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Generations of Genius: Genius Behind Eco Bandage
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43:34Send us a text On this episode of Generations of Genius, I’m joined by Kiowa Kavovit — a true trailblazer whose entrepreneurial journey began at just six years old as Shark Tank’s youngest inventor. Now the founder of Eco Bandage, the world’s first colored liquid bandage designed in diverse skin tones, Kiowa shares what it’s been like growing up as…
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LPs8e31 - Ginger King the Beauty Shark stops by the Launch Pad
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35:49Send us a text Beauty is where science meets dreams — and I live at that intersection. As an award-winning cosmetic executive, product innovator, and trusted media contributor, I have been quoted in 400+ beauty outlets and 40+ major publications as a credible authority in cosmetic chemistry, product development, and brand innovation. With deep expe…
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LPs8e30 - Trinity Wiles, Smart Mirror Inventor Turned Product Consultant
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37:56Send us a text Trinity's career started in developing software and electronic products when she co-founded a smart mirror company. Then fell in love with physical products and procurement. Trinity has been manufacturing products for companies for the past 6 years. She have a passion for developing products from scratch and taking them from concept/…
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LPs8e29 - Frank Quantz Ultimate Knee Saving Invention, You Need This!!!
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40:33Send us a text Frank is a paint contractor for over 30 years. On his knees constantly every day. Tired of what the "STRAPS" were doing to the back of his legs and slowing down work production. "I was on my knees one day without my knee pads on and my knee popped out, i put on a knee brace for 4 days for the comfort and the last day something inside…
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LPs8e28 - Product Packaging Tips and Tricks
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45:45Send us a text The right product packaging is highly important, as it serves essential functions beyond mere containment, acting as a critical tool for product protection, brand identity, marketing, and influencing consumer purchasing decisions. Research indicates that over two-thirds of consumers' purchase decisions are influenced solely by packag…
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Generations of Genius: Genius of Adapting
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34:31Send us a text What does it take to innovate in deep tech before you’re even out of your 20s? In this episode, Mason Mincey of Soarce gets real about the multiple pivots his team has made, how they learned to adapt to customer needs, and what it truly means to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset. We dive into how age has shaped — and sometimes chal…
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LPs8e27 - Sell your Product Using Online Platforms
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22:58Send us a text Are you ready to make that crucial first sale? This week, we explore the incredibly positive and empowering experience of launching your products on online platforms. We’re tearing down the intimidation factor and highlighting how easy and rewarding it can be to transition from "maker" to "marketplace owner." In this inspiring episod…
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Send us a text Before it became the world’s most recognizable brand, Coca-Cola began as a pain remedy in a small Atlanta pharmacy — created by a Civil War veteran desperate to overcome addiction. What started as a “nerve tonic” laced with coca leaves and kola nuts would go on to become a global symbol of happiness. In this episode of Generations of…
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LPs8e26 - Get Your Product on TV - The 6 Billion Dollar Man, Mr. Bob Circosta Drops by the Studio
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37:42Send us a text Known as "TV's Billion Dollar Man," Bob is the original HSN host and an undisputed pioneer of direct response marketing. He's logged over 25,000 hours of live selling, made more than 75,000 unique product presentations, and personally generated over $6 billion in sales. Bob literally wrote the rulebook for how to sell on camera, a fo…
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Send us a text What started with a single friend who couldn’t afford a book became a nationwide movement that’s touched lives in all 50 states. In this episode, host Kelly Shea sits down with Chase Hartman, co-founder of Eco Brothers, Inc., to explore how one act of kindness grew into a mission of literacy, sustainability, and community change. Lea…
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Send us a text Set Clear Goals: Define your objectives in advance (e.g., lead generation, product launch, brand awareness) to guide all your decisions and measure success. Plan and Budget Wisely: Research and select the right trade show that targets your audience. Book your booth location early to secure a high-traffic area, and create a detailed b…
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GoGs1e3 - Generations of Genius Iconic Halloween Candy
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10:08Send us a text 🎃 Genius of Iconic Halloween Candy What if a simple farm-themed candy turned into the ultimate Halloween icon? In this episode of Generations of Genius, host Kelly Shea unwraps the surprising story behind Candy Corn — how a humble sweet called “Chicken Feed” went from a rural novelty to a billion-piece tradition that defines spooky s…
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LPs8e24 - My Friend Bob Circosta Says "Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells Something".
