The Shark Tank Hustle: What It Takes to Make It Big with Brianne Zborowski
- Author
- Courtney Turich
- Published
- Wed 26 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.thecourtneyturich.com/bold-moves-confident-choices
What happens when a bold idea lands on the Shark Tank stage? Just ask Brianne Zborowski, co-founder and CEO of Apolla Performance! From crafting a game-changing product for dancers to facing the Sharks, Brianne opens up about the rollercoaster journey of building a business under the spotlight.
In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of Shark Tank, revealing what it’s really like to pitch in front of millions — and what comes after. Her story is one of resilience, trusting your gut, and taking bold risks to turn dreams into reality.
If you’re ready to chase your next big idea, Brianne’s journey will inspire you to dive in headfirst.
Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments
- How growing up in a family business prepared Brianne for the Shark Tank stage
- The incredible backstory of Apolla Performance and redefining compression socks
- What it really takes to get on Shark Tank — and what happens after the pitch
- The bold sacrifices and sleepless nights behind building a thriving business
- Trusting your intuition and making confident decisions under pressure
- Brianne’s leap from balancing a full-time job to going all-in as an entrepreneur
- The power of community and mentorship in navigating the entrepreneurial journey
- Her top advice for dreamers ready to take their own bold leap
About Brianne Zborowski
Brianne Zborowski’s journey from dancer to Shark Tank entrepreneur is a story of bold moves and relentless perseverance. Born and raised in the Detroit suburbs, she grew up balancing business and dance, shaped by entrepreneurial parents who taught her the value of hard work. After earning her B.S. in Business Management from Oakland University, she co-founded Apolla Performance, blending her passions to create revolutionary compression socks for dancers. The game-changing product landed her on Shark Tank, where she faced the Sharks and showcased her unwavering belief in Apolla’s mission. Today, as CEO, Brianne continues to innovate, inspiring dancers and entrepreneurs alike. She resides in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband, Nick, and their children, Jackson and Lola — her proudest achievements.
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