Many blue-collar families struggling to pay rent would be happy to skip paying optional union dues.

I could have easily gone down the wrong path and dropped out of school, but I was given a second chance.

Money has no grey areas. You either make it or you lose it.

My worst fashion faux pas: probably orange shoes with white pants. I thought I looked spectacular.

When you come to 'Shark Tank,' the only person you should listen to is me, because you know you're getting the truth. I'll decide if it's worth it, and after I'm finished, the rest of the people can look into it.

People are aware of what I stand for through television. Nobody gets rich on TV but you build brand. That's what I'm attempting to do.

I see negotiations as an honest attempt to reach a deal that's great for everyone at the table. But sometimes, for whatever reason, that's impossible. You need to accept that possibility-don't make a deal for the sake of making a deal. If you do, chances are it will fall apart later anyway, with costs and headaches for everyone involved. And once you walk away, don't come back.