project that was announced the same day this post went live.  If you feel you have been collateral damage from the "Educational Industrial Complex"  you will definitely enjoy what Barrett has to say.  Be sure to check out some of the linked articles below from his website. Enjoy! Session 32 is sponsored by: If you have been considering building an application for your business - Trust the Experts.  Mention promo code: STP to get a 10% discount on your IOS or Android application.  (That could be worth several thousand dollars) Who loves you baby? Right click here to download the MP3 to your desktop Enter email here to be a Shark Tank Podcast Insider (Shark-In-Training)   Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! (Brand New!) Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Shark chum for you to chew on: Barrett's expectations of being a consultant were sexy, fun, and exciting.  Reality, not so much.  (Sound familiar?) Too many people spend several years and thousands of dollars to begin living someone else's dream - but what do you do if you feel stuck? The 3 ways "Living For Monday" helps people find fulfillment & balance in their careers. How young entrepreneurs can overcome the spike sticks of youth and perceived inexperience. The "Educational Industrial Complex"   This is where we need some boots on the ground. How falling on his face showed Barrett he was focused on the wrong market (Failing can be a crystal ball) Barrett is working on a project with Seth Godin, but the takeaway is why Seth chose him* (Takeaway) Barrett's 2 steps for people looking to pivot in a new direction The 5 major drivers of our sense of wellbeing Is it selfish to save money?? Plus a whole lot more… Advice for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet:  Avoid SELF SABOTAGE - Get feedback from your target market & be willing to hear the hard news early Barrett's favorite shark: Daymond John Items we talked about during the session: Career Kickstarter 14 lessons from Seth Godin's mystery project team (You must check out this link!) Super Secret Seth Godin project released the SAME DAY AS THIS POST (How cool is that!) The 5 major drivers of our sense of well-being 36 things Barrett shouldn't tell you - I liked this post on his blog How to Make $5,000 in 5 Days without Spending a Dime Nathan Barry (He is so hot right now *In my M)

The World is an abundant place.  Dane Maxwell created the Foundation to inspire others to unleash their own greatness. I have been a fan of Dane's since I was introduced to him about a year or so ago.  I felt I could sympathize with his frustrations and challenges and was fascinated by the way he wrote his own story.  I wish I was at a point in life where I was helping people take life changing efforts.  I am not...Dane is. "What if everything you are trying to be, you already are?" ~ Dane Maxwell A great amount of our failure, sadness, disappointments, etc are a result of our own fears and limiting beliefs.  In addition we believe that we must be an expert, must know everything, or must have all the answers before we can get started.  Dane shatters all of these false beliefs and has created the Foundation to help others do the same.  His focus is on software.  He created a company called paperless pipeline without any experience, expertise, or EVEN AN IDEA.  Today it rakes in a minimum of 50k per month. How would this change your life? Do you believe you have the ability to do something like this?  Will you give yourself permission to accomplish life changing goals? Dane wants to share how he did it and I want to know what exactly you are waiting for? If you only listen to one show, if you only share one session with people you know...make it this one.  Enjoy! Session 31 is sponsored by: He talks about how to build a 7 figure in business in 2 years by teaching others how to free themselves. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to be a Shark Tank Podcast Insider (Shark-In-Training)   Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! (Brand New!) Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Right click here to download the MP3 to your desktop In this episode you will hear: How just learning about the Foundation completely changed my perspective of "whats possible" You don't have money, you don't have an idea, you don't have expert status...Dane has just the thing for that. The easiest way to make 10,000 dollars per month If you are thinking of ideas on your own, you are "doing it wrong" The complete roadmap of "Dane, what should I do to get started?"  MUST LISTEN! Why a great chiropractor can never earn as much as a great software guy/gal. Are you an "annoying guest or a "welcomed guest"?  Depends on what you bring to the table. The biggest mistake rookie's make when building their first project Burger King often builds right next to McDonald's, why do you fear competition? Dane's most successful product has 16 competitors.  SIXTEEN. Dane and I go deep into the abyss during the end of our chat.   We go full OPRAH, before she went crazy. Success will not complete you, unless you appreciate the things that money can't buy. Honestly this section could go for two pages, JUST LISTEN! Plus a whole lot more… Advice for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet:  If its your first time starting a business, your focus will be much more centered on your product then if it is your tenth time Businesses that specialize in getting customers have the inside track.  Always Add up the income of your 5 closest friends and divide it by 5.  That's how much you make. If you find yourself in a place of scarcity, that is a sign that you have a limited belief that needs to be corrected.  Start thinking in terms of abundance and not scarcity. Money is an amplifier.  Whatever you are running from will grow in size with your bank account. Items we talked about during the session: Enneagram - What a great tool!  I am a type 7 - what are you??  Post to comments! Experian Sam Ovens (Borrowed 500 bucks from his girlfriend to start his company - Risky Business) Drunk Wrestling Book that Dane currently recommends: Titan: The Life of John D.

