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8 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
Wed, Aug 24, 201642 mins
After bringing an NBA championship to Cleveland, LeBron James now turns his attention to helping the city's economy through a new series that gives business owners a chance to open permanent storefronts in Gordon Square, an underserved Cleveland neighborhood. In the series premiere, investor & local bar and restaurant mogul, Alan Glazen, must decide to invest in one of two up-and-coming small businesses: artisanal bagel maker The Cleveland Bagel Company or Styles of Success, a hair salon-suites concept. He gives both enterprises only 48 hours to open a one-day pop-up store to prove their worth--but only one will earn his backing and the chance to open in Gordon Square.
Episode 2
Wed, Aug 31, 201642 mins
Successful Cleveland restaurateur Jonathan Sawyer must choose between two small businesses competing for his investment. The candidates are Akron Honey, an urban honey-making company that turns blighted city lots into thriving bee farms, and Fount, a high-end leather goods operation looking to bring manufacturing jobs back to Cleveland. Each business gets only 72 hours to conceive and open a pop-up store from the ground up. The top performer will earn Jonathanâ€ôs investment and get to open a permanent storefront in Gordon Square, a Cleveland neighborhood that needs revitalization.
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 7, 201642 mins
After being hand-picked by LeBron James to help bring life back to Gordon Square, a struggling neighborhood in Cleveland, financial advisor Kathy Futey must choose a small business to invest in. Sheâ€ôs narrowed her options to Groundswell Yoga, an urban wellness studio, and The Proper Pig, a BBQ food truck with dreams of expanding into a full service restaurant. Kathy gives both enterprises just 48 hours to build pop-up stores from the ground up. The most successful challenger will win her financial support and get to open a store in Gordon Square, hopefully becoming a part of Cleveland's bright business future.
Episode 4
Wed, Sep 14, 201642 mins
After being tasked by LeBron James to help revive Gordon Square, an economically-challenged neighborhood in Cleveland, local marketing guru Kumar Arora must decide which small business should get his investment and the opportunity to open its own permanent storefront. Kumar puts artisan pickle maker Randyâ€ôs Pickles and craft beverage company Old City Soda through a series of tests to see which operation is most deserving of his backing. The business that performs best will get an infusion of cash to help realize their dreams.
Episode 5
Wed, Sep 21, 201642 mins
Now that LeBron James's team of investors have picked the businesses they will invest in, work finally gets under way! All four businesses begin the arduous task of finding a location to open their stores in the Gordon Square area. Anne, with Groundswell Yoga, finds an old factory that will require a near-impossible amount of work. The guys at Cleveland Bagel Co. find the perfect storefront, but investor Alan Glazen thinks they might need to rethink their business strategy to save on costs. Leather bag maker Fount decides to share a space with Old City Soda, but they run into a major setback when trying to close the deal. Bonin and investor Kumar Arora surprise Sean from Old City Soda with a big meeting, but Sean drops the ball in an unexpected way.
Episode 6
Wed, Sep 28, 201642 mins
The businesses face difficulties with their locations and Bonin asks each of them to think about their big picture plans before committing to work on their brick and mortars. Sean from Old City Soda makes a bold move to secure a location, while investor Alan Glazen makes some feisty moves of his own negotiating the renovations of Cleveland Bagel Co.'s new spot. The team from Fount get the opportunity of a lifetime when a big-name celebrity shows interest in their bags, but then cause a rift with their investor Jonathan Sawyer, which could spell disaster.
Episode 7
Wed, Oct 5, 201642 mins
The race is on for the businesses to get their brick and mortar storefronts open on time. Anne, from Groundswell Yoga, takes Bonin's advice and completely reconfigures the renovation of her studio, while Geoff and Dan of Cleveland Bagel Co. take it upon themselves to handle the major demolition of their new location. Fount hires refugees to help increase production but struggles with defining its brand. Old City Soda faces the real possibility of not obtaining a liquor license which would put its retail shop in dire straits before it even gets up and running.
Episode 8
Wed, Oct 12, 201642 mins
Season one finale. After months of hard work, each of the four businesses hustle to finish their new storefronts before opening day. Old City Soda is still not certain if it will receive a liquor license, and Groundswell Yoga faces the possibility that their planned classes on the new roof deck will get rained out. The Cleveland Bagel Company has a malfunctioning air conditioner that might shut them down. And Fount's investor, Jonathon Sawyer, puts the pressure on with his expectation of a big financial return from the start. Dreams will come true--but which business is poised to kill it when doors open for real?