Ray Phillips
For us, that starts with making bathtime what it should be. SoapSox® began when our founder and CEO Ray Phillips worked as a Program Director at a residential treatment facility with children who have experienced trauma. Ray found that one of the most difficult times of the day was bath time.

Is SoapSox a good investment?

We think SoapSox® is a smart investment not only because of the unique competitive advantages, growing retail presence, exciting partnerships, or the substantial growth opportunity, but also because of our mission to create a safe space for kids.

Who is the CEO of Spikeball?

Chris Ruder is the CEO and Founder of Spikeball Inc. The Jonas Brothers, Drake, Julianne Hough, Ryan Seacrest, 21 Pilots, Casey Neistat, and numerous pro sports teams and players have expressed their love for Spikeball.

Can you make money playing Spikeball?

Another great feature of Spikeball is the fact that there are so many tournaments popping up and there is even prize money available at higher levels.

How much is ISlide worth today?

ISlide, known for its ability to create custom slide sandals within days using a proprietary printing process, has closed its most recent investment round by adding three new prominent major investors, bringing the company valuation to more than $10 million.

How much is Spikeball 2020?

While the company now has $15 million in annual revenue, the story would have been much different under the direction of a big-name investor. Daymond John, founder of hip-hop apparel retailer Fubu and a Marvel Comics collaborator, liked the Spikeball idea on ABC’s Shark Tank back in 2014.

Is Spikeball still popular?

Headquartered in Chicago, Spikeball says it now has more than 4 million players worldwide.

How much did soapsox sell for?

Ray confirmed that the SoapSox range had been on the market for six months but had achieved a fairly impressive $300,000 in sales in that short time. Lori Greiner inquired what the patent situation on the products were.

How do you use a soapsox bath toy?

SoapSox bath toys make bath time easy for parents and fun for kids. liquid or bar soap into the Soapsox pocket. Wet your Soapsox® with water and work up a lather. Place your fingers in the side pockets and scrub.

What was Ray and Alvin’s pitch for the soapsox business?

When Ray and Alvin appeared on the show they were hoping to get $260,000 investment in exchange for just 10% Equity in the Soapsox business. Alvin began the pitch by detailing the problem that nearly all parents faced at one time or another, children who didn’t want to take a bath.

Why did Daymond become a partner in soapsox?

Daymond confirmed that he did want to be part of the SoapSox business but he too had problems with the valuation. Unable to value the company as highly as Ray and Alvin had, he offered $260,000 in exchange for 33% equity in the company, effectively becoming an equal partner with them both.