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30:45Send us a text In business, selling is the set of activities a company undertakes to persuade a customer to buy a product or service. Rather than just being a transaction, modern business approaches see selling as a process of building relationships and providing solutions. Effective selling often requires: Understanding customer needs by listening…
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GoGs1e2 - Generations of Genius Stick With It - Turning Setbacks into Breakthroughs
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10:16Send us a text What if your biggest failure turned out to be your greatest invention? In this episode of Generations of Genius, we dive into the surprising story behind the Post-it Note — a product that began as a mistake and ended up changing offices, classrooms, and creativity forever. Host Kelly Shea unpacks what this iconic invention teaches us…
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LPs8e23 - If you’ve got a great product and big dreams, you’re in the right place, Rick Cesari is here to help!!
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40:44Send us a text Ever wonder how products like Sonicare, OxiClean, and the George Foreman Grill went from unknown to unstoppable? Meet the man behind the marketing Rick pulls back the curtain on the world of direct response, storytelling, and video persuasion to help you grow your brand the smart way.By Carmine Denisco
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GoGs1e1: Generations of Genius Meet Your Host, Kelly Shea!
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21:27Send us a text Welcome to Generations of Genius, the podcast from Innovation Station where we explore the spirit of invention across time. Each episode, we dive into the journeys of entrepreneurs and innovators from different generations — uncovering the ideas, challenges, and breakthroughs that shape how we invent, build, and inspire. From the spa…
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LPs8e22 - Want Your product in Retail Stores? Sam Kornblum Tells Us How its Done!
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39:44Send us a text Sam Kornblum With over 25 years of experience in the fast-paced and ever-evolving retail industry, we specialize in helping unique brands secure prime placement in top sporting goods stores. Our deep industry knowledge, extensive global network, and commitment to excellence enable us to drive sales and foster growth for our clients i…
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LPs8e21 - Product Sales and Marketing 101
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LPs8e20 - QB54 Hits Shark Tank and Scores BIG! We Talk With Michael Silva QB54 Co-Inventor!
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50:27Send us a text Michael and Frank Silva, are brothers and created QB54. We know how to have fun. Ever since we can remember, we created our own games to entertain ourselves. These were the days when kids actually went outside to play, remember that? QB54 actually started out when we were 9 and 12 years old using 2 garbage cans. We called it "The QB …
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LPs8e19 - Tradeshows, How to Get the Most from your Show!
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23:42Send us a text A tradeshow (also spelled trade show or trade fair) is an event where companies from a specific industry gather to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services. Tradeshows are usually business-to-business (B2B) events, meaning they are primarily intended for companies to connect with other businesses, rather than with …
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LPs8e18- We Talk with Dr. Russ Barnes CEO Systro Solutions
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53:15Send us a text Colonel (retired) Russ Barnes is the CEO and Senior Strategist to Entrepreneurs and Executives at Systro® Solutions, which specializes in strategy development and organization design for small business. His 30+ years of experience in Organization Development is drawn from military service, franchise ownership, research, and strategy …
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LPs8e17 - Prototype or Sample Whats the Difference? Which do you need?
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26:03Send us a text The terms "prototype" and "sample" are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings, especially in design, engineering, manufacturing, and product development contexts. 🔧 Prototype A prototype is an early version of a product used to test and validate ideas, functionality, or design. It’s usually created before mass p…
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Send us a text The 8th Season of the Launchpad Podcast is in Full Swing, we have had some great guests and many many more planned for the future months. Stay tuned and thank you so very much for sticking with us through the many segments. If you have a guest suggestion or would like some info on a specific topic make sure to send this in and we wil…
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LPs8e15 - Mr. Jeff Shavitz Talks about His Game Changing New Venture Famvault.com
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17:38Send us a text Veteran serial entrepreneur having started 3 companies with successful exits Co-founder Charge Card Systems Inc., a national credit card processing company. Grew to over 500 sales agents with 3 regional offices. In 2012, sold to Card Connect, their largest acquisition at that time; in 2017, the company was acquired by First Data for …
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LPs8e14- Mr. Marc Portney Drops by the Launchpad.
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25:13Send us a text "Today, we’re joined by Marc Portney — a powerhouse entrepreneur, angel investor, and President of Globalsource Infrastructure Partners. You may recognize him from the Science Channel’s All-American Makers or from guiding countless products onto store shelves. With decades of experience in product development, sourcing, and venture c…
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LPs8e13 - Bonnie Barber on the Launchpad Talks Heathy Lifestyle Products Tips and Tricks
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45:37Send us a text Bonnie Barber strips back the noise to uncover a quiet revolution happening inside your cells. Drawing from two decades in performance nutrition, neuro-linguistic programming, and real-world experience as a mother, entrepreneur, and former athlete, Bonnie introduces a different kind of fuel: BHB—beta-hydroxybutyrate. Not as a diet tr…
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LPs8e12- We Talk Massive Growth with WriggleBrew Founder Sam Baker
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45:13Send us a text Sam Baker is the CEO and founder of WriggleBrew, a startup in Central Florida dedicated to sustainable agricultural solutions. With a background in economics and chemistry and research experience across multiple scientific disciplines, Sam launched WriggleBrew, after inspiration struck on a fishing trip. Since launching they have won…
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LPs8e11- We Talk with Birdie Bombs Co-Founder Kyle Schiedemeyer
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42:30Send us a text Birdie Bombs are Golf's New Favorite Shot made for 19th Hole MVPs. Whether you're tossing one in your bag or handing it off to your buddy on the green, Birdie Bombs are built for golfers who swing hard and party harder. Birdie Bombs started where all great ideas do—the golf course. We wanted a better way to celebrate the wins, laugh …
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LPs8e10 - You Have a Great Product, Where should you sell it?
