Are The Sharks Biting?
Shark Tank—the reality TV series that promises to help entrepreneurs reach their financial dreams of success—has been a show as much about laughably bad pitches as it has been about discovering the best-selling ideas ever thought of. Which pitches have become the most successful products ever to hit the market, thanks to the Sharks?
PhoneSoap: What Is It?
A futuristic case that does more than hold the phone, PhoneSoap utilizes ultraviolet light to bake the germs right off your expensive glass rectangle. Since the case completely covers every corner of your phone, its UV light can go on sterilizing without interruption.
PhoneSoap: Who Made It?
Dan Barnes and Wes LaPorte founded PhoneSoap in 2011 to help people zap harmful bacteria far away from one of today’s most touched devices ever—the cell phone.
PhoneSoap: How Much Did It Make?
Lori Greiner, one of the Sharks, invested $300,000 for a 10% stake. In 2024, the latest reports indicate that PhoneSoap has gained over $180 million in sales.
CordaRoy’s Convertible Bean Bags: What Is It?
More than a simple bean bag chair for lounging, CordaRoy’s bean bags can convert into a comfy guest bed! They use a patented, foam-filled design, which prevents the ‘bag’ from going flat, and each chair is backed with a lifetime guarantee.
CordaRoy’s Convertible Bean Bags: Who Made It?
Bryon Young started the company CordaRoy’s back in 1998. His first bean bags were made in a garage in Gainesville, Florida. CordaRoy’s is known for its commitment to quality.
CordaRoy’s Convertible Bean Bags: How Much Did It Make?
Again, it was Lori Greiner who saw the potential in these convertible bean bags and offered $200,000 for a 58% stake. To date, CordaRoy’s has gained over $195 million in sales.
PRx Profile Squat Rack: What Is It?
Perfect for when you don’t have a lot of space to move around, the PRx Performance Profile Racks are made for you to get a quality workout from your home. Gym membership not necessary!
PRx Profile Squat Rack: Who Made It?
Brian Brasch and Erik “Hopper” Hopperstad came up with the idea of making a folding squat rack mounted to a wall. They shared a love of CrossFit and wondered if they could make a home gym where you wouldn’t have to park your car on the street to have it all fit in your garage.
PRx Profile Squat Rack: How Much Did It Make?
To date, PRx Performance has made over $200 million. Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr Wonderful” on Shark Tank, invested $80,000 for 20% equity in addition to 20% of all distributions.
Squatty Potty: What Is It?
Well, it’s a stool for your toilet. Designed to change the position of your legs when sitting down, this stool makes the necessary business quite a lot easier.
Squatty Potty: Who Made It?
From Utah, the Edwards family (Bobby, Judy, and Bill) realized that millions could be spared the same suffering that Judy Edwards had been subjected to after her doctor gave her the advice to “try squatting”. Their first Squatty Potty was manufactured in 2013.
Squatty Potty: How Much Did It Make?
Lori Greiner wasn’t going to be the Shark to pass this up, so she offered $350,000 and a 10% stake in the company. To date, Squatty Potty has garnered $260 million in sales.
Lovepop: What Is It?
A greeting card that never falls flat, Lovepop greeting cards are 3D pop-up cards for any occasion. Their mission? To create one billion magical moments.
Lovepop: Who Made It?
Wombi Rose and John Wise—best friends and business partners—discovered the art of kirigami and were inspired to combine that art form with their knowledge of ship design (yes, boats!) and Lovepop was created.
Lovepop: How Much Did It Make?
Already at $304 million in sales, Kevin O’Leary certainly doesn’t regret his $300,000 offer with a 15% stake in the company.
Tipsy Elves: What Is It?
Sometimes, things are so ugly that they’re cute. Tipsy Elves make “ugly” holiday sweaters. Their mission? Make life more fun through outrageous clothing, of course!
Tipsy Elves: Who Made It?
The company was founded in 2011 by Evan Mendelsohn and Nick Morton, originally a lawyer and an endodontist, respectively.
Tipsy Elves: How Much Did It Make?
Tipsy Elves accepted Robert Herjavec’s offer of $100,000 for a 10% stake, and they’ve made over $317 million to date.
DUDE Wipes: What Is It?
Another bathroom-related product, DUDE Wipes are flushable wipes marketed for men. The wipes are soaked with vitamin-E and aloe and guarantee to give you a clean getaway.
