Uncorked: Wine, Business, and Life with Bill Green

When 3M bought Aaron Krause’s buffing pad company, they looked at his smiley-faced sponge invention, called it "trash," and left it out of the deal. They made a huge mistake.
In this episode of Uncorked with Bill Green, we sit down with Aaron Krause, the chaotic genius behind Scrub Daddy - the most successful product in Shark Tank history. This isn't just a story about a sponge; it’s a masterclass in resilience, accidental invention, and proving the haters wrong.
Aaron reveals the untold stories you didn't see on TV: how he almost got banned from QVC before he even started, the "fake" controversy with Lori Greiner that was cut from his Shark Tank episode, and how a box labeled "SCRAP" turned into a billion-dollar global empire.
🍷 In this episode, you’ll discover:

The "Black Sheep" Origin: Why Aaron’s doctor parents were devastated he became a car detailer (and how he proved them wrong).
The 3M Mistake: How the manufacturing giant bought his company but rejected the Scrub Daddy patent as worthless.
The QVC Disaster: The nightmare 4:00 AM broadcast where Aaron "blew it" and almost lost everything—before selling 80,000 sponges in 8 minutes.
Shark Tank Secrets: What really happened with Lori Greiner and Kevin O’Leary that the producers cut from the final edit.
Serial Invention: A look at Aaron’s newest game-changers, from the Barbecue Daddy to a revolutionary hockey stick used by the NHL.

If you are an entrepreneur, an inventor, or just love a good underdog story, you cannot miss this interview.
📢 SUBSCRIBE & SHARE If you enjoyed this story of American innovation, make sure to subscribe!

Show Notes

When 3M bought Aaron Krause’s buffing pad company, they looked at his smiley-faced sponge invention, called it "trash," and left it out of the deal. They made a huge mistake.
In this episode of Uncorked with Bill Green, we sit down with Aaron Krause, the chaotic genius behind Scrub Daddy - the most successful product in Shark Tank history. This isn't just a story about a sponge; it’s a masterclass in resilience, accidental invention, and proving the haters wrong.
Aaron reveals the untold stories you didn't see on TV: how he almost got banned from QVC before he even started, the "fake" controversy with Lori Greiner that was cut from his Shark Tank episode, and how a box labeled "SCRAP" turned into a billion-dollar global empire.
🍷 In this episode, you’ll discover:
  • The "Black Sheep" Origin: Why Aaron’s doctor parents were devastated he became a car detailer (and how he proved them wrong).
  • The 3M Mistake: How the manufacturing giant bought his company but rejected the Scrub Daddy patent as worthless.
  • The QVC Disaster: The nightmare 4:00 AM broadcast where Aaron "blew it" and almost lost everything—before selling 80,000 sponges in 8 minutes.
  • Shark Tank Secrets: What really happened with Lori Greiner and Kevin O’Leary that the producers cut from the final edit.
  • Serial Invention: A look at Aaron’s newest game-changers, from the Barbecue Daddy to a revolutionary hockey stick used by the NHL.
If you are an entrepreneur, an inventor, or just love a good underdog story, you cannot miss this interview.
📢 SUBSCRIBE & SHARE If you enjoyed this story of American innovation, make sure to subscribe!

What is Uncorked: Wine, Business, and Life with Bill Green?

Join host Bill Green on Uncorked, a captivating conversational podcast that blends wine, business, and life into one flavorful journey. Each episode features engaging discussions, drawing from Bill's decades of entrepreneurial success across a wide variety of industries and his fresh perspective as he ventures into the wine industry at Saddlehill. Bill is joined by a diverse lineup of fascinating guests, including successful business leaders, accomplished athletes, and other remarkable individuals who share their stories and insights. Together, they offer entrepreneurial insights, leadership tips, and strategies for building successful businesses, as well as Life Reflections that explore personal stories, life philosophies, and the pursuit of balance in relatable and authentic conversations. And because enjoying great wine is simply a part of life, they take a few moments to share Wine Insights, discussing their discoveries and passion for wine.