FRIDAYS 9|8c
ENTREPRENEURS
Interested in any of the products or entrepreneurs you saw featured during the show? See below for a listing of products according to the episode in which they were featured. Click on an episode for more product information.
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SEASON 2, Ep 1
WÜRKIN STIFFS
Würkin Stiffs is a men's accessory brand that uses technology and design innovation to create utilitarian products that look and work better. Jonathan Boos began the brand in 2006, by inventing the patented Magnetic Collar Stays, called Power Stays™. The brand has expanded with introductions of other innovative men's accessories, designed by Boos, and can be found at stores such as: Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and other Fine Men's Specialty Retailers.
http://www.WurkinStiffs.com
TIPPI TOES
Tippi Toes Dance Company® sells children's dance franchises. The Tippi Toes franchise model allows the Tippi Toes franchise owners to work from the comfort of their home while enhancing the lives of children through postive and high-energy dance classes! This family run company is focused on each franchisee's success and shares their expertise and support needed to sustain a thriving business. Tippi Toes Dance Company® is a proven success after more than a decade of happy dancers, satisfied parents and prosperous franchises around the country. Tippi Toes Dance classes cheerfully provide children with an exciting, positive and nurturing environment so they experience the joys of dance, self-expression, movement and exercise. Classes are specifically designed to develop motor skills, enhance each child's self-esteem and expand their knowledge of dance. Tippi Toes Dance Company® classes have a remarkable impact on social and developmental growth. Tippi Toes dance classes fuel and develop the imagination, critical thinking and sharpen both cognitive and creative skills.
http://www.tippitoesdance.com
CBS FOODS
CBS Foods, headquartered in Nashville, TN, manufacturers Shrimp Burgers, Lobster Pot Pies, Lobster sliders and various seafood Mac & Cheeses. Founded by Chef Big Shake CBS Foods is proud to only use all domestic seafood and organic ingredients in our products. Chef Big Shake's flagship product, The Original Shrimp Burger, was inspired when his daughter decided to eliminate all meat except seafood. 2010, CBS Foods set out to obtain financial backing to help support their ever growing business.
http://www.cbsfoods.com
COPA DI VINO
A small Oregon winery creates a profound development that revolutionizes the way wine can be shared. Their website www.copadivino.com and a six month series of articles in USA today chronicles their dramatic journey of bottling wine directly into the wine glass. They became the World Champion Best Wine Bottle and the first winery ever to win the prestigious DuPont Award for Excellence in Innovation. COPA DI VINO means "wine by the glass" and skips the hassle of corkscrews and bottles. It is perfect for stadiums, picnics, backpacking, golf courses, camping, and airlines. A single serving of premium wine every time, enjoyed everywhere. This product is brilliant!
http://www.copadivino.com
SEASON 2, Ep 2
TOYGAROO
Toygaroo allows families to save money and go green by renting toys online instead of buying them and eventually throwing them away. Their program allows families a way to spend more quality time together by offering the hottest toys from the leading brands right to their doorstep. Their service offers a fun and affordable alternative to purchasing toys while maintaining the highest safety standards using Toygaroo's proven "No Yuck Factor" cleaning process.
http://www.toygaroo.com
WAKE N' BACON
Mathlete's Matty Sallin is a creative powerhouse. As an inventor and a designer, he develops unique and innovative solutions to everyday problems.
http://www.Mathlete.com
VURTEGO
Vurtego Pogo Sticks are the best pogo sticks on the Planet. Utilizing a patented air spring, riders of all sizes and ages can adjust the spring for an extreme ride, or a more mellow, traditional bounce. Amazing exercise, and tons of fun. Vurtego - Get Some Air!
http://www.vurtegopogo.com
FIRST DEFENSE NASAL SCREEN
First Defense Nasal Screens™ are the newest and natural breakthrough in personal air filtration. FDNS give everyone the ability to breathe healthier, cleaner air everywhere. Our mission is to help alleviate respiratory suffering by comfortably filtering inhaled air and removing airborne germs, allergens and/or noxious particles.
http://www.filteryourlife.com
SEASON 2, Ep 3
MOD MOM
What started with a mom and a table saw has grown into an internationally known modern kids' furniture company called Mod Mom Furniture. Kiersten Hathcock has been designing and building eco-friendly, heirloom quality, modern kids' storage for families, celebrities and interior designers who want stylish toy boxes that look good in any room of the house. Find out more about the product line, a recent partnership with an Amish furniture manufacturer in Ohio, and new furniture designs on the horizon at:
http://www.modmomfurniture.com
FITNESS STRIDE
Fitness Stride is a comfortable "hands free" resistance training product that is a new concept, unlike any other because you wear it. Fitness Stride goes where you go, follows your body movement so you don't have to set aside time to get in shape. With Fitness Stride you can, RUN, WALK, work your Abs or Sit at your desk (not moving) but get an extra calorie burn without changing your routine. Therefore, Fitness Stride can solve the out of shape, overweight issue. All you have to do is Just Wear It.
