Lessons From The Tank

About Lessons From The Tank

Lessons From The Tank is a podcast by Shark Tank entrepreneurs for all entrepreneurs and anyone looking to learn, grow, and enrich their lives. Each episode features a different business leader who walked that ominous corridor and bravely stood toe-to-toe with The Sharks. Some got a deal; some didn't. But all of their stories will teach, inspire, and entertain as they share the incredible life lessons learned through the high-pressure and sometimes crushing stress of their Shark Tank journeys.

Publisher

Joe Altieri

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2021

Latest episode

23 Jan 2023

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jan 2023

   Maxwell Cohen - Become An Expert

   Maxwell Cohen, Inventor of Peelaways disposable bed sheets, was fresh out of college and had no idea what he was in for when he took his brand new product on a "millennial start-up focused" episode of Shark Tank. But the experience, even though it was pretty brutal and didn't end with a deal, put him on a new path and strengthened his determination to make his product a success. Maxwell is so impressive and had so much business wisdom to share for such a young guy! I encourage you to check out all that he had to say, but here are a few highlights: He emphasizes that business owners don't work for themselves; they work for their customers - and listening is key. From the Sharks' advice to customer feedback, Maxwell took it all in and worked to make Peelaways better understood, higher quality, and more accessible. He is currently on his 33rd version of the product. The name has changed (from the original "FreSheet"), the target audience and marketing have changed, a subscription service has been added, and Maxwell has become a textiles expert, traveling the world to gain experience and knowledge in the field. Did I mention "impressive"? Today Peelaways, the first multilayered, disposable, 100% waterproof fitted sheet, holds multiple patents and is disrupting the bedding industry, saving time, water, detergent, and money for caregivers, parents, and medical facilities worldwide. Learn more and purchase Peelaways at peelaways.com, Amazon, and home health drug and pharmacy locations nationwide. (Be sure to check out their great reviews on Amazon!)

2. 

   8 Jan 2023

   Becca Brown - Over Prepare and Be Ready To Pivot

   Becca Brown is a Harvard graduate who worked her way up the ladder at Goldman Sachs, eventually landing a Chief of Staff position in London. Then she left it all behind. Today, Becca is the co-founder of SoleMates shoe and foot care products, along with former classmate and Goldman Sachs colleague Monica Ferguson. They pitched their flagship product, the SoleMates High Heel Protector that keeps heels from sinking into grass or getting stuck in grates or cracks, on Season 8, Episode 4 of Shark Tank and hooked a deal with Robert Herjavec. Although Becca and her partner were already very experienced businesswomen, they took extra steps to ensure a successful pitch on the show. They hired a formal media trainer to help them with a game plan, key talking points, and how to thoroughly answer questions while guiding all conversations back to the key points they wanted to convey. They also held rapid-fire Q&A sessions with their team a few days a week for months before their appearance on the show. "Know your message, know how you want to communicate it, and keep reinforcing it" is one of Becca's best pieces of advice, but she stresses that without authenticity, it will all fall flat. Be sure to check out this episode of my Lessons From The Tank podcast for more business wisdom from Becca. Today SoleMates are carried in Nordstrom, DSW, and David's Bridal stores worldwide and on major e-commerce sites like Amazon and Zappos. Celebrities such as Oprah, Viola Davis, and Carrie Underwood are happy SoleMates customers! Learn more about Becca and shop the full SoleMates product line, which includes an all-natural Blister Blocker anti-friction balm and odor-eliminating spray, at thesolemates.com.

3. 

   6 Jan 2023

   Dr. Rob Yonover - Everything Is A Problem To Solve

   If you need a dose of motivation, don't miss one of the most passionate guests I've ever had on my Lessons From The Tank podcast! Dr. Robert Yonover is a Ph.D. geochemist/volcanologist, author, and North Shore big wave surfer living in Hawaii. His life-saving invention, the See Rescue Streamer - a patented emergency continuous signaling device, didn't get a deal on Shark Tank. Still, Rob was undeterred, and the See Rescue Streamer is now approved and used worldwide by military organizations AND can be found on every SpaceX flight! I met Rob at a Shark Tank reunion of entrepreneurs who have appeared on the show, and we instantly connected. His passion and work ethic are unmatched, and his knowledge and life experiences are so interesting and engaging. I knew I wanted to have him as a guest on my podcast, and here are just a few of the entrepreneurial nuggets of wisdom Rob shares in this episode: The 3 R's that you need to learn and constantly live by to be successful in ANYTHING that you do: Respect, Responsibility, and Resourcefulness Shoot for the moon, but feel pride in whatever you accomplish. You don't always have to hit the big home run. Don't quit your day job so you CAN eventually quit your day job. Keep working while developing your idea until you're sure you have a reason and the means to quit. The #1 survival tool in any situation is your brain. Never stop learning and growing, and don't ever let yourself get bored. I promise you'll be motivated and inspired by Rob's enthusiasm, knowledge, and business wisdom. Don't miss this episode of Lessons From The Tank! To learn more about Rob and The See Rescue Streamer, visit seerescuestreamer.com.

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