Summary: Super Star Mini-Shark Rebecca Rescate... CitiKitty & HoodiePillow Rebecca Rescate describes herself as the MINI-Shark, and for good reason. After coming on the show and turning her first product into a company with 5 million in sales, she CAME back into the tank as an investor (and pitch-gal) for the HoodiePillow and scored another deal. A FIRST for anyone in the tank. It took me a while to track Rebecca down as she doesn't stay in one place for too long. At the time we spoke a pipe had blown up in her house and she was confined to the area of the house where there was a phone (or at least I think that's how I pinned her down for 30 minutes...who knows) We had a great chat and I know you'll enjoy it. In this episode you will hear: What it takes to get back in the tank after your first successful "swim" Do they roll out the red carpet and give you a fast-pass or are you treated like a regular Joe/Jane? A little history on training a cat to use the toilet "Focker, I'm not going to tell you again! Jinx cannot flush the toilet" CityKitty was no overnight success, Rebecca had almost a decade of effort before her first shark tank appearance. People who choose not to read aren't far off from people who can't read. How Rebecca knew the Shark's "tells" and how it helped her during negotiation. They KEY elements in any product Rebecca believes can be successful Robert FINALLY gets the last laugh with HoodiePillow. (And what Rebecca thinks of him - Hint: it includes wonderful & genuine) Which Shark Rebecca planned/hoped to partner with going into the tank... Is getting on the show better than getting a deal?? Kevin get's called out for always having one foot out the door. How to balance your opportunities when they come knocking in groups. Investing in yourself is an accumulation process...like compounding. If you are passionate about what you do, it will show in what you do. Rebecca is now on her way to being a full-blown Shark, helping others figure out how to get their own products to market. Will there be a 3rd or 4th visit to the tank? Will Rebecca be sitting on the panel some day?? Plus a whole lot more... Useful Links From This Podcast: CitiKitty Cat Toilet Training Kit Rebecca Rescate.com 10,000 hours to mastery Paco Underhill - The Science of Shopping Sharktankblog.com (Rob Merlino's site that has all the latest updates about Shark Tank) Arsenal - One of the vices I haven't let go of...I am dying to see a game at the Emirates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxLDge5uCPo You love the podcast but don't know what to do next?? I can help with that: Click here to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and leave a review. (or Click on Lumberg) Follow @SharkTankPdCast Click here to join the 'Fans of Shark Tank & ST Podcast' LinkedIn page. Thank you for checking out the Shark Tank Podcast. Hopefully you get a feel for how much I love the show and sharing this medium with fellow fans. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! (Seriously, tell 5 people before the end of the day) If you have any suggestions don't hesitate to drop me a line via the contact form or twitter. Until Next Time...Bu-Bye! TJ Hear The Good Stuff As Soon As It Drops!
