I Was Rejected on Shark Tank — Now I Run a $2.5 Million Business. Here Are 5 Lessons I've Learned the Hard Way
Ryan Naylor
created: June 16, 2025, 3:30 p.m. | updated: June 17, 2025, 1:02 p.m.
I didn't get a deal on Shark Tank, but that rejection forced me to build a better company.
Years ago, I walked onto the set of Shark Tank thinking I had it all figured out.
Visibility is worthless without readiness — always be recruitingAfter Shark Tank aired, our website crashed.
If you're waiting until you're desperate to hire, you're already too late.
Your failure may be your best future assetI didn't get a deal on Shark Tank.
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