Angie Cella was a"Shark Tank" investor's perfect candidate, according to the show's judges: a big dreamer and go-getter with a powerful backstory.
Cella sold her house to cover the costs, she said — moving herself and her four children into a rented townhome, while working virtually with a factory in China to bring Blinger to life. "In 2019, they did over $20 million wholesale," said Cella."But Covid happened sales went down, so my income went down."
Cella was also drowning in responsibilities. Her team consisted of Cambria — a college student and part-time National Guard soldier who manages Blinger's social media — and two other"phenomenal ladies that are full-time with me," she said. "I really think what you have to do is find someone to take over your operations," O'Leary said."Wow, what a mess you've got on your hands."