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Shark Tank

Lakewood, NJ
Business
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban An Ocean County company that makes a therapeutic type of muscle-massaging soap is now swimming with a Shark. The Brick Township-based company called Sorsoap was featured on an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank' that premiered on Friday, Apr. 12. The company was founded by David Restiano and Dr. David Staats. Dr. Staats owns a physical therapy clinic on Brick Boulevard. Restiano was one of his patients before the two became business partners. The two men enjoy playing sports and were looking for a way to relieve muscle pain while cleaning off sweat and dirt. In their seven-minute sales pitch and…

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by Chris Spiker
Albany, NY
Business
‘What The F*** Just Happened?’ NY Sisters Riding High After Landing Deal On ‘Shark Tank’ ‘What The F*** Just Happened?’ NY Sisters Riding High After Landing Deal On ‘Shark Tank’
‘What The F*** Just Happened?’ NY Sisters Riding High After Landing Deal On ‘Shark Tank’ They swam with the sharks and made it out with a deal. New York sisters Taylor Capuano and Casey Sarai – who hail from Albany County and graduated from Bethlehem High School – appeared on an episode of “Shark Tank” that aired on Friday, Dec. 15. The twins were seeking a $300,000 investment for a 5 percent stake in their business, CAKES Body, which sells seamless, silicone nipple covers with no adhesives. Earlier Report: 'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands Bethlehem Sisters On 'Shark Tank' Early in their pitch, they had the “shark” investors laughing with their term for what happens wh…

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by Michael Mashburn
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Schools
These Kids Mean Business: Fair Lawn School Hosts Pop-Up Marketplace For Mini-Entrepreneurs These Kids Mean Business: Fair Lawn School Hosts Pop-Up Marketplace For Mini-Entrepreneurs
These Kids Mean Business: Fair Lawn School Hosts Pop-Up Marketplace For Mini-Entrepreneurs Heads up, "Shark Tank." Here comes the TREP$ Marketplace at Memorial Middle School in Fair Lawn this Tuesday, Dec. 19. It’ll look like a flea market – only all the vendors are youngsters flying on their own with no “helicopters” interfering. We’re not talking lemonade stands, either.  The students have put in six weeks of afterschool brainstorming and elbow grease to hopefully make their pop-up stands profitable. The pressure is on. TREP$ -- short for entrepreneurs – teaches self-motivated kids the basics of owning and operating a small business. It was created in 2006 by two teache…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Albany, NY
Business
'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' 'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank'
'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands NY Sisters On 'Shark Tank' These twin sisters are looking to make a deal. New York natives Taylor Capuano and Casey Capuano Sarai will pitch their business, CAKES Body, on an episode of “Shark Tank” set to air Friday, Dec. 15. The Albany County natives, who graduated from Bethlehem High School, first got the idea for their no-adhesive nipple covers following an admitted “nipple freakout.” “I used to go to the gym with my coworkers in my workout top and I’d throw the pads out and it was super embarrassing working out with ‘nipple freakout’ with my boss right next to me on the treadmill,” Taylor told the “Startup to S…

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by Michael Mashburn
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report
NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report A pair of high school sweethearts running a Latin-inspired French fry company struck a deal this week on "Shark Tank." James and Johanna Windon, who met at Morristown High School and are now married with three children, started Buena Papa Fry Bar in Raleigh, N.C., with just $18 in their bank account during the pandemic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) In two…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Business
'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants 'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants
'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants Daymond John is hoping his battle with some unhappy former business partners is over. The "Shark Tank" star was granted a permanent restraining order against a family with Newark roots who unleashed a torrent of criticism against him after they partnered on "Shark Tank"  to sell Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs.  Bubba is Al "Bubba" Baker, a Newark native who was a three-time Pro Bowler in the NFL. The permanent restraining order was issued on Friday, July 21, in New Jersey Federal Court by Judge Robert Kugler. The Baker family is prohibited from making any public comments …

