A box with small white roses and a vanilla-scented candle offers comfort in difficult times. For pure decadence, there is the spa box: A gift of an at-home spa day, luxuriating in water that has been “bath-bombed,” an aromatic candle, soothing organic tea, and delicious sweet and savory snacks. But, ladies, the boxes are not just for you. Life's been nutty since February 17th; that was the day our little ol' company was featured on Shark Tank. Millions of people watched Scott and me pitch Bitsbox to a panel of celebrity rich people. As experiences go, the taping (which happened the previous September) was stressful, but the runup to the airing made me sick to my stomach.
- Alice’s Table entered the Shark Tank with its business that empowers women by enabling them to start their own flower arranging businesses. It follows an event-host model, giving clients the.
- This could be a reference to the new businesses in a box that was discussed on Shark Tank. There is no mention of exactly what the fall will bring in terms of new events but check back to their.
| Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Other names | The Queen of QVC |
| Alma mater | Loyola University Chicago (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Television personality, inventor, Entrepreneur |
| Net worth | $100 million |
| Spouse(s) | (m. 2010) |
| Website | www.lorigreiner.com |
Lori Greiner is an American television personality, inventor, and entrepreneur. She is an investor on the reality TV show Shark Tank and its spin-off Beyond the Tank. She has been known as the 'Queen of QVC' since 2000, with the premiere of her show Clever & Unique Creations.[2] Greiner is the president and founder of For Your Ease Only, Inc.[1][3]
Early life[edit]
Greiner grew up in Near North Side, Chicago. She majored in communications at Loyola University Chicago and worked for The Chicago Tribune while in college. She was briefly a playwright and a jewelry designer and seller.[4]
Career[edit]
In 1996, Greiner created and patented a plastic earring organizer. J.C. Penney picked up the product before the holiday season, allowing her to pay off her $300,000 loan in eighteen months.[5][6] Greiner has patented consumer products in other categories such as cosmetic organization, jewelry storage, travel, electronics, and household items.[citation needed]
QVC[edit]
After her success with J.C. Penney, Greiner expanded her company, with her product appearing on Home Shopping Network and in the retail store Bed, Bath and Beyond. Shortly afterwards, she transitioned to QVC and, in 2000, she launched Clever & Unique Creations, one of the longest-running shows on the network.[5][7][8]
Shark Tank[edit]
In 2012, Greiner joined the U.S. TV series Shark Tank. In 2014, her investment in Scrub Daddy, a company that produces a texture-changing household sponge, was regarded as one of the biggest successes in Shark Tank history.[9][10]
Greiner's other early Shark Tank investments include Bantam Bagels (which was fully acquired by T. Marzetti Company in 2014), Squatty Potty, Readerest, Paint Brush Cover, Hold Your Haunches, Drop Stop, FiberFix, Simply Fit Board, Sleep Styler, and Screenmend.[11][12][5][8]
Publications[edit]
In March 2014, she authored the book Invent it, Sell it, Bank it! – Make Your Million Dollar Idea into a Reality, a how-to guide based on her entrepreneurial journey.[13][14]
Personal life[edit]
Lori is married to Dan Greiner.[1]
See also[edit]
- Joy Mangano, HSN inventor
References[edit]
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- ^Weisman, Aly (April 23, 2012). 'A Grueling 22-Hour Workday In The Life Of A QVC Host & 'Shark Tank' Judge'. Business Insider. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^Scinta, Jude (August 13, 2017). 'Lori Greiner - A Consistent Rise to The Top'. Advisor Magazine. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ abLevitt, Shelley (17 October 2017). 'How The Sleep Styler Survived the Shark Tank'. Success.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^Walker, Jodi (December 5, 2014). 'Where To Buy 'Shark Tank's Scrub Daddy So You Can Help It Remain the Series' Most Successful Product'. Bustle.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^Morabito, Andrea (May 15, 2014). 'Who profits the most from 'Shark Tank' success?'. New York Post. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^Schultz, Clark (October 22, 2018). 'Lancaster Colony scoops up Bantam Bagels'. Seeking Alpha. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^Van Allen, Fox (April 30, 2016). 'The 18 best Shark Tank success stories'. ZDNet.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^Cassell, Warren Jr. (December 15, 2014). '3 Takeaways From Lori Greiner's Invent It, Sell It, Bank It'. Entrepreneur.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^Sraders, Anne (June 27, 2018). 'What Is Lori Greiner's Net Worth?'. The Street. Retrieved 6 September 2019.