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50:57Send us a text Where to Sell: Amazon – FBA or self-fulfill. Etsy – good for unique, handmade-style inventions. Shopify – create your own e-commerce site. eBay – useful for testing market demand. Walmart Marketplace – growing platform similar to Amazon. TikTok Shop / Instagram Shopping – for viral or trending items. Pitch to Investors or Companies I…
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LPs8e9 - Jason Feifer What its like Living at the crossroads of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Storytelling!.
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1:00:10Send us a text He's the Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine, the host of the wildly successful podcasts Problem Solvers and Help Wanted, the Author of Build for Tomorrow and a Facilitator at CPG FastTrack helping Businesses scale Fast and so much more ! Whether he's unpacking how great businesses pivot or sharing lessons from the world’s bolde…
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LPs8e8 - We Talk with Robert Greenspoon Patent Attorney, Marathoner, and Inventor of BibBoards
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45:21Send us a text In this episode of The Launchpad, Carmine Denisco talks with Robert Greenspoon—avid runner, inventor of BibBoards, and Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig in Chicago. Robert shares how his personal experience as a marathoner led him to create BibBoards, solving the long-standing issue of race bib safety pins for runners everywhere. As…
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LPs8e7 - We Talk with Kat Weaver Serial Entrepreneur, Pitch and Presentation Expert and the founder of Power to Pitch
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42:59Send us a text In this episode of The Launchpad, Carmine Denisco sits down with Kat Weaver, the powerhouse CEO of Power To Pitch. Kat shares her journey from entrepreneur to pitch expert, revealing how she's helped countless founders craft compelling stories to land funding through both venture capital and non-dilutive grants. Whether you're refini…
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LPs8e6- Pitch to Walmart - We Talk with Aimee Fisk Director, Global Events for the Retail Giant.
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35:02Send us a text Aimee Fisk is Director, Global Events at Walmart, where she spearheads efforts to champion American-made products. In this role, she leads Walmart's Open Call initiative—the retail giant's signature platform that connects U.S.-based entrepreneurs with Walmart and Sam’s Club buyers for in‑person and virtual pitch opportunities. Apply …
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LPs8e5 - We Talk with Jim DeBetta on How He Helps Inventors Achieve Their Dreams!
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35:48Send us a text World-renowned invention and product expert, award-winning entrepreneur, founder of multiple multi-million dollar companies, best-selling author, and a former Vice President of Commercialization for Kevin Harrington, one of the Sharks from the hit reality show Shark Tank. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with top retail brands: Targ…
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LPs8e4 - We Talk with Brandon Rimes Real estate expert, Unstoppable Entrepreneur & Talk Show Host about his Inspiration, Strategies, and Success.
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34:09Send us a text Brandon Rimes is a prominent real estate professional, media personality, and entrepreneur based in the Tampa Bay area. He is the founder and owner of the Platinum MVP Team at Keller Williams Realty, a top-performing real estate group he co-leads with his wife, Lindsay Rimes . With over 24 years of experience in real estate and mortg…
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LPs8e3 - We Talk with the King of Manufacturing and All things Media Christopher Guerrera
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32:39Send us a text Mr. Guerrera is an accomplished executive with over 35 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer who is a Lean 6 Sigma Manufacturing expert that has successfully led multiple teams through new Product Launch and is known as the "King of Manufacturing"By Carmine Denisco
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LPs8e2 - Customs, Taxes and Tariffs OMG what should we do!
