Market Realist

2 weeks ago | marketrealist.com | Nilavro Ghosh

“Shark Tank" is one platform where people come to fulfil their entrepreneur dreams by bagging massive investments from celebrity investors. The ones that are lucky enough to get that opportunity usually do not ask for any amount less than six figures from the sharks. However, in an earlier episode of the show, two entrepreneurs came asking for only $10,000 for 20% of their company. The sharks were taken aback by this, but their sales figures probably explained why they were asking for so little.

2 weeks ago | marketrealist.com | Nilavro Ghosh

When someone mentions valuable items on “Antiques Roadshow,” the first things to come to mind are vintage watches, paintings, or family heirlooms. But as time goes by, things such as toy cars and sports memorabilia that seemed like familiar everyday things decades back, have become precious collectibles. One such item that appeared in an earlier episode of the show was an iconic baseball jersey worn by perhaps one of the greatest hitters to have ever played the game.

2 weeks ago | marketrealist.com | Nilavro Ghosh

Negotiations for investments on “Shark Tank” can raise the temperature in the studio, but sometimes they're preceded by hilarious pitches. One entrepreneur left the sharks in splits while he was pitching quite an unusual product, that paired stockings and bras. His pitch was impressive, and his numbers were decent as well. However, he could not impress either of the sharks enough to make them offer him a deal.

2 weeks ago | marketrealist.com | Nilavro Ghosh

“Shark Tank” may be a business reality show, but it's not all about sales figures, business models, and heated negotiations. Before sharks and founders get down to the numbers, the pitch has to be innovative and entertaining, and some entrepreneurs don't shy away from showing off their talent beyond business management. Alex Bayer, founder of Genius Juice, did so with a musical performance featuring three talented singers on the show.

2 weeks ago | marketrealist.com | Nilavro Ghosh

Models on “The Price is Right” don't simply stand on one side to present prizes, but they also have fun making reels and playing pranks on the host, and also join contestants in celebration. This was demonstrated in an earlier episode when model Rachel Reynolds went out of her way to hug the father of a contestant, and it made for a heartwarming moment. The contestant’s name was Edward, who had just won a game and was celebrating with a lot of excitement.