These 'Shark Tank' Hopefuls Nearly Lost An Amazing Deal Because They Got Greedy

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That was until the Hinnants announced that their company Grace and Lace had made $800,000 in 2012 and $1.25 million this year to date.
With high profit margins and no money so far spent on advertisements, the investors were suddenly quite interested.
The pitch got intense, however, when investor Robert Herjavec offered the Hinnants exactly what they wanted - $175,000 for 10% equity in their company. The catch: Herjavec wanted them to accept or decline the offer immediately, before hearing what the other Sharks might offer.
"I don't think it's fair to me ... I'd like an answer now," said Herjavec. "I've given you exactly what you're asking for. I'm a very nice guy, but don't mistake my kindness for weakness."
Would the entrepreneurs jump on a great offer or get greedy, hoping a better one might come along?
That's when investor Kevin O'Leary warned the Hinnants about the "bone in mouth" disease: when a dog looks into a pond, sees his reflection, and drops the bone he has for the reflection of the bone in the pond. The result is that the dog loses the only bone he has.
Indeed, the Hinnants hesitated and ended up losing the offer from Herjavec, but they had their eye on investor Barbara Corcoran from the beginning. Ultimately, they survived the "bone in mouth" disease and struck the deal they wanted with Corcoran.
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