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| Name | Kisstixx |
|---|---|
| Main Presenters | Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo |
| Presenter Image | |
| Product Image | |
| Last Known in Business | 3/2/2012 |
| Main Location | Salt Lake City, UT Loading Map |
| Order Shown in Episode | 1 |
| Final Deal | All Sharks went Out |
Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo are from Salt Lake City, Utah, and have created Kisstixx, a set of lip balms that, when combined through a kiss, form a unique sensation. Kisstixx walks a fine line with Dallas and Mike's religion, but their wives have supported their endeavor, including financially.
Listen, Barbara, if I turn to stone I'm gonna be pretty unhappy.
Barbara gets butterflies in her stomach after a fire and ice kiss with Kevin. They confirm that Kisstixx works.
Kisstixx has been selling for one year and has done $80k in revenue. Dallas and Mike also have a $540k order on the table from Walgreens to put Kisstixx in 7500 stores for a valentines day promotion, which should result in a $337k profit. Kisstixx sells online as well as one hundred stores and growing.
Dallas and Mike see an opportunity to expand the brand into similar products like breath freshening spray and chewing gum.
Mark Cuban makes the first and only offer and ultimately gets accepted by Mike and Dallas.
| Made By | Label | Sharks Part of Deal | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Offered | $200k for 20% of Company | |
| Sharks | Out | Barbara Corcoran | Out |
| Sharks | Out | Kevin O'Leary | Out |
| Sharks | Deal | Mark Cuban | $200k for 40% of Company |
| Sharks | Out | Daymond John | Out |
| Sharks | Out | Robert Herjavec | Out |
| Update Season | Update Episode |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 18 |
According to Shark Tank Blog https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/kisstixxLink Preview
In an article by Forbes, here https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2012/06/04/shark-tank-roundtable-their-best-and-worst-deals/?sh=2e79dd459ca7Link Preview
In season 4, episode 6, we got an update that Kisstixx had sold over $1 million of products and expanded into three new product lines such as Tat-Toes, designs for nails. Mark warned them not to expand to quickly.
In season 5, episode 18, we got an update that Mike left the company for another job opportunity. Mark Cuban bought Kisstixx the domain howtokiss.com ( which, as of 2023, redirects to Mark's site). Kisstixx is working with country music star Danielle Peck as a marketing play with her song "Kiss Me Like You Miss Me."
Kisstixx was also supposedly working on an app. I don't know what that is supposed to mean, but it might've been a cool thing to say at the time. There is no sign that they created the Kisstixx app.
The Last Tweet from Kisstixx Twitter, @Kisstixx https://x.com/KisstixxLink Preview
According to Mike Buonomo's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebuonomo1Link Preview
Similarly, Dallas Robinson's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallas-robinson-46255622Link Preview
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