Lori Greiner

Lori Greiner was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.⁠[1][2]

She studied communications at Loyola University Chicago, worked at the Chicago Tribune while attending college, and pursued playwriting and handmade jewelry design.⁠[3]

She entered consumer products with an earring organizer and founded For Your Ease Only. She recalled borrowing $300,000 to develop the product and secure retail distribution, including JCPenney.⁠[4][3]

She promoted her organizer on HSN. She later recalled selling about 2,000 units in five minutes during her first television demonstration, encouraging her to continue using shopping television.⁠[5]

She began hosting QVC’s Clever & Unique Creations by Lori Greiner, demonstrating and selling products designed for everyday needs.⁠[4]

U.S. patent US6158578A was granted to inventor Lori Greiner for a jewelry holder with movable, interchangeable stands. The application was filed on June 30, 1997, claiming priority from June 14, 1996.⁠[6]

After Mostly Memories sued her, her husband and the company, its claims were dismissed with prejudice in 2006. In 2008, the appellate court reversed the denial of attorney fees and ordered most counterclaims reinstated, addressing fees and procedure.⁠[7]

Calgon Carbon announced a $4.3 million payment to For Your Ease Only to settle a dispute involving anti-tarnish jewelry-box patents and business relations. For Your Ease Only agreed to withdraw related litigation and an appeal.⁠[8]

She joined ABC’s Shark Tank, evaluating entrepreneurs’ products and business proposals and making investments.⁠[9][2]

On Shark Tank, she agreed to invest $200,000 for a 20% stake in Aaron Krause’s Scrub Daddy, a business built around cleaning sponges.⁠[10]

In an ABC Q&A, she emphasized understanding one’s product and business, communicating its value clearly, and showing enthusiasm and respect.⁠[11]

She published Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!, discussing the path from product ideas and intellectual property to manufacturing and sales. The publisher lists the print edition at 288 pages.⁠[12]

She invested in stuffed mini-bagel producer Bantam Bagels, agreeing on television to pay $275,000 for 25% equity and subsequently helping expand sales.⁠[13]

She and Daymond John jointly invested in Christopher Gray’s Scholly, a service helping students find scholarships for which they could apply.⁠[14]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles presented her with its Sherry Lansing Award at its annual event, recognizing her support for young people and the community.⁠[15]

Lancaster Colony announced the acquisition of Bantam Bagels’ assets for $34 million plus contingent consideration, closing on October 19. The announced price concerned the business assets; her individual proceeds were not disclosed.⁠[16]

The Illinois House adopted resolution HR0440 recognizing her career achievements.⁠[9]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she presented Bed Talks with Lori, interviewing entertainment and business guests through Instagram Live.⁠[17][18]

Scholly’s legal counsel announced that Sallie Mae had acquired key assets, including intellectual property, selected platform features and personnel. Deal terms were undisclosed.⁠[19]

In a phone-charger sales-proceeds dispute, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ordered For Your Ease Only to pay Stuff $453,000 plus interest and denied all other relief. The judgment concerned the company; Lori Greiner was not a named party.⁠[20][21]

School of Hard Knocks released an interview filmed at Atlanta’s Tyler Perry Studios. She discussed using social media to start businesses, taking calculated risks, changing course when necessary and protecting distinctive products through intellectual property.⁠[22]

Her husband, Daniel Greiner, participates in the business. In interviews, she has described focusing on product ideas and sales while he handles finance and operations.⁠[23][20]

She also operates production company Good Place Entertainment. Her website describes education support, school visits, scholarships and disaster-relief donations among her philanthropic activities.⁠[24][25]

Her website links to @LoriGreiner on X. In a separate website notice, she warns that some weight-loss and keto advertisements use her likeness without authorization and denies endorsing those products.⁠[24][26][27]