Shark Tank Investor Invests 90k in Etsy Seller Mod Mom Furniture
04. Feb, 2012 
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Shark Tank Success Story
If you have not watched ABC’s Shark Tank, you should. As a small business owner, I am inspired by all the stories. This week, one of the Shark Tank Investors Invested 90k in Etsy Seller (new site) Mod Mom Furniture . *UPDATE: no longer selling on Etsy* More info here
90,000 for a 33% stake + royalty after 500,000
Kiersten owner of Mod Mom Furniture
Update on Kiersten’s blog:
I woke up this morning completely overwhelmed with emotion and love for all the amazing feedback, emails, posts, tweets, articles, orders I’ve been receiving since last night. I think I’ll be tearing up on and offer for DAYS.
The next thing that went through my head was “I wore a tool belt and 4 in heels on national TV.” And then I remembered the “in the garage” shots and started dying laughing. I promise to always enter my workshop that way from now on!If you haven’t seen the show yet, go to http://www.hulu.com/watch/229043/shark-tank-week-2
So the question is… How would you spend the 90,000?
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Fabulous! Congrats to Kiersten, firstly on her way cool designs and concepts, and secondly on landing on her feet in this way. This good news story will have me smiling the rest of the day. And it serves as an inspiration to just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
“You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.” ~ Buddha
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I LOVE Shark Tank, saw the show tonight and am so excited for Kiersten…she has really cute designs…very modern and cool. I heard her story and wish her well….she is also an inspiration for all of us!
Karen
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BTW…if you do pay them a visit, we want to hear all about it!! Besides, you need one of those for your baby! And I’d love to see some current pics of your little one
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I sure will Karen! Maybe a guest post this week from Camden. He is already 8 months!!
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That would be great Tim…we would love to ‘hear’ from him! Can’t believe how fast that time has gone…
Karen
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This is fabulous! Must see if I can catch the show online. Love love love Kiersten’s furniture, and love that she is keeping it local and handmade. And, I bet Etsy is loving the PR too. Can’t wait to see “the end of the story”…will you keep us posted? Congratulations Kiersten!
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Congratulations. I am so happy for your success!
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Interesting! I haven’t heard of Shark Tank, but will be sure to check it out.
This is the second artisan shop that I’ve read about this week that has gone to an Amish workshop to have their work made – I guess it’s the work ethic of the Amish that is a blue print for all of us!
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I haven’t watched the show either so thats on my list now. So very happy for you and the Amish workmanship is the very best! Looking to hear more about articles like this. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
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Wow, good for you! Dreams really DO come true!
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For sure!
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WOW – Congratulations! Watched the show last night. They are
tough – you must have impressed them. Great success story!
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Love that show, and so delighted to hear a fellow ETSYIAN was awarded such a great opportunity–and Amish handiwork–doesn’t get any better than that!!!!!
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Just watched it this morning and was so inspired! Love seeing things work they way they are supposed to…big dream style!
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I’ve watched the show many times. Will definitely check out your segment. Congrats on your success! I know what hard work went into building a successful business. You inspire many.
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Thanks so much for this lovely post and for all the wonderful comments! I’m very touched!!
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You are very welcome Kiersten! Best of luck in 2011 and beyond!
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Wow! Way to go Kiersten! That’s fantastic! I <3 your furniture designs — they're beautiful!
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Congratulations! I would love to have the money to expand my vintage collection and open a bigger shop.
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I’m not sure how I would go about this biz wise but I just want to say congrats! also, one never knows how long someone has been in biz before they become an “over night” success.
Best, Ellen
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I’m so happy for you! Dreams really do come true! Best of Luck to you and your family. Wishing you continued success! N
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what would i do? first? faint.
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I would outsource the computer work to an unemployed friend so that I could do what I love, create!
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This is an amazing story!! I am ready for round, uh, well I forget but I am ready and inspired!! Congratulations Kiersten!
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Wow! Awesome story!
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Congrats! This show will be great for Etsy Creatives to learn from also!
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These are the kind of stories I want to hear more of, so much so, that it become mundane! Warms my heart right up with excitement for handmade goods! I love Shark Tank and think it’s a great show to learn from.
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For real Stephey!! Bring the success stories!
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Congratulations Kiersten! It must be such an amazing feeling knowing that by being true to yourself through all the ups and downs, challenges and self-doubt, that your life has naturally blossomed into a new expansive universe at the perfect timing for you! So cool! Way to go!
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Hello and Congratulations on your great work. This is so wonderful and I wish you all the best as you continue to do what you love to do, this is also my dream as well to do what I love to do and help others so I continue to work at it.
Thank you and have a lovely day.
Ingrid Wilson
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wow! congrats!! such an inspiration to following your dreams, even in 4 inch heels and a tool belt! YAY!
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Congrats to Kiersten… I don’t watch that program but I am so glad for you. I wish you the best. Just a note… you may want to consider updating your tools to increase your production for more profit. I know you said you were going to the Amish and that is fine too.
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Her stuff is ultra mod and cute too! A great idea to store kid’s stuff. I have to tune into Shark Tank. What an inspiring success story.
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hello i watch shark tank and i like the show very much…how did you start out to get on there?i want to start my own business and i am looking into trying to get some grant $$.you can e-mail me when you have time thank you.
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