Shark Tank season 2 episode 9 introduces a woman seeks investment for a toilet training kit for cats; the sharks fight for a piece of a million-dollar company owned by a pharmacist.
Season 2 Episode 9 in depth
In season 2 guest sharks are Jeff Foxworthy and Mark Cuban. Mark Cuban appeared as a shark in several episodes this season and in season three he would become a regular.
Kevin Harrington, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, and Robert Herjavec are the regualr Sharks this season.
In this season 2 episode 9, there is no guest judge.
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We listed below every entrepreneur and business who has appeared on Shark Tank Season 2 Episode 9. Many scammers claim they’ve received big investments from the Sharks or they have been on the show. If you don’t see a business on this list, they haven’t been actually on Shark Tank. Great sources you can always check are on Wikipedia and also ABC’s episode guide.
List with all the appearances in season 2 episode 9:
- CitiKitty – Toilet Training for Your Cat
- Onesole – The Original Interchangeable Shoes
- Aldo Orta Jewelery
- Samson Martin
Shark Tank Air Date: 05/13/11 – Season 2 – Episode 9
CitiKitty – Toilet Training for Your Cat!
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $100,000 for 15% | $100,000 for 20% | Kevin O’Leary |
Entrepreneurs: Rebecca Rescate
The CitiKitty Toilet Training Kit is based on the disappearing litter box, a proven technique that is endorsed by cat behaviorists and veterinarians and has successfully toilet trained cats for decades and.
The CitiKitty Training Seat trains healthy cats that are 3 months and older and it sits just under your toilet seat. All you do is flush. No more buying expensive litter. No more cleaning dusty litter boxes.
Once you establish this toilet training, even if you move to new homes and new toilets this skill will last a long time. The times vary from weeks to a couple of months for the cat training.
Their specially-designed patent-pending training seat and easy-to-follow instructions help your cat transition to the toilet.
Onesole – The Original Interchangeable Shoes
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $500,000 for 20% | $500,000 for 35% | Daymond John |
Entrepreneurs: Dominique McClain Barteet
Dominique McClain Barteet designed OneSole – a shoe with interchangeable looks. The idea of Dominique was developed when she bought the same three pairs of shoes in different colors in the mall. A better way to achieve three different looks without buying three pairs of the same shoe is what pushes her for her product.
OneSole costs between $70 and $80 and it is best known for comfort. The tops range from 12 to 30 US dollars. The shoe shapes are made in Italy, the upper in Palm Beach, Florida.
Dominique McClain Barteet is a pharmacist by profession! She did this business behind her pharmacy and moved her pharmacy to the back end of her shoe factory. Onesole features over 20 sole bases and over 3000 different tops and it is sold in over 80 countries.
Aldo Orta Jewelry
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $180,000 for 45% | NO DEAL | NO SHARK |
Entrepreneurs: Aldo Orta
Aldo Orta Jewelry created her fashion jewelry line with a royal theme. Aldo Orta Jewelry sells to Celebrities and high-end markets, but the founder Aldo Orta wanted to create an affordable line of jewelry.
Aldo Orta’s jewelry designs have been worn by celebrities and are sold on QVC. Aldo is an artist from Mexico City, now living in Chicago.
Its sales have increased 70%, after Aldo Orta has been featured on QVC, and even they got a commission to create a beautiful piece for Queen Elizabeth. Aldo Orta received financial backing from Shark Tank’s investors Barbara Corcoran and Kevin Harrington.
Samson Martin
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $50,000 for 15% | NO DEAL | NO SHARK |
Entrepreneurs: Kim Preis
Samson Martin is a company that makes t-shirts for expectant moms that display the due date.
The founder of the company, Kim Preis went to Shark Tank, because she wants to take the t-shirt to a cheaper price brand. She wants to manufacture a new product line, market, and produce.
Kim was selling over a million dollars worth of t-shirts, operating the business in her basement.
It appears that the business is no more active. Their domain is up for sale and Samson Martin’s website is gone.
Status: OUT OF BUSINESS
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