The Profit

This show gives lots of great tips on how to turn around a business that isn't doing the best. Whether the episode is in your field or not there's always a lot to learn that is pretty interesting

anyone who has a small business needs to watch this show. Marcus is a foremost a businessman and the main objective is to make money but he's willing to get his hands dirty and work with some really unworkable people. I am actually starting a small business and I've learned a lot. He often talks about 3 P's, product, process, and people. And in many of the businesses he tries help, it's often the people(owners) that bring businesses down and it's amazing to see how they can't see the golden opportunities to make a crap more load of money if they are willing to change and just follow what Marcus tells them to do and put in the effort. Anyhow I watch this every week with my wife. It's also her favorite show now. Also, I made a IMDb account just to review this show. Hopefully the ratings increase so that the show can go on for long time.

As another reviewer accurately wrote, this is similar to shows like Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares and Hotel Hell, it is also like Bar Rescue. However, the Profit is geared towards not only saving the business, but increasing its earning potential. Why? because the owners and he make money then. This isn't as selfish as it may seem since many of the businesses are often family owned or are at the center of a community.

While one reviewer broke it down simply to a deal is done or not, sure that is true at the end of every episode. However, it is recommended to watch more than a couple. There has been criticism about some drama within the episodes, but what reality TV show does not have some drama, real or contrived? I disagree with the reviewer that was dubious of Lemonis' success. A successful business person is not just someone who wins everyday and makes money with every deal. A successful business person knows what to do everyday, fix what is broke and learn from mistakes made, and move on. I would suggest you may read Lemonis' bio and you might see the man differently.

There is a lot to be learned through each episode and keeping in mind Lemonis' 3 P's of People, Process and Product. Lemonis walks away when the people are an unfixable problem. Truth is people will fail a business before anything else.

My only criticism is there is no review or follow-up episodes to date.

The inside look shows they are doing now are amazing. I have seen every show that they have done on the inside look, but I love them all over again. I dream about working with or even for Marcus. This show is so educational for people that own or even just manage a small business. I love it.

A reality show with some similarities to Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. Marcus Lemonis is a self made millionaire who specialises in investing in struggling small businesses and turning them around.

Unlike some of the other reviewers, I have watched all available episodes and can tell you, it doesn't always finish with hugs between Marcus and the business owners. Lemonis puts up his own money on a handshake with the owner and makes a deal that he will run the business for 7 days for a share of future profits. Sometimes the owners are on board, sometimes it's a struggle and sometimes they try and screw Lemonis after he shows them the way.

A great show if you have any interest in small business and why so many small businesses with a great idea, fail.

Well worth a look.