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29:02Send us a text Welcome to The LaunchPad – This Episode will break down the complex world of tariffs, trade wars, and global economics. I'm your host, Carmine Denisco, and this week, we dive deep into how international trade decisions affect your business, your wallet, and the world around you. Whether you're an Inventor, entrepreneur, or just tarif…
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LPs8e1 - New Season Kickoff and Tariff Talks
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34:43Send us a text This podcast will break down the complex world of tariffs, trade wars, and global economics, one policy at a time. I'm your host, Carmine Denisco, and we dive deep into how international trade decisions affect your business, your wallet, and the world around you. Whether you're an Inventor, entrepreneur, or just tariff-curious – you’…
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STEs1e14 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Liddle Speaker Inventor Dan Cass
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41:41Send us a text Inventor with multiple utility patents. Product development and launch expert from paper to manufacturing to business development sales. Have an idea, I help companies launch an idea to award winning products. Reverse engineer mindset that can protect and enhance your idea and advance intellectual property. Experience includes automo…
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STEs1e13 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with NightCap Inventor Shirah Benarde
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40:30Send us a text NightCap was invented in early 2019 by then 16-year-old Shirah Benarde from West Palm Beach, Florida. The idea came to her in a dream after hearing about the horrors of drink spiking from friends who experienced it after going off to college. Fortunately, her friends were okay, but Shirah was determined to come up with a pragmatic so…
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STEs1e12 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Recom Tailored Solutions for Premium Amazon Brands
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37:13Send us a text Recom is designed to fit like a glove—we develop expertly tailored solutions to help premium brands accelerate on Amazon. We go beyond the standard, one-size-fits-all approach by digging into the details to shape the right Amazon strategy for each brand. Drawing upon our real-world Amazon knowledge in dozens of product categories, we…
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STEs1e11 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Joelle and Sonia of FunkkOFF
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49:32Send us a text When Joelle arrived home, she immediately began designing and invented the 1st FunkkOFF! TeethRefreshers® prototype by ripping off the round toothbrush head from her electric toothbrush and taping it to a chapstick tube! As Joelle was working on the product design and obtaining multiple patents, she knew she needed Sonia to help brin…
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STEs1e10 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Brittany Lammon Inventor of the Chub Rub Patch
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34:14Send us a text Hailing from Ohio, Brittany Lammon graduated from The Ohio State School of Cosmetology as well as the Cosmix School of Make-up Artistry. After receiving her licensure, Brittany was invited to teach the skills she mastered at The Academy of Glam in South Florida. Over the last decade and a half she has honed her skills working with va…
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STEs1e9 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Maxwell Cohen of AfreSHeet
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37:02Send us a text Maxwell Cohen has just stepped into the Shark Tank. Max has traveled from New York City to find an investment of $100,000 in exchange for 20% equity in his business, Afresheet (“A fresh sheet,” get it?). With Maxwell has come Lydia, and as Max explains, Lydia is a very busy woman. She’s a full time college student and has a part-time…
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STEs1e8 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Robert Yonover of See Rescue Streamer
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37:49Send us a text Robert Yonover pitched See Rescue Streamer during Shark Tank Season 8 and sought $200,000 for 20% equity. Unfortunately, as you’ll soon find out in our See Rescue Streamer update, Robert wasn’t able to reel in a shark despite his excellent presentation. So, how’s his company doing now? Robert’s product, See Rescue Streamer, is a resc…
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STEs1e7 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Turbo Trusser!
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41:10Send us a text Brian Halasinski and Kirk Hyust, inventors of the revolutionary Turbo Trusser, appeared on ABC's Shark Tank on September 30th, 2022. The Turbo Trusser is a groundbreaking tool that revolutionizes the way whole chickens and turkeys are cook to perfection. This cooking tool was designed to simplify and expedite the tedious of trussing …
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STEs1e6 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Jeff Dakin from The Scrubbie
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45:22Send us a text The Scrubbie is an attachment that slides on in seconds to a variety of kitchen sink faucet sprayers for a fast, water saving dish cleaning. The Scrubbie also screws onto garden hoses for all your outdoor cleaning; From dirty windows, to dirty patio furniture, and even stinky coolers! The Scrubbie will clean areas that would otherwis…
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STEs1e5 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Tiffany Krumins Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
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36:26Send us a text Tiffany Krumins secured a $50,000 investment on the inaugural episode of Shark Tank, which aired on ABC in 2009. Tiffany's brainchild was inspired by a sweet-natured boy with Down syndrome who struggled to take medication. As his nanny, Tiffany tried her best to sooth his anxiety. With lightning creativity, she cobbled together fabri…
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STEs1e4 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with IceBeanie Inventor Nic Lamb
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38:56Send us a text Nic Lamb is a Professional Big Wave Surfer, Entrepreneur, and founder of IceBeanie. Nic grew up in Santa Cruz California and started surfing at the age of 5. He quickly progressed as he started competing at the age of 9 and winning amateur events at the age of 12. Nic became the youngest ever to surf the notoriously deadly wave “Mave…
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STEs1e3 - The Shark Tank Effect Show Talks with Pump Pal Inventor Chris Annoual
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33:14Send us a text Chris Annoual is a serial entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in various industries, including Brand Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, Product Innovation, and Product Development. He is the founder of TopGripGear, a U.S. company known for its innovative and eco-friendly consumer products. The company's most successful product, P…
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