Mark Cuban is a famous businessman known in part for his participation in the ABC show "Shark Tank". If you wish to contact him for advice or business proposals, email is the best choice. For shorter comments and requests, try going to his social media accounts.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Method One: Email
Step 1. Use one of Mark Cuban's public email addresses
Cuban email addresses are kept fairly confidential, so it's hard to find them unless you have some knowledge. Thankfully, Mark Cuban uses a couple of public email addresses, which can be used to contact him with ideas and questions.
- The first email address you should try is [email protected].
- Cuban is also the president, director and CEO of AXS TV. You can use the company's email address to get in touch with him: [email protected].
- As the owner of the Dalls Mavericks, Cuban also has an email address associated with the team: [email protected]
- Mark Cuban's business email address is probably known to few people. If you are a business owner, however, you may be able to track him down.
Step 2. Use a direct email subject
Before working on the body of the email, make sure that the message is provided with an informative and effective subject that allows Mark Cuban to immediately understand the content of your email even before opening it.
- The subject should be 20 characters or less. This will make it easier to see the complete subject of the email if the emails are checked via smartphone.
- A good rule of thumb would be to briefly describe the type of proposal you intend to make. For example, “Social App Start-Up”.
Step 3. Structure the body of the email in a formal way
The tone and structure of the email should remain polite, respectful and professional.
- Address him as “Mr. Cuban ".
- Write in correct English. Avoid Internet abbreviations like "u" instead of "you", "r" instead of "are" and so on.
- Your email should contain a salutation, followed by a well-structured body, a professional close, and your name and contact details.
Step 4. Explain your proposal
Explain in a few lines what your company does, what your goals are and why you do what you are doing.
Your company should have a name and a product to sell. If you have nothing but an idea, you probably won't get far. Rather, you should wait to make progress and have a clear idea before contacting Mark Cuban
Step 5. Let them know what type you are and how you hope to realize your idea
Tell Mark Cuban what you currently do, what you do for your company and what goals you have achieved.
Describe the products you have already marketed, the promotions you have run, the awards you have won, the important or famous people you have hired or worked for, and other similar information. The better you can describe your progress, the more likely you are to interest Mark Cuban with your proposal
Step 6. Show values
Take the opportunity to show some of your earnings forecasts. The idea would be to show Mark Cuban the value of your company and the possibilities you could offer him both your company and you as an entrepreneur.
Explain how your company or product fits into the typical profile of the company in which Mark Cuban is used to invest. Also describe what your company is able to offer compared to other similar companies
Step 7. Be creative and confident
When you talk about your company, you need to be creative enough to catch Cuban's attention and confident enough to be credible. If you show a lack of self-confidence, he or she will probably not trust you either.
Step 8. Don't dwell on it
Cuban is a very busy individual who receives a large amount of emails every day. If you send him a long-winded email, he may simply decide to ignore it. Instead, send him a short email, complete only with the necessary information.
If he likes your idea, he will answer by asking you for more details. Provide details after being asked and not before
Step 9. Give it a day or two
People who have received responses from Mark Cuban report that they typically received responses within 24 hours. So, should you decide to reply to your email, expect to receive it within a day or two.
Method 2 of 3: Method Two: Social Media
Step 1. Send him a message on Facebook
You can send a private message to Mark Cuban through Facebook without needing to be a fan of his page. Alternatively, you can “Like” his page and leave a comment directly on the board.
Step 2. You will find Mark Cuban's Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/markcuban
If you decide to use Facebook as an alternative to email, you'd better send him a private message rather than leave a public comment. Private messages are best suited for longer communications and making proposals, while public comments should generally be kept as an option for short comments only
Step 3. Talk to him on Google Plus
If you have a Google Plus account, you can add Mark Cuban to your contacts on Google Plus to send him a direct message.
- Go directly to his Google Plus page via this address:
- You can add Cuban to your contacts, but don't expect him to add you to his. At present (January 2014), he has been included in the contacts of 1, 376, 657 people and has only 156 people among his people.
- Contacting him via Google Plus is a good option to leave appreciative comments or other short communications. It is less practical when it comes to making proposals and showing one's ideas.
Step 4. Tweet it
Cuban also has a regularly updated Twitter account, so if you want to send him a quick comment, you can do so by tweeting to @mcuban.
- You will find his Twitter page at:
- Use this option for short comments and questions.
- In addition to tweeting him, you can also follow his Twitter to keep up with the latest news about him. Note of course, that he probably won't return the follow. At present (January 2014), Mark Cuban has 1, 981, 654 followers but follows only 963 people.
Step 5. Comment on his Pinterest page
Even though Mark Cuban doesn't follow the Pinterest page very much, it is still updated from time to time and you can send comments to his pins as long as you have your own Pinterest account.
- You will find his Pinterest page at this address:
- Cuban's pins typically relate to his current companies.
- In addition to commenting on one of his pins, you can also create your own pin advertising your company and send the pin to Cuban through the website. Include a quick description of your company in the comments and submit it so you have a better chance of catching their attention.
Step 6. Leave a comment on his blog
Mark Cuban frequently updates his professional blog, where he posts his thoughts and advice. Read the posts and see if you can leave a useful comment about the topics covered. You can leave a comment on each post.
The address of his blog is
Method 3 of 3: Method Three: Participate in Shark Tank
Step 1. Email the casting team or apply online
If your attempts to contact Mark Cuban through other media have failed, you can do what many hopeful investors do and audition for Shark Tank. One of the easiest ways to apply is to email your idea to the casting team or submit an online request on the Shark Tank website.
- Send the email to: [email protected]
- Apply online with a question and video request by going to:
- If you decide to apply electronically, you will need to provide your details, such as: name, surname, age, contacts and a recent photograph.
- You will also need to include information about your product or company. Talk about your dream, rather than corporate screenings, so that casting directors choose your nomination based on your enthusiasm. Also include information about the history of your product or business, and explain how you plan to get your business off the ground.
Step 2. Go to free auditions
While Cuban may not participate in every audition, he does show up occasionally, and you may have a chance to speak to him directly. Make sure you go prepared, though, so that you make a good impression on him.
- Check the audition calendar at:
- Fill out the application form as fully as possible:
- Get to the audition early.
- Make a one-minute presentation. Sell your dream and show your passion.
