You said, we can sell anything, and i think i need to put that to the test. But if they cant put aside their pride and arrogance. Parker im pretty sure that i ran the biggest business before out of all of us. Travis ive actually done more than you in three businesses that ive owned. You havent taken the time to learn [bleep] lemonis . And prove to me that they can achieve the goals ive set for them. Have you figured out your specific business entirely . Taylor no. Lemonis well, what the [bleep] nobodys stopping you from figuring that out. Taylor were trying. Lemonis . Theyre gonna lose this follower for good. Taylor this is where we think we can add the most value because we just lemonis well, youre not gonna add the most value by getting it and pissing people off. Thats not a good way to add value. My name is Marcus Lemonis, and i risk my own money to save struggling businesses. Were not gonna wake up every morning wondering if we have a job. Were gonna wake up every morning wondering
And i risk my own money to save struggling businesses. Were not gonna wake up every morning wondering if we have a job. Were gonna wake up every morning wondering how many jobs we have to do. Its not always pretty. Everythings gonna change everything. But i do it to save jobs. And i do it to make money. This. Lets go to work. Is the profit. In 2000, after years of working multiple jobs, Adelo Ramirez used his life savings to open up los gemelos, a small mexican eatery in port chester, new york. Woman plantains and tortillas. Lemonis authentic family recipes drew crowds. But most popular of all were his freshly made tortillas, so popular that in 2006, he started manufacturing them for sale to local Grocery Stores. Adelo were making lots of money. As you can see, we have 22 of the tortilla market here. Lemonis and before long, revenue was approaching the 500,000 mark. Man very good taste right here. Lemonis but then a much bigger tortilla brand expanded to the east coast, putting adelo o
Lemonis and the employees, theyve reached their limit. Miguel for the last 18 years, you have not raised me a penny. You dont know what kind of man i am. Lemonis if i cant help renew their passion. Nothings changed. Revamp their attitude. Miguel i love it so far. Lemonis . And most importantly, resolve their family issues. I know its hard for you. This longstanding new York Business will be shredded. I think im more excited about it than you guys are. Im marcus lemonis, and i risk my own money to help businesses. I love investing in american businesses. Woman these people are here because they care. Lemonis its not always easy, but i do it to create jobs, and i do it to make money. Do we have a deal . Lets rock and roll. Man yeah lemonis this is the profit. Today, im visiting ideal cheese shop, a neighborhood favorite on the Upper East Side of new york city. Michael you like brie . Youll find out, right . Lemonis and despite their multidecade success, theyre having trouble making ends
Lemonis what just happened . And put an end to the drama. Dede i just thought it was gonna be a great opportunity. Lemonis . This whole company will melt down. Sam i have tried to be honest and i have tried to be forthright lemonis you havent been honest at all. My name is Marcus Lemonis, and i risk my own money to save struggling businesses. Were not gonna wake up every morning wondering if we have a job. Were gonna wake up every morning wondering how many jobs we have to do. Its not always pretty. Everythings gonna change everything. But i do it to save jobs, and i do it to make money. This is the profit. Lets go to work. [ applause ] in 2008, awardwinning chef alexa lemley and her wife, samantha aulick, started 240sweet a handcrafted marshmallow business just outside of indianapolis, indiana. Alexa good morning. Have you had our marshmallows before . Lemonis their gourmet marshmallows with artisanal flavors soon earned them a loyal following along with mentions in big publications l
Coronavirus affects the economy with a hearing on the loan program created to help Small Businesses during the pandemic, including failures in the application process and wait times for receiving loans. From the house Small Business committee, this is about two hours. Good morning. Order. This hearing to the chair istion, authorized to declare a recess at any time. Everyone,thank especially our witness, for joining us today for our hearing. I want to make sure to note some important requirements. Let me begin by saying that standing house and Committee Rules and practice will continue to apply during hybrid proceedings. Thatembers are reminded they are expected to adhere to these standing rules, including decorum. With that said, the technology we are utilizing today requires us to make some small modifications to ensure that members can fully participate in these proceedings. Period designated by the speaker, the committee will resolutioner house under subsequent guidance from the rul