Spergo Clothing Update | Shark Tank Season 13

Trey Brown grew up in a neighborhood where violence was common, and he wanted something positive for himself and his friends. He started Spergo Apparel, a clothing brand that gave kids an alternative to the streets and encouraged them to focus on their goals. The line grew quickly from a few T-shirts into a full brand with celebrity support and big sales. Will the sharks back this young founder? Let’s find out in our Spergo update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Spergo after Shark Tank.

Trey and Sherell pitched their inspirational clothing brand on Shark Tank Season 13, seeking $300,000 for 10% equity. After their pitch, they left with a deal from Daymond John for $300,000 for 20% equity.

In terms of a Spergo update, the company grew quickly, with orders jumping 2,000% after their episode aired. Furthermore, by 2022, Spergo expanded through pop-up shops, reached $3 million in sales, and continued releasing new collections.

Shark:	Result:
Daymond John	Accepted deal of $300,000 for 20% equity
Mark Cuban	$300,000 for 25% equity
Lori Greiner	No Offer
Robert Herjavec	No Offer
Kevin O’Leary	No Offer

Shark Tank Spergo Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Trey Brown and Sherell Peterson
• Business: Inspirational clothing line
• Ask: $300,000 for 10% equity
• Result: $300,000 for 20% equity
• Shark: Daymond John

Trey and his mother, Sherell, started Spergo with $178 from Trey’s 12th birthday money.

By the time he turned 15, the company was closing in on $2 million in sales and had caught the attention of celebrities like Sean “Diddy” Combs.

At first, Trey sold 16 shirts to friends and family. The very next day, he went to barbershops around Philadelphia and managed to sell out all 40 shirts.

For the next three years, Trey spent every Saturday on the streets selling as many shirts as possible.

Meanwhile, Spergo became a symbol of inspiration, combining “sports,” “hero,” and “go-getter” into a brand meant to keep his friends off the streets.

Each year, sales grew dramatically. Trey had done $1.8 million in lifetime sales, starting with $40,000 in 2018. By 2021, the business had already generated $938,000.

They sold 30% through e-commerce and 70% through their three physical locations. The first location was funded by a $25,000 grant from Diddy, who was inspired by Trey’s story.

The sharks were impressed. Daymond John, in particular, connected with Trey’s journey because he had once built his own clothing brand.

When asked what they wanted to do with the money, Trey and Sherell explained they hoped to hire new designers, improve digital sales, upgrade their website, and secure resources to sustain growth.

However, Daymond questioned why they wanted to scale so quickly when things were already going well. Trey and Sherell explained they were only producing for the current season, but needed to work several seasons ahead to keep up with rising demand.

The first shark to step out was Lori Greiner, who said she wasn’t the right partner.

Next, Kevin O’Leary bowed out, admitting clothing wasn’t his area.

Meanwhile, Robert Herjavec noted he had invested in clothing before, like Tipsy Elves, but only online. He didn’t feel confident scaling brick-and-mortar stores and walked away as well.

That left Mark Cuban and Daymond. Mark admired the vision but felt they were moving too fast. Still, he wanted to support them and offered $300,000 for 25% equity.

In the end, Daymond matched Mark’s offer but added his clothing expertise. Trey countered for 20% equity, and Daymond quickly accepted.

With Daymond’s fashion background, the deal looks like the perfect match for the young entrepreneur.

So, what happened to Spergo after Shark Tank? Find out in our Spergo update.

Shark Tank Spergo Update

For our Spergo update, we have reasons to doubt that the deal went through, as several sources attribute a tweet made by Daymond John himself.

But during our own due diligence, we could neither find the source for such information nor a source for that matter that suggests that Daymond is part of Spergo.

At best, what we found was “hearsay,” nothing more, nothing less.

However, right after their episode aired, Spergo saw a massive boost. Orders jumped by more than 2,000% within days.

By the end of 2021, the company had reached $2.5 million in sales and made a net profit of $313,000 after paying themselves.

They also opened their third store that year in the Pentagon City Mall in Virginia, joining an earlier location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Trey was also gaining attention outside the business. He appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

That same year, the Philadelphia 76ers awarded Spergo a $200,000 grant through their “Buy Black” program. The program also gave Spergo in-arena ads, game broadcasts, and digital exposure.

Trey added “author” to his list of titles, too, when he published his book, Trey’s Way: My Entrepreneurial Keys to Success.

The company kept growing in 2022, reaching $3 million in sales. Trey was named to AfroTech’s “Future 50” list, and Spergo ran pop-up shops in Philadelphia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and New York.

As of October 2023, the brand was on track to hit $4 million in sales. But by August 2024, revenue dipped slightly to $2.9 million. A sneaker line Trey hinted at has not yet launched.

The brand continues to release new collections, like their SS’23 line. Beyond hoodies and sweatpants, they now offer accessories such as water bottles, scarves, and stocking caps.

Prices typically range from $12 to $95, and the website sometimes features discount codes like ESD10 for 10% off.

Trey has said his goals are to expand Spergo internationally, open flagship stores, grow his team, and mentor young people.

You can also keep up with their latest drops on Instagram and on Facebook.

After all, with a noble mission and celebrity support, we’re confident Trey is well on his way to achieving the lion’s share of success.

If we get any more news on a Spergo update, we will let you know!

Before you leave, be sure to check out more Shark Tank Season 13 Episode 5 company updates:

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