Author: Simeon Ganzallo

Door handles collect plenty of germs, yet everyone touches them. StepNpull is a smart alternative to help avoid harmful microbes. The device is a door handle that is operated by the foot instead of your hand. Mike Sewell pitched the product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Kevin O’Leary. Current projections show StepNpull is worth $8 million. The Founders Mike Sewell hails from Kansas City, Missouri. He holds an associate’s degree in electronics equipment installation from Drury University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baker University. Before obtaining his BBA, the Missouri resident worked as a…

Many irrigation systems around have been developed to help farmers grow crops more efficiently. Johnny Georges’ Tree T-PEE is one of them. The cone-shaped device directs water straight to the roots of young trees, saving massive amounts of water in the process. George pitched his company Shark Tank and closed a deal with guest Shark John Paul DeJoria. Recently, Tree T-PEE was valued at an estimated $50 million. Johnny Georges Farmer Johnny Georges was brought up in Winter Haven, Florida. Though he is the current head of the company, Johnny is not the original founder. That would be his father,…

Gold Rush has been one of Discovery Channel’s most watched reality shows since 2010, following crews digging for gold in Alaska and the Yukon. Beyond the mud and heavy machinery, several cast members have built impressive fortunes. Below we put together a list of the richest cast members. Wealthiest Gold Rush Miners: 1. Tony Beets – $15 Million Tony Beets is the richest miner on Gold Rush by a considerable margin. He debuted on the show in its second season and is a renowned gold miner in the Klondike. Beets was born in the Netherlands and emigrated to Canada, where…

The guitar may be the world’s most popular instrument, but learning to play it can be challenging. Chord Buddy was made to make guitar lessons easier by helping beginners learn the four main chords to play almost any song. Founder Travis Perry took the product to Shark Tank and got a deal with Robert Herjavec. In recent times, Chord Buddy is worth $6 million. Travis Perry’s Background Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Travis Perry taught music after attending Troy University. He later worked in real estate but left the industry when the economic crisis hit. Perry has taught guitar for over…

Cold plunging, or submerging your body in freezing water is a rising trend among millennials. It has many health benefits, but the hassle of setting it up is a nuisance. Enter Plunge, the bathtub that can produce clear, cold water. Founders Ryan Duey and Michael Garrett made a deal with Robert Herjavec on Shark Tank. In today’s market, Plunge is worth $100 million. The Founders Michael Garrett is from Arizona and graduated from Penn State University, where he was introduced to float therapy. This inspired him to start Reboot Float & Cryo Spa in 2012. His friend Ryan Duey, is…

There have been many attempts to replace single-use plastics, but Loliware took a different approach. Loliware sells the world’s first edible cups, which are made from seaweed and organic sweeteners. Founders Chelsea Briganti and Leigh Ann Tucker appeared on Shark Tank and made a deal with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran. Latest figures reveal Loliware is worth $10 million. Chelsea’s and Leigh’s Background Chelsea Briganti is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii and attended the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa before pursuing industrial and product design at Parsons School of Design. There, she met her future business partner, Leigh Ann Tucker. Leigh is…

CNBC is a financial news channel that has been around since 1989. It has become one of the most respected news channels in the United States, and its audience continues to grow. Along with it the salaries of CNBC’s anchors. Here are the richest presenters on the television network. 10 Wealthiest CNBC Anchors: 1. Jim Cramer – $150 Million Jim Cramer is known for his appearances on CNBC’s Mad Money and Squawk on the Street. Before this, he had a respectable career in the financial industry. Cramer’s first job was at Goldman Sachs, working in sales and trading. He then…

Mark Sullivan believes that gold and other resources can be harnessed using the energy from the Earth’s rotation. He has dedicated many years working on The Sullivan Generator to prove his theory and took it to Shark Tank. His pitch is considered to be one of the craziest in Shark Tank history and wasn’t able to get a deal. Over a decade later and The Sullivan Generator is worth an estimated $100,000. Mark Sullivan The Serial Inventor Mark Sullivan is from San Antonio, Texas and has a degree in physics and biomedical engineering. There’s not much information about his background…

People buy and store old vinyl records for their love of vintage music. However, they don’t get used as much nowadays because record players have become expensive. Fortunately, Logan Riley created a small portable record player RokBlok, which landed a massive deal on Shark Tank. As of 2025, RokBlok is estimated to be worth $5 million. Logan Riley’s Background Logan Riley is from San Francisco and studied communications at the College of Southern Nevada and SFSU. After college he worked as the Chief Audio Engineer for Studio 58. Through watching videos on YouTube, Riley taught himself electrical engineering. He then…

There’s a problem that some well-endowed ladies suffer from but it doesn’t get discussed often – boob sweat. Erin Robertson created Ta-Ta Towels to tackle this problem. The entrepreneur pitched the product on Shark Tank and got a deal with Lori Greiner. In 2025, Ta-Ta Towels is worth an estimated $2 million. Erin Robertson’s Story Erin Robertson is a native of Los Angeles. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she worked as a personal assistant for 13 years and hated it. Everything changed during one fateful summer. While preparing for a date, Robertson was sweating a lot, especially in her chest area.…