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Each week, Another Bite breaks down the latest and greatest pitches from Shark Tank. Hosted by Jorie Munroe, Leslie Green, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick.

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A most cat-ffeinated business concept - sipping coffee and rescuing cats! What could go wrong?

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Questionable business for investors

Why the concept holds a lack of value

The challenge of differentiation

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

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A product that keeps you bacteria free and the oceans plastic free. See, everyone’s Happi.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

The challenges of not having a product moat

Competing in price for an expensive product

Positioning problems: for kids or for environmentally conscious adults?

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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How much fun is it to have untangled sheets straight out of the dryer? Loads.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Is a piece of plastic investable?

How to address a huge TAM

The challenges of going retail or building word of mouth

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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When life gives you exquisite diamonds, make big margins.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

The business of cause marketing

The power of a social mission

Building storytelling prowess

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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All about having your cake and eating it too (without all the candle spit).

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Why it’s not a sustainable long term business

The woes of a novelty, timely product

Pigeonholing themselves with 1 product

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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A company that is licensed to walk all over you.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

New strategies to build a defensible business model

Is there anything proprietary about this?

Legality and healthy issues

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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What a geek loves most: a product for all those board games, comic books, and video games they collect.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

How niche is too niche?

2 different business model options

Questionable branding

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Technology that marches to the beat of its own drum (pants).

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the Shark Tank rewatch waters with their personal business insights on DrumPants. Listen for:

What happens when good technology is used for bad use cases

Why the product market fit is too unsocial

How to know when you’re too early in product development

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Is it a giant oversized hoodie? Or a warm hug on a frost laden window on a winter morning? It’s our coziest episode yet.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the Shark Tank rewatch waters with their personal business insights on The Original Comfy. Listen for:

How to navigate a huge TAM (total addressable market)

Advertising ideas to differentiate the original comfy from the competition

The power of combining storytelling and branding as a sales tactic

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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This business has lights, cameras, but do they get any business action?

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their personal business insights on Pink Shutter Photobooths. Listen for:

Why a plastic tent and a digital camera isn’t an investable business

Why the company is indefensible and undifferentiated

Their missing go to market advantage and how they can combat it

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Push don't pedal your way to the most fun a young kid can have on two wheels. It's Kazam Bikes!

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick wade into the Shark Tank rewatch waters with their personal business insights on Baby's Badass Burgers. Listen for:

Barbara's bad take on founders needing to be extroverts

Kazam's lack of differentiation in a fragmented market

When to diversify your product line v. when to drill down on your core product

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Enter the high-octane world of professional motorcycle racing. How you’ll get there? Not too sure, because this infamous movie pitch has no helmets, no seatbelts, no actual business plan.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick wade into the Shark Tank rewatch waters with their personal business insights on Baby's Badass Burgers. Listen for:

The worst movie trailer in history

How you should pitch this idea to investors

Formula 1: Drive to Survive v. Days of Thunder: The best way to leverage underserved audiences

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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OK, here’s the pitch: 'Hooters on Wheels' -- if the company ditched its signature wings for burgers, hopped into the food truck business, and dipped everything it owned in a big bucket of hot pink paint.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick wade into the Shark Tank rewatch waters with their personal business insights on Baby's Badass Burgers. Listen for:

Unique branding strategy & opportunity

When exactly is the right time to pivot a business

The importance of adaptation and expertise in running a business

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Products that will take you back to the good ol’ times: family road trips, roller skating, and homemade gifts from grandma.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Autio’s underlying data privacy issues and subscription business model

ACTON’s learning curve and small market

Sarah Oliver’s questionable business practices and emotional based marketing

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Life’s an ocean, and so are these products (well, they’re related): recycled oyster-shell sweaters, robotic bait, and a booze cruise.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Long Wharf Supply Co’s cause-based marketing efforts and niched audience

Animated Lure: unsure if audience will take the bait and good product, wrong audience

Corks Away Wine Adventures’ lack of visual unique identity and lack of defensibility

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Products that protect in all shapes and sizes: squirrels-be-gone, cooler in a cooler, and butter-like tape for athletes.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

The Kooler’s target persona advantage, vague packaging, and how to market the product

Squirrel Boss’ vague pitch, traditional marketing woes, and tapping into the emotional aspect of the product

Hampton Adams’ lack of profitability, not aligning with consumers’ goals, and high customer acquisition costs

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Let’s all admit one thing, yeah? Pizza is the only food group. And this week we have a pizza meets cupcake romcom, pizza-shaped containers, and an outdoor pizza oven to warm your ears with.

Hosts Jorie Munroe and Jon Dick are joined by Leslie Green as they jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. They’ll discuss:

Pizza Cupcake’s high price premium and leaning into their value proposition

Pizza Pack’s multiple distribution channels and creating partnerships with local shops

Bertello Pizza Oven’s Lack of differentiation and keeping your composure when pitching

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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The one with all kinds of containers: going #1 in a club, wine in a pouch, and storage for students. Hosts Jorie Munroe and Jon Dick are joined by Leslie Green as they jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

UROClub’s misalignment on values and no proof of concept

Beatbox Beverages’ dated branding and innovative concept

Storage Scholars’ creating partnerships and smart business model

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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And just like that... Season 14 ends. But it had us wrapped around it's wrist this whole season! This week brings an assortment of products that are all play, and no work: a board game that pokes fun at influencers, a stylish collegiate streetwear, and glasses (nay "cheaters") you can wear around your wrist.

Hosts Ariel Boswell and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Influencer in The Wild’s lack of brand recognition and why social capital doesn’t equal sales

Tones of Melanin’s risks of a category challenge and the discount death loop

Eyewris’ distribution plan and too niche of a market?

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Products that will elevate your travel experience: smart luggage, a vending machine of healthy smoothies, and an innovative design to face masks.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, and Jon Dick jump into the tank with their business insights on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Trunkster’s lack of targeting their target persona and over-nicheing

Bleni Blends’ problems of a large capital expenditure business and time-based license agreements

Dermovia Lace Your Face’s high price points and investing more in brand

Know a segment or company we should feature from Shark Tank? Let us know at podcasts@hubspot.com

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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The fanciest chicken coop you’ve ever seen, a tasty food spread that sounds like a dating app, and a creative mother-daughter duo’s mission to end the missing marker cap epidemic.

Hosts Ariel Boswell, Jon Dick, and Leslie Green jump into the tank with their business takes on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

What the pluck is up with Over EZ’s valuation?

Wanna Date? needs a date with a distribution plan

Big Bee Little Bee’s roller coaster of confusing product positioning

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Overalls built for chuggin’, a tiny home on wheels, and a blanket for cozy occasions.

Hosts Jorie Munroe, Jon Dick, and Leslie Green jump into the tank with their business takes on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

How Muff Waders missed marketing opportunities to make a splash

Boho Camper Vans at a crossroads with their finances

Why Rumpl is a weighted blanket of too much capital

To celebrate the launch of “Another Bite” we’re giving away $5k in tech prizes! Click here to enter https://upvir.al/139303/AB1?track=ShowNotes Contest ends TODAY, November 22nd.

If you love the show – if you hate the show – go ahead and leave us a 5-Star Review https://ratethispodcast.com/anotherbite 

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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A stool that’s #1 in the #2 business, a portable glass of wine strong enough to stand on, and an educational (and just adorable) approach to crochet.

Hosts Marjorie Munroe, Jon Dick, and Ariel Boswell dive head-first into their business takes on Shark Tank products. Listen for:

Unblocking Squatty Potty’s go-to-market strategy

ZIPZ’s lack of innovation in packaging/branding and the detriments of their unclear business strategy

Unravelling Woobles’ cost per acquisition 

To celebrate the launch of “Another Bite” we’re giving away $5k in tech prizes! Click here to enter https://upvir.al/139303/AB1?track=ShowNotes Contest ends November 22nd.

If you love the show – if you hate the show – go ahead and leave us a 5-Star Review https://ratethispodcast.com/anotherbite 

Another Bite is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Matthew Brown.

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Welcome to Another Bite hosted by Jorie Munroe, Ariel Boswell, Leslie Green, and Jon Dick.

Each week, Another Bite breaks down the latest & greatest pitches from Shark Tank.

Relive old favorites like Squatty Potty, Pavlok, Mensch on a Bench, Ionic Ear, that golf club you pee into, and recent favorites likes Kent and Woobles.

We'll cover why folks were successful (or why they weren't), go to market, social strategy, branding, pricing, investments and much more. It's safe to say, you might even learn a thing or two for your own business in the process.

New episodes start November 15th. So take the bait and follow & subscribe now!

Another Bite is a proud part of the HubSpot Podcast Network.