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Marcus Lemonis has invested more than $75M in businesses all across America. Now, take the journey with him as he lends his expertise to struggling businesses in various industries across the country while using his famous People/Process/Product principle. The money is real. The process is real. And this is what it takes to bring a business back to life.
Serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis travels to Brooklyn, New York and visits `A. Stein Meat Products', a second-generation business run by two lifelong friends.
Dark times have befallen Vision Quest Lighting, whose panicked owner lost his way following a slump in sales.
Greg and Jennifer Lyles want to keep their Kentucky BBQ restaurant small and local, but their son, Chandler, has dreams of going national; as the threat of bankruptcy looms, Marcus strives to put this family on the same road to success.
A master bagel maker builds a big following in Chicago, but even as he dreams of expanding beyond the Windy City his business is growing stale; if Marcus can't push him to rise to the occasion, this would-be mogul won't be going anywhere.
A kitchen supply store in Manhatten faces extinction following the owner's divorce; Marcus tries to get them working together again.
An embroidery and silk screening company in Queens, NY is about to close its doors forever after the owner has bitten off more than he can chew.
The owner of a multimillion-dollar ramp and safety company avoids conflict with his staff members, including his son; Marcus tries to help them overcome their troubled past.
Marcus Lemonis checks in on a clothing company that has fallen back on old, bad habits.
Marcus helps a California company specialising in retail displays that is struggling to stay relevant. The owner on the company seems to only slows progress and limit creativity.
The owner of a packaged Southern food business bites off more than she can chew, bringing colossal debts that clog her cash flow.
The owner of a women's "athleisure" company finds success building a following online, but her conservative aesthetic is starting to lose popularity; she refuses to take any risks, despite suffering sales; Marcus urges her to think outside the box.
At a dessert shop in Los Angeles, Marcus must help a sweet and successful entrepreneur reign in her ideas before her many ventures cause chaos to her delectable empire.
Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has invested more than $20 million of his own money in small businesses featured on The Profit. But when each episode ends, his work is just beginning. In this special episode, Lemonis returns to four of those companies – Coopersburg Sports, Key Lime Pie Co., Artistic Stitch, and Unique Salon & Spa – and reveals which partnerships have flourished… and which have floundered.
A van conversion company wants to expand, and it’s a business space that Marcus knows well. But with shoddy work and a confusing process, this “dream-making” company might just drive off a cliff.
The owner of a packaged Southern food business bites off more than she can chew, bringing colossal debts that clog her cash flow.
A small skin care and cosmetics business is suffering from a big identity crisis as its founder creates new products on a whim. Can entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis help this company regain its focus and fulfill its potential?
A Chicago-based lighting company sparks innovation with unique designs and customizable options, but the owner's lack of leadership causes sales to fizzle; if Marcus can't convince her to value her team, it may be lights out for this startup.
A Los Angeles clothing brand suffers from its owner's inconsistent designs and wasteful spending, despite the help of his brother and sister.
Where are they now? Marcus checks in with businesses from Season 1 and 2, such as Athans Motors, WorldWide Trailer Sales, Inc., Mr. Green Tea, Michael Sena's Pro-Fit, and Sweet Pete's.
In this special episode, Marcus Lemonis opens his books to reveal what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. He explains which deals paid off big time and which cost him millions. And deep-dives into the money spent, relationships formed, and epic surprises no one saw coming.
Two former employees from The Casery want to start their own cell phone case brand; Marcus tries to help Charlotte overcome her confidence issues to become a CEO, so she and Skyler can build a new company from the ground up.
A Los Angeles startup is creating buzz with its fashion-forward cell-phone cases; behind its breathtaking sales, the cracks are starting to show; its CEO does whatever he pleases, leaving his partners demoralized and the business unable to grow.
Marcus attempts to turn-around a flower shop in Southern California that fell on hard times after its founder died.
One woman's mission to create her own line of handbags has resulted in a quality product that is bland and overpriced; Marcus must help her become a more creative and better businessperson.
