Shark Tank US | Calm Strips Entrepreneurs Pull A Shark Back In

Luce Fuller and Michael Malkin are seeking $250k for a 10% stake in their company Calm Strips.
From Season 13 Episode 13
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Shark Tank US | Calm Strips Entrepreneurs Pull A Shark Back In
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[@acesofglory]

This is why I like Kevin a lot. He NEVER gets offended when the entrepreneur wants to listen to other offers.

[@saartajalam1892]

The kevin glazing is unreal. Mark is the only shark who often gets offended at that.

[@J_pizzle]

💯💯💯💯💯 I respect Kevin a lot for that. The other sharks use their instability as a negotiating tactic to pressure people that are insecure.

[@XxShadowGTxX]

Right? The only time he ever gets put off by it is when they focus on a shark who's not even interested. Which does surprise me he didn't get annoyed with them asking Lori here but then again.. He IS working on his anger management 😂

[@collieee2957]

This isn’t true though, they all have gotten angry before when there offer isn’t taken on the spot, and they wanted to hear the other offers and have bailed because of it. As someone who’s been bingeing this show I can tell you it’s pretty even between all of them, and it’s a very lame move.

[@itzduffy4840]

​@@collieee2957 yes thank you. facts. they all have done it lmao even kevin. makes no sense. becausee ive seen them all do it, then ive seen episodes where they dont caree. like wwhut?

[@goldfaust8613]

I hate when the sharks get "offended" when an entrepreneur wants the best deal for all of their hard work... its business. Stop trying to guilt them into making a bad decision.

[@Erikhow]

Just need to remember that this is actual money being offered. When you are putting it out there you’ll invest a quarter of a million dollars and express interest in the product and said entrepreneur starts chatting to someone else who hasn’t even said a single thing… yeah it might be a little offensive.

[@dellsantiago8108]

You have a point.and I think to be fair with the investor 250k is a serious money. So really hard to weigh in on this.

[@jeromehewitt]

That's how business is don't, that's why weaklings don't make it. Spend the least amount to get max returns. Doing business with feelings will leave u in the dust

[@J040PL7]

It's not guilt, if the entrepreneur wants you, he's not going to ask other people for offers, and being in s partnership that wants you is vital.

[@joshz3788]

Although Shark Tank likes to present itself in that manner nowadays, this isn't the happy go feel good everyone gives you money for nothing show. These Sharks are shrewd business people who want a deal for themselves as well, because of the brands they built around themselves, which is why this show exists in the first place.

[@sigma_z]

I love that, "We've never been on Shark Tank before" 😂😂😂😂 awesome line... And it worked!

[@switchunboxing]

Yeah these folks were so positive and light they really had the sharks engaged.

[@_ColtWilliams]

I always love the "I WASNT GONNA MENTION THIS...BUTTTTT"

[@aaronsmith4806]

That was a great way to get a shark back. He felt unwanted and they showed him an energy and enthusiasm after that made him feel like maybe he was the target shark

[@a96futurecreator96]

it was the same like when he made his gf angry then tried to cherish her back.

[@maz0k1st]

​@@a96futurecreator96 what r u talkin' 'bout

[@marioaguilera9428]

I hate when people say “this isn’t about the money”

[@mariahmysticx]

😅

[@ABCRapster]

It wasn’t about the money but haggled with Robert at the end lol

[@tribzman3977]

And give crocodile tears to boot

[@barbarasara4033]

​@@tribzman3977 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Leeeooowwww]

Yeah, look at them pitching their sales numbers dancing, but it aint for money lol

[@mattg2437]

This show gives me anxiety. The music, camera cuts, it's so intense. *buys calm strip*

[@BR3ND4NK]

Kevin shouting calm strips and then both of the business owners started doing it in sync 😂😂

[@shevakhaimov9634]

"I wasn't gonna say this during this pitch but" *says it anyway*

[@Sacra898]

part of the script

[@itskag_]

just got my food & a new episode is out... life is good

[@Justin-zj8nj]

I love you

[@xAlienWarfareGamingx]

