What a humble beginning for this legendary little product. In 1952 a milkman in the North Country was dissatisfied with the smell of spilled milk in his delivery truck. So, being the inventive sort, he created a small air freshener that was powerful enough to remove the bad odor, and yet ...
In addition to the sheer entertainment the show provides, Shark Tank can teach us a lot about business as well, especially when it comes to seeking investment and how to pitch an idea. We watched every single episode, and analyzed every business pitch from Shark Tank Seasons 1-5. Our study...
Want to pitch your business in 30 seconds or less? Learn how to create an elevator pitch that educates and sparks interest in your business!
Knowing how to pitch right is a valuable skill for entrepreneurs to hone. It will allow you to move your idea from scratch paper to business plan, and from business plan to boardroom. Have you ever seen a bad pitch unfold on Shark Tank? It is like watching two trains barreling toward ...
Why now is a great time to take the leap How to come up with and validate a solid business idea Tips for building an all-star founding team Crafting a kickass marketing strategy Raising funds to fuel your growth My goal is for you to walk away fired up, equipped with a blueprint, and...
We’ve covered the basic sections you need to include in your pitch. But there are other things to consider covering to convince investors that your idea is worth their time and money.
Once you get them on the phone or in the room, write down all of the words they use. Hear the words they use. Write down their excuses, their objections, their worries, their hesitations. Take notes on everything they say and then use that info to craft a pitch that addresses their...
Bobby: Yeah, so initially what was most effective was getting the bloggers to write the content for us that we could share on social media, right? Instead of going straight to social media with our own message, we went to social media with the message of others. That was important. Felix...
Whether you’re a fan of Shark Tank or someone who loves to brainstorm business concepts, you’ve likely pondered how to deliver a persuasive sales pitch to potential investors. Getting venture capitalists and angel investors to back your new startup is different from how a store sales rep ...
Shark Tank is a popular reality show in which wealthy investors valuate startups who pitch for funding. The investors use several popular valuation techniques to debunk or concur with the owner's valuation and decide whether to grant them funding in return for an ownership stake....