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SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas on going from infomercials to TikTok

The Modern Retail Podcast

CHAPTER

The Evolution of SharkNinja: From Hand Vacs to Viral Products

This chapter explores the early days of SharkNinja and its first product, a hand vac, as well as the company's focus on innovation and building a global engineering team. It discusses the expansion of the company into different product categories and markets through extensive user testing and problem-solving approaches. The chapter also delves into the importance of innovation and delivering a five-star product, the shift from consumer reports to online reviews, the impact of social media platforms like TikTok on marketing strategies, and the new approach to product development called 'threshold of viral.'

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