My Shark Tank Australia Experience: A Year of Growth, Learning, and Excitement

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since my appearance on Shark Tank Australia aired! 🦈 What a rollercoaster of excitement we’ve had since! 

When I first stepped onto that stage to pitch The Laundry Lady, I had no idea just how significant that moment would be. It was my very first time pitching to investors, and in hindsight, I probably wouldn’t have chosen national TV for my debut! But looking back, I’m proud of how it turned out—especially since I had no prior training or mentorship in investor pitching. It was a raw, real, and nerve-wracking experience, but I think I managed to hold my own.

I had gone in asking for a $750,000 investment to fuel our growth, but what happened next was beyond anything I could have imagined. Canadian businessman and ‘US Shark’ Robert Herjavec blew everyone away with a record-breaking offer of $1 million. It was a historic moment, not just for me but for the show as well—it had never seen an offer like that before.

Since that episode aired, things have shifted dramatically. Over the past year, I’ve found myself pitching to new potential investors every week—whether it’s to VCs, angel investors, or at tech events and pitch competitions as part of our seed raise. It’s been a steep learning curve, and Canva now holds over 50 different versions of our pitch deck! But each experience has brought new insights, new connections, and an ever-growing excitement for the future of The Laundry Lady and our platform TimeBoss.

The most rewarding part? We’ve almost tripled the business since we filmed the episode. What excites me most about that is the opportunity it brings for more Laundry Ladies and Lads. Under our flexible and sustainable business model, this growth means three times the number of people who can now start their own business with us, enjoying the independence and support we offer.

I’m so proud of how far we’ve come and incredibly excited for what lies ahead. With Robert’s investment and the continued growth of The Laundry Lady and TimeBoss, the future looks brighter than ever. Here's to more success and to all the Laundry Ladies and Lads making a difference in their communities every day!