

If you’ve got a product they want, that can still lead to a significant boost in sales even if the Sharks don’t bite. Appearing on an episode of the hit reality series is essentially a free advertisement that puts a relatively unknown company in front of millions of potential customers. But don’t be mistaken, there’s an upside to the latter scenario, too. While some entrepreneurs are able to impress the sharks out the gate, others aren’t so lucky and go home empty-handed.

The up-and-coming business owners hope that the pros will be wowed and want to buy in, providing some much-needed funding that will help take their companies to the next level.

That’s where they’ll pitch their companies to some of today’s top entrepreneurs - Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary (known on the show as "the Sharks"). Each season, the show receives tens of thousands of applications, but only a few dozen applicants actually get selected to appear on the show. Landing a coveted spot on ABC’s reality show Shark Tank is the opportunity of a lifetime for a budding entrepreneur.
