After 248 No's, Shark Tank Said YES to This One-of-Kind Theme Park

‼️ FREE 5-Minute Business Plan: 👉 https://5minutebusinessplan.com/ 💸 FREE Business Training: 👉 https://www.millionaireuniversity.com/training What does it take to turn a wild idea into a multimillion-dollar business — even after hearing “no” 248 times? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jacob Robinson, founder of Dig World, the construction-themed adventure park where kids and adults operate real construction equipment. Jacob shares the emotional story behind the business, inspired by his son Pierce, and breaks down the long journey from startup struggles and investor rejection to landing a deal on Shark Tank and partnering with brands like Caterpillar and Dude Perfect. Along the way, they dive into entrepreneurship, fundraising, theme park operations, marketing strategy, corporate sponsorships, scaling a family entertainment business, and why perseverance matters more than perfection. Whether you're building a startup, dreaming of launching a unique business idea, or looking for inspiration to keep going after setbacks, this episode is packed with valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and dreamers alike! What we discuss with Jacob: 0:00 Welcome to the Show: Introducing Dig World 1:20 The Origin Story: Becoming an Entrepreneur in 2015 2:41 Pierce's Illness and How It Changed Everything 4:30 The Crazy Idea: Let's Build a Theme Park 6:20 Pitching Investors: 248 No's Before a Yes 12:51 The Shark Tank Experience 16:08 Grand Opening Disaster and Rebuilding 25:27 Major Partnerships: Caterpillar and Dude Perfect 35:11 Expanding to 10 Parks: Site Selection and Marketing 45:54 Dig World's Role in Closing the Trades Skills Gap Thank you, Jacob! Check out Dig World at ⁠DigWorldNation.com⁠: https://digworldnation.com/ Check out Jacob Robinson at ⁠JacobRobinson.co⁠: https://jacobrobinson.co/ Follow Jacob on ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-robinson-9912b215 Connect with Millionaire University: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MillionaireUniversityMU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millionaire_university_mu/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millionaireuniversity_mu Twitter: https://twitter.com/Millionaire_Uni YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyG31bPcrqhbjvGsuz-JaXw #Entrepreneurship #SharkTank #DigWorld #StartupStory #BusinessPodcast #MillionaireUniversity #SmallBusiness #ThemePark #StartupLife #BusinessIdeas #FounderStory #EntrepreneurMindset #FamilyBusiness #Construction #BusinessGrowth