CNBC started a new TV reality show called "The Profit?" It stars Marcus Lemonis.
About The Profithttp://www.cnbc.com/id/100788798When Marcus Lemonis isn’t running his multi-billion 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 Prime and doing something no one has ever done on TV before … he’s putting over $2 million of his own money 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.
Who Is Marcus Lemonishttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_LemonisLemonis was born in Beirut, Lebanon during the chaos of civil war and foreign invasions. At nine months old, he was adopted by Leo and Sophia Lemonis, a Greek couple living in Miami. He grew up in the automotive industry, as his grandfather owned two of the largest Chevrolet dealerships in the United States.[3]
At age 12, Lemonis had his first business: a lawn mowing service, in order to generate money to open a candy business. In his early life he was called “The Mayor,” because he liked to be in charge of everything.
As a child, Lemonis attended Epiphany Grade School and then went on to attend Christopher Columbus High School (Miami) prior to moving to Milwaukee, WI to attend Marquette University. At Marquette, he was involved in student government, was a member of the track team and served as the president of the Student Athletic Council. Lemonis graduated with a degree in political science in 1995. At graduation, the Rev. Robert A. Wild -President of Marquette - was asked to describe Marcus in one word. That word was “Entrepreneurial”.
After graduating from Marquette University Lemonis returned to Florida and ran for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives. At the age of 22 and with no political experience, he gained the endorsement of the Miami Herald, though he lost the campaign.