DALLAS, TX — Inventors and entrepreneurs in North Texas will have a chance to show what they're made of on Wednesday, Jan. 24 as Shark Tank auditions will take place during the Dallas Small Business Expo.

The auditions are free and easy to enter, so anyone with a burgeoning idea they think could change lives should show up and show out. Anyone who wants to vie for his or her spot on the show must first register to attend the expo, which is free, then arrive at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to obtain a wrist band. Fill out this audition form and bring it with you; it's that simple.

The Dallas Small Business Expo will last from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Jan. 24, and is free for most entrants. Tickets can be purchased for different levels of admission, which can be upgraded to include an open bar, VIP seating and more.