The Journal News | How Shark Tank, a snoring problem and Sophie Tucker motivated a creative Pomona couple
The Journal News explored the fascinating entrepreneurial journey of Lloyd and Sue Ecker, connecting their invention of The Snorinator to their passion for Sophie Tucker, the legendary Russian-born American singer and actress.
The article reveals the couple's remarkable story of innovation across multiple ventures, from their successful Baby to Bee novelty hat business to their documentary film "The Outrageous Sophie Tucker," which premiered in 2014 and is now available on Amazon Prime. Their research on Sophie Tucker included conducting over eighty interviews with luminaries like Barbara Walters, Tony Bennett, and Carol Channing. The piece details how Lloyd's chronic snoring problem, which resulted in Sue kicking him out of the bedroom, led to months of research and the discovery of the High Fowler's Position from 1888.
This medical sleeping posture became the foundation for The Snorinator's design. The article captures the couple's tireless work ethic and their ability to turn dreams into reality, with their latest achievement being a $100,000 investment from Lori Greiner and Michael Strahan on Shark Tank, positioning the pillow as a major player in the sleep market.
