Lemonis putting not only his company at risk. This is a terrible representation of the business. Im embarrassed. But his most important relationships, as well. Ben then i said, well, whats the plan . Is there a timeline . Kristin you didnt say that. Ben Something Like that. Kristin you didnt say that. You didnt say that. Thats when you said youre the real housewives of new jersey. Lemonis if i cant help him learn to respect his staff. Ben to be frank, i dont really see a relationship continuing. Lemonis . And relinquish some control. Do you not trust people . Ben no, i dont. Kristin theres been times when hes said to me he hasnt trusted me. Lemonis . This business may just wither away. Ben this is my home. This is my life. Sometimes i cant shake it if i dont feel comfortable. Lemonis my name is Marcus Lemonis, and i risk my own money to save struggling businesses. Were not going to wake up every morning, wondering if we have a job. Were going to wake up every morning wondering how many
Joe t. i know. If it wasnt for you, wed all be up the [bleep] creek without a paddle. Lemonis i may have to cut my losses. Ive had enough. 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. Lets go to work. Is the profit. I receive thousands of applications from people looking for my help, but none were more persistent than sammy lazoja from standard burger. So, earlier this year, i headed to Staten Island to meet him and his partners. Sammy its a pleasure to meet you. How are you . Lemonis how you doing . My First Impression was not good. Is the restaurant making money . Todd no. Lemonis how much are you losing . Covello 5,000, 6,000 a month. Lemonis their pricing was all over the place. Todd theres no
At unique spa in long island, we did a fullon renovation and launched a new product line. But the owner. Carolyn you almost put my family out of a house. Man i dont care. Lemonis . Still isnt taking her paycheck. But no matter how much you invest or how good your intentions may be, sometimes deals fall apart and partnerships go south. Sal i never did anything to try to break this deal whatsoever. Michael wheres my money . gina ill end you, bro. Michael i havent been paid for three years lemonis tonight, on the profit, a progress report. Michael im closing you down first lemonis my name is Marcus Lemonis, and over the past two years, ive introduced you to 23 Small Businesses across this country. Okay, lets go to work. Most of them struggling. Youve got to trust the process. Some just weeks away from closing their doors. Cut your losses and go home. But all of them looking for answers and help. Woman we certainly need your business expertise. Man absolutely 100 . Lemonis ive made deals w
Man 2 eight [bleep] pounds its not a gallon 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 followi
Joe t. i know. If it wasnt for you, wed all be up the [bleep] creek without a paddle. Lemonis i may have to cut my losses. Ive had enough. 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. Lets go to work. Is the profit. I receive thousands of applications from people looking for my help, but none were more persistent than sammy lazoja from standard burger. So, earlier this year, i headed to Staten Island to meet him and his partners. Sammy its a pleasure to meet you. How are you . Lemonis how you doing . My First Impression was not good. Is the restaurant making money . Todd no. Lemonis how much are you losing . Covello 5,000, 6,000 a month. Lemonis their pricing was all over the place. Todd theres no