Entrepreneurs
Shark Tank Star Robert Herjavec: Don’t Ever Expect a ‘Balanced Life’
The 'nicest' Shark says that with great success comes great sacrifice -- specifically downtime. The one exception he has to make: his kids.
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Thought Leaders
Georgetown Cupcake Founders: We’re Living Proof That the Cupcake Isn’t Dead
Reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated, say the duo behind one of the nation's leading cupcakeries.
By Geoff Weiss
Online Presence
4 Tips to Being Your Brand’s Champion on TV and YouTube
You know what you are talking about, now here is some help saying it to the camera.
Building a Business
Want to Get on Shark Tank? 8 Secrets From the Show’s Casting Producer.
Scott Salyers, the supervising casting producer for ABC's hit show, offers tips for pitching investors.
By Laura Entis
Marketing
How to Get on ‘Shark Tank’ and Win
Rugged Events snagged a cool $1.75 million investment from Mark Cuban. Here are co-founder Rob Dickens' top tips for other hopeful entrepreneurs.
By Kate Taylor
Thought Leaders
Think Your Job Sucks? New MTV Show Profiles Strange and Awesome Career Paths
MTV's new series, which profiles snake venom milkers, beer keg inventors and junk food bloggers, represents the network's first foray into business-centric content.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Health Department Isn’t Laughing at Dumb Starbucks’ Parody Coffee
While Comedy Central was revealed to be behind Dumb Starbucks, it was the lack of proper permits that doomed the shop.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Franchise Players: A Complete Nutrition Franchisee on Learning to ‘Be the Boss’
Ashley Olson's employers turned into her biggest cheerleaders when she was chosen by Complete Nutrition's owners to open her own franchise.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Franchise Players: An Auntie Anne’s Franchisee on the Importance of Seeking Advice
Eleazar Puente, an Auntie Anne's franchisee, answers questions on motivation, challenges of franchising and more.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
How the Producer Behind ‘Jersey Shore’ Turned Her Life Into Reality TV
SallyAnn Salsano has taken everything from bad first dates to partying at the Jersey Shore to become one of the most successful TV producers on air.
By Kate Taylor
Brick & Mortar
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From a ‘Million Dollar Agent’
Star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing on how to be successful in your field.
By Josh Flagg
Building a Business
How This Young Founder Went From Reality Star to Disruptive Entrepreneur
Here is how Kim Taylor graduated from the Randi Zuckerberg-produced reality series 'Startups: Silicon Valley' to taking on the bigwigs of for-profit education.
Marketing
Wal-Mart Launches a ‘Shark Tank’-Style Reality Web Series
The mega-retailer is producing a reality television series whose winners will get their products sold on Walmart.com.
Marketing
How the Robertsons of Duck Dynasty Conquered America
With a focus more on values and less on drama, A&E's Duck Dynasty stands out from the reality series crowd.
Buying a Franchise
Reality TV Gives a Small Franchise a PR Boost
An appearance on the CBS show 'Undercover Boss' gives a Mr. Appliance technician a moment in the spotlight.
By Jason Daley
Building a Business
3 Lies You Heard on ‘Shark Tank’
Can you really trust reality television for sound advice on how to start your own business? Here are three 'Shark Tank' nuggets of wisdom you might want to question.
By Stephen Key
Human Resources
How to Get Your Business on Reality TV
Think your business has what it takes to make great television? Apply to one of these eight shows for your chance at 15 minutes of fame.
Thought Leaders
‘Shark Tank’ Wannabes: 10 Business-Based Reality TV Shows
From CNBC's new show 'The Profit' to mainstays like 'Project Runway,' here's a look at Reality TV for the Entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurs
Traveling With Gold, Cigars and a Diamond Tester
We ask antiques dealer Billy Leroy, a star of Travel Channel's Baggage Battles, about the unusual items he packs in his carry-on.
By Rod Kurtz
Building a Business
Behind the Scenes: What It’s Really Like to Pitch for a Spot on ‘Shark Tank’
Meet the entrepreneurs who lined up to pitch to casting directors of the ABC reality TV show.
Building a Business
3 Lessons for Seasoned Entrepreneurs From CNBC’s ‘Crowd Rules’
Even experienced business owners can fall into counterproductive habits. The premier episode of CNBC's new small business reality show aims to solve them.
Business News
Reality TV Show ‘Dorm Biz’ Looks to Spotlight College Treps
Aiming to discover the next Mark Zuckerberg or Def Jam's Rick Rubin, who both famously got their start in their dorm rooms, a new reality TV show wants to talk to college treps.
Building a Business
Crowdsourcing’s New Platform: Prime-Time Reality TV
CNBC announces a new television show called 'Crowd Rules' where business owners compete for $50,000. The money is awarded based on an audience vote.
Building a Business
How Reality TV Helped One Young Trep Jump-Start His Fledgling Brand
Ben Flajnik, star of ABC's hit show 'The Bachelor,' describes the rigors and advantages of starting up in the spotlight.
By Matt Villano
Building a Business
Your Small-Business Could Get a Makeover Courtesy of CNBC
CNBC announces casting call for new reality show 'The Big Fix', where small-businesses will receive a makeover from Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis.
Buying a Franchise
A&E’s ‘Be the Boss’ Gives Employees a Chance to Win a Franchise
A new reality show gives star employees a chance to compete for a huge promotion, and gives franchises valuable brand exposure.
Entrepreneurs
Shark Tank Popularizing Entrepreneurship (Infographic)
Can't get enough Shark Tank? We take a closer look at the facts and figures about the popular business show.