http://www.FitnessStride.com
FLIP OUTZ
Flipoutz are interactive funwear that's fun to wear, even cooler to share and track in the online community at www.flipoutz.com. Check out the hot new armbands you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz coins. Wear, trade and track the coins in the virtual world where you create your own profile page, chat with friends, and follow your coins as they travel the globe!
http://www.flipoutz.com
PURE AYRE
PureAyre® is the world's first "food-grade" natural odor eliminator. Strong enough to instantly eliminate (not mask or cover) the odor from cat urine and even skunk. Safe enough to spray directly on people and animals and even around babies, allergies, asthma and sensitivities. Stronger odor eliminating results than the leading chemical brands as recently proven to be the product of choice in a blind, side-by-side consumer smell test (see website for video) and safe for people pets and the planet…guaranteed!
http://www.pureayre.com
SEASON 2, Ep 4
RIDE ON CARRY ON
Looking for the easiest way to travel with children? The 'Ride On Carry On' instantly converts any rolling luggage into a convenient travel stroller, just snap it on and away you go. No more struggling with bulky strollers. Kids, 8 mos-5 years love the ride but parents love the convenience even more.
http://www.rideoncarryon.com
UNCLE ZIP'S BEEF JERKY
Uncle Zipcs is "America's Favorite Homestyle Beef Jerky" and is all about creating the highest quality product! This soft and chewy morsel, with no additives and a one-of-a-kind taste, is the perfect snack for all occasions!
http://www.unclezipsbeefjerky.com
HILL BILLY BRAND
HillBilly® Brand Clothing and Apparel is the classic American business story. It started as a late night idea jotted on a napkin and has developed into a premier country lifestyle clothing brand. HillBilly Brand fills a gap in the lifestyle clothing market by offering fashionable clothing for those of us who were born country and raised outdoors. Everybody has a little HillBilly in them....find yours!
http://www.hillbillybrand.com
BROCCOLI WAD
Made from a high strength rubber-silicon and fashioned with one gold plated and one silver plated security sleeve in each set, the Broocoli Wad is the safe, secure and comfortable way to carry your cash and other essentials with class. The flexible band securely and comfortably holds your cash, credit cards, ID cards, etc.. in one convenient accessible location. Bulky wallets? Fuggedaboutit! The Broccoli Wad is compact, lightweight and easily fits in your front pocket. The Broccoli Wad is the Real Man's MoneyBand.
http://www.broccoliwad.com
SEASON 2, Ep 5
HOT MAMA GOWNS
Hot Mama Gowns are 100% Organic cotton hospital maternity gowns. Designed for style, comfort and function, they allow every Mom to feel celebrated! Also designed for breastfeeding; they allow Mom to nurse her baby easily and discreetly. Hot Mama Gowns are sized (XS-XXL) so Mom will be able to wear her gown before, during, AND after delivery. Hot Mama Gowns can continue to be worn as breastfeeding pajamas for months to come.
http://www.hotmamagowns.com
CADDY SWAG
Golf's underground! 6 pack cooler for your golf bag. Requires No Ice! Guaranteed to stay cold for 18 holes! Caddyswag, Golf's best kept secret! Helping the everyday golfer save hundreds of dollars every year on the golf course and having a good time doing it! Golf's underground, music, gambling with some friends, warm weather and a cold beverage all on the golf course! Caddyswag specializes in having a good time on the golf course no doubt with Customized Coolers for any tournament, company or event.
http://www.caddyswag.com
DAISY CAKE
Each cake is individually hand-sifted and made-from-scratch with no preservatives or artificial flavors. We use cage-free eggs. These are the best cakes you will ever put in your mouth!
http://www.ilovedaisycakes.com
SWEEP EASY
The SweepEasy scrape and go broom is an innovative tool developed by Shane Pannell that makes cleaning hard flooring surfaces easier than ever before! Featuring a built in deployable scraper, the eco –friendly SweepEasy scrape and go broom safely and effectively removes any hardened debris, gum or stickers. Gone are the days of getting on your hands and knees to scrape up these problems with a butter knife or messy pre-soaking using harmful chemicals- Now you simply scrape, sweep and go!
http://www.sweepeasy.com
SEASON 2, Ep 6
CARSIK BIB
The CarSik Bib is a light weight compact sick bag that can be held and used like a disposable barf bucket by an adult or older child or attached like a bib for smaller children who are too young to understand or coordinate their own barf bucket. Great for all kinds of motion sickness or any type of stomach flu. Trusted by Paramedics - a Must Have for Parents!
