The Profit

2021
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Season 4 episodes (19)

1 Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants
8/23/16
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.
2 DiLascia
8/30/16
A Los Angeles clothing brand is floundering due to its owner's inconsistent designs and wasteful spending. His brother and sister have stepped in to help, but even they can't get him to change his ways. Unless Marcus can succeed where they've failed, DiLascia will go out of style - forever!
3 The Soup Market
9/6/16
A Milwaukee-based chain of soup restaurants has been struggling since its co-owner's sudden passing. The remaining owner's stubbornness and lack of business know-how are putting a strain on the company and its employees. If Marcus can't get him to open his mind, tension at The Soup Market will boil over.
4 Flex Watches
9/13/16
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.
5 Honest Foods
9/20/16
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.
6 Murchison-Hume
9/27/16
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.
7 Pacific Hospitality
10/4/16
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.
8 Tea2Go
10/11/16
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.
9 Bowery Kitchen Supplies
10/18/16
A beloved kitchen supply store in Manhattan faces extinction after its owners' divorce. If Marcus can't figure out a way to get them working together, the deal may go up in smoke.
10 Los Gemelos
11/22/16
A Mexican-American's tortilla business is being decimated by big competitors. Marcus will team up with George Lopez and the owner to develop products and make this American dream a reality.
11 Susana Monaco
11/29/16
A Manhattan-based fashion designer is failing because she lets her family and co-workers overpower her. If Marcus can't help her gain self-confidence, this business will unravel.
12 Swim By Chuck Handy
6/6/17
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.
13 Windward Boardshop
6/13/17
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.
14 Astae Products
6/20/17
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.
15 Overtone Acoustics
6/27/17
A sound-proofing company started by two best friends is in a downward spiral. They struggle to pitch their own product and cash is so low that they're forced to rely on unpaid volunteers. If Marcus can't help them pump up the sales volume, this business will fall silent...for good.
16 Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders
7/11/17
A California entrepreneur went all in on a coffee business with no prior experience. His gamble paid off big, but now he's in over his head. The company has no organization, no clear leader, and a staff in conflict. If Marcus can't get this owner to wake up and smell the coffee, the business will come to a bitter end.
17 Hip Pops
7/18/17
A gelato popsicle company's profits have melted away due to its owner's waning work ethic. He jumped the gun by starting a franchise business and struggles to take responsibility.
18 Zoe's Chocolate Co.
7/25/17
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.
19 Top 10 Rules for Success
8/1/17
In his quest to bring struggling companies back from the brink, Marcus Lemonis has shown us just about everything small business has to offer - from heartwarming stories of success to jaw-dropping cautionary tales. And he's taught us countless lessons about small business along the way. Now, after dozens of deals and more than $50 million spent, he's ready to share his most important business insights in one can't-miss special episode. Marcus guides us through some of the most entertaining, eye-opening, and explosive episodes of seasons past, using key moments to illustrate the principles that have helped make him the renowned entrepreneur he is today. From the dangers of a toxic corporate culture to the importance of customer feedback, he'll go way beyond his famous "3 Ps" (People, Product and Process) and share specific takeaways that every viewer can put to work.

About this show

When Marcus Lemonis isn't running his multibillion-dollar company, Camping World, he goes on the hunt for struggling businesses that are desperate for cash and ripe for a deal. In the past 10 years, he's successfully turned around over 100 companies. Now he's bringing those skills to CNBC...and he's putting over his own millions on the line. In each episode, Lemonis makes an offer that's impossible to refuse; his cash for a piece of the business and a percentage of the profits. And once inside these companies, he'll do almost anything to save the business and make himself a profit; even if it means firing the president, promoting the secretary or doing the work himself. Marcus is ""The Profit"" and will do whatever it takes to fix a failing business--hire people, fire people and even spend his own money.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
86 reviews
Lisa Dees
October 10, 2016
I appreciate Mr. Lemonis does not tell people they are flat-out stupid or berate them. He validates them by giving respect to their experience. He allows them options to pass the baton & not be run over. Great to see he offers different, more efficient and forward-thinking improved ideas without trouncing the little guys for not having the back ground and experience to be successful without him.
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Hacim Llih
December 10, 2017
This was a great show I would've missed if not for my brother referring it to me due my decade plus fascination with the #TinyHouse / #VanLife / sustainable movement. Seems this CEO has some humane heart vs the more atypical #profitOVERpeople of more than not.
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Lisa Murphy-Tate
July 2, 2019
This show beats all the business classes I took in college. With the mindsight of making money, Lemonis shows how to do it with heart. Definitely a true business man, he will tell you what you need to hear. A+ production
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