Wurkin Stiffs Shark Tank Update
Magnetic collar stays and men's dress shirt accessories
What Happened to Wurkin Stiffs After Shark Tank
Is Wurkin Stiffs still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
$9M
reported annual revenue
- Post-show: on-air deal with Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John fell through (Daymond wanted licensing)
- Continued informal working relationship with Daymond John
- Revenue grew from $1.8M to ~$9M
- Expanded to 1,000+ retail stores across US, Canada, Japan, and Mexico
- Product line expanded from collar stays to polo stays, tie bars, power buttons, lint rollers
Last verified Apr 4, 2026.
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The Wurkin Stiffs Shark Tank Pitch
Jonathan Boos of Sarasota, FL pitched Wurkin Stiffs on Shark Tank Season 2, Episode 1, which aired Sunday, March 20, 2011, asking for $85,000 for 10% of the company — a $850,000 valuation.
Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John teamed up and agreed to invest $100,000 for 40% equity, valuing the company at $250,000. The deal fell through after the show. Deal never fully finalized; founder maintained informal relationship with Daymond John.
Watch the Pitch
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S2E1Mar 20, 2011
- Ask
- $85,000for 10%
- Ask Valuation
- $850,000
Deal Terms
Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.
- Amount
- $100,000
- Equity
- 40%
- Valuation
- $250,000
Barbara Corcoran
Daymond John