@@Justin-zj8nj i love you

[@fr00tloops]

I love having a plate of food while watching shark tank ❤

[@Justin-zj8nj]

@@xAlienWarfareGamingx I love you more

[@schqrr]

@@fr00tloops bro same 😂❤

[@calebt]

the sharks know that the business isn’t scalable, but is a cash cow in the short term so they all opted to make a quick buck instead

[@yusufsalame5415]

Yea very true. This is going to die like the fidget spinners and they saw that. That’s why they wanted that royalty so bad

[@infowazz]

its crazy. they can 3X or 10X their money at will. depending on the idea of course. this idea isn't so good.

[@igo0di]

That's the Shark Tank🤷‍♂️

[@cheery-hex]

@@yusufsalame5415 I don't know about that... fidget necklaces and similar stuff are huge. there is def a target market for this stuff (the anxiety ridden). fidget spinners are a toy

[@FarOutJunk]

Still going strong and growing.

[@IRNews48]

I'm surprised Mark didn't call this a scam like he did with previous products. They cited a study based on their belief of this product, but other people have cited studies in the past too.

[@marcom9126]

It's because scam or not, this product was making bank

[@atomicshadow6526]

Maybe bcs it was 2.5mill?😂😂😂

[@vincetom3735]

We can't call it a scam when it's making bucks and because we know that many people would actually like and use the product. A little hyping from influencers targeting the topic of stress and anxiety as its reliever would probably blow this up to the moon.

[@YaBoiMoustafa]

You can’t really call a fidget you a scam

[@nickclark18]

​@@YaBoiMoustafa yeah you can

[@jodi4384]

Robert pressures and guilts them into making an offer that will probably never close

[@freddybell8328]

Wdym it will never close

[@Eminence_1337]

@@freddybell8328 All his deals fall through.

[@cheery-hex]

@@Eminence_1337 ya that would certainly prevent ppl from wanting to take his offers

[@danielle4171]

I’ve bought these multiple times I didn’t even realize they were on shark tank! Love this product!!

[@stephaniecornwell8766]

This is why people like me pick at their skin. This type of product is massively needed, it’s just not a lot of people talk about their own anxiety.

[@Ookashay]

So they accepted 250k for 35%... That's a terrible deal. They don't even need a shark everything is going smoothly as is. They should've just walked away.

[@jasonkhangle]

Robert put out the royalty deal, which I think is what they took. Not the 35%, cus that's stupid.

[@brianw3749]

No wonder they created such an item, they do seem like the fidgety type.

[@namhuy1216]

"I wasn't gonna talk about my son but , let me talk about him".

[@ramon3742]

Was it just me waiting for mark cuban to jump in and say “I’ll take that” lol

[@BriannaDancause]

This was so enjoyable to watch 😂 I love both of their personalities

[@aaronsmith4806]

Robert gets so offended and it’s sad. They like you Robbie they just want you to not give a crap offer

[@obey24com]

You can tell Kevin likes to hear other offers, because Kevin is a GOAT in negotiation and he just loves the game.

[@trinity27777]

Wanting to work with Robert but basically ignored him?? Hmm ok sure 😂

[@kitsomogale4945]

They all say this And its cap😂

[@AdamBechtol]

indeed

[@TheSuperBoyProject]

That's because Robert sucks

[@MarkJackson-od3fi]

"We're not in this to make a buck" ...is the most damning thing you could ever say on Shark Tank lol

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

Robert's behavior (seen as fear of rejection) is baffling to watch. Take a clue from Kevin ... who makes an offer ... sits back ... watches the other sharks hash out other offers. Ehhh?

[@mikeduncan5932]

I like Damon's look on face right after pitch. He's looking like "this is a white person thing"

[@josuemejia0318]

That lady had crocodile tears...🤣

[@7fpsmarvin]

😂😂😂

[@nickclark18]

Yepp. All females do

[@GeddyRC]

@@nickclark18 10 year old alert!

[@rubberbandman200]

Robert is statistically the worst shark. He has the highest rate of deals not closing.