DUDE Wipes: Who Made It?
Childhood friends Sean Riley, Brian Wilkin, Ryan Meegan, and Jeff Klimkowski had started using baby wipes to clean up after their business. Then they realized something one day in their apartment in Chicago, in 2010: What if there was a wipe made specifically for men?
DUDE Wipes: How Much Did It Make?
At over $341 million, these wipes are certainly popular. Mark Cuban invested $300,000 for a 25% stake in their company.
The Comfy: What Is It?
Not a hoodie, not a blanket, it’s a wearable blanket that is also a hoodie! The Comfy made the original blanket you can wear, and they have seen many copycats since appearing on Shark Tank.
The Comfy: Who Made It?
Brothers Brian and Michael Speciale pitched the oversized blanket/sweater to the Sharks after being inspired when they saw a small human draped in an adult sweatshirt that eclipsed the small person’s entire body. They soon realized it was one of their children inside the enormous-looking sweatshirt, and the idea was formed.
The Comfy: How Much Did It Make?
Barbara Corcoran offered $50,000 and a 30% stake, and to date, The Comfy has made over $550 million in sales.
Cousins Maine Lobster: What Is It?
Not just one location where you can get authentic Maine lobster, Cousins Maine Lobster is a brand of food trucks that bring the seafood nearly to your doorstep.
Cousins Maine Lobster: Who Made It?
Cousins Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac were inspired by the success of the food truck industry in Los Angeles and decided they would start their own food truck company—with a twist. They’d sell the food they used to eat growing up in Portland, Maine.
Cousins Maine Lobster: How Much Did It Make?
Barbara Corcoran again invested in this idea she didn’t find too fishy, offering $55,000 and a 15% stake in their company. Cousins Maine Lobster has made over $585 million.
The Bouqs: What Is It?
An online and eco-friendly flower retailer that aims to cut out the middleman, a huge draw to The Bouqs is the fact that they can offer their bouquets at prices up to 80% lower than other flower retailers.
The Bouqs: Who Made It?
John Tabis and his college friend JP Montufar shared a love for flowers and an even stronger love for making the process of getting beautiful bouquets easier for everyone. They aspired to make the process of buying and giving flowers easier, more enjoyable, and based on love.
The Bouqs: How Much Did It Make?
Originally leaving Shark Tank with no deal, Robert Herjavec did end up investing later. To date, The Bouqs has made over $640 million.
Scrub Daddy: What Is It?
A kitchen sponge with a smiley face on it, this fancy piece of cleaning tech is able to change its hardness depending on water temperature. Its smile also serves a role other than trying to make its user smile—it makes scrubbing those dirty forks, spoons, and knives much, much easier.
Scrub Daddy: Who Made It?
An inventor and entrepreneur for his entire life, Aaron Krause was confident that the Scrub Daddy would be a success. That happy little sponge hasn’t proved him wrong yet.
Scrub Daddy—How Much Did It Make?
Lori Greiner offered to invest $200,000 for a 20% stake in the company. Not a bad offer, considering Scrub Daddy has made more than $926 million since its release.
EverlyWell: What Is It?
A user-friendly sample collecting and lab testing kit that you can use from the comfort of your own home, EverlyWell’s kits allow you to test for over 30 different sicknesses. The most recent addition can test for COVID-19.
EverlyWell: Who Made It?
Julia Cheek wanted to solve a problem she faced in the US: Millions of Americans avoid lab testing because of the inconvenience and high costs. Julia started EverlyWell to combat that huge issue.
EverlyWell: How Much Did It Make?
Offering $1 million for a 5% stake, Lori Greiner was certainly convinced that this idea would be a success. EverlyWell has since gone on to make $1.1 billion. That’s right…billion.
Bombas: What Is It?
An ingenious idea—what if you could have comfy socks and help people in need at the same time? For each pair of cozy socks that get purchased, another pair is donated to help homeless people.
Bombas: Who Made It?
Once they learned that socks were the most requested clothing item at homeless shelters, Randy Goldberg and David Heath made it their mission to rectify that problem and get socks to the feet of those in need.
Bombas: How Much Did It Make?
Shark Daymond John offered $200,000 and a 17% stake in the company, though it has been reported that after the cameras cut, he renegotiated a deal with Randy and David. Bombas has made the most of any product to ever be featured on Shark Tank, making over $1.3 billion.
