Mitch Allen was asked to appear as Santa Claus during a Christmas party for a company he had founded. This one appearance led to a passion of spreading Christmas cheer throughout the world with his company HireSanta. Now, not only is HireSanta the perfect place to Rent a Santa for a home or office, but also, helps companies associate their brands with Christmas and drive traffic to retail locations through the use of Santa Claus and other holiday entertainers.
David Sodemann & Brett Ellenson
David & Brett started Boho Camper in March 2018. They knew that renting camper vans in Arizona would be successful. The problem was they didn’t have the money saved to purchase a van, let alone the money for materials needed to turn the van into a camper. So they went to the bank and took out a credit card with the largest limit they’d offer. The next day we went ahead and bought a van to transform into a camper, and charged the entire purchase. Fast forward 6 years and Boho Camper Vans has built hundreds of camper vans, appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, has been mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience, and Boho is established as one of the premiere camper van manufacturing facilities in the world.
Jeremy & Kaitlyn Carlson
Crispy Cones was started by Jeremy & Kaitlyn Carlson in 2018 when they started selling the famous Czech dessert in a tent on the side of the road in Idaho. A crispy cone is a fresh dough cone, grilled rotisserie-style and covered with cinnamon + sugar or a specialty powder. The cone is filled with your choice of spread, gourmet soft-serve ice cream, fruit, and a variety of delicious toppings. They are revolutionizing the soft serve cone. After a deal on Shark Tank, Crispy Cones has 11 stores nationwide and expect to expand to approximately 50 locations by 2026.
Sarah Moret
Sarah spent years searching for a natural deodorant that curbed sweat and kept her smelling fresh (Spoiler: Nothing could keep up with her busy lifestyle.) So, she took matters into her own hands to create a natural deodorant that actually worked. With just $12,000 in savings, Curie was born in 2018. People quickly caught on — it turns out Sarah wasn’t the only one looking for powerful natural deodorant! Once she scored a life-changing deal on Shark Tank in 2022, Sarah focused on Curie full-time, hired a team of brilliant people, and continued to expand the product line — which is now available in all 4,300 Walmart stores nationwide!
Kristy, Amberly & Jennifer
In 2019, three cousins loved going over the top for holidays, local events, and family parties but had nowhere to store large decor. After searching for a product that was high quality and be easy to store, Kristy, Amberly, and Jennifer crafted their own solution: The Holiball inflatable decor. They started hand-designing prototypes in their living rooms and brought their idea to life in just 4 months. They sold out at their first Christmas show and few months later, the cousins found themselves on Shark Tank. With the exposure, credibility, and Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban behind them, they have been growing and inspiring ever since.
Jim Tselikis & Sabin Lomac
Cousins Maine Lobster is an international food franchise that brings the Maine Lobster shack experience to unique neighborhoods by way of their food trucks and brick & mortar restaurants. Cousins Maine offers an authentic Maine seafood experience by staying close to the source, proudly serving wild-caught, sustainably harvested, premium lobster from Maine — all sourced from the icy Downeast waters to the Mid-Coast. Cousins Maine Lobster is proud to support a local Maine lobster fishery that employs thousands of hard-working men and women.
Melissa & Rick Hinnant
Melissa Hinnant, owner of Grace and Lace, is a lifelong DIY girl who made a pair of lacey legwarmers for herself in 2011 that received raving compliments everywhere she went. She listed some for sale online and within days was overwhelmed with orders she could not possibly fulfill on her own! What started as an “accidental company” quickly turned into a full-blown women’s clothing line, with fashion pieces for every woman and every season!! A true Shark Tank success story, Grace & Lace is also passionate about making a difference in the world. A portion of every sale goes toward building orphanages in India, taking orphans off the street and providing for their core needs.