[@mgt1429]

I'm glad Robert didn't back out of this deal. I always hate seeing that a deal with Robert was backed out of when I check to see how they are doing now.

[@deanklim]

Robert gets his feelings hurt so easily

[@bernardmomanyinyagaka1051]

I never understand how Robert negotiates with entrepreneurs.

[@atienogoga1195]

Finally a Kenyan😊

[@switchunboxing]

That lady is so goofy!! Yet holds her own. It’s so amazing and I aspire to be like her.

[@generalideer6421]

Definitely holds her own in the all you can eat buffet line.

[@switchunboxing]

@@generalideer6421 Random but I mean who wouldn’t

[@ParissaKhoury]

​@@generalideer6421she's been holding her own in those buffet lines for the last 20 years

[@Eminence_1337]

@@generalideer6421 As a fat person I laughed a bit too hard at this.

[@raulpardomorales7994]

She's pure cringe

[@danielmoksmann5654]

Intriguing. I was expecting them to say that the strips contained some sort of soothing essence or oil that, when rubbed or used on your body like a Band-aid, helped relieve stress. But no, it's just a scratching surface. With colors.

[@sammovida1624]

maybe you should read what is sensory integration, and how that can help relax people

[@thomaspopa3354]

Let me get this straight… when you’re stressed at school or in the office, you WANT oily residue on your hands getting all over your laptop/papers? Think Daniel!

[@danielmoksmann5654]

@@thomaspopa3354 I'd personally get a fidget spinner or one of those clicking things. My point is that I expected something unique, innovative, the greatest thing since sliced bread, and it's just colored, textured strips. Which anyone can make.

[@juliuspreloznik7236]

@@danielmoksmann5654 fidget spinners and clickers annoy everyone else around you. their product is good

[@Kathschannel]

Me too.

[@i-fart-in-elevators]

Thats a really smart drug free way to cope with anxiety, its the reason people bite their nails and fidget. I scratch my hands and arms unconsciously without realizing it when im anxious so this makes a lot of sense

[@ericsatx210]

I’ve had anxiety and panic attacks for 13 years this is the dumbest idea this wouldn’t help me at all😂

[@mrhumble2937]

​@Eric Stoner that's you. Your experiences aren't everyone's

[@i-fart-in-elevators]

@@ericsatx210 I never said its a universal fix I said it makes sense. I think the Prozac or Zoloft is making you only see things from your perspective

[@ericsatx210]

@@i-fart-in-elevators nice try at throwing low blows bro it didn’t hurt…..

[@i-fart-in-elevators]

@@ericsatx210 enjoy that artificial serotonin bro 👍 better hope the pharmacy never shuts down

[@terranu1]

How do you have a 10 dollar margin, sell over 1 million products to end up with a mere 100k net profit without any reinvesting and needing a shark loan for a product thats basically nail cardboard with coloured textures!?!? I'd not even look at it. Most of these guys coming seem to be doing massive sales with huge margins 1-2 years and yet here they beg for scraps at extortionary rates.

[@millennialcomics]

It's amazing to see others like me from the 757 area on the show. Makes me want to push for shark tank for my comic book company.

[@torinklutterman3743]

Imagine their business meetings if that’s them on shark tank😂

[@JulianJohnston919]

As soon as I see a tear I'm out, unless were talking about our Heroes in the military, there's no tears when your making 7 digit sales.

[@PaddyP538]

Great deal for them! Congrats! 🎉

[@sosavage360]

Shout out to my hometown Newport News, VA.

[@bradwest4821]

When they start to cry, that's the moment "I'm out"

[@theideaplace]

lavender essential oil slows your brain down too and calms you... just put a little on your pillow or in your bath

[@juls-_-johnson7022]

Bro

[@infowazz]

this was a good one. Robert would be a great partner.

[@appletech9535]

First couple of minutes I thought their band aid was crap…but then he said he worked in the Apple Store and now I immediately understand his pain lol

[@FreezingwindDOTcom]

I hate when an entrepreneur throws in the "guilt" trip to find to bait a shark.

