LESSONS

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The Inventor and CEO of FlexScreen, Joe Altieri, shares wisdom that he has gained from his Shark Tank experience, and his journey as an entrepreneur and business leader.

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A WORD FROM JOE

As the Inventor and CEO of FlexScreen, my recent experience on ABC's hit show, Shark Tank, was surreal. Standing before these famous investors, presenting the product that I invented in my garage, and having three of the five Sharks battle over FlexScreen exceeded every expectation that I could have imagined for my business.


This experience taught me so much that I started a blog called "Lessons From The Tank," where I share some of my most vulnerable moments and insights gained from the beginning of the Shark Tank process to the final deal with Lori Greiner. I believe it will bring value to your career and personal life, and I invite you to check out my blog and other inspirational resources.

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"FlexScreen is a game changer, it’s the easiest and best screen I have ever seen! Joe and his team are great to work with! So happy to have him in my Shark Tank family."

-Lori Greiner

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Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi – Wisdom Beyond Their Years

These teenagers are goals – period. Ayaan and Mickey Naqvi (14 and 15 years old at the time of this podcast) are the most impressive teens I have ever encountered. They have appeared on Shark Tank not once but twice, and, despite not getting a deal both times, their passion, drive, and positive attitudes are…

Kirby Holmes – A Breath of Fresh Air

An N95 air filter mask – for your dog? That’s precisely what Kirby Holmes, my recent Lessons From The Tank Podcast guest, invented and pitched on Shark Tank. It may sound crazy at first – and a few of the Sharks thought so, too – but maybe you live in an area prone to wildfires,…

Lance & Kim Burney – Make it Fun

Kim Burney noticed how the people in her family jumped at the chance to use chainsaws when she suggested that the trees on their property needed to be trimmed. So when she asked if anyone would like to carve the Thanksgiving turkey and got crickets from the whole crowd, she joked that if they could…

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Let’s Wrap It Up

As the year draws to a close, it’s prime time to don the analyst hat and dive into the highs and lows of the past twelve months. It’s that annual ritual of looking back to move forward (which is one of the few valid reasons for looking back at all.) It’s time to evaluate those successes and failures. It might sound cliché, but trust me, this ritual isn’t just about nostalgia; it’s your secret sauce for leveling up in the coming year.
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Shake That Can

If you’re willing to be honest with yourself about what’s holding you back, you’ll often find that the reasons are more likely fear-based excuses. And fear-based excuses are a perfect recipe for regret. So shake that can because there’s something useful in there, even if it’s not exactly what you’re looking for.
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The Biggest Flex Is Being Flexible

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw. The official Merriam-Webster dictionary lists change as a transitive verb, and I’m not arguing with the authority, but I think of it more as a noun. Change – like gravity – is a constant “thing” in life and…

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