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by Sam Barron
Newark, NJ
Legal
Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John
Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John The dismissal by a federal judge in Newark of a complaint by a former Garden State-grown NFL star against “Shark Tank” regular Daymond John hasn’t slowed an ongoing battle between them. John is seeking both a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against Al “Bubba” Baker and his daughter, Brittani, to stop them from trashing him over what they say has been a “nightmare” experience since their appearance on the ABC reality show. The Bakers -- including Bubba's wife, Sabrina -- contend that John and some of his cronies fleeced them after they cut a deal on “Shark Tank” to …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Danbury, CT
News
'Shark Tank' Star To Visit Western CT State University As Keynote Speaker 'Shark Tank' Star To Visit Western CT State University As Keynote Speaker
'Shark Tank' Star To Visit Western CT State University As Keynote Speaker Fans of the popular show "Shark Tank" will soon be able to buy tickets to see one of its stars at a university in Connecticut.  Businessman Daymond John, who regularly appears as one of the show's investors, will be visiting Western Connecticut State University in Danbury on Thursday, March 30 as a keynote speaker for the college's 2023 Macricostas Speaker Series Lecture, university officials announced.  John will be presenting a talk on "Overcoming Adversity" at 7 p.m. at the Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the Midtown campus located at 181 White St. Doors will open …

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by Ben Crnic
New Rochelle, NY
Lifestyle
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends New Rochelle Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal 'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends New Rochelle Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends New Rochelle Native's 30-Year-Run On Nbcuniversal As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …

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by Ben Crnic
Paramus, NJ
News
NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank' NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank'
NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank' Tog Samphel always had a knack for design, and he didn't need a college degree to do it. In 2004, the Clifton resident dropped out of Montclair State University because he was offered a job with AOL. And for the duration of his 15-year career, Samphel never needed nor wanted to complete his college degree. There was one thing he wanted to do, though, and that was invent something. Well, since 2020, Clifton's Samphel did both: He invented a product called "Anytongs" and finished his degree at Montclair State University. Later this month, he's making his pitch and telling his story on "Shar…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Fox Lane High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War Fox Lane High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War
Fox Lane High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War A Northern Westchester high school graduate struck a $250,000 deal with Mark Cuban after presenting his self-started business on Shark Tank. Earlier report - Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank Sam Chason, who graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford in 2016, appeared on the popular ABC-TV show on Friday, Oct. 14.  During his appearance, he presented his business, Storage Scholars, which he started in 2017 with his business partner, Matt Gronberg, during their time at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Chason's busin…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
News
Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank
Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank A graduate of a Northern Westchester high school will be presenting his self-started business on Shark Tank. Sam Chason, who graduated from Fox Lane High School in the town of Bedford in 2016, will be appearing on the show on Friday, Oct. 14. It airs at 8 p.m. on ABC-TV. Chason will be presenting his business, Storage Scholars, which he started in 2017 with his business partner, Matt Gronberg, during their time at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Chason's business partners with universities to put international students' belongings into storage durin…

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by Ben Crnic
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Bergen County Man Who Left Lucrative Job To Make Puzzles For Cats Shines On Shark Tank Bergen County Man Who Left Lucrative Job To Make Puzzles For Cats Shines On Shark Tank
Bergen County Man Who Left Lucrative Job To Make Puzzles For Cats Shines On Shark Tank A Bergen County man who years ago left a lucrative gig to pursue his passion making puzzles for cats is getting a boost for his business after a "Shark Tank" pitch. Andrey Grigoryev, of Fort Lee, made a puzzle feeder and cat toy after noticing his own cat was bored with his toys years ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cat Amazing (@catamazingtoy) AndreyABC/Christopher Willard "Mooky’s inspiration and patience, together with Andrey’s obedience and opposable thumbs, eventually bore fruit," the Cat Amazing website reads. "Sur…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Lifestyle
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company A New Jersey couple got a $1 million boost for their beach chair company from none other than "Mr. Wonderful." Leslie Hsu — a Potomac, MD native — and Greg Bresner got investor Kevin O'Leary's blessing (and financial backing) on the Friday, March 18 episode of "Shark Tank." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) The Short Hills couple will use the money to grow their company, "Sunflow." O'Leary will …