[@sagarseth1014]

This is the problem with America, everyone wants quick fast solution, no one wants to work on the roots of anxiety

[@knowsnugget3321]

SNOWFLAKE TAPE

[@mahmanmah]

omg this product is for me when im giving a presentation or public speaking.. i get nervous as heck.

[@Detailpops]

Great product I think. Must not have been patentable cause Amazon has like 70 for $14 and a few sellers.

[@joeysmith7021]

Daymond is the new Barbara

[@zachfinemusic]

I love her energy!!!

[@verycarey6144]

Did no one mention that these little strips can be made by any company and the market would get easily flooded by cheaper versions?

[@Laurenco77]

RIGHT?!? I thought the same thing. I went and looked on Amazon and there are tons of cheaper knockoffs.

[@jmhie9]

I would actually use this product if its available here.. I normally use fidget at work and these two are very similar in purpose

[@mmuller7534]

This is a very bad deal for them! 😖😞 Robert hasn't even said how he's going to support them. He's going to cash out the 1 million and then he'll do nothing for the company. No equity, no incentive for him to support them long term.

[@mrhumble2937]

Depends. If they don't sell he will have to, to get his money back.

[@shizzynwa]

​@@mrhumble2937 they will get a boost in sales after this episode to ensure he gets his money back and after that it's bonus meaning not much incentive.

[@samuelpancake4084]

Man i need one of these for my one son. He has adhd and low grade sensory problems. This would work amazing on him

[@Suebearish]

This kind of thing has been used for tactile kids successfully

[@HomestarCrawler]

These kinds of kids have been used for tactile things successfully.

[@rahulshendre7089]

this guy sounds so similar to Peter Griffin 😂😂

[@DopeTalkTV]

😂

[@mrhumble2937]

Lol now that you said it. Looks like him also

[@hbshined]

i love calm strips why people hate :(

[@NGMonocrom]

Okay, I'll get some carpenter's tape, and attach it to a piece of stiff plastic backing. DONE! (Seriously how did this "product" make it into the Tank?)

[@mikeburns3616]

If you “believe in a product” but need shmuck insurance you don’t believe in it.

[@FM-dm8xj]

"we arent here for the money" next scene:starts barganing hard for a deal.

[@alfonsosimmons9987]

That’s amazing ‼️‼️‼️😂😂😂

[@ericmueser6950]

"I'm allergic to the word perpetuity." Me too lady. Me too. Itll just be a parasite on their business in 10 years.

[@bishopnick777]

LOL what a good deal and a great product !!!

[@nhlanhlasithole2899]

She clearly loves Melissa McCarthy 4:12

[@ragnaricstudios5888]

I thought this said Clam Strips so I was getting hungry lol

[@hyocca]

I had a good laugh

[@MissionaryForMexico]

I cannot believe people would spend there money on such a gimmick! People are so gullible!

[@Jinny-Wa]

It's our coddled milennial/zoomer generation.

[@blobofconsciousness]

Exactly a mil in sales is sus...

[@romerooo3212]

Lmaooo this is for kids that run their parents!!!!’ I’m weak

[@meg.h.]

I need this tbh

[@nickclark18]

I'll send you one. Lmk if you seriously do

[@Syed_MH]

Always remember u can use these kind of products only for Physiological Anxiety, not for Pathological Anxiety🙏.

[@groobs]

So glad to see someone saying this

[@mildtotemperate]

Aww they hurt Robert's feelings.

[@mgtkvlogs]

Wait I need these

[@HairWeen]

Looks really so interesting👹يبدو حقا مميز جدا👹本当にいいです。

[@shahrulanuar8265]

The Strip calm Robert down.😅

[@josuemejia0318]

At second 0:05 why does Daymond looks so sad?! 🤔😔😂 Maybe needs some "Happy Pills" 😁🤣

[@762x51mmFMJ]

I'm sure that name tag job at Apple was really hard. Kept you up all night with those serious problems you were burdened with.

[@cooldawg2009]

So what was the final deal agreed upon?

[@juls-_-johnson7022]

Bro are u serious?

