Tara and Jason O'Mara (Licki Brush) So, not all Shark Tank contestants are a success. Remember Tara and Jason O'Mara? These animal lovers invented the Licki Brush, a product that simulates a cat's tongue and attaches to your mouth so that you can essentially lick your pet. Tara and Jason asked the sharks for a $300,000 investment in exchange for 15 percent equity, but did not get a deal. Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? There was no deal, and today, Tara is still at her day job as a project manager for a computer software company. Her husband Jason, an electrical engineer, is working on new toys that bring humans and pets even closer together. DX Pet Design, the larger company behind Licki Brush, is still in businessbut the Amazon reviews don't promise a successful future. "I'll start by admitting that, once in a while, I lick my cat even without a 'Licki,' so I'm probably the target audience for this item. Unfortunately, the Licki misses the target, IMO," one reviewer wrote. Another shared, "If you love your pets do not buy." So lick at your own risk. Shop Now Instagram
Brian and Michael Speciale (The Comfy) You can thank Brian and Michael Speciale for the half-sweatshirt, half-blanket combo known as The Comfy. When they pitched their idea on Shark Tank, the two were seeking $50,000 for 20 percent equity in their company, the Original Comfy. But several of the sharks were worried the product was too similar to the Snuggieexcept Barbara who offered $50,000 for 30 percent. Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? Their appearance on Shark Tank helped The Comfy company reach $25 million in sales, according to USA Today . The product has over 900 positive reviews on amazon and celebs like Selena Gomez have been seen cozying up in The Comfy. Shop Now Amazon
Joel Clark and Cameron Smith (Kodiak Cakes) Kodiak Cakes started out as a simple pancake recipe from Joel Clark's mom, according to Inc. Joel was passed down the small business from his older brother and had struggled on and off for years to keep it afloat, even once licensing it out to another company. Eventually he came back, took over operations and hired Cameron Clark as COO. The two pitched the pancake company in a 2014 Shark Tank appearance, asking for $500,000 in exchange for 10 percent of the company. But the sharks wouldn't budge, according to Inc. Kodiak Cakes
What Happened After The Deal? There was no deal. But walking out of the Tank empty handed didn't stop Joel and Cameron from continuing their business. According to Inc. , Kodiak Cakes' sales rose from $3.6 million in 2013 to $6.7 million the next year and they launched a new Power Cakes product, a mix made with protein powder. Since their success, Kodiak Cakes has expanded to frozen waffles and muffin mixes and can be found in Target, Wal-Mart and on Amazon. And get this: The company made over $100 million last year, according to CNBC . Shop Now Instagram
Bill, Judy, and Bobby Edwards (Squatty Potty) The Squatty Potty is by far one of Shark Tank's most successful products. After hearing his mother's complaints about her uncomfortable bathroom experience (pooping, hemorrhoids, etc.), Bobby built his mother a "stool" for the toilet. But not just any stoolone that would place her body in the perfect squat position on the toilet and make pooping, and other bathroom activities, easier to accomplish. The family appeared on a 2015 episode of the show and accepted a deal from QVC queen Lori Greiner for $350,000 investment for 10% stake of the company, according to Money. Amazon
What Happened After The Deal? After the show aired, Squatty Potty reported that they had the highest sales of any product in Shark Tank history, with $1 million in sales the first night and $3 million in the three weeks after the show aired. The Edwards family remains at the helm of the Squatty Potty empire and in 2017 they reported to have made nearly $33 million in sales, according to CNBC . Shop Now Amazon
Aaron Krause (Scrub Daddy) Aaron is the founder, CEO and investor of Scrub Daddy Inc. and originally appeared on Shark Tank in 2012 where he pitched his texture changing sponge, known as the Scrub Daddy. Aaron's product caught a $200,000 bid from shark and investor Lori Greiner and has been on the uptick ever since. Instagram
What Happened After The Deal? According to a February 2019 article in CEO Magazine , Scrub Daddy is currently worth more than $170 million today. The line of sponges can be found in Wal-Mart, Kroger, Super Valu, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Lowe's and Walgreens. Aaron Krouse is still at the helm of Scrub Daddy, Inc. appearing on QVC commercials and helping his company reach $107 million in sales, according to Smart Company. SHOP NOW Instagram
Evan Mendelsohn and Nick Morton (Tipsy Elves) These two inventors are taking quirky clothing to a whole new level. Evan Mendelsohn and Nick Morton pitched Tipsy Elves , a unique and humorous sweater company, to the sharks in a 2013 episode of the show. The two inventors asked for $100,000 for 5 percent of the company and eventually secured a deal from top boss Robert Herjavec for $100,000 and 10 percent. Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? Tipsy Elves, according to Business Insider , has since done $70 million in sales and sold over two million products, which is incredible especially considering that a portion of each sale always goes to charity. Evan and Nick are both still at the helm of the Tipsy Elf operation and have expanded their clothing line to include ski gear, collegiate paraphernalia and basically a sweater for any other celebratory occasion you can think of. Shop Now Amazon
Jamie Siminoff (Doorbot) In 2013 Jamie pitched his invention, Doorbot, in front of all the sharks. And one by one they turned him down, unimpressed by the technology that allows homeowners to talk to people (friends, family, burglars) at their front door from their cell phones. According to Quartz, the only shark that offered Jamie a deal was Kevin, whose $700,000 loan included a 10 percent cut of all sales until the loan was paid off, 7 percent royalty on all future sales, and 5 percent of the company's equity. Jamie walked away empty handed. Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? After being rejected national television, this entrepreneur rebranded Doorbot as the company your now know as Ring. He gained a $109 million investment from Goldman Sachs, according to Business Insider. And in 2018, Amazon purchased Ring, Inc. for over $1 billion. Big mistake, Shark Tank. Since Jamie's rejection, the show invited him back as a guest judge and investor in a 2018 epsiode. Shop Now Getty Images