Coffee from all around the world to your doorstep, for a few bucks a month! MistoBox was featured recently on Shark Tank and had a very successful pitch on the show.  If you read any of the Shark Tank Blogs you know this was a product that generated a lot of buzz, especially among coffee enthusiasts.  I am not a coffee drinker myself, but I was excited to speak because they are fellow Arizonians (did I make that word up?) their business is internet based, and they came out of their college entrepreneurial program with a viable, profitable business.  How about them apples? "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." ~ Confucious Connor Riley joined Shark Tank Podcast to cover all the bases.  How the business started, why they chose coffee, what we missed in the tank, etc.  Samantha was otherwise disposed, which is a bummer, but Connor was an excellent guest and shared many valuable nuggets for you the listening audience to chew on as well as FREE MISTOBOX COFFEE for a few lucky listeners.  You can win by putting your email address in the box below or by "Liking" SHARK TANK PODCAST on Facebook.  Well close it out in about two weeks.  Also check back here for my review of MistoBox's gourmet artisan coffee. Jump IN! Session 30 is sponsored by: He is still one of the most downloaded podcast episodes on the show. Check out his session HERE! Enter email here to become a "Shark-In-Training" (Join our mailing list)   Click here to send this post out as a Tweet>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click here to check out the Shark Tank Podcast Facebook Page! (Brand New!) Click here to subscribe on ITUNES Enjoy! Right Click Here to Download the MP3 In this episode you will hear: U Of A has an entrepreneurial program teaching students how to start successful businesses - Hallelujah! Connor's thoughts on whether this experience has given more value than an MBA degree - A MUST LISTEN! Shark Tank goes 'North Korea' on all contestants - No phones, no outside world connections. Connor discusses my "Costco theorem" (Hint: Buy it now because you may not see it again for a while) How MistoBox has disincentivized customers from going around them to their suppliers How MistoBox staves off competition from new entrants to the marketplace The formula that helps determine cost of customer acquisition - Business owners must understand this number Connor & Samantha calculate this metric every two weeks Connor talks about the Shark Tank effect & the next set (Shark Tank rerun) and how well they converted to coffee sales. Everyone wants to know, "What is it like working with Mark "The Shark" Cuban Why Niche Subscription companies can be much harder to exit than other tech startups Why mistakes are such a critical part of being successful & learning not to repeat them Kickstarter!  What percentage of their backers were in their network? Where to look for mentors? Plus a whole lot more… Advice for entrepreneurs who haven't made it over the hump just yet:  Find a mentor or mentors.  Most successful entrepreneurs enjoy helping others get their feet wet.  Items we talked about during the session: MistoBox SharkTankSuccess website KickStarter SharkTankBlog Cost Of Customer acquisition: Sum of marketing/sales/commercial costs expenditures divided by amount of new customers brought in over the same time period. Dollar Shave Club.com (great video, great company!, seriously watch this) Link to AZ news coverage of MistoBox (Local news is turrible, but still) Tech that Connor could not survive without: Asana Party online with MistoBox: Twitter Facebook Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast.  Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans.  PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously,