An Australian entrepreneur who scored a $250,000 deal when she appeared on TV show Shark Tank has revealed that winning isn't a guarantee to becoming a millionaire.
Lorena Phegan appeared on season four of the show in May 2018 where she pitched her business The Inappropriate Gift Co and received offers from all of the 'shark' investors.
It seems so straightforward: come up with a business idea, appear on Shark Tank — and watch yourself become a millionaire overnight.
But it turns out the reality of an appearance on the hit show is far removed from that glamorous fantasy.
Just ask Lori Phegan who made her Shark Tank debut a year ago.
The mum-of-two pitched her business, The Inappropriate Gift Co — which sells hilarious, swear word-laden novelty products like mugs, stationery and cards — and received offers from all of the sharks during the season four premiere last May.
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What do you think, is he Hot or Not?
This week we launched our new Executive Assistant Range of products.
Ok, so we have tackled Nurse, Teacher, HR and Admin Gifts - what other professions would you like to see featured? Can you think of any funny slogans?
The latest edition to our yearly calendar - JUNE 2019.
I don't remember what I wanted to be when I grew up but I'm sure it wasn't a debt ridden, people hating, animal loving, sarcastic bitch with an alcohol problem.
Click Here to download and print our JUNE page of the TIGC Calendar.
We are glad you are on board to help us design our name mugs.
We had some hilarious responses to our Michelle mug on socials, thanks to all of you who contributed.
This weeks mug is JESS, we will post this mug on socials and please comment on what you think the saying should be...
If you are not on socials (who the f is not on socials?) Maybe you are trying to maintain a professional image on socials and do not want to comment on our fabulous pages... you can send us an email with your comment and if we think it is funny enough we will post on socials on your behalf. The mug will be featured on Wednesday night and the most popular answer will then be printed on our Monday mug.
Everyone knows a Michelle, she is usually.....?
It's our 1 year anniversary since we appeared on Shark Tank Australia. This time last year I was with #BudgetBen and our friends and we were all getting pissed waiting for our episode to air!
What a difference a year can make and while our exposure on National TV certainly helped, it is actually you guys that we owe our success too. Thanks for all your support on socials, by opening this newsletter and by spreading the word about our cheeky gift store.
This week we are focusing on the legend that is Game Of Thrones. I must admit I was not a watcher of GOT. I am now. I thought I had better get up to date so I have now seen Series 1.
In summary for those who are not yet converted... there is a lot of slicing of heads (humans, dogs and horses) Lots of boobs flopping around (no such luck with any male appendages). Jason Momoa, dragon eggs, cold landscapes, hot fires, and my new favourite character of all time - a person of short stature named Tryion who has our sense of humour!
Meet the world's MOST INAPPROPRIATE HR MANAGER - ME!! I had so much fun filming this episode. Yahoo Finance contacted me to see if I would share my inappropriate story -
It's a 30 minute episode so grab yourself a coffee or wine and tune in here
The latest edition to our yearly calendar - MAY 2019.
Life is like a pineapple, sometimes it is juicy and sweet and sometimes it hurts like hell when it rams you up the arse.
