We bet you’re here because you love Shark Tank. We can’t stop watching entrepreneurs live out the American dream. While some products leave the tank without deals, others get invested in, striking gold. And sometimes ones that don’t get deals end up doing even better.
Have you wondered what happens after the cameras stop rolling? What products made millions? We loved watching the journeys on Shark Tank and these are the products that keep selling out on Amazon. Do you remember how they did on the show?
Bambooee Unpaper Towel
Do you go through tons of paper towels? Well, they aren’t the most eco-friendly option and husband and wife Irene and Noam Krasniansky came up with an alternative—Bamboee, the unpaper, renewable bamboo towel that can be thrown in the washing machine up to 100 times!
The couple went into the tank seeking 10% for $200,000 with $1.6 million in sales the previous year. Things couldn’t have gone better—they left with exactly what they asked for and a deal with Lori Greiner. Two years after the episode aired, the company reached $7.6 million in sales, according to Forbes.
Beard King – The Official Beard Bib
Nicholas and Alessia Galekovic went into the tank with their product Beard King, which solves one of the biggest arguments of couples living together—hair getting everywhere. They asked for $100,000 for 20% for the oversized bib that catches hair while you’re shaving. The new company made just $80,000 in the month prior.
Even though they gave away more equity than they hoped for, they made a deal with Greiner for 45% for $100,000. The Beard King is now the #1 Best Seller in Men’s Shaving & Grooming Sets on Amazon.
Better Life All-Purpose Cleaner
Have you ever thought about the harmful and toxic ingredients in your all-purpose cleaners? What about the possibility of your children and pets getting to them? Tim Barklage and Kevin Tibbs came up with a solution to that with Better Life, an all-purpose non-toxic, environmentally-friendly cleaner.
The lifelong friends asked for $400,000 for 7%, revealing they has over $2 million in sales in the past year, without debt. All five sharks couldn’t resist and they partnered with Greiner for $400,000 for 17%.
Bottle Bright Cleaning Tablets
If there’s anyone who knows just how much of a chore cleaning water bottles is it’s Seth Friedman and Justin Koehneke—two mountain biking entrepreneurs. Stainless steel, plastic, TPU, glass, porcelain, silicone, and metal are no match for Bottle Bright, a grime-fighting, effervescent tablet that does the cleaning for you.
The entrepreneurs asked for $75,000 for 15% with only $85,000 in sales the current year to date and a loss of $110,000 from the year prior. Due to their loss of money, many of the sharks were out, but Greiner came to rescue, making a deal for $75,000 for 33%.
Chirps Chips – Chips Made From Crickets
Would you eat bugs to get more protein? Harvard grads Laura D’Asaro and Rose Wang sure hope so! They presented Chirps, a gluten-free, soy-free, nut free, chip made from cricket flour.
With the goal of introducing bugs into food, they went into the tank seeking $100,000 for 7%, with sales this year projected at $1.5 million. Mark Cuban immediately showed interest in the off-beat product and they made a deal for $100,000 for 15%. Not bad for a cricket chip!
CreaClip Professional Hair Cutting Tool
There’s nothing worse than a bad home haircut and thanks to middle school yearbook photos, we’re left remembering them forever. Mai Lieu’s CreaClip, a self-hair cutting tool, guarantees a straight line every time, even for layered cuts! Lieu even demonstrated on her own bangs just how amazing the product is!
The year prior to appearing on the show, the entrepreneur sold $500,000 and she went in asking for 10% for $200,000. Only one shark offered a deal and it happened to be Greiner. They settled for $200,000 for $22.5%.
Eco Nuts Organic Laundry Detergent
Have you thought about washing your clothes with berries? Yeah—neither have we. Mona Weiss and Scott Shields’ Eco Nuts, a natural detergent and fabric soften made from soap berries, is just that and it’s ideal for sensitive skin, eczema, or allergies.
They entered the tank with $250,000 in sales the prior year, asking for $175,000 for 15%. The sharks weren’t keen on the valuation or marketing strategy, but Robert Herjavec offered to go in for 50%. They ended up leaving without a deal, but they’re still doing great business.
Go Cubes Energy Chews
WhSome of the most successful products on Amazon don’t always get deals in the tank and that’s what happened to Michael Brandt and Geoffrey Woo Go Cubes, a chewable coffee, which were parts of their pitch forNootrobox, their line of nootropic supplements.
It’s no wonder they didn’t get a deal—they went into the tank asking for $2 million for 5%, which was the highest valuation in Shark Tank history!