[@azja292]

I have tried everything with my daughter so she will stop biting her nails, I am definitely going to try this!!!

[@dawsonperkins7574]

This dude sounds like Tom Hanks

[@Goldinton]

He is in it not for money did he say? But he sell for 12 usd for a 2 usd product 😂

[@AdamBechtol]

exactly ha

[@mrhumble2937]

Maybe he's in it to prove he can own a successful business.

[@uhmillyunaire]

damn they got finessed

[@ranapartap1501]

i dont get it so the cost $ 2 sold at $12 profit appro 80% .sales for 2.5 million and and they only made 183 thousand cash positive? someone explain please or i am doing the wrong math

[@eddyrivera7287]

Because they still have to pay for expenses to make the product, and they also say they pay fees when selling online

[@mrhaltonok]

Gonna average $5 per sale in advertising/customer acquisition id guess - it’s not a product most people would ever think of looking for. Long term though their hope would be that once a customer has tried it, they’d come back regularly and buy again

[@AdamBechtol]

Yeah then they cut to a shark's face after and though they were going to make them break it down, but didn't sadly.

[@mrhumble2937]

Mail, advertising probably paying themselves.

[@mrhumble2937]

Also that was for the previous year so who knows how many months.

[@superconductives88]

Bet you Robert will back out as he always does

[@alwayssquash]

He sounds like Tom Hanks

[@martilives896]

Damn what’s up with Damon…talk about bull dog look 👀

[@chrisbeeken]

If there's good science behind this product, it's a really good idea.

[@ryant1648]

There’s not

[@mrhumble2937]

​@@ryant1648 there prob is to the idea just not the product.

[@catedoge3206]

my sister bought me some, neat stuff.

[@richardcalisi9188]

Robs Offer is great !

[@jayess6318]

"I don't understand it, I am out" That's because you have street experience!

[@cvzphotography]

Really sad to see countless products like this getting ripped off and repackaged on Amazon.

[@browncapitalist4884]

Does the guy sound like Mr. Hanks?😅

[@dansanchez7129]

Decent product but don't claim that it reduces anxiety, which in itself is already hard to measure. Common mistake to always claim lofty goals that are too good to be true.

[@mobbs8229]

this, or did corporations make us believe just being unhappy is so complex it feels like we're space shuttles that can't be easily fixed?

[@saltyFTP]

I would never invite Robert to my party lol

[@Chatothebear]

I dislike when an entrepreneur says...oh we came in wanting to work with this shark and we got them. Stfu no you didn’t. I wouldnt doubt that it happens but you take what youre given when the opportunities arise. Lmao

[@AdamBechtol]

🙄 x3 An ex-Apple employee. making hundreds of thousands of dollars selling over-priced textured tape, and the piece de resistance Shark Tank classic: they start crying! lol

[@J040PL7]

That's why Mark gives ultimatums, because or else people do what they did to Robert 😂

[@lyricallyricist]

It’s to bully people into taking a deal

[@jonosay854]

Surprised none asked about Patents 😂

[@briannaoppong-antwi9702]

It might be in the cut out part

[@romanboxing9454]

sheesh robert just made 500k instantly

[@buzztrucker]

Only time will tell. This could just be a novelty thing that could really fade fast. If Robert puts up the 250k and sales don't pick up after summer it's a sunk investment or it could take a while to see a return.

[@mrhumble2937]

If they sell

[@kevinblack7125]

7:41 Robert doesn't know what crashing a party means lol

[@SamuelJ888]

i think he used that phrase correctly

[@GeddyRC]

He used it properly - what he means is that you would never show up uninvited to a party where people didn't want you (because that would be immensely uncomfortable), you would show up uninvited to a party where everyone is happy to see you (and be surprised and excited that you are there). In other words, Robert making an offer amongst other offers was "crashing the party" and the entrepreneurs started making offers to Lori, making him feel like they weren't interested in him personally. I think with two offers on the table it was slightly rude to not at least acknowledge them and say "thank you for your offers", especially since they went right to Lori and now we trying to convince her. Odd strategy.

[@howtoliveonearthYT]

I think you don't...