We have a very, very special set of guests with us today. We have two entrepreneurs who were recently on Shark Tank to pitch PaddleSmash, the love child between Pickleball and Spikeball. Tim Swindle and Scott Brown join us to talk about their business and about the behind-the-scenes experience of being inside The Tank. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Licensing vs. inventing Building off of an exis...
Jan 04, 2024•28 min
If you give a mouse a cookie, he is going to ask for a glass of milk. If you give a shark a cookie, they may just take your entire company. Today in the tank, we have a famous founder looking to sell happiness one cookie at a time. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Seeking a business partner to cover your weaknesses Aligning price point, to market, to messaging Pivoting after failure Know a segment ...
Jan 02, 2024•13 min
Today's a bit of a special episode because, you know, we've kicked John to the curb and we've replaced him with a special guest. Today, we've got Margaret Nyamumbo, the founder of Kahawa 1893, a Kenyan direct coffee company that was featured on season 14 of Shark Tank. We've got a lot to dive into today. It's a tall order indeed. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Ariel Boswell jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The power of aesthetic packaging Finding mentor...
Dec 28, 2023•28 min
Parents get more oversight into their child's education. But will the Sharks think it's short sighted? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The power of freemium models No point of view on monetizing the software Potential data breach issues Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Th...
Dec 26, 2023•15 min
Forget elf on a shelf, today’s entrepreneur is an elf made man, the human embodiment of an “elfie.” Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Challenging business model Cause marketing tactics for an influencer-based business Influencer model without an influencer content distribution approach Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a ...
Dec 21, 2023•14 min
Your presence is requested on this special holiday episode of Another Bite. Today's product aims to spruce things up with some tree-mendous decorations. Will they deliver a pitch that the sharks will never forget? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Questionable DTC market segment How to reach premium buyers at a high price point How to improve margin maximization Know a segment or company we should f...
Dec 19, 2023•14 min
These fancy, high tech snow goggles are impressive, but not without their problems. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The costs and challenges of producing wearable tech The benefits of a high price category Pivoting to a new customer base Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by T...
Dec 14, 2023•14 min
We like big books and we cannot lie. This product brings a new form of making reading fun for kids. Will today’s founder teach the Sharks a lesson or will they tell her to book it? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Creative tactics to create a defensible business The power of “time to market” How to use your advantages to take your business to the next level Using social media virality to supplement...
Dec 14, 2023•14 min
Taking the drop model to help destigmatize mental health. Time to wear your heart on your sleeve. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Whey the scarcity model 3 things to look for when evaluating strength of a community How a community led growth model is a perfect pair for the drop model When a 'no deal' is maybe the best deal for an entrepreneur Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark ...
Dec 07, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Taking a shrink ray to some real world building materials. But can you build a builder community? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The partnership strategies that can capture the right audience How to bring in the unhinged IG niche community The pitfalls of brands looking to infiltrate Reddit -- and how to find success instead Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know...
Dec 05, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 75
A fun spin on a culinary favorite - will their strap for cash slow down their ability to scale? Or will they catch a shark to take them to the next level? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Concern for a compounding business model Ideas to make the Fry Bar into a defensible business (marketing moats) The importance of knowing where to market first Know a segment or company we should feature from Shar...
Nov 30, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 74
The nation’s first pet care company - a logistical nightmare or will it be yappily ever after? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Product market fit vs. branding - which will help the business scale? The lack of visual identity Lead generation tactics for the franchising business model Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a H...
Nov 28, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 73
The power of a chainsaw in the palm of your hand! Who's ready to tear this turkey up? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: How to develop and market a specific persona A debate on the longevity of seasonal products Marketing strategy for single item companies Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Br...
Nov 23, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 72
A Thanksgiving product that’ll keep your bird juicy. Who’s ready to get basted? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: 4 Types of distribution for any type of product Is a single holiday enough to market and sell a product on? When to take the royalty deal and when to walk Know a Shark Tank segment or company we should feature? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcas...
Nov 21, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 71
The lovechild of Pickleball and Spikeball. Will this product crash or smash it out of the water? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: 3 things to look for when evaluating strength of a community How to leverage your community Why community led growth is a powerful go-to-market strategy Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a Hub...
Nov 16, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 70
A product that will help you find your perfect match. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Will AI takeover the dating coach industry? Issues for business longevity Is the entrepreneur a personal branding genius or is she a credible coach? Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The ...
Nov 14, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 69
For this young entrepreneur, will a niche baseball product be a home run or swing-and-a-miss? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Questioning the product’s defensibility Is this product a painkiller or vitamin? Marketing to the total market size Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you ...
Nov 09, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Before you ask: No we can’t get Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets either. But maybe these bots can you us all? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The US’ AI regulation issue The negative connotations of the company name Is the use-case being legislated away? Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brou...
Nov 07, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Stretch your imagination a bit on a product that’s a discrete innovation for men’s fashion. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Struggles on finding the market to target Questioning the defensibility of the business Ideas on how to gain traction on a new kind of product Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original P...
Nov 02, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Nothing puts the fun back in funeral like new and innnovative ways to bury your loved ones. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: A questionable business model The educational barrier to consumers SEO tactics for a new kind of funeral business Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by T...
Oct 31, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 65
This product has 99 problems, but sand ain’t one. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The troubles of targeting a small market The problem of competing against free product Why a multi-use case business will kill them Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Netwo...
Oct 26, 2023•13 min
This entrepreneur has a problem that there’s no actual good solution for… until now. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: How to compete in a highly competitive market How to offer a differentiated product Why it’s harder to acquire new customers Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you ...
Oct 24, 2023•14 min
Will the pizza wine entrepreneurs find the perfect (shark) pairing to their investment? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Disconnect between the product and the packaging Obstacle of attracting consumers on shelves Lack of focus on product market fit and clear value proposition Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot ...
Oct 19, 2023•13 min
The sharks take a bite out of low-calorie chocolate, but is their low-calorie-chocolately-goodness enough to reel in a shark? Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: How one of the sharks knew the packaging was designed by a man The chocolate packaging is missing one critical component How the premium chocolate bar misses the mark on branding Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Le...
Oct 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Dab some oil on your face because we have products to help you (and your beard) keep on growing. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The woes of an indefensible product New marketing tactics to acquire new customers How to resonate with your community Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought t...
Oct 12, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Keeping your business a cut above the rest takes skill… and a small piece of plastic. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The power of tapping into your existing network How to create your own brand awareness Tactical fear based marketing strategies Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to ...
Oct 10, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Take your (alcohol-free) Aprerol spritz to the pool and throw on your favorite Paul Revere and The Raiders album for this vintage-inspired craft mocktail company. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The power of creating a classy and curated brand Disjointed branding for the target audience Fighting for shelf space in a competitive space Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let...
Oct 05, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 58
A safe way for your dog to ride in the car. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The disconnect between the product and the marketing Questionable total addressable market How to create your own case studies for your business Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcas...
Oct 03, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Stay a cut above the rest and learn how to hack an age-old market with some good ol’ new-fashioned business economics. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: Why this service creates the biggest shark frenzy of all time The risks of creating a low-barrier service Breakdown of the pricing strategy Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com Another Bite...
Sep 28, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Let’s talk shop here: Is bagged soup a good DTC business? Throw this one in the microwave or crack it open cold, because we’re spoon feeding some ROI-sized strategies that’s sure to fill you up. Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for: The fundamental market dynamic challenges Why their branding fails Does Proper Good understand their target market? Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Ta...
Sep 26, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 55
