Mark Cuban is my favorite shark because he's always very practical and has confidence in what he does. I would love to work with Lori Greiner if AllansCo. will be in the position to do so. Lori is known for having a tv channel and marketing her personality. If she featured me on her channel she could help take the business to the next level. Marcus Lemonis is a different kind of investor, he likes to be extremely diligent with his spending. The way he calculated 1-800-car-wash costs for short selling cars, it showed how much of a "money saving" personality he is. He calculated that they can make almost a million dollars more each year if they increase their sales margins. The sharks on Shark Tank never really talked about margins, mostly product placement and advertisement. 

Oliver Granzetto

I think that Marcus Lemonis is a better investor because he looked like he was more proactive in the company he was putting his money into. He also looked to me like he new more about what he was doing then some of the investors on Shark Tank.

If I owned my own business I would most definitely rather have Marcus Lemonis as a partner and investor in my company. My reasoning for this is because when watching the show i saw that he was really invested and determined to change the failing business. I would like him as my partner not only because he knows what he is doing but also because he has a good track record of saving and building up successful businesses.

The difference between Marcus Lemonis and the investors on Shark Tank and how they look to make money is that Marcus Lemonis looks to make money on the interest from his loans that he gives out. The sharks try to make money on owning a percentage of the business that they give money too.

Jessica Sinchi

I like the show Shark Tank more than The Profit because it seems like they hear more to the people's ideas and they help out their business. In my opinion I think that Mark Cuban is a better investor than the other investors because he actually sees if the business is going to work in our society right now. The other investors act too quick but Mark Cuban is always the last one to talk and he thinks about his decision well.

If I had my ice cream shop business I would like to partner up with Barbara Corcoran because I think if people see  her endorsing my business they would feel like they can trust my business and they could see that my business is actually serious.  

The difference between Marcus Lemon and the investors in Shark Tank is that Marcus Lemon is a more hands on person and the Sharks aren't.  Marcus Lemon spends his money on the business and the sharks don't. The sharks only spend money on the business they like and that's the difference between those too. I like Shark Tank better because they don't waste their money. I'm not saying that Marcus Lemon is wasting his money but what if he spends money on the wrong business, so it might not work out and that's why I think Shark Tank is better.

Jazlyn Clarke

 



         My name is Jazlyn Clarke and my business is selling bundles of hair from different type of lengths. I think that Marcus Lemonis is a better Entrepreneur because of the fact that he actually comes to your business and physically help you out while you have customers. My business is selling hair and doing hair as of weave, extensions, or natural hair. On shark tank I feel as if it's harder for them to judge you by just standing in front of them instead of them actually coming to see you in action. Jazlyn Clarke

After watching both Shark Tank and The Profit, I would pick one of the Sharks to be my investor. The reason I would pick one of the sharks is because I would be presenting my ideas in front of more people meaning I would get more feedback no matter which Shark I choose. The more advice, the better. If I had my own business I would open up a space for Family Therapy. I would choose Mark Cuban to invest in me because I know he is a big family guy and would take time to appreciate my ideas. The biggest difference between Marcus Lemonis and the Shark Tank sharks is that we actually see Marcus Lemonis not only invest in people but help them with their business. Whereas the Sharks just give money.. from what we see. 

Marcus Lane - Investors Decision

I think that Marcus Lemonis would be an excellent investor because he seems more intrigued and committed to your goal. He also seems well educated in how to improve a business and wants to improve so he can create more revenue. If I had my own business, opening a day-and-night, high end, breakfast experience called "Brekky", I would chose Marcus Lemonis. Because, unlike the sharks, he works more in-depth with people that he's invested in and also in not restricted in expertise. For instance, The Sharks normally invest in companies that they have some expertise and relevance in.

The difference between The Sharks and Mr. Lemonis is that Mr. Lemonis shows that he cares more. He talks with the owner and we see an in-depth way of how he helps his partners and who's he invested in. Also, Mr. Lemonis isn't just money. He invests in the company but also cares about the improvement of everyone in it. As well as the business. The Sharks are purely driven to make a profit.

