- An 11-year old fashionista from Memphis, Tennessee has already captured Oprah's attention with his line of hand-crafted bowties for people of all ages which he makes with his family members. But can he cut a deal in the Tank with Daymond John or another Shark? Two men from Linden, Utah present their new hot beverage made from roasted cocoa beans roasted like coffee which is packed with antioxidants, and a college student from Provo, Utah created his own blend of nutritional supplements to help focus, mental agility, and overall brain health. Two Boston men operate a popular 5K obstacle course race series in 20 cities.—Anonymous
- In the episode, there were several entrepreneurs presenting their businesses to the Sharks.
The first pitch was for "Crio," a brewed drink made from cocoa beans, presented by Jon Fotheringham and Eric Durtschi. They were seeking a $1 million investment for a 10% stake in the company. However, all of the Sharks expressed dislike for the taste of the drink. Mark Cuban and Daymond John were the only Sharks remaining in the deal after Kevin O'Leary and Barbara Corcoran opted out. The business had achieved sales of $1.5 million and had their product in 1,000 stores. They also had a patent pending for their unique roasting process, with 60% of their sales coming from grocery stores. Despite the impressive sales and pending patent, Robert Herjavec and Daymond John ultimately decided not to invest in Crio.
Next up was "Rugged Maniac," an obstacle race event presented by Bradford Scudder and Rob Dickens. They were seeking a $1 million investment for a 10% stake in their business. Rugged Maniac differentiated itself from its competition by offering more obstacles per mile and creating a balance between a workout and a party atmosphere. The race lasted for 60 minutes and alcohol was sold at the venue. They had achieved sales of $4.2 million and a profit of $1 million. For the following year, they projected revenues of $6.5 million and profits of $2.5 million. The entrepreneurs had reinvested their profits into organizing running with the bulls events, which was not included in the current deal. However, when Rob asked for a $2 million investment for a 10% stake in the bull run business, Mark Cuban raised concerns about a conflict of interest. Robert Herjavec offered $1.5 million for 25% of both businesses, but Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran opted out due to trust issues. Kevin O'Leary initially offered $1.5 million for 33.3%, and Robert joined him in the offer. In the end, Mark Cuban matched Robert and Kevin's offer, resulting in a deal for $1.75 million for 25% of both companies.
The third business, "Cerebral Success," presented by Trevor Hiltbrand, offered a brain supplement designed to enhance focus, memory, and mental energy. Trevor was seeking a $75,000 investment for a 20% stake in his company. The supplement was available in both pill and shot form, but while individual ingredients had their own studies, there was no scientific study backing the combined product. The sales for the pills amounted to $60,000, with each bottle costing $10 and selling for $70 exclusively online. On average, customers purchased three bottles. Barbara Corcoran expressed concerns about the possibility of overdose, and Daymond John opted out due to lack of credentials. Robert Herjavec and Mark Cuban were also not convinced and decided not to invest. Kevin O'Leary made an offer of $75,000 for 40% contingent on passing a liability study, which Trevor accepted.
The final business was "Mo's Bows," presented by Moziah Bridges and Tramica Morris. Mo, an 11-year-old entrepreneur, created handmade bow ties. The Sharks were promised that Daymond John would serve as a mentor to Mo. The business had sold 2,000 units in two years and achieved sales of $55,000 in the most recent year. They were available both online and in 11 stores and had been featured in Oprah Magazine. The bow ties cost between $6 and $10 to produce and sold for $45 to $55. Mo's Bows needed investment for manufacturing but had not yet secured deals with major retailers. The manufacturer could handcraft 500 bow ties per week. Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec opted out due to their lack of interest in the fashion industry. Kevin O'Leary offered a $50,000 investment in exchange for a $3 royalty per unit, which Barbara Corcoran decided not to compete with as it was a family business. Ultimately, Daymond John advised Mo not to take on investors at that time, and Mo chose to walk away from Kevin's offer.
An update was provided on "Marz Sprays" from a previous episode, where Keith and Brandon Marz had made a deal with Lori Greiner for their vitamin sprays. They had achieved $150,000 in sales before appearing on the show, and after partnering with Lori, their sales skyrocketed to $4 million in just one year. They were aiming to reach $10 million in sales. The business had secured distribution in Walmart and Walgreens and had introduced new packaging and sharper flavor profiles.
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