Lori Greiner | |
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Born | |
Education | Loyola University Chicago (BA) |
Occupation(s) | Television personality, inventor, Entrepreneur |
Spouse | Dan Greiner |
Website | Official website |
Lori Greiner is an American television personality, inventor, and entrepreneur. She is an investor on the reality TV show Shark Tank and its spin-off Beyond the Tank. She has been known as the "Queen of QVC" since the 2000 premiere of her show, Clever & Unique Creations.[1][2] Greiner is the president and founder of For Your Ease Only, Inc.[3][4]
Life
Greiner grew up in the Near North Side, Chicago.[3] She majored in communications at Loyola University Chicago and worked for The Chicago Tribune while in college.[5] She was briefly a playwright and sold jewelry.[4] She is married to Dan Greiner.[5]
Career
In 1996, Greiner created and patented a plastic earring organizer. J.C. Penney picked up the product before the holiday season, allowing her to pay off her $300,000 loan in eighteen months.[6][7] Greiner has patented consumer products in other categories such as cosmetic organization, jewelry storage, travel, electronics, and household items.[citation needed]
After her success with J.C. Penney, Greiner expanded her company, with her product appearing on Home Shopping Network[6] and in the retail store Bed, Bath and Beyond.[citation needed] Shortly afterwards, she transitioned to QVC, and in 2000, she launched Clever & Unique Creations, one of the longest-running shows on the network.[8][9]
In 2012, Greiner joined the U.S. TV series Shark Tank. In 2014, her investment in Scrub Daddy, a company that produces a texture-changing household sponge, was regarded as one of the biggest successes in Shark Tank history.[10][11] Greiner's other early Shark Tank investments include Bantam Bagels (which was fully acquired by T. Marzetti Company in 2014),[12] Squatty Potty,[13] ReadeRest,[2][13] Paint Brush Cover,[13] Hold Your Haunches,[13] Drop Stop,[13] FiberFix,[13] Simply Fit Board,[6] Sleep Styler,[9] and Screenmend.[13]
In March 2014, she authored the book Invent it, Sell it, Bank it! – Make Your Million Dollar Idea into a Reality, a how-to guide based on her entrepreneurial journey.[3][5]
References
- ^ Vulpo, Mike (February 11, 2018). "How Shark Tank's Lori Greiner Earned Her "Queen of QVC" Title". E News. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b Kassar, Ami (October 12, 2012). ""The Queen of QVC Talks About the Risks of Dealing With Sharks"". NY Times. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Bertagnoli, Lisa (September 26, 2009). "Neat trick: patenting her way to wealth". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b Collins, Karyn D. (April 2, 2010). "Lori Greiner marks a tidy 10 years on QVC". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Sraders, Anne (June 27, 2018). "What Is Lori Greiner's Net Worth?". The Street. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Hochwald, Lambeth (15 September 2017). "Lessons From the Shark Tank: Lori Greiner Shares Advice, Inspiration and a Season 9 Sneak Peek". Parade. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Weisman, Aly (April 23, 2012). "A Grueling 22-Hour Workday In The Life Of A QVC Host & 'Shark Tank' Judge". Business Insider. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Scinta, Jude (August 13, 2017). "Lori Greiner - A Consistent Rise to The Top". Advisor Magazine. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b Levitt, Shelley (17 October 2017). "How The Sleep Styler Survived the Shark Tank". Success.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Walker, Jodi (December 5, 2014). "Where To Buy 'Shark Tank's Scrub Daddy So You Can Help It Remain the Series' Most Successful Product". Bustle.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Morabito, Andrea (May 15, 2014). "Who profits the most from 'Shark Tank' success?". New York Post. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Schultz, Clark (October 22, 2018). "Lancaster Colony scoops up Bantam Bagels". Seeking Alpha. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Van Allen, Fox (April 30, 2016). "The 18 best Shark Tank success stories". ZDNet.com. Retrieved 6 September 2019.