Storm Stoppers Enters The Shark Tank

"Hurricanes are like in-laws, they leave you little time to prepare and they can do enormous damage," said John D. Smith, owner of Storm Stoppers, a product designed to easily protect your home during a storm or hurricane as he entered the Shark Tank.

Smith sought $100,000 for 10% equity in his company.

He said that his product works much better than plywood in the event of a storm to protect your windows. The item comes in two sizes and must be cut to fit your window.

Smith said he has sold over $5.5 million worth of Storm Stoppers in his ten years in business selling direct and through distributors. In the last year, he has only done $200,000 in sales.

"Our product is tied to the economy an the weather," he said.

"What I really hate about this business is nothing stops me from doing this myself," said Kevin O'Leary, who dropped out. "The sales are horrific."

Barbara Corcoran dropped out because the business requires to much of a cash outlay for inventory. Mark Cuban said that Smith's sales skills were "awful," and for that reason he dropped out.

The rest of the Sharks were out as well an no deal was made although the Sharks generally thought it was a good idea.