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank' Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank'
Former HS Quarterback In Westchester Appears On ABC's 'Shark Tank' Ever need to be at two places at once? Or there's a meeting you just don't want to attend. A  23-year-old Westchester native where he was high school quarterback has the answer with his new app, aptly titled "Beulr," that allows you to do just that by using a "bot" to attend that meeting for you. The best part? You can watch Peter Solimine pitch his app for some cash on the Friday, Nov. 5 episode of "Shark Tank" on ABC at 8 p.m. On the popular show, Solimine will be pitching Beulr, which is an app that was originally built to skip early morning classes. Hence, the name. He became involve…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lakewood, NJ
News
Jersey Shore Dad To Pitch Pet Product On Shark Tank Jersey Shore Dad To Pitch Pet Product On Shark Tank
Jersey Shore Dad To Pitch Pet Product On Shark Tank A Jersey Shore dad and entrepreneur is taking his business for a swim with the sharks. Ocean County native and FurZapper creator, Michael Sweigart will pitch his re-usable pet hair removal discs to the famous line-up of potential investors on ABC's Shark Tank next week. The flexible discs are meant to be tossed into the washer and dryer with laundry. The discs adhere to and separate pet fur, hair, dust and debris from clothing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FurZapper (@furzapper) Catch the Manahawkin native on Shark Tank ai…

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by Nicole Acosta
Massapequa, NY
News
Ex-LI Liquor Distributor Sentenced For Defrauding Investors In Product Featured On 'Shark Tank' Ex-LI Liquor Distributor Sentenced For Defrauding Investors In Product Featured On 'Shark Tank'
Ex-LI Liquor Distributor Sentenced For Defrauding Investors In Product Featured On 'Shark Tank' A former liquor distributor on Long Island whose product was featured on the TV show “Shark Tank” will spend time in prison after being sentenced for defrauding investors. Joseph Falcone, 60, who formerly operated a wine and liquor distribution business known as 3G’s Vino was sentenced to two years in prison for wire fraud in connection to his fraud scheme. In addition to his prison sentence, Falcone was also ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution to seven investigators following his guilty plea last June. Acting U.S. Attorney Seth DuCharme said that in December 2012, Falcone establis…

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by Zak Failla
Englewood, NJ
News
'Shark Tank' Star's Wife, NY State Man Charged In Double-Fatal Boat Crash 'Shark Tank' Star's Wife, NY State Man Charged In Double-Fatal Boat Crash
'Shark Tank' Star's Wife, NY State Man Charged In Double-Fatal Boat Crash UPDATE: Authorities charged both the wife of "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary and the driver of another boat in connection with a fatal accident last month in Canada. Linda O’Leary was charged with "careless operation of a vessel,” the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said Tuesday, without confirming a report that investigators believe she may have been speeding. An Oct. 29 initial court appearance was scheduled. The other driver, Richard Ruh of Orchard Park, NY (just southeast of Buffalo, was charged with not having navigation lights on when the crash occurred near Toronto the night of Aug.…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Englewood, NJ
News
'Shark Tank' Star In Double-Fatal Boat Crash Still Scheduled For Thursday BergenPAC Show 'Shark Tank' Star In Double-Fatal Boat Crash Still Scheduled For Thursday BergenPAC Show
'Shark Tank' Star In Double-Fatal Boat Crash Still Scheduled For Thursday BergenPAC Show Officials at bergenPAC said Wednesday that they expected to stage Thursday’s afternoon’s free scheduled appearance by "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary as planned following a boating accident in Ontario, Canada this past weekend that killed two people. “We haven’t heard otherwise,” an employee at the Englewood theater told Daily Voice late Wednesday afternoon. O’Leary’s wife reportedly was driving his boat on Lake Joseph around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when it rammed into a larger vessel, flew over its bow and struck a man, who was killed instantly, as well as a woman who later succumbed to critic…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Massapequa, NY
News
LI Businessman Admits To Defrauding Investors In Distribution of Wine Featured On 'Shark Tank' LI Businessman Admits To Defrauding Investors In Distribution of Wine Featured On 'Shark Tank'
LI Businessman Admits To Defrauding Investors In Distribution of Wine Featured On 'Shark Tank' The owner/operator of a Long Island wine and liquor business that was featured on “Shark Tank” is facing up to 20 years in prison for defrauding investors. Joseph Falcone, of Melbourne, Florida, pleaded guilty this week in federal court in Central Islip to wire fraud for his scheme to solicit investors out of thousands of dollars, U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue announced. In December 2012, Falcone established 3G’s VINO LLC, which operated in Bethpage and Farmingdale. Donoghue said that among other products, the stores distributed a single-serving, wine in a sealed glass that was featured on…

