Author: Charles Judd

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Charles graduated from the University of Mindanao and has 3 years experience covering celebrity news, net worth and reality TV. His work has featured in Yahoo, the Sun and Rutgers Business School. In his free time, he enjoys coding and watching Shark Tank!

Shark Tank returned for season 15, and among the businesses featured in the season opener was GATSBY Chocolate. Founded by Doug and Ryan Bouton, the company sells a range of low-calorie chocolate bars that include dairy-free and gluten-free flavors. They struck a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. After the show, GATSBY Chocolate is worth an estimated $3 million. Doug and Ryan Bouton On the show, Doug and Ryan presented an interesting take on a beloved snack item. Although their chocolates contain less sugar, they didn’t sacrifice taste for nutritional value. This resonated well with viewers who have a…

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Dave Ramsey is an entrepreneur, author, and radio host whose financial advice has helped millions. Known for hosting The Dave Ramsey Show, he has risen to become a leading voice in the personal finance space. Dave Ramsey has an estimated net worth of $200 million and has come a long way since filing for bankruptcy! Early Life David Lawrence Ramsey III’s journey to financial success began in Tennessee, where his parents were real estate developers. They introduced him to finance at a young age, fostering his entrepreneurial spirit. By 12, Ramsey started a small lawn care business, demonstrating early signs…

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Pieter Levels is an unconventional entrepreneur, not just for his remarkable success but also for his approach to both coding and business. With this unique philosophy, Levels has managed to carve out a highly profitable niche for himself online. Born in The Netherlands, Levels is a self-taught developer and makes over $2 million per year hiring part-time contractors. The 38 year old has no degree in programming but has an MBA. The quirky coder is active on Twitter and has built a strong following online. Levels’ journey into web development began as a teenager. His first online venture was an…

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Shark Tank delivers high-stakes pitches and on-air handshakes that promise life-changing investments – yet in practice, only around half of those deals are finalized. According to Shark Robert Herjavec, “In general, probably about 50% of the deals close”. Early-Era Stumbles So why do these deals fall through? The reasons vary and have evolved over the years. In the show’s early days, a lack of preparation was often the downfall. Entrepreneurs were unfamiliar with the expectations of the sharks and the intricacies of business negotiations. The lack of understanding about their own financials was one of the main reasons deals didn’t…

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In the golden age of content creation, influencers are everywhere. Influencers in the Wild is a satirical platform that shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of influencers creating content. Resch pitched his board game on Shark Tank and today Influencers in the Wild is worth an estimated $5 million. George Resch’s Background George “Tank” Resch is a social media personality in his own right. Previously, he was a humble fence salesman from Smithtown, New York. He graduated with a degree in Communication from Farmingdale State University in New York. George worked as a Lead Estimator at Victorian Fence Company…

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Diving into the tumultuous world of Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Kitchen Nightmares’, we traverse through a culinary rollercoaster, exploring the fates of the restaurants that dared to invite the fiery chef into their kitchens. From thriving success stories to heartbreaking closures, every eatery has a tale to tell. Let’s take a look at which restaurants are still in business! Click on a season below to jump to the relevant section! Season 1 – 100% closed down Season 2 – 100% closed down Season 3 – 82% closed down Season 4 – 83% closed down Season 5 – 71% closed down Season 6…

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In the world of internet fame, few stories are as captivating as that of Shoenice. Real name Chris Schewe, the comedian was once a beloved YouTuber with a penchant for daring stunts, Shoenice has now retreated from the limelight following some controversies. In this article, we take a closer look at the rise and fall of Shoenice, revealing what he’s been up to lately. The Rise of Shoenice Shoenice’s adventure started in 2008 when his son convinced him to join YouTube. He gained notoriety in 2011 after sharing a video of himself consuming an entire roll of toilet paper in…

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The 2010 Flash Crash wasn’t just a financial hiccup; it was a moment of chaos that sent ripples through the global economy, leaving traders and regulators scrambling for answers. Within minutes, the Dow Jones plunged 1,000 points, wiping a trillion dollars off the value of US companies. Luckily the markets soon recovered. Five years later, Navinder Singh Sarao emerged as one of the unlikely individuals behind the incident. Navinder Sarao, a British trader operating from his parents’ suburban home in Hounslow, West London, was accused of contributing to the 2010 Flash Crash. In 2015, the US Department of Justice charged…

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Mental health is being emphasized now more than ever. See The Way I See is a clothing brand that supports this movement. It has become known for its sweatshirts featuring reassuring short messages on their sleeves. They also sell other fashion items of a similar nature. Founder Sophie Nistico, pitched her company on Shark Tank but didn’t get a deal. To date, See The Way I See is worth an estimated $3 million. Sophie Nistico’s Background Sophie Nistico hails from Trumbull, Connecticut and studied health science at Sacred Heart University. Not long after graduating, she started her own business. At…

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Bleni Blends has brought something new to the vending machine industry. Instead of the usual snacks and drinks, their vending machines sell smoothies and iced coffees. Founders Peter and Stuart Shapiro got a deal with Lori Greiner and Daniel Lubetzky. As a result, Bleni Blends is now worth an estimated $3 million. The Shapiro’s Brothers Peter and Stuart Shapiro are from Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Peter has an MBA from Temple University, while Stuart holds a BSM from Tulane University. Both had promising careers before pursuing entrepreneurship. At first, Peter was the VP of Enrollment Management at Tulane University, and Stuart was…

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