Wes Barnes and Dan LaPorte (PhoneSoap) Ever think about how disgusting and bacteria-infected your phone is after a day's use? Well, cousins Wes Barnes and Dan LaPorte had. That's how they came up with the hit Shark Tank product PhoneSoap, a portable case that you stick your phone in and disinfect with UV light. They went on the show asking for $300,000 in exchange for a 7.5 percent stake in their company, according to Inc. They ultimately walked away with a deal from Lori for $300,000 for 10 percent. Instagram
Wombi Rose and John Wise (Lovepop) Lovepop, invented by Wombi Rose and John Wise, combines your childhood love of pop-up books with the adult need for stationery. The two appeared on a 2015 episode of Shark Tank when they had only sold $300,000 worth of cards, according to CNBC. They secured a $300,000 deal with Kevin for a 15 percent stake in the company. Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? Wombi and John's decision to work with Kevin led them to a $12.5 million investment from Highland Capital Partners in January 2018, according to CNBC . And that's just one of the many investments that followed their successful episode on the show. Their total investments have brought the company's net worth to $21.2 million, according to Shark Tank Tales. Wombi and John have since expanded the company's products beyond greeting cards and into the wedding invitation space. And the two even got the chance to create the 2017 Billboard Music Awards announcement cards. Shop Now Amazon
Randy Goldberg and David Heath (Bombas) After learning that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item in homeless shelters, Randy Goldberg and David Heath became obsessed with creating the perfect sockone that could give back. Designing a sock with charity, comfort and specificity in mind were of the utmost importance to these two. The toe seam on their socks, for example, was inspired by David's own history with ADHD, which gave him hyper-sensitivity issues as a kid and made finding a comfortable pair of socks difficult, according to CNBC . So they eventually perfected their product now known as Bombas socks. And every time a pair is purchased, another is donated. Randy and David's mission caught a $200,000 bid for 17.5 percent equity in the company from Shark Daymond John in 2014. But The New York Times reported that the terms were renegotiated after the show. Instagram
What Happened After The Deal? Regardless of renegotiating, in the two months after their episode aired, according to Bombas , the company made $1.2 million in sales and sold out of its inventory. Randy and Heath have since expanded Bombas to include no-show and ankle socks, quarter and knee-high styles, as well as athletic socks and dresswear. In 2018, the company had a reported $102 million in revenue, according to CNBC . Shop Now Dick's Sporting Goods
Linda Clark and Gloria Hoffman (Simply Fit Board) This mother-daughter duo developed their Shark Tank hit out of Linda's desperate desire for a product that could help keep belly fat off at the age of 60. Her daughter Gloria, who already had a fitness background, knew exactly what her mom needed and created The Simply Fit Board , a simple workout tool used to build stronger core. Linda and Gloria took this invention to the Tank and secured a $125,000 deal for 20 percent stake in their company from Lori. Instagram
What Happened After The Deal? In seven months, their sales increased from $575,000 to $9 million, according to Lori's site . And more than 1 million Simply Fit Boards were shipped to retail stores for the fourth quarter of 2016. Sounds like a success to me. Shop Now Instagram
Tara Brown (The Sleep Styler) Inventor Tara Brown took the hassle of a morning routine and turned it into something simple with her invention The Sleep Styler. On her 2017 episode of the show, investor Lori Greiner shelled out $75,000 in exchange for a 25 percent stake in Brown's hair curling product, according to Shark Tank Tales . Kelsey McNeal - Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? Since the product aired on Shark Tank, Tara has sold $50 million in retail in just 2 years, according to Lori's website . But this success hasn't convinced Tara to work for Sleep Styler full time. According to LinkedIn , she's still working her day job as ophthalmologist specializing in lid lifts, Botox, filler, chemical peels, microneedling, plasma pen and platelet-rich plasma facials. Looks like Tara now has two lucrative careers under her belt. Instagram
Danielle Desroches and Tracey Noonan (Wicked Good Cupcakes) Danielle and Tracey started their business after a successful cake-decorating class. according to Boston Business Journal. The mother-daughter team took their lessons from the class home and began baking together and posting their photos online. They were soon getting requests from friends and family for their delicious baked goods, and the two eventually formed Wicked Good Cupcakes. Danielle and Tracey pitched their company to the sharks in 2013 and struck a deal with Kevin for $75,000, $1 for every cupcake sold until he got his money back and 45 cents for every cupcake sold in perpetuity, according to Boston Business Journal. Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? Since their Shark Tank appearance, the company paid Kevin back in full, making $75,000 in just 74 days . "We did a quarter of a million dollars that one week (after Shark Tank)," said Scott Noonan , inventor Tracey's husband. And in 2017, Wicked Good Cupcakes sold $14 million worth of treats, Boston Business Journal reported. Wicked Good Cupcakes
Brian and Julie Whiteman (Groovebook) Nothing is more valuable than memories. Brian and Julie Whiteman had exactly this in mind when they created their product Groovebook, a subscription-based company that allows its users to upload photos to create a bound book that they can have sent to themselves or family and friends around the world. Their brilliant pitch on Shark Tank in January 2014 secured them a deal from two sharks, Kevin and Mark, for $150,000 and 80 percent of licensing rights, according to Forbes. Getty Images
What Happened After The Deal? After their Shark Tank appearance, GrooveBook reached 500,000 paid subscribers, according to Forbes . And the once-tiny business reached 1 million downloads and 200 million photo uploads, according to TechCrunch . Brian and Julie's business garnered so much success 11 months after their Shark Tank appearance, Groovebook was acquired by Shutterfly for $14.5 million, according to ABC News . Now that's a success story. Instagram