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by Zak Failla
Elizabeth, NJ
News
'Shark Tank' Couple Opens NJ's First Cinnaholic Shop In Westfield 'Shark Tank' Couple Opens NJ's First Cinnaholic Shop In Westfield
'Shark Tank' Couple Opens NJ's First Cinnaholic Shop In Westfield A new vegan Cinnamon roll shop that had help from sharks on on ABC's "Shark Tank" is coming soon to Westfield. Cinnaholic will sell rolls for $1 on opening day, May 10, at its new Elm Street store. The California-based franchise offers customizable Cinnamon rolls with more than 20 frosting flavors and dozens of toppings. The bakery also boasts other dairy- and- egg-free options like cookies, brownies, bite-sized buns and edible cookie dough made in-house. Co-founders Shannon and Florian Radke bonded over their love of animals and passion for eating a plant-based diet, Cinnaholic's website …

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by Cecilia Levine
Englewood, NJ
Business
First 'Shark Tank' Winner To Close Bergen County Pie Shop Mr. Tod's First 'Shark Tank' Winner To Close Bergen County Pie Shop Mr. Tod's
First 'Shark Tank' Winner To Close Bergen County Pie Shop Mr. Tod's Mr. Tod -- the first entrepreneur to come out of ABC's "Shark Tank" -- announced he will be shutting his doors. Tod Wilson, the owner of Mr. Tod's Pies in Englewood, announced he will be closing his Hudson Avenue storefront. Pies will still be available for delivery on Mr. Tod's website, and can be purchased at some local ShopRite stores. Wilson opened his first pie "factory" in Somerset, in 2002. Three years later, he was featured on the first episode of "Shark Tank," sending his pies to the national stage and began shipping nationwide. "I want to personally thank everyone who continues …

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwalk, CT
Lifestyle
Norwalk’s Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer Earns High Marks For Super Bowl Ad Norwalk’s Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer Earns High Marks For Super Bowl Ad
Norwalk’s Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer Earns High Marks For Super Bowl Ad It’s no surprise that plenty of  people watch the Super Bowl just for the spectacle. And part of the spectacle are the ads. Commercials airing during game time are as dissected the next day as the game itself. Among the ads gathering praise in the Monday morning quarterbacking is one by Norwalk-based startup Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer. Developed by Bullish, a New York City-based marketing agency, the ad features two mermaids, Bonnie and Vivian, pitching their idea of spiked seltzer to actual sharks and winning them over as investors a la ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. Dan Laustsen, a…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Englewood Couple Lands Shark Tank Deal With 'Real Housewife' Bethenny Frankel Englewood Couple Lands Shark Tank Deal With 'Real Housewife' Bethenny Frankel
Englewood Couple Lands Shark Tank Deal With 'Real Housewife' Bethenny Frankel A pair of Englewood parents who pitched their children's meal prep business on Sunday's episode of ABC's "Shark Tank" have a new reason to celebrate. Joanna and David Parker walked away with a $500,000 commitment deal from investor and "Real Housewife of New York" star Bethenny Frankel for the expansion of their company, Yumble. Frankel will also be serving as the company's spokesperson.

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
TONIGHT: Englewood Parents Make Shark Tank Pitch TONIGHT: Englewood Parents Make Shark Tank Pitch
Tonight: Englewood Parents Make Shark Tank Pitch A pair of North Jersey parents will pitch their children's meal plan company Sunday, Dec. 9 on Shark Tank. ** UPDATE: Joanna and David Parker landed a deal with RHONY Bethenny Frankel ** Two years ago, Joanna Parker of Englewood launched children's meal plan company Yumble, which she runs with her husband David. Joanna spent several months perfecting recipes that now feed children in more than 25 U.S. states. Tune in to ABC at 9 p.m. to watch the Parkers pitch Yumble.

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by Cecilia Levine