http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank/open-call
Pitch ‘Shark Tank’ in Detroit!
Attend an Open Call where you will be given the opportunity to do a 1-minute pitch of your business/product/idea to a member of the Casting Team — just like you would as if you were on the show. Come prepared to wow and dazzle us.
Be advised: security may check your bag and you are responsible for your own parking. We do not validate. To apply at an Open Call you must have a completed Application Packet. Download the Application HERE and bring it with you. Please take the time to complete it fully and legibly.
All Open Calls are open to the general public. As long as you arrive during the allotted “Numbered Wristbands Distributed” time and receive a wristband you will have the chance to pitch. There is no reason to camp out the night before.
Please be respectful of the neighborhood in regards to trash and noise. If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Please do NOT call the venue.
OPEN CALL NOTES:
– You will have time to go back to your vehicle after you receive your wristband to get any large or bulky props or equipment.
– There are no guarantees of access to power, internet or any other A/V equipment.
– You may only pitch one business, product or idea.
2017 CASTING CALL AUDITION SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, MAY 5th – DETROIT, MI
FOCUS: HOPE Conference Center
1400 Oakman Blvd
Detroit, MI 48238
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Numbered Wristbands Distributed
10:00 AM – Interviews Begin
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/082415/10-most-successful-products-shark-tank.asp
8 Most Successful Products from Shark Tank
8. Lollacup
- The Product: A BPA and phthalate-free children’s drinking cup featuring a flexible straw that allows toddlers to drink easily and effectively.
- Sharks that bit: Mark Cuban and Croatia-born, Canadian entrepreneur Robert Herjavec ($100,000 for 40% equity in the company).
- Sales: More than $1 million in sales since the Shark Tank pitch.
7. Wicked Good Cupcakes
- The Product: Gourmet cupcakes in a jar shipped nationwide.
- Shark that bit: Canadian investor and financial pundit Kevin O’Leary, known as the tough shark ($75,000 for royalties and $1 per cupcake sold until he broke even, then $.50 per cupcake thereafter).
- Sales: In 2016, the company had $8 million in sales since episode aired in season four.
6. Ten Thirty One Productions
- The Product: Live-action horror entertainment company (think haunted house hay rides on steroids).
- Sharks that bit: Mark Cuban ($2 million for a 20% stake).
- Sales: Since Shark Tank, the company made $2 million, and revenues are expected to grow to $2-3 million in 2017.
5. Buggy Beds
- The Product: An early detection and prevention system for bed bugs.
- Sharks that bit: All five sharks bit. They are Kevin O’Leary, Robert Herjavec, Mark Cuban, Daymond John and real estate entrepreneur and investor Barbara Corcoran ($250,000 for 25%).
- Sales: International growth across 23 countries with sales of more than $1.2 million after the Shark Tank pitch.
4. Groovebook
- The Product: A subscription-based service that allows customers to receive a bound book of high-resolution photos taken from their smartphones.
- Sharks that bit: Mark Cuban and Kevin O’Leary ($150,000 in exchange for 80% licensing profits).
- Sales: A gain of 50,000 subscribers shortly after the pitch. Acquired by Shutterfly Inc.
3. Tipsy Elves
- The Product: Holiday-themed apparel.
- Sharks that bit: Robert Herjavec ($100,000 for a 10% stake).
- Sales: Tipsy Elves raked in $600,000 a year in sales before appearing on Shark Tank. In 2016, the company’s revenue was projected to hit $8 million.
2. Squatty Potty
- The Product: A personal care company best known for its toilet stool manufactured for easier bowel movements.
- Sharks that bit: Kevin O’Leary and Lori Greiner ($350,000 for 10% equity).
- Sales: Twenty-four hours after the deal, Squatty Potty saw $1 million in sales. Revenue rose to $19 million in 2015 and last year’s sales were expected to top $30 million.
1. Scrub Daddy
- The Product: A reusable super sponge in the shape of a smiling face that gets firm in cold water and soft in warm water. Scrub Daddy has also been lab tested to rinse clear of debris and resist odors for up to two months. The ergonomic shape is designed to clean both sides of kitchen utensils at once.
- Sharks that bit: Lori Greiner ($200,000 for 20% equity).
- Sales: Scrub Daddy has moved 10 million units for total sales of more than $50 million since the pitch. Before Shark Tank, the company had $100,000 in sales.
Honorable Mention: Copa Di Vino
- The Product: A portfolio of seven different wines in a recycled glass-like container (patented) with a resealable, pull-off lid.
- Sharks that bit: None. Despite two appearances on the show, a deal could not be reached with the sharks.
- Sales: Copa Di Vina had sales of $500,000 before the pitch and $14 million in 2015.
