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Davie Fogarty (Shark Tank Australia)
Season 2024, Ep. 35
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Welcome to another episode of TV Central: One on One, the podcast where we bring you exclusive interviews with the biggest names in television and entertainment.
Today, we’re diving deep into the tank—Shark Tank, that is! The brand-new season of Shark Tank Australia is about to premiere, and we’ve got some exciting updates. Returning sharks Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu, and Robert Herjavec will be joined by two new heavy hitters—Maxine Horne and Nick Bell. Together, they’ll be battling it out to back the next big thing in Australian entrepreneurship.
But today, we’re thrilled to be speaking with one of those sharks, Davie Fogarty. His story is nothing short of remarkable. From baking biscuits to sell at school to launching his first side hustle at just 16, Davie’s entrepreneurial journey has been a rollercoaster of trial, error, and incredible success. His eCommerce powerhouse, The Davie Group, has launched over 10 successful brands, generating more than $500 million in sales. And with bold plans to launch up to 1,000 products in a single year, Davie’s vision for the future is unstoppable.
In today’s episode, Davie will be sharing some of his most valuable insights, including:
- What keeps drawing him back to Shark Tank*
- How he finds and seals the right deal
- Collaborations with previous contestants
- The Oodie brand and his entrepreneurial journey
- Using data and predictive analytics to find winning products
- Raising capital and scaling a business
- His life away from business and what a typical week looks like
- Why some deals fall through after filming
- And what else to expect this season on Shark Tank
It’s all here on today’s episode of TV Central: One on One. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to learn from one of Australia’s sharpest entrepreneurs. And don’t forget, for all the latest in TV news, streaming info, ratings, cinema reviews, and more, head to TV Central at www.tvcentral.com.au.
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29. Shaun Micallef (Eve of Destruction)
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