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Confused and Under Pressure! Mr. EMAIL MESSAGE … How’s it going?
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Mr. EMAIL MESSAGE … How’s it going? I need your advice. I truly feel that I need some serious help with my Cuddle Spoons business. Can I ask you a few questions; I really feel under pressure and I’m so confused? Let me tell you a few things first. I had my purpose for creating my spoons, that is why I challenged myself and I decided to give up everything in hopes that this idea will work; that was in 2013–14. Really I wasn’t in it for the money because honestly let’s say that I do make a ton of money, what...
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the Accidental Entrepreneur
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the Accidental Entrepreneur It’s a well known fact that when a person has some sort of brain injury their thinking ability will fail them first. When I began to recover from my stroke I always worried that another attack would happen to me. To put my mind at ease I would periodically create tests or challenges to keep my mind busy. Funny thing - coming up with the tests was a great challenge all on its’ own. After 26 years of regular mind testing and challenges one day I came up with a real...
Did you ever have a great idea or invention that you wanted to share with others?
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So what happened? Did you put your idea on the back burner or did you make it into a business? Before I tell you what I did, let me give you a little background. On December 11th 1988, I suffered a severe stroke which left me totally physically disabled. In other words, I can’t walk, I can’t speak well, I only have the use of my right arm, I rely on others to care for me daily, and I haven’t been able to work for the last 29 years. BUT on the other hand, I have two college degrees –...
No “Respect” for the Spoon
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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,...
Hello Shark Tank! - A Message to the Casting Producers.
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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...