                                               

Marcus Lemonis vs. Shark Tank Investors- Alan Rodriguez

Both Marcus and the investors are truly inspiring. However, I believe the best investor for me would be Marcus Lemonis. Though he is the most demanding, I like that he interacts more with his associates than the investors from shark tank. Also, the very fact that he is very demanding for high quality is something that makes him stand out from the others.
If I were to have my own business, I would like it to be something related to public service. I think Marcus Lemonis is better for public services rather than physical goods. A major between the funding that the sharks and Lemonis have is that the sharks seem to ask for higher shares, and don't do as much with the associates as Lemonis does. Lemonis physically goes to his associate and plan out for better results.

Jazmyne Thompson Shark Tank and Marcus Lemonis

• The investor I would work with would be Lori Greiner because the other investors are involved with other types of business that doesn’t relate to the business category I am in.  For example Mark Cuban main images is mostly business involving sports but Lori Greiner has an online business where she is selling a number of things like cosmetics and ects. Partnering with her would be better since she’s has the most experience in the area I am planning to run my business in.
• If I had my own business it would be cosmetics or hair products but from what I’ve seen on Shark Tank I would also consider working with Kevin O’Leary because they deals he made from what I saw on shark tank was well especially for business that are starting off. Also Kevin O’Leary sometimes works with Lori Greiner in business deals.  I wouldn’t work with Marcus Lemonis because I feel that he helps businesses that are failing and need assistance and the investor on the Shark Tank are good for Entrepreneurs who really want to Start launching their business more professionally and seriously.

 

Shark Tank Blog-Charlie Eiseman

I would prefer to work with Shark Tank because on Shark Tank you can pick an investor based on who can benefit your company best and who is already in that business.  I also like that I have control of my company when given to the sharks.  They don't just take it over, they give it the necessary boosts to go to the next level.  For the dog hotel business I would prefer Marcus Lemonis because he doesn't sell products, he helps services improve.  I would want him to help my company do what he did for the car service.  One major difference between the sharks and Marcus Lemonis is that the Lemonis is much more hands on than the sharks.  He goes into the business and gets to work where as the sharks meet the owner at a studio.  Marcus Lemonis makes money by being hands on and doing things his way.  The Sharks are good for exposing products to a larger market and giving them the opportunity to go to the next level.

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Shark Tank Blog-Dylan Kull

I think that Mark Cuban is the best investor because he is the most bold, which is a good quality in an entrepreneur. When he goes in, he always tries to get the most out of the deal right away, sometimes that means asking for to much, but he leaves a lot of room for negotiation.

My own business would be an independent video game development studio and I would go in with Kevin O’Leary because he has a lot of experience with technology and software that would be useful because I am making and distributing the games digitally. I also believe that he is a smart investor and knows how to make good business deals.

The investors on shark tank do not necessarily offer advice on how to help the business, they just want to have a share and they get that share by offering financial aid to help kick-start the businesses. Marcus Lemonis on the other hand, goes all in with thoughtful advice and insight. It seems like Marcus cares a lot more about the businesses that he works with than the sharks.

shark tank blog- Ryan Harrison

I think Shark Tank is better for an entrepreneur because you get more options as to who you want to work with. Some sharks have more to offer than others, but with Marcus Lemonas he only has one way to help. Out of the sharks it's hard to tell who the best one is, but I think it depends on your business and their specialties or connections related to your idea. Although, I think for my business I would choose Lemonas because he is very good at maximizing profit margins and directly pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of a business. Marcus is more of a hands on helper and investor when he decides to help your business, where as the sharks are mainly investors and help expose you to a larger market.

Avante Price Shark Tank and The Profit Response

I personally feel that Marcus Lemonis is a better investor because he takes control of his businesses rather than feeling comfortable with small amounts of equity and giving ownership to CEOs. This means that Marcus controls his own returns by his own actions because he asks for full control of business procedures.

If I wanted a partner, I would pick Mark Cuban because he seems very action-oriented and less idea-oriented which reminds me of myself. I also would not want to give up full ownership so therefore I would not partner with Marcus Lemonis, even though I feel he is most qualified to assist me.

Shark Tank and Marcus Lemonis - Allison N.

My name is Allison N., and I am the CEO & President of Coalesce Fashion, a clothing and accessories line that creates affordable, comfortable, and stylish attire for teenage girls of all body sizes and backgrounds.

