Are you watching Shark Tank?

Success With Dany · 10-16-2009, 08:39 PM

I find very entertaining.

I compare the amount of money I invested in IM to the hopefuls in the show in their ventures and it's really PEANUTS!!!!

If my IM efforts don't work out, I'm not on the streets, but a lot of them risk a lot more than their shirts!

Viva IM!

taylordstuff · 10-16-2009, 09:03 PM

Shark Tank is definitely one of my favorite shows these days. I watch it because I can connect with the same dreams as those that go on the show to obtain financial assistance for their business. I also watch it in the hopes that I will find ideas that I can use for new products. I only wish that there were more shows like it on TV as I find it to be very inspirational and motivational at times.

DrewG · 10-16-2009, 09:10 PM

One of my favorite shows on T.V. I love watching the Sharks and seeing how they analyze businesses and their value.

Ashley Gable · 10-16-2009, 09:32 PM

Yeah I like it.

The guy in the middle though is a real douche!

It seems all he does is try to get the camera on him for more air time, nobody really acts like that, he just does it for attention!

Ashley

dle45 · 10-16-2009, 10:31 PM

I love this show...

I usually dont watch it on tv but on HULU the next day so that I don't have to waste all my time viewing all the comercials.

The main reason I do watch it is to get ideas. Not just from the people coming on the show but from the actual sharks themselves

Craig Desorcy · 10-17-2009, 12:18 AM

I found dragon's den much better

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Matt Maiden · 10-17-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshleyAA

It seems all he does is try to get the camera on him for more air time, nobody really acts like that, he just does it for attention!

Manufactured conflict and drama are the staples of this type of entertainment.

Just like using psychological profiles to get contestants that are likely to create conflict and drama in shows like Big Brother and Survivor.

Wouldn't be very entertaining if everybody got along.

Matt

jaybaker · 10-17-2009, 01:05 AM

I like watching shark tank as well. It gives you a bit of perspective from both P.O.V's so to speak. I most of the time agree with what the sharks have to say, but there are a few cases in which I think that an entrepreneurs product or whatever could really take off.

Charann Miller · 10-17-2009, 02:04 AM

We have the Dragon's den here. I find it a fascinating show and no matter how crazy their business concept may be I give them kudos for giving it a go, especially on national television. Some of the advice that comes back however isn't just constructive but can also be quite scathing, I think they up the ante for the ratings.

Always-A-Warrior · 10-17-2009, 07:46 AM

I love Shark Tank too. Billionaires making some peoples dream come true and finding those who are too greedy or doesn't understand the marketing business.

Jill Carpenter · 10-17-2009, 08:31 AM

I never thought I would, but there is another show on the Military Channel:

Special Ops Mission

It reminds me a lot of IM. LOL

Whisky Whisky, do you copy?

usfemail · 10-17-2009, 09:19 AM

I love Shark Tank it gives me motivation and love to hear about other entrepreneurs who are also trying to obtain financial freedom.

JohnMcCabe · 10-17-2009, 10:18 AM

I watch both Shark Tank and Dragon's Den. One thing that struck me right away was the difference in the amount of money people were asking for. Many in the Dragon's Den ask for 5-figure investments, while 7-figure requests are very common in the Shark Tank.

I find some of the valuations laughable...

It's one thing when the budding entrepreneur overvalues their company, it's another when they say htey paid a consultant to place the value. It reminds me of the old joke about hiring an accountant. Each applicant is asked how much 1 and 1 is. First applicant says "2", and is sent on his way. Second applicant says "11", follows the first one out the door. Third one asks "what do you want it to be?" and is hired on the spot.

10-16-2009, 08:39 PM	#1
Success With Dany Advanced Warrior Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 582 Thanks: 249 Thanked 43 Times in 35 Posts Social Networking	Are you watching Shark Tank? I find very entertaining. I compare the amount of money I invested in IM to the hopefuls in the show in their ventures and it's really PEANUTS!!!! If my IM efforts don't work out, I'm not on the streets, but a lot of them risk a lot more than their shirts! Viva IM!

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taylordstuff Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Are you watching Shark Tank? Shark Tank is definitely one of my favorite shows these days. I watch it because I can connect with the same dreams as those that go on the show to obtain financial assistance for their business. I also watch it in the hopes that I will find ideas that I can use for new products. I only wish that there were more shows like it on TV as I find it to be very inspirational and motivational at times.

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Ashley Gable Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 856 Thanks: 172 Thanked 95 Times in 86 Posts	Re: Are you watching Shark Tank? Yeah I like it. The guy in the middle though is a real douche! It seems all he does is try to get the camera on him for more air time, nobody really acts like that, he just does it for attention! Ashley

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