Jen & Jeff Martin
At 26 and 23 brother and sister duo Jeff and Jen Martin discovered the absolute best popcorn they had ever had. So with no money but lots of ambition they decided not only were they going to start a popcorn company but it was going to be a huge success. They started hand stamping bags and selling Pipcorn at outdoor markets in Brooklyn. Now in every single Whole Foods, they have innovated the popcorn aisle, while standing by their core belief that a product should be good for you and for the world we live in.
Matt Bliss
Modern Christmas Trees puts a modern spin on the traditional Christmas tree. Founder Matt Bliss was inspired by the A-Frame Christmas tree his grandfather made when he was a child. Bliss’s Modern Christmas tree, a Shark Tank success story, features stunning acrylic rings with elegant glass balls and chandelier crystals, illuminated from within by an LED light that reflects a rotating mirror ball. In addition to its striking modern design, the trees collapse flat for easy storage.
Jonathan Dusing
Snow in Seconds is a family owned Minnesota company selling the world’s best instant snow. SnowinSeconds is safe, non-toxic, and will “erupt” into snow when you add water – Instantly! SnowinSeconds is so realistic, it’s used on indoor ski resorts, in Broadway shows, and by movie makers to create realistic easy to clean snow on set.
Kim Nelson
Kim learned to bake at the apron strings of her grandmothers and great aunt Daisy. She figured out early on that her superpowers were unleashed in the kitchen and that her greatest happiness came from sharing her dessert creations with family and friends. After more than 30 years in the food business, Kim, along with her Southern accent, has become a nationally recognized baker and speaker. Her first big television appearance came when she walked into ABC’s Shark Tank and shared her Daisy Cakes with the Sharks. Getting a deal with Barbara Corcoran has allowed her Daisy Cakes business to skyrocket. Kim continues to bake and ship her hand-sifted, made-from-scratch cakes to all 50 states.
Delson & Zaydon Jeanvilma
If a sprinkle and cookie had a baby, it would be Yum Crumbs! They’re flavorful, versatile, and will transform all your dessert creations. Yum Crumbs gives you a unique way to add flavor and decor! After the father/son’s Shark Tank appearance and deal with Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John, Yum Crumbs is a huge success, expanding their product line with DIY kits and new flavors!
Aaron Powell
A life-long bike enthusiast, founder Aaron Powell started Bunch Bikes after falling in love with Scandanavian bicycle culture on a family trip to Malmö, Sweden in 2016. It was here he first discovered cargo bikes, and for a whole summer, he rode with his daughter every day just like the locals did. But after coming back home, Aaron was unable to find a reasonably-priced, quality-made cargo bike to buy for his family. So he made it his mission to share the joy of family biking and bring cargo bikes to North America.
Kelly Nova & Ilana Mobley-Karcinski
FairyTail Pet Care has been bringing pawsitivity to the wedding community since 2015. Founders, Kelly & Illana, saw a need in the wedding industry that spoke to them – couples wanted to include their pets in their special day. There was no other company offering the services they knew these couples needed, so they paved the way & created what they’ve now coined as the Wedding Day Pet Care industry! It was difficult in the beginning to introduce this unique service, but since their 2023 appearance on Shark Tank, FairTail Pet Care has franchised and is able to share their passion of bringing dogs to weddings with the world!
Heath Hall & Brett Thompson
Were Washington lobbyists hustling pork barrel spending on the US senate floor. They decided to launch their BBQ sauce business to supplement their income on weekends. It was their Shark Tank appearance that got them the cash from Barbara and notoriety they needed to go from selling 5 small stores to 500 large grocery stores within months. They’ll also be opening the new Pork Barrel BBQ restaurant chain this spring. The catch? Heath Hall looks just like an adorable pig and Barbara made dressing like a pig the marketing gimmick part of the deal.
Kai, Jacky, Cazden, Winston, and Robbie
In a world where technology grows at an unprecedented speed, children are often drawn into screens without direction or purpose. At Creator Camp, the founders believe in showing kids a different path—one where technology is a tool for creativity and self-expression. Creator Camp shows children how to take control of their digital experience and use it to fuel their dreams.