Ep 14. Coopersburg Sports

In season 2 episode 14 of The Profit titled "Coopersburg Sports", Marcus Lemonis visits Coopersburg Sports, a company that makes and sells pitching machines and batting cages. The company was started by a father-son duo, Dave and Mike Fekete, but has hit some rough patches financially and operationally.

Marcus arrives at the business and is immediately taken aback by the clutter and disorganization of the factory floor. There are scraps and parts of machines everywhere, and it's hard to tell what is being made or what needs to be done. Marcus meets with Dave and Mike, who explain that they have been struggling to keep up with orders and managing the business's finances. They tell Marcus that they have been trying to secure a loan to help them grow the business, but have been unsuccessful so far.

Marcus takes a tour of the factory with Dave and Mike, and sees firsthand how the company's disorganization and lack of structure is affecting their business. Marcus points out areas where they can improve their manufacturing process and gives suggestions on how they can streamline their operations. He also meets some of the employees and sees that they are passionate about their work, but frustrated with the lack of direction and leadership.

Marcus sits down with Dave and Mike to go over their financials, and discovers that they have been using their personal credit cards to pay for business expenses. They are also behind on payments to vendors and owe a significant amount of money in taxes. Marcus urges them to get their financials in order and review their pricing strategy to make sure they are making a profit on each sale.

In the second part of the episode, Marcus brings in his team of experts to help revamp Coopersburg Sports. He works with them to redesign their website, create marketing materials, and rebrand the company to appeal to a wider audience. Marcus also hires a consultant to help them improve their manufacturing process and make sure they are producing high-quality machines.

With Marcus' help, Coopersburg Sports is able to secure a loan and make the necessary changes to improve their business. They are able to reduce their manufacturing costs and increase their profit margins, and are also successful in launching a new product line. Marcus gives them a final challenge to increase their online sales by 20% before he returns for a follow-up visit.

Overall, season 2 episode 14 of The Profit is a story of a struggling business that is able to turn things around with the help of Marcus Lemonis and his team of experts. It's an inspiring look at the power of leadership, organization, and financial discipline in growing a successful business.