It's the ninth inning for a father stuck in the past and striking out with his MLB relationship. Coopersburg Sports is a sports and novelty business in desperate need of help. Will Marcus Lemonis be able to help them stay in the game?
Marcus helps a Manhattan-based fashion designer who is failing because she lets her family and co-workers overpower her.
Marcus Lemonis shares his top 10 most important rules for success, while sharing key moments of past episodes.
Marcus tries to resolve a family feud between two brothers who created a million-dollar company in their grandma's basement.
Marcus attempts to help an eccentric hothead who built a state-of-the-art dog care facility where the staff suffers from low morale.
A kitchen supply store in Manhattan faces extinction following the owner's divorce; Marcus tries to get them working together again.
At a Detroit-based denim business, the three owners all have their own pet interests and goals; one owner stamps out any idea that he didn't come up with; another obsesses over the smallest of details; the third cares only about his own payout.
A husband-and-wife team owns maternity and children's retail stores; they've hit a wall after 10 years in business; if Marcus can't get them to rethink their partnership and business practises, their future will be very bumpy.
Marcus helps a gelato popsicle company whose owner jumped the gun by starting a franchise business and now suffers from a waning work ethic.
Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis attempts to rescue Precise Graphix; despite making millions in revenue, the owners, brothers Keith and Dean Lyden, have been losing money at a frightful rate.
A Long Island salon owner burned by her ex-partner can't get to the root of her business problems. Carolyn DeVito owns Unique Salon & Spa, but only after fighting tooth and nail. She hasn't had a paycheck in six months, and other aspects of her business are coming unglued. If Marcus Lemonis can't help Carolyn move on from her past, Unique Salon & Spa may be going down the drain.
The owner of a fly-fishing boat and apparel company designed a unique floating tent, but his defensive nature prevents him from taking feedback to improve his brand. If Marcus can’t get him to open up to new ideas this company could sink.
A Chicago catering company has suffered a steep drop in sales – and its anxious owner is taking out his frustration on his employees. If Marcus can’t bring the team together and get them back on the path to growth, this business could end up on the chopping block.
A Western-themed pie business in San Diego can’t keep up with demand for its sweet and savory goods. Betty, the owner, is spread too thin attempting to operate a second failing business. If Marcus can’t get this scatterbrained baker to focus, she may just lose everything.
An all-natural cleaning supply company started by two best friends who wanted to help people rid their home of potentially toxic products.
A sunglasses company can’t see the light as their young leader aligns the company marketing with a personal tragedy. If Marcus can’t get the owner to open his eyes and look beyond what he’s lost, his company could disappear.
A humble little stand at a southern California fairground turns into a multi-million dollar business.
A family-run swimwear company struggles to connect with the consumer. The business has been pulled underwater by poor leadership, outdated designs, and misguided processes. If Marcus can’t get them to swim with style, this retailer will evaporate.
"Coco Vinny" wants to spread the "Coco" love to the rest of the country by selling coconut beverages; if he can't prove to Marcus Lemonis that he has a valid business concept, then this company could be all cracked up.
Marcus Lemonis travels to a town on the Mississippi River that has been devastated by flooding; Marcus learns about how a natural disaster impacts a community financially as as he tries to reinvigorate the townspeople.
Desperate marketing tactics are ruining the brand for a men’s diaper bag company. The owner has lost confidence after his profits took a nosedive and struggles to provide for his family. Investor Marcus Lemonis will try to raise his confidence, improve the products and upgrade the branding.
Last year, Marcus Lemonis invested $750,000 to help revive this classic restaurant chain. Fighting between partners and mismanagement have ruined everything he put in place. If Marcus can’t rebuild this broken venture, he'll lose over $1,000,000 and the brand will melt away forever.
Two business partners have revived an iconic family restaurant chain, only to run it right back into the ground. If Marcus Lemonis can’t help restore some leadership to this beloved brand, it’ll melt down – this time for good.
