Why did Daymond John cry on 'Shark Tank'? ABC viewers label Mama Sing My Song pitch 'conflict of interest' despite striking deal
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Valerie Strattan-Guerra, Amanda Seibert, and Danny Seibert from Mama Sing My Song enlist Daymond John's wife and daughter to help them polish their pitch. 'Shark Tank' fans soon turned to social media to call it a "conflict of interest" when Daymond invested in the firm.
The Indianapolis couple, who developed a business endeavor to soothe youngsters, reached a deal with the Sharks on ABC's 'Shark Tank.'
Amanda and Danny pitched a product called Mama Sing My Song on the popular show, and many believe that the acquisition was heavily influenced by the presence of Daymond's own wife, Heather Taras and their daughter, Minka Jagger.
On Reddit, fans criticized the pitch by writing, "What.. in the f**k. that 'song' was GARBAGE." Another user chimed in, "Had to mute it."
One user also wrote, "Ditto I got a few seconds in really creepy." A user argued, "This just feels like a conflict of interest to be honest."
One user quipped, "It's bring your daughter to work day! That song was longer than I thought it would be. Oh jeez, how is Daymond going to go out now."
One user asked, "Does this set a precedent for entrepreneurs using family members of sharks???? In a really manipulative way???????"
Another user asked, "How did they find his family to participate in this ?" While one fan called it, "Rigged."
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Who invested in Mama Sing My Song?
Amanda told wrtv.com that her family has been working with the 'Shark Tank' producers for nearly a year, filling out paperwork, conducting interviews, pitching ideas, and meeting with the sharks.
"I had no idea the amount of time, effort and energy that goes into preparing for the show," she remarked. "It was really amazing just to be part of the whole journey."
On Friday night, fans watched as the Seiberts reached an agreement with not one, but three Sharks. Lori Greiner, Daymond, and Daniel Lubetzky banded together to offer the couple $150,000 for a 33.3% interest in Mama Sing My Song, while the initial ask was $125K for 10%.
How can you get Mama Sing My Song?
Mama Sing My Song provides a wide range of customized tunes, which can be readily requested through their website. Among their offers, the 'Shark Tank' Bundle stands out, as it includes a bespoke song produced with musical instruments and a lovely plush toy.
This entire package costs $249 and offers a unique and individualized musical experience for youngsters. Customers may also choose the Acapella Bundle, which costs $149 and includes a personalized single-voice singing experience.
For those who appreciate the simplicity of a traditional children's song, the Traditional Song Bundle is a great value at $49. All three sets include extra features such as a sheet music and lyric artwork generator.
Customers searching for specific, unique songs can select the standalone option, which starts at $99 and allows for flexibility in catering to diverse interests and budgets.
Customers may also submit their music to the sound module located within the plush animal. They can substitute the company-provided tune with their music.
Mama Sing My Song supports children in foster care
Children without families want positive affirmations just as much as those with families, if not more.
With approximately 400,000 children in the foster care system at any one moment, Mama Sing My Song has seen this need and taken steps to guarantee that kids in need of affection receive it as quickly as possible.
The organization offers foster families complimentary personalized melodies and cuddly animals.
Additionally, individuals who are not foster parents have the option to make donations to Mama Sing My Song, a cause exclusively devoted to providing toys and plush animals to children in foster care.
On top of the 10% contribution from regular purchases, this heartwarming initiative has already made a significant impact, delivering powerful and life-affirming gifts to over 800 deserving children.
Mama Sing My Song has collaborated with The Archibald Project, an orphan advocacy initiative, to offer website users tools for supporting foster children in need.
'Shark Tank' Season 15 airs on Fridays on ABC at 8 pm ET.
For those who miss the episode, it will be available on demand the following day and on Hulu. Additionally, viewers can explore past seasons and episodes on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes.