Haven't seen Pete's Candy yet. I'll look for it.This show somewhat depresses me. I wonder how much of it is staged; however, listening to Marcus on CNBC in the mornings he seems to be legit. How can people so inept make so much money in their businesses? I screwed up in life somewhere.
The episode with Pete's Candy is one of my favorites as the previous "investor" gets by the end of the show.
I don't think he would be there if they were making so much money.. i think it's because they are going broke most of the time.This show somewhat depresses me. I wonder how much of it is staged; however, listening to Marcus on CNBC in the mornings he seems to be legit. How can people so inept make so much money in their businesses? I screwed up in life somewhere.
You watch the one that made trailers yet? They made them in Waycross, GA, shipped them to Tampa to be detailed and back to Waycross to be sold. All because the owners didn't want to live in GA. How on Earth they managed to stay in business and ever turn a profit is beyond me.
Finally saw this one. That guy was a piece of ####. Completely using everyone and then thinking he could cash in. Yes he got completely owned as they shrunk him out of the business but I have to give him credit for how he took it. It probably wasn't the original footage and part of the deal was to reshoot that scene but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.The episode with Pete's Candy is one of my favorites as the previous "investor" gets by the end of the show.
I remember reading about it possibly happening but didn't know it did. Interesting that he's putting those in the locations since he's usually not a fan of that.For those who know Crumbs, he bought them out of bankruptcy with another investment group and is expanding the offerings
to include a lot of Profit products, including Key Lime, Sweet Pete's, Mr Green Tea.
I think they're still in business.A Stein closed and reneged on the Brooklyn Burger deal. Currently involved in a lawsuit.
The progress report show covered this. They went bankrupt and another group bought the rights iirc.I think they're still in business.A Stein closed and reneged on the Brooklyn Burger deal. Currently involved in a lawsuit.
Ah, ok.Psychopav said:The progress report show covered this. They went bankrupt and another group bought the rights iirc.jamny said:I think they're still in business.glvsav37 said:A Stein closed and reneged on the Brooklyn Burger deal. Currently involved in a lawsuit.
WTF ...just watched the one where the meat guys had a lot more debt than they let on and he backed way the #### off and just went with the Brooklyn Burgers portion.Did anyone else watch this week's episode, Fuel Foods? Pretty crazy ending. Marcus saved from a bad investment by doing a Google search. I wonder what kind of advance due diligence is done on these companies by Lemonis or producers in advance to at least try to identify bad bets.
Most watched show for me in awhile. We all love the inevitable ##### slap. But he's so smooth about it, it's great. Always level-headed. Never comes across as the bad guy. Lets them dig their own grave.
Very good at dissecting personalities. Adjusts accordingly. The second chance stuff is endearing. And appears to work at times.
Just watched this episode. That was crazy. I don't see how anyone could support that company after seeing that.Did anyone else watch this week's episode, Fuel Foods? Pretty crazy ending. Marcus saved from a bad investment by doing a Google search. I wonder what kind of advance due diligence is done on these companies by Lemonis or producers in advance to at least try to identify bad bets.
"The investor who owns the majority of the company seems to be behind a Ponzi scheme and the SEC froze his assets. Did I forget to mention that?" (Though, technically, IIRC, he claimed he just knew the guy had some fin. issues and chose not to seek further info.)Just watched this episode. That was crazy. I don't see how anyone could support that company after seeing that.Did anyone else watch this week's episode, Fuel Foods? Pretty crazy ending. Marcus saved from a bad investment by doing a Google search. I wonder what kind of advance due diligence is done on these companies by Lemonis or producers in advance to at least try to identify bad bets.
A lot of people didn't make these businesses successful themselves. They either inherited it, or had some investors. I thought the same thing until I did some research.This show somewhat depresses me. I wonder how much of it is staged; however, listening to Marcus on CNBC in the mornings he seems to be legit. How can people so inept make so much money in their businesses? I screwed up in life somewhere.
The episode with Pete's Candy is one of my favorites as the previous "investor" gets by the end of the show.
Most watched show for me in awhile. We all love the inevitable ##### slap. But he's so smooth about it, it's great. Always level-headed. Never comes across as the bad guy. Lets them dig their own grave.
Very good at dissecting personalities. Adjusts accordingly. The second chance stuff is endearing. And appears to work at times.
Plus there are big losses too, which just adds to the realism factor for me. Nice seeing a flop every here and there on a show.comfortably numb said:Yep.
All these reality shows have tons of staging to them but this one seems to have a bit more unfabricated reality to them with the personal back stories on how these people got into their situations.
Really enjoy Marcus's ability to communicate what he wants and needs from these people.
I'm amazed these shows still hang on.I have a few episodes left from the last season but it's clear that the show has run its course. Everyone knows how to play it now. Just shut up, take the deal and Marcus will hook you up. In the beginning, when most people didn't know him, there would be some pushback but now everyone knows to play along. Rarely any drama.
The soundproofing company really annoyed me. I know a bit about the business and it was clear these guys didn't know what they were doing and had a bogus product and I was surprised Marcus bought into it.