http://www.carsikbib.com
HYDROMAX
HydroMax™ is the first hydration system specifically designed for full-contact sports, such as football, allowing on-demand, on-the-field hydration, quickly and conveniently. It consists of a water bladder, protected by an armoured outer pouch that mounts to that back of football shoulder pads. It carries up to 16 ounces of fluid, delivered through a tucked-away drinking tube and bite valve, which can be filled in less than 7 seconds. In addition, the entire system is lightweight and low-profile, so it won't slow your players down. Simply put, the Hydromax System allows you to "Play Hard, Drink Easy".
http://www.hydromaxsystem.com
ECOMOWERS
Introducing the new Helix Ecomower™, an exclusive new push reel mower with sharpenless cutting technology.
http://www.ecomowers.com
GAMES2U
Games2U provides the most Unique Mobile Entertainment at Your Doorstep. Games2U is perfect for birthday parties, employee appreciation parties, corporate team building, churches, summer camps, schools and anywhere people want to have fun. Video Game theaters, outdoor laser tag, giant inflatable hamster balls, foam machines, 7 foot tall robots that kids operate, and other original creations, are just some of the many things Games2U brings to parties and events all over the country.
http://www.games2u.com
SEASON 2, Ep 7
ORIGAUDIO
OrigAudio was launched in 2009 by a of couple regular guys that turned their dreams into a reality. Both traveled constantly in their early careers and wanted an easy way to listen to their music on the road. It was during their travels that the idea for OrigAudio came about as they recognized a need for a portable solution for listening to music while on the go. Today, OrigAudio continues to develop unique and interesting portable audio devices for consumers of all kinds.
http://www.origaudio.com
MAN CANDLE
Original Man Candle is the first candle line to be created exclusively for men. There are many great manly scents to choose from including: Football, Bacon, Pot Roast, Draft Beer, and the infamous Fart candle. These candles make great gifts for the guy who has everything or needs to add a manly smell to his man cave. These testosterone pumped candle have been "mengineered" to turn the most girly home or office into a place where guys feel comfortable to throw football parties, not tea parties. So the next time you are trying to find that perfect gift for that hard-to-shop for guy, or if you just want to beat the smell of an English garden out of your room...think Original Man Candle!
http://test.originalmancandle.com
ORIGINAL RUNNER COMPANY
The Original Runner Company creates the world's 1st non-slip fabric aisle runners for weddings and special events. All of the aisle runners can then be custom painted to match the client's monogram, logo or event motif. Popular with celebrities and famous event planners alike, all Original Runners can be easily installed to transform any aisle into the ceremony of your dreams. At The Original Runner Company, we Perfect Life's Grand Entrances!™
http://www.originalrunners.com
HY-CONN
Because Beconds Matter, HyConn is cutting edge technology that allows a fireman to connect to a fire hydrant in as little as 3 seconds. HyConn also enables you to connect your garden hose to a water faucets in as little 3 seconds... "Because Seconds Do Make A Difference"
http://www.hy-conn.com
SEASON 2, Ep 8
CITIKITTY
CitiKitty, the Cat Toilet Training Kit, trains cats of all age, size and breed to use the toilet for under $30. CitiKitty is an eco-friendly solution to the traditional litter box and uses a cat's natural instincts during training. Launched in 2005, CitiKitty has helped thousands of cat owners go litter-free. CitiKitty hopes to capture a portion of the multi-billion dollar litter market with its innovative, cost-saving and mess-free solution.
http://www.citikitty.com
SAMSON MARTIN
Conceived in 2003, Samson Martin emerged as an adorable line of tees and tanks that cater to that fashionable mom-to-be. As the ORIGINAL creator of the "DUE IN" ™ tee, our mission was to stop hiding behind our beautiful bellies and embrace our personal style. Samson Martin believes in celebrating your shape and doing so in style! Our line of tees and tanks are designed to be form fitted and sexy. We believe the "have a babe, be a babe" approach is the key to a beautiful pregnancy.
http://www.samsonmartin.com
ALDO ORTA JEWELRY
Aldo Orta Jewelry is a producer of fine, high quality jewelry inspired by the history, mythology and monarchies from all cultures. Sharing now with the world the messages from the greatest thinkers, kings and gods. Using the most iconic symbols to instill confidence and encourage each individual to create their own destiny.
http://www.aojewelry.com
ONE SOLE
Onesole-The Original Interchangeable Shoe-was invented by pharmacist Dominique McClain Barteet in the back of her pharmacy as a hobby. Now the pharmacy has been moved to the back of the shoe factory in Palm Beach, FL where they are manufactured. It is the perfect travel shoe known for its comfort and the ability to change your look in a snap from casual to dressy in seconds with over 1,000 different tops.
http://www.onesole.com
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