Grip Clean Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner
If there’s someone who knows about dirty hands, it’s X Games gold medal winner, Bryce Hudson. The professional motocross athlete invented Grip Clean, a soap that uses mud to clean your hands. It’s tough on grease, oil, hair dye, stains, poison ivy, and whatever other filth you get into.
The company which started with $10,000 raised on Kickstarter, made a dramatic entrance with Bryce on his bike doing a wheelie and asking $85,000 for 20%. After the rest of the sharks dropped out, Lori Greiner ended up offering $85,000 for 35%. Deal!
Hoodie Pillow
Hoodie Pillow made Shark Tank history—Rebecca Rescate was the first entrepreneur to appear on the show twice, pitching a different product! After making millions from CittyKitty, a cat toilet training company, she came back with Hoodie Pillow, a combination of a pillow and a sweatshirt, with partner Chris Hindley.
They came in seeking $90,000 for 15%, and while the sharks thought the product was comical, their ears perked up when she told them she made 3,000 sales in the first eight weeks. All the sharks wanted in on the action before Robert made a deal for $90,000 for 20%.
IllumiBowl Toilet Night Light
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night, needing to use the bathroom, and then turning the bright bathroom light on. With Matt Alexander and Michael Kannely’s IllumiBowl, a multi-colored toilet night light, you don’t have to worry about missing the toilet.
The brothers-in-law came into the tank seeking $100,000 for 15%. They even showed Kevin O’Leary’s Mr. Wonderful on the toilet, which scored point with him and they made a deal with him for $100,000 for 25%.
Nerdwax Glasses Wax
Glasses sliding down your nose—does it get more annoying than that? Don and Lydia Hejney’s Nerdwax, a beeswax balm that looks like Chapstick, keeps your glasses in place. Don came up with the product after sweating while setting up equipment at a musical festival production and his glasses slipping.
The Hejney’s really pulled at the shark’s heartstrings, entering the tank with their kids, seeking $80,000 for 20%. But even though they got offers from two sharks, they didn’t end up taking them, so they exited the tank without a deal.
PhoneSoap Cell UV Light Phone Sanitizer
Wesley Laporte and Dan Barnes hoped to clean up in more ways than one in the tank with PhoneSoap, a phone charger and UV light hand sanitizer. It’s about time there was a product like this—they say your phone is up to 10 times dirtier than your toilet. But would they get a deal?
The entrepreneurs sought $300,000 for 7.5% after making over a million in sales in just one year. Lori, Kevin, and Mark all make offers, but they ended up going with Lori, settling on $300,000 for 10%.
PiperWai Natural Deodorant
We bet you didn’t know that many antiperspirants contain aluminum. But have you tried all-natural deodorants? PiperWai, an activated charcoal deodorant, from longtime business partners Jess Edelstein and Sarah Ribner, will have you smelling like a spa. Did the sharks like the products or did they think it stunk?
Entering the tank asking for $50,000 for 10%, the men dropped out, leaving Lori Greiner and Barbara Corcoran left. Barbara was so eager to beat out Lori that she agreed to a deal of $50,000 for 25%.
Q-Flex Body Massage Tool
You won’t believe this product was created by a 13-year-old girl! That’s right—a teenager named Andrea Cao came up with the idea when her mom, Hong, who worked as a nurse, was sore after a long day. After not being satisfied with the self-massage tools on the market, she created the Q-Flex, an acupressure back and body massage tool.
Of course, the sharks fell in love with them. They came into the tank asking for $20,000 for 20% and ended up getting a deal with Mark and Barbara for $25,000 for 25%. That’s a win!
Rapid Ramen Noodle Cooker
What do college students need more than ever? Ramen that’s ready in seconds, and Chris Johnson’s Rapid Ramen Cooker does just that! He decided to go on Shark Tank after selling out at a local Walmart and having trouble keeping up with sales. Johnson entered the tanks asking for $300,000 for 10%, but would the sharks budge for his Rapid Ramen Cooker?
Three of the sharks were interested and two of them joined in on an offer, but Mark ended up making a deal that couldn’t be beaten—$300,000 for 15%.
A Car Door Step
For those folks who love to kayak, road trip, or just carry extra stuff on top of their car, this genius Shark Tank invention is the perfect purchase. Instead of straining as high as you can go, all you have to do is pull this step out and you’re instantly able to reach the roof of your car with ease.
By simply attaching the hook to any of your car’s u-shaped door latches, you’re able to access whatever you need. Talk about a small and convenient invention that makes your life much easier.
Rocketwave Smart Notebook
Jake Epstein and Joe LeMay’s Rocketbook is one of the most futuristic inventions we’ve seen. It’s perfect for those who prefer writing by hand instead of typing, but want to access things on Google Drive, DropBox, Slack, iCloud, OneNote, and Evernote. It even erases in the microwave! For a product this cool, there must’ve gotten a deal, right?
