We Mean Business
Entrepreneur Bill Rancic, technology wizard Katie Linendoll, and designer Peter Gurski help struggling small businesses, many of which are suffering from heavy debt. In a typical episode, Bill visits the business to see how it operates and meet with the owner, then brings in Katie and Peter. Bill takes the owner away from the business for 48 hours to encourage the owner to do grassroots marketing, while Katie brings in new computers and other technology and Peter redesigns the business with the help of the employees. Once Katie and Peter have completed their work, Bill brings the owner back to see the new design and technology. Each episode typically culminates in a grand reopening for the business with customers and local residents in attendance.
- 2008-2008
- 1 season
- A+E Networks
- Reality
Entrepreneur Bill Rancic, technology wizard Katie Linendoll, and designer Peter Gurski help struggling small businesses, many of which are suffering from heavy debt. In a typical episode, Bill visits the business to see how it operates and meet with the owner, then brings in Katie and Peter. Bill takes the owner away from the business for 48 hours to encourage the owner to do grassroots marketing, while Katie brings in new computers and other technology and Peter redesigns the business with the help of the employees. Once Katie and Peter have completed their work, Bill brings the owner back to see the new design and technology. Each episode typically culminates in a grand reopening for the business with customers and local residents in attendance.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
Berry Elegance
Sat, Sep 6, 2008
Bill, Katie, and Peter help a store that sells chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Episode 2
Poka Dott
Sat, Sep 13, 2008
The team helps a party supply store suffering from too much inventory and excessive labor costs.
Episode 3
The Sensitive Baker
Sat, Sep 20, 2008
The team helps a gluten-free bakery whose owner is reluctant to market to a general customer base.
Episode 4
Wagville
Sat, Sep 27, 2008
The team helps a day care for dogs.
Episode 5
Brownstone Pizza
Sat, Oct 4, 2008
The team works on a pizzeria whose owners are reluctant to make changes.
Episode 6
Jazy Hair
Sat, Oct 11, 2008
Bill, Katie, and Peter help a hair salon whose owner wants it to be an upscale place.
Episode 7
Spinal Fit
Sat, Oct 18, 2008
The team helps a struggling chiropractic clinic.
Episode 8
Outback Catering
Sat, Oct 25, 2008
Bill, Katie, and Peter help a catering company which has fallen on hard times.