As an entrepreneur, I believe that the Shark Tank format is the better format for a business person to participate in. I believe this because the Shark Tank investors provide entrepreneurs with immediate and varied feedback right there in the tank, which can allow an entrepreneur to modify their product or service before it begins failing. However, I recognize that The Profit tends to allow for a more in-depth SWOT analysis of a business, as when Marcus Lemonis visits the brothers in Car Cash and directly engages with them and saves their struggling automobile buying service. This more hands-on approach is advantageous, though I still consider the multiple insights provided by the several sharks on Shark Tank to be extremely useful for new business owners. Furthermore, Shark Tank seems to be more widely watched than The Profit, which means that an entrepreneur could gain greater publicity simply by being on this show than on the Profit. In other words, I believe that an entrepreneur has a slightly greater chance of receiving an investment offer from a potential TV viewer of Shark Tank than The Profit. 

Although I personally prefer the Shark Tank format over The Profit, in terms of investors, I believe Marcus Lemonis is the best one. I admire his dedication to helping small businesses, which are the "heart and soul" of our economy. Additionally, rather than listening to a pitch for a mere two to five minutes as on Shark Tank, Lemonis directly visits a failing business and works with them through investments to save them. This reveals a heartfelt commitment that is unparalleled by Shark Tank's often cut-throat nature.

For my business, Coalesce Fashion, I would want to work with Daymond John and/or Lori Greiner because they both possess expertise in retail. Daymond John revolutionized fashionable sportswear with FUBU, so I could benefit from his knowledge of starting a clothing and accessories line from scratch. Additionally, I could use Greiner's help with marketing, as well as the process of getting my clothes into larger retail stores such as Nordstrom. And since Coalesce Fashion focuses on women empowerment, I consider it important to have a female investor of my retail business. 

One major difference between Marcus Lemonis and the Shark Tank investors is that Lemonis invests his own money in a struggling business that he has personally visited. On the other hand, the Shark Tank investors make more "snap-judgments" regarding their investments in businesses that they have not experienced outside of the tank. Furthermore, Shark Tank provides the possibility of partnering with multiple investors, whereas The Profit is limited to investment from Marcus Lemonis only. 

Zeeshan Khan Profit/Shark Tank Post

I think that Marcus Lemonis is a better investor because he gets a chance to see the business’s situation because he actually invests in it. He finds businesses that are struggling and need money, and he helps them out for a % of the profit or a piece of a company. I think that this is much better than meeting up with businesses that just present their product and talk about it. This way, the investor gets to see what is going on in the business before they invest any money.

If I had my own business, I would have Mark Cuban because he is always willing to workout deals unlike Kevin O’Leary who always points out flaws of businesses that he thinks will not succeed. Mark Cuban gives the business hope and he is willing to workout deals and sometimes even offers joint deals with Lori Greiner. I feel like if Lori and Mark both agree on a joint deal, they can help my business grow because they are both very talented.

One major difference between the investors of Profit and the investors of Shark Tank is that one has hands on experiences while other just learns about the business from the owner. Markus Lemois gets a chance to visit the business and he can see what's going wrong before investing. On the other hand, Shark Tank investors invest depending on if they see potential in the business, but they have no idea what's actually going on outside of what the business man/woman is presenting to them.

Jonah Charlton The Profit/Shark Tank Post

After watching episodes of both Shark Tank and The Profit in class, I found that the best of the two shows (for an entrepreneur) is The Profit. The mentor on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis, goes to the business that he is considering investing in and helps the owners make their business work again right there and then. Marcus shows the owners how to make their business more successful and teaches them how to make more money. In the episode with Car Cash as the business in need of help, Marcus goes to the cite, finds and addresses the problem and is able to make their current cite into a model for the next 50 cites that have since popped up all over America. 

I would choose to go on The Profit if I was given the choice but if I went on Shark Tank, I would hope for Mark Cuban or Lori Greiner as my investor. Mark Cuban has an inner drive and passion that is unparalleled to any other Shark and he is great with internet sales which is something that my Trail Power Bar company could really use seeing that many people order their bars online so they can get more at a time. Lori is the best marketer and best person to help an entrepreneur find the best packaging, logo and overall brand image. These two Sharks would make a great team and would definitely help my business grow.

