🐶 A $4 Million Dog Bed

Hey!

I hope everyone is having a great week!

Today, we are looking at the companies from Season 14, Episode 5:

• Big Bee Little Bee

• Plufl

• Bridal Babes

• Pretty Rugged

The winner of last week’s poll was… Storage Scholars! Be sure to scroll to the end and vote on this week’s poll!

Let’s get it!

🐝 Big Bee Little Bee

Amy Leinbach and her daughter Marlo created Big Bee Little Bee to make eco-friendly silicone products for families.

They launched the business in 2016 and pitched on Shark Tank, asking for $100,000 for 20% equity. With $230,000 in sales but low profit, the Sharks liked Marlo’s creativity but passed on the deal.

After the show, they focused on their bestsellers like the Scrubee and Marker Parker. Monthly Amazon sales reached over 700 units, and revenue has grown to about $130,000 annually.

🐶 Plufl

Yuki Kinoshita and Noah Silverman created Plufl, a human-sized dog bed designed to help people relax and nap more comfortably.

They launched the business as college students and asked for $200,000 for 10% equity. Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner offered $200,000 for 20%, and the founders accepted.

Though the deal didn’t close, Plufl took off. They’ve sold over 12,000 beds, reached $4 million in lifetime sales, launched accessories like a cooling cover, and won a House Beautiful award.

👰 Bridal Babes

Charles and Ashley Young launched Bridal Babes in 2016 to bring inclusive, body-flattering wedding attire to women of all shapes and sizes.

They asked for $250,000 for 10% equity, highlighting $2 million in lifetime sales. Guest shark Emma Grede made an offer for $250,000 in exchange for 20%, and the founders accepted.

After the show, they expanded their product line, moved to a fulfillment center, and added accessories like bridal jewelry. Bridal Babes has now surpassed $4 million in total sales and continues to grow as a go-to brand for modern, diverse bridal fashion.

🧥 Pretty Rugged

Tracy Slocum launched Pretty Rugged in 2017 to create waterproof, windproof, and washable faux-fur blankets and outerwear.

She asked for $200,000 for 10% equity and accepted a deal from Robert Herjavec and Lori Greiner for $200,000 in exchange for 25%.

After the show, sales surged and the company scaled quickly, reaching around $3 million in annual revenue. Pretty Rugged expanded its product line to include coats, vests, and bags, moved into a larger warehouse, and continues to grow as a premium brand blending luxury and function.

That’s all for this week! What’s your favorite company from Season 14 Episode 5?

Vote below and I’ll share the winner next week.

I’ll be back next Wednesday!