After Shark Tank, Ms. Cheek said she felt a general “gloom” over her business. To move forward, she found a new business partner, Roger Chinchilla, who bought out her old partners and is now an equity shareholder. Members share feedback, resources and help each other promote their businesses.

Do the Sharks like each other?

After over ten years of making deals together, its no surprise that the sharks are friends in real life. “People always ask if the sharks hang out with each other outside of the show…the answer is YES! Even though we may compete in the tank, we truly respect one another and enjoy each others company.