“Momtrepreneur” Krista Woods looks for a Shark to partner with her for GloveStix, her product that removes the stink from hockey gloves and all other kinds of sporting goods. Woods mortgaged her house and quit a six-figure job to get the business off the ground. The idea came to her on a car ride home from a lacrosse tournament in 2014. As she puts it, there was a “huge stink party in the back seat, and I was tired of being invited.”
GloveStix are the result of her search for a solution to the stinky gloves. She found out the reason for smelly athletic gear was excess moisture. She sourced a material that sucks up moisture, fit it into two cigar-sized plastic tubes attached together with paracord, and the first GloveStix prototype was born.
By June 2015, she had 1500 prototypes made in a Chinese factory in her garage. The family took some pre-orders from their website and social media pages, but the bulk of their business came from traveling to various lacrosse and hockey tournaments and cold calling on sporting goods stores. In May 2016, she won“Next Big Thing” competition on the Today Show and was featured on QVC.
Each pair of GloveStix costs $29.99. There are also ShoeStix for shoes.Replacement media to remove the stink costs $7.99 and should be replaced every 90 days. She offers a subscription option for the refills at a 30% discount. GloveStix sold over 10,000 units so far. Woods likely wants a Shark to help get big box distribution. Will a Shark think this investment doesn’t stink?
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Kristaenters the Tank seeking $150,000 for 10% of her business. She gives her pitch and demos the product, then gives the Sharks some samples. As she’s handing them out, she tells the Sharks she also has ShoeStix. The products are patented. In a year andd a half in business, she has $550,000 in sales; $440,000 of that is in the last year. She sells on her website, Amazon and wholesale, which is 55% of her business. She’s been on QVC four times and actually met Lori in the cafeteria there once. Each sale brings recurring income with $7.95 refill packs.
Kevin says he won’t beat her upon her valuation so he just goes out. Mark is next out after an emotional interlude. Barbara believes in Krista, but not the product; she’s out. Lori wants to make an offer, but she wants Alex to come in for the “sports side of things.” They offer $150,000 for 20%. Krista doesn’t want to go over 15%. Alex says if they split the difference and go to 17.5%, he’ll do the deal. They agree!
GloveStix Shark Tank Update
The Shark Tank Blog constantly provides updates and follow-ups about entrepreneurs who have appeared on the Shark Tank TV show. The deal with Alex and Lori fell through. Krista pulled back from going into retail and has the same sales model as she had on the show. She also introduced StankStix for skates, boots and shoes. In 2022, Krista became a grandmother for the first time. By 2023, she had her sticks in around 100 sporting goods stores including Pure Hockey stores. As of August, 2023, she’s doing $1 million in sales annually.
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Krista Woods, the “mom-preneur” who invented GloveStix, struck a deal with Lori Greiner and Alex Rodriguez on the reality show's Nov. 5 episode. Krista Woods has had some TV success. That history would repeat itself on ABC's “Shark Tank” was no guarantee.
How long do GloveStix last? ›
The antimicrobial protection in the stix will inhibit 99.9% of odor causing bacteria growth for a 10-year period. The inserts should be replaced approx. every 90 days for optimum performance.
What are glove sticks? ›
Glovestix Shoe Deodorizer & Odor Eliminator for Hockey & Lacrosse Gloves, Boxing & Soccer Gear, Smelly Gym Bags & Sports Equipment. Non-Toxic Odor Remover. As Seen on Shark Tank (1 Set of Sticks)
What is the 1st most successful Shark Tank product? ›
1. Bombas. Bombas, a sock company that now also makes bras and t-shirts, came to the minds of co-founders David Heath and Randy Goldberg when they learned that the number-one most-requested clothing item in homeless shelters was socks.
Did Zorpads get a deal on Shark Tank? ›
The pair went into the Shark Tank seeking an investment of 150,000 dollars in exchange for 8 per cent stake in their company. The sharks were plenty impressed with Zorpads and managed to bargain their way into getting a 22.5 per cent stake of the company for a 150,000 dollar investment.
How to make lacrosse gloves smell better? ›
Put It Through the Washer
If you are in the clear, turn the washing machine to the gentle setting and use some detergent to clean your equipment and make it smell fresh. Once your gear is out of the washing machine, let it air dry. Whatever you do, avoid putting it in the dryer.
What is an illegal glove in baseball? ›
Pitchers are not permitted to wear (exclusive of piping) a glove that is white, or light gray, or a glove that is in any manner distracting to the hitter.
Do shoe stix work? ›
Works like magic!!! Keeps shoes from slipping off while working. I love the design and concept- they worked really well for a couple of days but the more you take your shoes off the less they stick. I bought 2 more pairs to have on hand but I really wish they lasted longer.
Do glovestix really work? ›
As soon as practice or a game is over, he places them into his gloves and says the odor is now gone. We have had them for almost two months, and they still keep the disgusting goalie glove odor to a minimum. It works!!!
What is pure ayre? ›
PureAyre is the only food-grade odor eliminator available. That means that PureAyre is the safest and surest way to get rid of disgusting smells, even around food, and on people and pets. You can control the smells in your environment while being friendly to your environment.
Krista Woods is the Founder and Director of GloveStix.
What is Daymond John's most successful deal on Shark Tank? ›
One of Daymond John's most lucrative investments on “Shark Tank” was Ring, the smart doorbell company that was acquired by Amazon for over $1 billion. When the founders of Ring pitched their idea on the show, John immediately recognized the potential of their product to disrupt the home security market.
How is Grypmat doing now? ›
Burden continues to own the remaining 70% of the company. Today, the company offers small and medium size of Grypmats, all made of the same non-slip rubber, that cost $29.99 to $44.99, and Burden is focused on expanding the lineup beyond military applications.
“Momtrepreneur” Krista Woods looks for a Shark to partner with her for GloveStix, her product that removes the stink from hockey gloves and all other kinds of sporting goods. Woods mortgaged her house and quit a six-figure job to get the business off the ground. The idea came to her on a car ride home from a lacrosse tournament in 2014. As she puts it, there was a “huge stink party in the back seat, and I was tired of being invited.”