An Atlanta native, Tiffany Krumins was awarded $50,000 on the inaugural episode of Shark Tank. Tiffany’s brainchild was inspired by a sweet-natured boy with Down syndrome who fought like a Sumo wrestler when it came time to take his medicine. Ava the Elephant is now one of Shark Tank’s most well-known and beloved successes. Tiffany cruised from nanny to entrepreneur on a wave of uncanny creativity, cunning business strategies, and substantive causes that tugged at her giving heart. But a perfect storm (being diagnosed with cancer) can destroy everything in its wake and detour even the most enchanting trips. Buried in the darkest of wrappings, she unearthed a treasure trove of business opportunities and valuable connections when she redirected her focus from her own troubles to helping others. Ultimately, Tiffany beat cancer and saved her business. Tiffany charms audiences with an all-inclusive, verbal hospitality whether participating in one of her workshops at a breathtaking Beaches resort or hearing her deliver a dynamic keynote at a Disney Social Media Mom on the Road event. Follow Tiffany on social media or tune into Business RadioX to learn from Tiffany and her accomplished guests by her authenticity towards lessons learned.
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Here are a few secrets we talked about in this episode:
- Michelle introduces Tiffany Krumins.
- Tiffany shares the story of being on the inaugural episode of Shark Tank.
- She tells us what it felt like to be turned down by 4 of the 5 sharks, but to hear a YES from Barbara Corcoran.
- Tiffany tells the story of how she had been working to get Ava into Walmart, and how it ended up falling through because of things out of her control.
- Tiffany was almost on the show The Doctors, but unfortunately had to turn the opportunity down. She explains why.
- Business is bipoloar; one day you receive emails that lift you up, the next you are being turned down for a big opportunity.
- The most accomplished NO in Tiffany’s life was during her process of trying to license her product.
- Tiffany overcomes the bad days by returning to her original WHY.
- Tiffany shares a story of one of her prized possessions.
- Tiffany works with a lot of women who settle when it comes to investors, because they fear another won’t come along. She helps women realize that isn’t true.
- She shares a great story about how she had to turn a potential investor down because their values did not align with hers.
- Try not to be blinded by the love for your company, because it will get you in trouble.
- Tiffany shares what she would tell her younger self about being yourself.
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