This interview was originally published here on the Conversational Receptionists blog.
Since 2009, ABC's Shark Tank has been a fan favorite. Entrepreneurs and people who have zero interest in starting a business find the show equally entertaining and informative; rarely will you watch an episode without learning something interesting about business or a unique industry.
To learn more about what goes on behind the scenes on Shark Tank, we tracked down John O'Connor, the co-founder and CEO of Shark Tank featured company ‘brellaBox, for an interview. We wanted to find out whether past Shark Tank contestants believe appearing on the show is a worthwhile goal for other budding entrepreneurs to set.
John had lots of insightful and informative answers for us.
You appeared on Shark Tank with your partner to pitch ‘brellaBox and handled the pressure of being grilled by the sharks really well.
Pitching the Sharks isn't easy, that's for sure. Editing makes it seem like there is a conversational back and forth when in reality it's a rapid fire free for all. The Sharks all ask questions at once. The environment, with all the producers and the enormity of the sound stage, is intense to put it mildly. It didn't help that we pitched dead last on a really long day of filming...Continue reading the interview here.