A major difference between Shark Tank and The Profit is that in The Profit, Marcus comes and visits the business and in Shark Tank, the entrepreneur meets with the Sharks in a formal business situation. This difference is a key difference in the shows. I feel that having the investor see what the situation was while investing is a better scenario for everyone involved because Marcus is able to come and get the new system right the first time. 

Shark Tank and Marcus Lemonis - Jay Wilson

Me (Jay Wilson)

Mark Cuban

I think that the most ideal investor is Mark Cuban. While he might seem too eccentric for some people, they have to realize that this is the same energy that he brings to his businesses. His connections are very vast in the sports world, which is the industry in which my business, Swing Sports, is in. With my business being centered around athletes who want to get better during the off-season and Mark Cuban’s connections in the professional sports world, he could take my business to the next level. In addition to his professional sports connections, he has a very large platform for advertisement as he is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks play in the American Airlines Center which is a huge platform that hundreds of thousands of people go through a week. With this recognition, I would be able to promote my business to fans that might be interested in Golf as well as Basketball.

I think the difference between Marcus Lemonis and the Sharks is Marcus Lemonis is trying to turn a failing business into a profitable business for him and the owners. Shark Tank is about taking a preexisting business (not necessarily failing) and helping fund it if the Sharks think the business has the potential to be profitable. In other words, I think the Sharks are business partners and Marcus Lemonis is like a co-owner trying to help failing businesses.

Shark Tank and Marcus Lemonis- Noah Rogers

After watching the videos, I believe that the format with Marcus Lemonis is better for entrepreneurs to participate in.

Of the investors, the general trend seems that Mark Cuban is always more open and accepting to ideas, but also only makes deals in moderation. At least in the episodes we watched, it appears that the other sharks are always a bit more staunch with making deals. For someone I’d make a deal with, I’d probably try and get Hervajec, because he’s an internet mogul, and therefore read up on internet trends which could benefit sales of my cards.

One major difference between Marcus Lemonis and the Sharks in funding is that Lemonis is much more hands on, actually getting physically involved in the business and helping them along the way. The sharks make up their mind in about 5 minutes and then either throw a lot of money or send the poor dreamers away.

Shark Tank and Marcus Lemonis - Molly Maloney

My name is Molly Maloney and my business is Yes, And… Therapy. With my business I aim to diminish stigmas around seeking help for anxiety in middle class communities, and especially among people of color. Being an entrepreneur, and observing the processes in both TV shows, I have seen the positive impacts and negative impacts of both. Shark Tank is the best format in terms of helpfulness to the entrepreneur for two main reasons.

The first reason is that with Shark Tank, you are told if your product/service is going to fail right from the beginning. You do not have to wonder and worry if it is going to be successful, because they will tell you if it is not. They may tell you it is because of you, or the product or the marketing, but they will tell you why. Marcus Lemonis simply comes to you after and tells you what you need to fix, but it may be so late in the process that you are not exactly sure how to even fix it.

The second reason is that you get the input of multiple investors with multiple talents, instead of just one. Each shark has worked in a different industry so they have their own sets of skills, their own knowledge, and their own connections that the others may not have. This is obviously much more helpful to the entrepreneur.

         

   I think the best investor is Lori Greiner because she is very talented when it comes to marketing and retail. She will get your product in stores and sold. She knows how to make the product look appealing, while also getting the message across about what it does. I feel that marketing is definitely the most important thing when it comes to a new product or service, because it is important to get the product name out there and known.

            If I were to have to choose one of the investors to help me with my business I would choose Lori Greiner. My business is a bit unusual and therefore needs good marketing in order to appeal to people. I also think that it will be important for my business to be marketed well in order for others to understand what the actual service is. Conveying the message that it is both a type of therapy and improvisational theater class in one will be difficult, so it would be good to have someone so good at marketing to help me out.

           

One major difference between the way that Marcus Lemonis and the investors on Shark Tank fund businesses is that while Lemonis tells them his role in the company and how much he plans to invest from the beginning. The sharks on the other hand, negotiate with the entrepreneur and also sometimes choose to have absolutely no control over anything in the business, and just simply are willing to invest, and get their money back.

This is a sample posting for our classroom blog.  Personally, I like both Shark Tank and The Profit; I think we learn different lessons from each program and I think every student can take something away from the Sharks' way of doing business as well as that of Marcus Lemonis.  Both programs are very informative.