Marcus attempts to help two feuding brothers whose used-car business is weeks away from being shut down.
A mother and daughter team dealing with health problems and family resentments needs Marcus to help them face their issues and raise their macaroon business to the next level.
At Polar Bear Coolers, sales have been plummeting the last few years due to a broken inventory process and an owner more concerned with "rocking out" than appreciating his employees.
A family-owned haircare company is at a breaking point because of the father’s costly side projects. If Marcus can’t get this founder focused and help his daughter come into her own, the business will go down the drain.
Local Miami celebrity Ana Quincoces has personality to spare, but her burgeoning sauce and marinade business has failed to take off. While Ana's poor branding and overly defensive attitude prove to be a handful for Marcus, she faces one huge challenge: Ana must prove her mettle before The Profit invests.
A former real estate investor and car enthusiast, Pete Athans, sunk his entire life savings into building a high-end used car dealership in Morton Grove, IL. Unfortunately, financing a fantasy dealership left him short on cash; now he struggles to fill his lot with cars. To make matters worse, his micromanaging style prevents his employees from doing their jobs. Marcus Lemonis will either be the driving force this owner needs to change his ways or this business will crash and burn.
The owner of a cleaning product line is putting her business at risk with aristocratic marketing, high prices, and an unwillingness to face reality. If Marcus can’t get her to focus less on her image and more on the customer, this company is going to go down the drain.
An apparel and screen printing company is being held back by struggling storefronts and disagreements between the brothers who own the business. Marcus needs to get these brothers to see eye to eye and deal with the struggling stores or Tank Farm will go bust.
A Colorado manufacturer of tiny homes faces massive issues. Its owner’s lack of leadership has put the business in over a million dollars of debt. Now, he struggles to create a consistent business model and morale is at an all-time low. If Marcus can’t get him to change his outlook and put the company before his own interests, the entire organization will collapse.
Ben started designing and selling home decor at 8 years old. Several decades later, his company's revenue is dropping, and employees are jumping ship. If Marcus can’t help him be a better communicator and trust his team, this company will become damaged goods.
A gourmet marshmallow company in Indiana finds itself in a sticky situation. A soured business arrangement with one owner’s father has had devastating effects on their process. Can Marcus make a sweet deal or will 240Sweet come to a bitter end?
A trailer business in Tampa, FL specializing in food concessions is being driven into the ground by two owners in a toxic partnership who compete for control. The business itself is also divided with the owners located 260 miles from where the product is manufactured, creating inefficiency across the board. Can Marcus Lemonis bring these owners and the two sides of the business together?
Two wine enthusiasts in Orange County, California decided to turn their hobby into a business. Amazing Grapes is both a small restaurant and a shop that specializes in fine wines. But a passion for wine doesn’t equal success so while Amazing Grapes generated $3.5 million last year, they still haven’t figured out how to turn a profit. These absentee owners have mismanaged their inventory, alienated their staff and will probably be forced to shut their doors. Serial entrepreneur, Marcus Lemonis believes he can use his extensive retail knowledge to turn this lush opportunity into a scalable business. If Marcus can convince staff and owners to take ownership and stop running Amazing Grapes like a hobby, he might be able to save the business from being financially crushed. (Episode 207)
Lady Fuller used her mother’s inheritance to open a chain of blues-themed denim stores. But poor management and an overly aggressive expansion have left the business on the verge of unraveling. Without Marcus Lemonis’s help, Blues Jean Bar could fold. (Episode 311)
A father’s resistance to change is ruining his family furniture business in Miami – and wrecking his relationship with his son. Can Marcus Lemonis bridge the divide and bring Grafton Furniture back from the brink? (Episode 306).
A family-owned chocolate shop was started by three siblings in support of their chocolatier father. Despite circumstances becoming desperate, the family is resistant to change.
Marcus visits a struggling Italian restaurant in New Jersey, where he tries to teach the owner, Dante, management skills. But if his loving father, Jimmy, can't learn to stay out of the way, Dante may never grow up and the business could be cooked.
