Midland to Shark Tank: How Trevor Szafranski Landed a Deal and Is Changing Education | #90

Thousands of people cried watching this Shark Tank pitch.Logan sits down with Trevor Szafranski, founder of R1SE: Education & Recreation, to discuss his incredible journey from public school teacher to Shark Tank entrepreneur.Trevor shares the behind-the-scenes story of getting the call from ABC, stepping into the Tank, receiving praise from all five sharks, and ultimately landing a deal with Barbara Corcoran.But this episode is about much more than television.Trevor explains how R1SE is helping students build confidence, supporting overwhelmed parents, and creating environments where kids can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.In this episode: The Shark Tank audition and filming process  What happened that didn't make it on TV  Why Barbara Corcoran was Trevor's first choice  How R1SE is transforming before and after-school care  The emotional response from families across America  The future of franchising R1SE nationwide  Supporting students beyond academics  Building a mission-driven business  Balancing affordability with growth  And what's next after Shark Tank This is an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, education, and creating something that truly changes lives. Stay Connected with Us!Please like, share, and subscribe to the #TalkMidland Podcast to stay updated on future episodes and help spread the word about the amazing people and programs in Midland, Michigan.Follow #TalkMidland on social media for the latest updates and episodes:@TALKMIDLANDJoin the conversation and be part of the Midland, Michigan community!#TalkMidland Chapter Notes00:00 – Meet Trevor Szafranski & R1SE How a teacher became an entrepreneur04:15 – The Problem R1SE Is Solving Helping students and parents10:20 – The Call From ABC Getting invited to Shark Tank16:30 – Behind the Scenes of Shark Tank Preparing for the biggest pitch of his life24:10 – The Sharks' Reactions What surprised Trevor the most31:45 – Barbara Corcoran's Offer Why she was the perfect partner39:20 – The Emotional Response From America Thousands of emails and messages47:15 – The Future of R1SE Franchising and national growth55:00 – Building a Mission-Driven Business Purpose before profit1:02:40 – What's Next for Trevor and R1SE The future after Shark TankKeywordsTrevor Szafranski , R1SE Education and Recreation, Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran, Midland Michigan, Education entrepreneurship, After school programs, Student mentorship, Childcare innovation, Franchising, Small business success, Family support, Talk Midland Podcast, ABC Shark Tank, Educational leadership