Rick Hopper Founder of Readerest & Shark Tank Success Story

Best known for his Shark Tank success story. Lori Greiner’s very first deal in season 3 with his magnetic eyeglass holder called Readerest. But that’s not where it started.

He’s been inventing things since he was a kid.

Back in the 1900’s at age of 13, one windy day, he built a sail for his skateboard. He borrowed some of his dad’s pvc pipe, some duct tape and an old bed sheet. And if his mom can see down from heaven, she now knows what happened to that old bed sheet.

Many childhood inventions and several years later, he figured out how to protect his ideas and turn a profit.

In January 2001, he developed a line of products for the door and window industry. He launched Trimquick with a $5,000 investment and turned it into millions in a few short years.

Then came Readerest in 2010… his most fun project to date.

Rick recharges his batteries at his 160-acre ranch with his cows under the star filled sky.

Rick is the director of “Biz Owners Ed” where they serve serious committed entrepreneurs through mentorship and training at no cost.

He is currently working on a couple of new business ideas as he travels the country with his mobile studio capturing stories of wisdom and experience from business owners and other legends. “the rick hopper show”.

Author of “The Bridge From Idea to Money”, a practical, experience-driven business book that guides readers from inspiration to execution, focusing on clarity, decision-making, and real-world momentum rather than theory or hype.

His tombstone will read…."Rick Hopper…He could have made more money, but he couldn’t have had more fun.”

Lastly, as Rick always says…”God believes in you, you should give him a reason.”