A Los Angeles furniture company struggles with old inventory and quality control. When Marcus brings in another business to advise them, tensions threaten to put both companies in jeopardy. (Episode 407)
A Staten Island burger joint is bleeding money – but its four quarreling owners are more focused on pointing fingers than boosting sales. Can Marcus Lemonis tame these big personalities and put the business back on track? (Episode 304)
A cookie company owned by a 13-year-old entrepreneur and his mother faces serious growing pains. Cory's mother struggles to trust anyone and is resistant to change, which has led to missed opportunities in recipe development and retail expansion. If Marcus can't get this young CEO up to speed and earn his mother's trust, this cookie company will crumble.
After a call from the North Pole Marcus travels to Santa Clause, IN to save Santa’s Toys. Owners Mark and Heidi's bad inventory and horrible customer experience have placed their business on the naughty list. Will this hardworking couple be able to follow Marcus’ protocol and have their business go from naughty to nice?
Two Southern California entrepreneurs struggle to keep their charity-centric watch business afloat. Their rushed process, unfocused branding, and emotional baggage have gotten in the way of their original purpose. If Marcus can’t get these founders back on track, their business will stop ticking for good.
In a desperate effort to keep his doors open, the owner of a New York cupcake shop has burned through his wife’s retirement fund. If Marcus Lemonis can’t turn the situation around, Tonnie Rozier could lose his business and his marriage.
A Chicago snowboard shop has gone downhill after its owners tried to expand too quickly. The three partners don’t communicate, leaving one of them sidelined. If Marcus can't get them to work together and focus on what sells, this company will be on thin ice. (Episode 413)
A Florida health food delivery service has developed a sick corporate culture. Can Marcus Lemonis rein in FuelFood's hot-tempered CEO and fix the business before it goes up in flames? (Episode 305)
A Denver-based business specializing in high-quality skateboards struggles with employee turnover. If Marcus can't get the owner to focus on his people and also expand his product line, his shot at a deal will skate away. (Episode 316)
Marcus Lemonis tries to keep the owners of a Pittsburgh, PA area Greek restaurant chain from failing. Run down restaurants, a confusing menu, and angry franchisees are just some of the challenges he faces. (Episode 217)
A father and son with a broken relationship are leading their tea shop franchise into dangerous territory. If Marcus can't get them to separate their business and personal lives, tea time will be over...for good. (Episode 408)
Marcus returns to the Staten Island burger joint to find his systems abandoned and the partners at each others’ throats. Can he keep the peace long enough to expand the business? Or is this investment not worth salvaging? (Episode 314)
Mr. Green Tea is a family-run specialty ice cream company being torn apart by two competing visions. Rich Emanuele is the second generation owner who makes great ice cream and keeps tight tabs on the budget. His son Michael has big ideas and wants to invest heavily and expand quickly. Can serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis take Mr. Green Tea to the next level or will this bickering father-and-son undermine their shot at big time profits? (Episode 106)
Peter and Allison Behringer are candy makers who run a small business, Sweet Pete's, in Jacksonville, Florida. Their product is excellent but their business is failing and has yet to turn a profit. The Behringers brought in a partner to help sweeten the pot but that relationship turned toxic. Sweet Pete's is a business with great promise but one that probably won't survive another year. To save it, serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis must fix the partnership, create new business and revamp the store or Sweet Pete's will be forced to close their doors. (Episode 206)
A small chain of natural pet food stores in Chicago is growing too quickly for its own good. If Marcus Lemonis can't help the owners sharpen their focus, this business could go to the dogs. (Episode 310)
CNBC’s “The Profit” is now a podcast. Marcus Lemonis has invested more than $75M in businesses all across America. Now, take the journey with him as he lends his expertise to struggling businesses in various industries across the country while using his famous People/Process/Product principle. The money is real. The process is real. And this is what it takes to bring a business back to life. Coming Tuesday, October 15.