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No “Respect” for the Spoon

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No “Respect” for the Spoon

The history of the spoon is long and interesting. Did you know?  Nobody knows when the first spoon was used but archeological findings show that the spoon can be traced back to 1000 BC. Did you know? In the 13th century, as part of King Edward I wardrobe, he wore a spoon to show his power & wealth. Did you know? There are over 50 variations of the spoon because it’s the most perfect eating tool for liquid and semi-liquid foods. The average person uses a spoon 3-4 times a day. Did you know?  If you Google the word Spoon,...

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Hello Shark Tank! - A Message to the Casting Producers.

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Hello Shark Tank! - A Message to the Casting Producers.

Hello Shark Tank! My name is Ken Vantroba and I live in Houston, TX I have a business called Cuddle Spoons.  What makes me different from all the other applicants is Me.  Let me explain.  I’m physically disabled and wheelchair bound since suffering a severe stroke in 1988.  I designed and created my spoons to reflect my life; 26 healthy and happy & 26 years disabled and learning how to BE happy. I also wanted people to be happy when they used them.  I mean, anyone can make a spoon – but to make people happy – THAT’S the real...

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Dairy queen or Baskin Robbins? EXPERIENCE the Power!

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Dairy queen or Baskin Robbins? EXPERIENCE the Power!

YouTube Videos: https://youtu.be/VW7G79-XXVc I would Love to share my CUDDLES with @DairyQueen or @BaskinRobbins. My CUDDLES are the most Caring Gift a person can give or receive, and there two Ice Cream companies that are Special to me, I love them both. I have warm Memories of taking an evening walk to either one of them. Here is the thing, One was to the Right of my home and the other was to my Left, they were about the same distance from my home. I don't know which company I should give Exclusive Rights to - #DairyQueen or #BaskinRobbins, So...

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My SOS letter to Lori Greiner.

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My SOS letter to Lori Greiner.

Hello Lori Greiner, good day to you. I do have a plan for my Cuddle Spoons; I just need a little help settling into the business world. Here is only one of my ideas, if we just start with 1 large Ice Cream franchise like Dairy Queen or Baskin Robbins and give them an exclusive rights deal that would give us so much attention to work with the other markets that we are trying to target. For example: Hallmark, Spencer’s, Bedding firms, etc. there are so many directions that we can go. Take a chance on me. Sincerely ~ Ken...

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VOTE for me to be on SHARK TANK

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VOTE for me to be on SHARK TANK

I want to be the FIRST ever Wheelchair-Bound Entrepreneur to be on SHARK TANK. This will only happen if you Help me - PLEASE share this Page with your Friends. THANK You "Big Time".

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