Except for the eggs and butter, that is. The application process doesn't end there. The sale emboldened us; we walked into other stores and started making sales, and we realized we were onto something, so we decided to head to Shark Tank. Plant Chat: Taya Geiger, CEO of Shark Tank-approved Scratch & Grain Baking Co. Their cost will go down to $2. The most frustrating part came from the waste, since Leah obviously didn't use all of her ingredients, so the idea of a kit came to her mind. I'd like to welcome Taya Geiger, co-founder and CEO of Scratch & Grain Baking Co., to my Plant Chat today. Furious googling showed their closest competitors usually offered prepared baking mixes. Is Scratch and Grain Baking Company still in business? This is especially useful in underdeveloped places where cleaning supplies are not easily accessible, and we admire the mission statement that for every one sold, the company gives back. Are you interested to learn more about the other companies featured on Season 6 Episode 14? Kevin says he is lost, since the entire premise of investing in the business would be based around getting the contents of a cookie kit down, in price, to $1. They make many of their cookie kits gluten-free and incorporate nutritious grains and organic components into their mixes, so you can feel good about feeding your children a "healthier" cookie. Tutin and Geiger told the Portland Business Journal that after investing $45, 000 of their own money to launch the business 18 months ago, Scratch & Grain kits are now sold in 400 grocery stores in 48 states, including Whole Foods and Albertsons.
Combo bundles with three, four, or six kits are also available for $24-$45. Barbara doesn't like the name, or the valuation. In late Summer, Scratch and Grain landed its most high-profile customer to date: New Seasons Market. Kids' backpacks in the form of vests with pockets all around to distribute the load. We've seen other baking kits pop up just recently, but what really differentiates us is that we manufacture each ingredient separately. Scratch and Grain's main competitors in the market include Brand Castle, Dr. Bob's Donuts & Doyos, Foodstirs, and others. "I didn't really want to start a business, I just wanted the product to exist, " said Tutin.
It was so nerve-wracking at first, but once you get going, it gets a lot easier. LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- We first met Taya Geiger and Leah Tutin back in January after the pair pitched their take-home cookie baking kit, Scratch and Grain, on "Shark Tank. These cookie kits bring together the best elements of baking from scratch and the convenience of using prepackaged mixes. He was fascinated with how the acidity and tart red fruits from the wine, combined with the fat from the steak met together and neutralized for a well-rounded, balanced flavor. How many scones can you make with a Scratch and Grain Baking Company kit? What Happened to Scratch and Grain Baking Company after Shark Tank? Yes, they secured a deal with Barbara who invested $150, 000 line of credit for 20% equity of the company.
Despite landing a deal with Barbara Corcoran on "Shark Tank, " Scratch and Grain's problems were far from over. The Shark Tank Blog constantly provides updates and follow-ups about entrepreneurs who have appeared on the Shark Tank TV show. In Shark Tank episode 607, Leah Tutin and Taya Geiger, two "Momtrepreneur" from Oregon, pitch Scratch and Grain Baking Company, their gourmet cookie baking kits, in the hopes of earning some scratch from a Shark. Individual kits sell for $7. We filmed in June 2014, and it aired in January 2015. They both have experience in their respective fields; Tutin worked as a top sales representative for the Yellow Pages while Geiger was a consultant in the retirement plan market as well as stocks trader.
We learned that there's a reason why we have to say, "My name is Leah and my name is Taya, " we needed to alternate the intro as a cue to start talking, which helped us remember our pitch. Just be prepared to spend a lot more time and money on your dream than you first thought, and be passionate about your product. The most valuable experience from Shark Tank is that it opened doors with retailers that might otherwise have been skeptical of a new product. Lori admires females but feels the market was overcrowded, so she exits. We memorized our pitch, and the producers helped a lot. These memories fostered Payne's love for cooking and the desire to create memorable meals for others to be inspired by. Her girls had convinced her to do some baking, so she looked for a recipe online, made a list, went to the grocery store, got home, made the recipe, and it tasted terrible. Robert Herjavec made an offer of $150, 000 in exchange for 40% equity, but he would only make the offer if Barbara Corcoran joined in to partner as well. "We sold out quickly within weeks and our biggest crisis moment was 'Oh crap, how do we start full production on an ongoing, regular basis? '"
Each ingredient has been color-coded, as well, making homemade baking near fool-proof. Editor's note: And, as Chef Big Shake proved, you can go home without a deal and still make millions. ] Robert jokes that he might have to eat five or six more cookies before he can properly make up his mind about investing, and all of the Sharks love the cookies, even Mark. He tells them good luck; he is out. It didn't end up happening like that! The new, larger headquarters allows for expansion of the cookie kit manufacturer's operation. They've done $52, 000 in sales in 14 months. Along with the changing times, Farmers Grain took steps to meet the needs of the growing community. Now, there is no wasted product. She was adamant that she would not work with Robert.