With sales at $2.2 million, they entered the tank looking for $400,000 for 10%, but the sharks thought it was a fad, so they went out. Big mistake—the product is huge on Amazon with a 4.5 rating!
ShowerPill The Body Wipe
Have you ever finished a gym session and not had time to wash? For times when a shower isn’t an option, Wendell Hunter, Wale Forrester, and Justin Forsett’s ShowerPill body cleansing wipes, are there to help you maintain your hygiene. But did the entrepreneurs work up a sweat in the tank?
With 600,000 in sales in 2017 and $2 million in projected sales in 2018, they asked for $300,000 for 10%. But their confusing answers about their finances caused the sharks to pause and left without a deal. ShowerPill has a 4.6 rating on Amazon.
SignalVault Credit and Debit Card Protector
Chip and wi-fi symbols on credit cards have made things quicker and easier, but what you may not know is they’re putting you at risk for identity theft. Scammers use cell phones and scanners to access your card information and access to your bank account. That’s where Chris Gilpin’s SignalVault Credit and Debit Card Protector comes in.
The entrepreneur came in asking for $200,000 for 12% for the protector which has E-Field technology. Many of the sharks ended up making offers, before Robert and Lori agree to come in on a deal at $200,000 for 25%.
Simply Fit Board – The Workout Balance Board
Exercise is better when it’s fun and with Linda Clark and Gloria Hoffman’s Simply Fit Board it most certainly is. This workout balance board allows you to get a full-body workout while improving your balance and coordination, but did it work out in the tank?
The mother and daughter duo started the business two years before appearing on the show, selling it out of the trunk of their cars and they had over $1 million in sales! Coming in asking for $125,000 for 15%, Lori and Kevin were both interested, but Lori beat him out with $125,000 for 18%.
Sleep Styler – Nighttime Hair Curlers
Beauty is pain—right? Well, it doesn’t have to be with Sleep Styler curlers. Tara Brown’s memory foam curlers style and dry your hair as you sleep—no more hot appliances. So, would Brown’s $75,000 for 20% get any offers?
The sharks were really impressed with the product that was created after Brown couldn’t find anything to dry hair. It was clear the entrepreneur wanted to work with Lori and she got her wish—Lori agreed to a deal for $75,000 for 25%.
Solemates High Heel Protectors Stoppers
Have you had your heels get stuck in grass or sidewalks? That’s a distant memory with Monica Ferguson and Becca Brown’s Solemates Heel Protectors that slip over the heel, preventing your shoe from getting stuck and damaging them. But would the sharks step forward?
The women asked the sharks for $500,000 for 10% and they even came prepared with heels for the male sharks! The sharks were impressed with last year’s sales which were $1.1 million, especially Robert who thought they were creating a new space. He made a deal for $500,000 for 20%.
The Spatty Last Drop Beauty Spatula
Getting the last bit out of foundation, shampoo, and lotion is really difficult, so we usually end up throwing them away. What a waste! Cheryl Rigdon’s The Spatty, a tiny spatula, solves that problem. While the sharks loved the name of the product and they couldn’t stop laughing, did they invest in it?
After Rigdon asked for $50,000 for 40%, the shark agreed it was useful, but they dropped out. That didn’t stop The Spatty from being successful—a few years after the show ended it was in Bed Bath and Beyond, Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel
How annoying is soaking wet hair when you get out of the shower? While you can wrap a bath towel around your head, it never stays in place and it’s heavy. Sisters Angela Carr and Christina Cummings’ Turbie Twist, a lightweight towel with a smooth microfiber texture, is the best way to dry your hair!
According to Turbie Twist’s Instagram, they’ve sold over 30 million and on Amazon they have a rating of 4.8! The goal as stated on the company’s website is, “to make Turbie Twist a household brand!”. They’ve accomplished that!
Squatty Potty
While you may’ve heard of the Squatty Potty, did you know it was on Shark Tank? One of the show’s most well-known products, often a gag gift, the foot stool that hugs your toilet, makes time in the bathroom easier.
Bobby and Judy Edwards pitched the Squatty Potty to the tank, asking for $350,000 for 5% and they excited the sharks when they said they made $1 million in the first year, $2.2 million in the second year, and $2.7 million in the first half of 2014. Two sharks offered deals and they accepted Lori’s for $350,000 for 10%.
Unshrinkit – Unshrinking Solution for Clothing
Have you ever taken clothes out of the washer and dryer only to find they’ve shrunk? Nate Barbera and Desiree Stolar new the struggle all too well after they shrunk a sweater. After being unable to solve the problem, they came up with Unshrinkit, the solution for unshrinking clothing, which works in just 30 minutes! But would the sharks take a bite?
