Business | Startup | Motivation on Instagram: "📌 The $10 Sticky Note Holder That Left the Sharks Speechless 😲 Back in Season 1 of Shark Tank, Mary Simonson stepped in with a humble yet clever creation — a sticky note holder that clips to the side of your computer screen. Simple? Yes. Smart? Absolutely. 🧠💡 She asked for $100,000 in exchange for 20% equity, valuing her company at half a million dollars. The product was crystal clear in its purpose: declutter your desk and keep your to-dos in p

HerosMindsets on Instagram: "In an unforgettable pitch from Shark Tank Season 1, Mary Simonson showcased a simple yet clever product: a sticky note holder that attaches to your computer screen. Her ask? $500K for 20% equity, valuing the business at $2.5 million. Costing under $1 to produce and selling for $10, the markup left the sharks speechless—some impressed, others doubtful. Was it a genius pricing strategy or too niche to succeed? Though the deal didn’t close, this pitch became a Shark Tan