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When it comes to investing, even the sharpest of minds can sometimes make a mistake. Kevin O’Leary aka Mr. Wonderful is one of the most prominent faces on Shark Tank and has built a reputation for being brutally honest and extremely calculated when it comes to making deals.

Kevin O’Leary on Shark Tank | Credits: ABC Network

However, even the greatest of Sharks is not immune to making mistakes. In an ironic turn of events, O’Leary’s disdain for one company not only cost him a lucrative opportunity but also seems to have left him red-faced for how he treated the now $1.3 billion worth company’s founders over a decade ago.

Kevin O’Leary’s hated this one company on Shark Tank Bombas company founders, David Heath and Randy Goldberg | Credit: Shark Tank / ABC Network

Kevin O’Leary has built a reputation for himself for being too meticulous when it comes to investing.

Shark Tank is the most successful show of its kind in reality TV history and years after it first premiered in 2009, it’s still a program unlike any other. On Shark Tank, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs come on the show to make a pitch of a lifetime to several sharks, a.k.a. potential investors and business partners. These include Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, real estate tycoon Barbara Corcoran, venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary, fashion empire owner Daymond John, QVC queen Lori Greiner, and tech inventor and businessman Robert Herjavec.

Over the years, these sharks have heard pitches for all sorts of products/services and invested millions in some of these businesses. Some deals have lost the sharks a lot of money while others have paid off big time. These include Robert's stake in The Tipsy Elves, Barbara’s backing of The Original Comfy, and Lori’s big gamble on Scrub Daddy.

Shark Tank has easily become one of the most sought-after shows for budding entrepreneurs on the ABC network and has continued to enjoy this fan following for several decades. The show features five venture capitalists at the top of their fields, hearing pitches and investing in startups. Some of these startups fail to survive in the tough landscape, while others bring in good revenue for the investors.

Lori Greiner in a still from Shark Tank | Credits: ABC

While Mark Cuban is often considered the most popular judge, his deals are not in the top five. Not only is Cuban absent, but Kevin O’Leary is also nowhere to be found on the list. Instead, Lori Greiner reigns supreme, with three of her deals making the top five most successful companies on Shark Tank. In this article, let’s take a closer look at the top five profitable Shark Tank products.

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Since its 2009 debut, Shark Tank has helped hundreds of small businesses and inventors realize their dreams. The show gives people the opportunity to pitch their service or product to a panel of highly successful venture capitalists (known as "Sharks") who are looking to invest in a company.

Shark Tank has seen numerous businesses skyrocket to fame and become multi-millionaires, thanks to the Sharks investing in them. A much-needed financial boost can help boost a company's profile, while a shark's wisdom can improve the concept, manufacturing, and design.

While hundreds of products have been pitched to the Sharks, only a select few have gone on to become household names around the world. One company, in particular, became an unexpected billion-dollar venture for Daymond John, despite being the only one to put an offer on the table.

The Billion Dollar Socks: Bombas

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Turns out, the biggest Shark Tank success story didn’t need Mark Cuban’s courtside vibes or Kevin O’Leary’s money talk. Nope, the title goes to a Daymond John-backed sensation that swam past every prediction, racking up an excellent $1.3B in sales.

A still from Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

While other Sharks battled over tech toys and quirky gadgets, John saw the potential in comfort and a killer cause. His push turned a sock pitch into the ultimate Shark Tank triumph, leaving the rest of the Sharks trailing.

From Shark Tank Rejection to $1.3B: Daymond John’s Bombas Breakthrough Daymond John in Shark Tank | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

Ten years ago, Shark Tank viewers watched David Heath and Randy Goldberg pitch Bombas—a sock brand with heart. Their mission? For every pair sold, donate one to someone in need. But the sharks weren’t convinced. Mark Cuban passed.

One of this year’s most hotly anticipated horror movies finally arrives in theaters this weekend, and it’s joined by seven other brand new horrors being unleashed in theaters and at home.

Here’s all the new horror releasing July 8, 2024 – July 14, 2024!

For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.

Russell Crowe (The Pope’s Exorcist) stars in the new possession horror movie The Exorcism, which Vertical brought to Digital at home this week. You can rent the film for $19.99.

Joshua John Miller, who wrote 2015’s The Final Girls and also starred in films including Near Dark and And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird, directed The Exorcism.

Joshua John Miller also wrote the script with M.A. Fortin (The Final Girls). This one is personal for Miller, as his late father was the star of the best possession movie ever made.

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Stars: Lars Frederiksen, David Heath, Ashley Ballou, Sinn Bodhi, Danny Saxton | Written by Josh Cornell, Lola Devlin | Directed by Tom Devlin

The After Dark is the latest film from Tom Devlin, the director of Teddy Told Me To, Slaughterhouse on the Hill, and Las Vegas Frankenstein. This time around, he’s turned his attention to a staple of the horror genre, vampires. The film opens with Volsung, played by Lars Frederiksen of the band Rancid, telling us about the two clans of vampires living in Los Vegas, The Vanished and The Lobos. The Vanished are a traditional group, led by Vigo. Vigo is played by David Heath, who you may recognize from his time in with the WWE as the vampiric Gangrel.

Their newest member, Beth has already caught Vigo’s attention, but she’s having a hard time adjusting to life among the undead, let alone the thought of him touching her.

Eva Longoria, LeBron James and Reba McEntire are among the 10 honorees for NBCUniversal News Group’s 2023 inspiration list, the media conglomerate announced Thursday.

In addition to Longoria, James and McEntire, NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC will honor the Webb Telescope Team, Susan Burton, Gary Sinise, Jane Goodall, El Paso Helping Hands, Mackenzie Scott and Yo-Yo Ma, who have been recognized for their positive impact across sports, entertainment, science and beyond.

The honorees will be celebrated during the “Inspiring America: The 2023 Inspiration List” primetime special, which will air on June 10 across NBC News and MSNBC. NBC News’ Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb will host the third annual event and will be joined by journalists Craig Melvin, Gadi Schwartz, José Díaz-Balart and Melissa Lee.

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