The Harvard Business School grads came in asking for $150,000 for 10% and they got offers from almost all of the sharks, before landing on Mark for $150,000 for 15%.
Vibes Hi Fidelity Earplugs
Sure, there are noise canceling headphones and earbuds for blocking out sound, but what about when you still want to hear, but don’t want to damage your ears with loud noise? Jackson Mann’s Vibes, hi fidelity earplugs, do just that. So, would the sharks hear him out?
Mann went in seeking $100,000 for 20% and he even brought in a loud brass band to demonstrate Vibes! While the sharks could see they work, they thought they were too expensive and only Kevin made an offer, but it was too greedy, causing Vibes to leave without a deal.
Wondercide Flea, Tick, and Mosquito Spray for Pets and Home
While there are collars, pills, sprays, and chewables to keep pests away from animals, the harsh chemicals can be toxic. And when Stephanie Boone’s dog got ill from a flea control product, she came up with Wondercide, a plant-based solution, with business partner Laura Atler.
Going into the tank with $4 million in sales to date and on track to make $3.5 million in the next year, they asked for $500,000 for 5%. Most of the sharks made offers, but they ended up accepting Lori’s of $500,000 for 3% with a fifty cent per until royalty until she was repaid.
Radiate Portable Campfire
One of the best parts of summer is roasting marshmallows, singing songs, and telling scary stories by the campfire. While this is all nice and fun, gathering the wood and trying to get a fire is exhausting. Brent Davidson and Bryan Cantrell’s Radiate, a portable campfire, does that for you. So, did they light a fire in the sharks?
After selling 11,000 units in just 30 days, they entered the tank seeking $500,00 for 20%. The fire guys received offers from three sharks and ended up partnering with Robert for $100,000 for 25%.
BetterBack Lower Back Posture Support Belt
Working an office job isn’t easy and it wreaks havoc on your body. Entrepreneur Katherine Krug created BetterBack, a lower back posture support belt, after working a desk job for up to 14 hours a day was causing her pain. Going into the tank with her product was shipping to 115 different countries and had over 20,000 backers on Kickstater.
She sought $750,000 for 7.5% and when she asked the sharks, “who’s got my back?” Lori and Kevin did! BetterBack took a deal with Lori for $750,000 at 7.5% until paid back and then 8% equity.o
Drop Stop – The Car Seat Gap Filler
Just think about what gets lost in between your car seats. Sunglasses, phones, food, money, jewelry, pens…the list goes on and on. With Marc Newburger and Jeffrey Simon’s Drop Stop, which was inspired after Newburger almost wrecked his car and almost killed a pedestrian after reaching for his phone that fell into the gap while driving, the drop is stopped. What a story!
With sales over $1.3 million, the friends sought $300,000 for 15%. Lori and Kevin saw the value in the product and Lori’s offer of $300,000 for 20% was too good to pass up.
Tipsy Elves – Clothing and Outfits for Every Holiday
If you love all things tacky, Evan Mendelsohn and Nicklaus Morton’s Tipsy Elves is right up your alley! Their line of ugly Christmas sweaters is both over-the-top and inappropriate. But what did the sharks think of them?
Entering the tank selling to over 200 countries and already on Amazon prior to the show, they asked for $100,000 for 5%. Both Robert and Kevin were interested, but Robert made an offer they can’t refuse of $100,000 for 10%. Since the show, they’ve expanded their collection to other holidays and occasions as well as more apparel and accessories.
Safe Grabs Multi-Purpose Silicone Microwave Mat
Have you burned yourself taking a bowl of soup out of the microwave? Instead of using your hands or oven mitts, Cyndi Lee’s Safe Grabs, multi-purpose silicone microwave mats, allow you to move hot dishes and they never burn or let heat through them. They can be used under hot dishes or as trivets, pot grabbers, jar openers, splatter guards, and food covers.
Prior to the show, Lee appeared on QVC and The Steve Harvey Show and she asked for $75,000 for 12%. Lori fell in love with it immediately and they made a deal for $75,000 for 25%.
Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan
There are two types of brownie lovers in this world—those who like the gooey center and those who crave the crunchy edges. If you prefer the latter, Matt and Emily Griffin’s Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan which features a zig-zag pattern that gets more edges and corners of the baked good, is perfect for you.
They came into the show asking for $400,000 for 20% of their business with $6 million in sales, but they didn’t get a deal. But that didn’t stop them from getting a 4.8 out of 5-star review on Amazon!
