Undercover Billionaire: Comeback City
Glenn Stearns from the first season of Undercover Billionaire (2019), returns to Erie, Pa., where he built his business, Underdog BBQ, in just 90 days. Now he has a new mission: rescuing small businesses on the brink of going bust. When the economy hit the skids earlier the year, Glenn was contacted by other Erie businessmen and women who were struggling to keep their own dream alive. Each episode will follow Glenn as he works to turn around one of these small businesses. After assessing their operation and identifying areas to change, he'll work with them to transform it in just 27 days. Why 27 days? The average small business in America has just 27 days in cash reserves. Glenn believes that if a business can't turn it around in that amount of time, they'll never be able to. Each episode will give all business owners key lessons on how to stay afloat and grow. Glenn will identify the many pitfalls new businesses face and lay out a plan to reach their money-making goals. Though, no money will be handed out. Viewers will get simple tips on how to earn fast money and thrive despite all the odds. From diners and boxing gyms to coffee shops and rust belt manufacturing, Glenn will share all that he's learned and might have a few surprise tricks up his sleeves as well.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Reality
Glenn Stearns from the first season of Undercover Billionaire (2019), returns to Erie, Pa., where he built his business, Underdog BBQ, in just 90 days. Now he has a new mission: rescuing small businesses on the brink of going bust. When the economy hit the skids earlier the year, Glenn was contacted by other Erie businessmen and women who were struggling to keep their own dream alive. Each episode will follow Glenn as he works to turn around one of these small businesses. After assessing their operation and identifying areas to change, he'll work with them to transform it in just 27 days. Why 27 days? The average small business in America has just 27 days in cash reserves. Glenn believes that if a business can't turn it around in that amount of time, they'll never be able to. Each episode will give all business owners key lessons on how to stay afloat and grow. Glenn will identify the many pitfalls new businesses face and lay out a plan to reach their money-making goals. Though, no money will be handed out. Viewers will get simple tips on how to earn fast money and thrive despite all the odds. From diners and boxing gyms to coffee shops and rust belt manufacturing, Glenn will share all that he's learned and might have a few surprise tricks up his sleeves as well.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Big Pivot, Big Profit
Wed, Jan 6, 2021 43 mins
Self-made billionaire Glenn Stearns reveals what it takes to save a struggling business when he's called on to rescue Tipsy Bean, an Erie coffee shop with huge potential but suffering from a fatal flaw.
Episode 2
All Hustle, No Cash Flow
Wed, Jan 13, 2021 44 mins
Glenn brings in a secret weapon to turn Erie native and natural-born entrepreneur Michael Hooks' multiple hustles and side gigs into a business empire that will change people's lives.
Episode 3
Married to It
Wed, Jan 20, 2021 45 mins
Glenn calls on his friend, Cat Cora, to help save a 60-year-old Italian diner, but husband and wife owners Tony and Tina Ferraro must learn to adapt to the times if they want to keep the nostalgic eatery alive.
Episode 4
Knocked Down, But Not Out
Wed, Jan 27, 2021 43 mins
Glenn teams up with Tae Bo inventor Billy Blanks to transform a struggling karate studio into a full-fledged fitness empire, but owner Brian Arrington must turn his part-time side project into a full-time second career.
Episode 5
Sell to Survive
Wed, Feb 3, 2021 43 mins
Episode 6
Underdog Underwater
Wed, Feb 10, 2021 43 mins