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Lori Greiner
Greiner in 2015
Born
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationLoyola University Chicago (BA)
Occupations
SpouseDan Greiner
WebsiteOfficial website

Lori Greiner is an American television personality and entrepreneur. She is an investor on the reality ABC TV series Shark Tank. Greiner has more than 500 inventions and holds 120 patents.[1][2] She became known as the "Queen of QVC" as a result of her show, Clever & Unique Creations, that premiered on the network over 20 years ago.[3][4] Greiner is the president and founder of For Your Ease Only, Inc.[5][6]

Life

Greiner grew up in the Near North Side, Chicago.[5] She majored in communications at Loyola University Chicago and worked for The Chicago Tribune while in college.[7] She was briefly a playwright and sold jewelry.[6] She is married to Dan Greiner.[7]

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 18 months.[2][8] Greiner has patented consumer products in other categories such as cosmetic organization, jewelry storage, travel, electronics, and household items.[9][1] Greiner has invented over 500 products and holds 120 patents.[1][9][2]

After her success with J.C. Penney, Greiner expanded her company, with her products appearing on Home Shopping Network[2] and in the retail store Bed, Bath and Beyond.[10] She has hosted a show on QVC, "Clever & Unique Creations by Lori Greiner", since 2000.[6][11]

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.[12][13] Greiner's other early Shark Tank investments include Bantam Bagels (which was fully acquired by T. Marzetti Company in 2018),[14] Squatty Potty,[15] ReadeRest,[4][15] Paint Brush Cover,[15] Hold Your Haunches,[15] Drop Stop,[15] FiberFix,[15] Simply Fit Board,[2] Sleep Styler,[12] and Screenmend.[15]

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.[5][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Lori Greiner's 5 Rules for Becoming a Successful Inventor". Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hochwald, Lambeth (September 15, 2017). "Lessons From the Shark Tank: Lori Greiner Shares Advice, Inspiration and a Season 9 Sneak Peek". Parade. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Vulpo, Mike (February 11, 2018). "How Shark Tank's Lori Greiner Earned Her "Queen of QVC" Title". E News. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  4. ^ 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 September 30, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c Bertagnoli, Lisa (September 26, 2009). "Neat trick: patenting her way to wealth". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c Collins, Karyn D. (April 2, 2010). "Lori Greiner marks a tidy 10 years on QVC". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c Sraders, Anne (June 27, 2018). "What Is Lori Greiner's Net Worth?". The Street. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  8. ^ Weisman, Aly (April 23, 2012). "A Grueling 22-Hour Workday In The Life Of A QVC Host & 'Shark Tank' Judge". Business Insider. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  9. ^ a b "Lori Greiner". ABC. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "IP Protection: Not Just for Techies-November 2011". Twin Cities Business. November 1, 2011. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  11. ^ "Meet the Sharks: Lori Greiner". CNBC. Retrieved September 11, 2022. Greiner has hosted her own show, "Clever & Unique Creations by Lori Greiner," for over 20 years.
  12. ^ a b Locke, Taylor (October 14, 2019). "Top 10 best-selling 'Shark Tank' products". CNBC. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  13. ^ Morabito, Andrea (May 15, 2014). "Who profits the most from 'Shark Tank' success?". New York Post. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  14. ^ Barrabi, Thomas (October 29, 2018). "Bantam Bagels of 'Shark Tank' fame sells for $34M". Fox Business. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g Van Allen, Fox (April 30, 2016). "The 18 best Shark Tank success stories". ZDNet.com. Retrieved September 6, 2019.

External links

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