If you've ever watch Shark Tank on TV and dreamed about launching your own business and finding sharks (venture capitalists) to fund it, then look no further. Phil Randazzo's Shark Talk walks readers step-by-step through everything they need to know, whether to appear on the show or just launch a successful business. Readers of Shark Talk will Learn: $ How to prepare to be on the show $ How to polish your 30-second elevator pitch $ Mistakes not to make when speaking to the sharks $ What to do if you get more than one offer from the sharks $ Secrets of negotiating with the sharks $ How to capitalize on the show if the sharks turn you down And that's not all! Phil includes contact information for hundreds of venture capitalists, names and of contests for acquiring funding, and even a coupon so you can have Phil listen to your elevator pitch. It's all here in one book.