Blue Collar Backers

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season
  • 6.7  (19)

For many people, owning and operating their own business is the ultimate American dream. On average, more than 540,000 new businesses a month will launch in the United States, but what separates a good idea from one that just reads well on paper? Enter the experts who are offering not only a cash investment, but sweat equity to burgeoning businesses. With traditional banks and lenders rejecting over 80% of small business loans, there's been a resurgence of a new breed of investors. They provide cash and, more importantly, a hands-on approach to help men and women's dreams become reality. Each week, a panel of top-notch professionals from various fields and trades will share their personal experience, get their hands dirty, and provide the necessary funds to help a few budding entrepreneurs make their big dreams a reality. But how does a business stick out in this ever-competitive market place? And what's the best decision for the business to move forward? Our experts will share tried-and-true methods, and the resources, to take these businesses to the next level. They will also reveal tips on how to be successful in their industries from lessons learned in the field. These one-of-a-kind endeavors will be built from the ground up - with our team of experts helping to navigate every step of the way to find that path to fortune.

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Seasons
Grinding Gears & Making Malt
6. Grinding Gears & Making Malt
October 2, 2016
Ron Douglas confronts a fallout during a deal when a client doesn't honor his expectations. Also, Cam and Cain hope to expand their business endeavor.
Banked Against the Wall
5. Banked Against the Wall
October 2, 2016
Ron assists the owner of a custom turbo kit business. Elsewhere, Wes and Brian risk their reputations for a clothing company.
Taco Hell
4. Taco Hell
October 2, 2016
Wes and Brian's clients retreat from the deal; Ron helps a veteran start a barber shop.
Freakin' Banks
3. Freakin' Banks
September 9, 2016
Cameron partners with a client to construct on a swanky mobile nightclub. In Phoenix, the owner of a coffee shop wants to add an underground tiki bar to his restaurant, but needs Brian and Wes' cash and construction skills to seal the deal.
Mile High Club
2. Mile High Club
September 2, 2016
In Gulfport, Cam & Cain help a local restaurant transform an unused storage room into the first organic market on a revitalized stretch of downtown. In Wyoming, Ron partners a ranch owner with a flight instructor to build a bush pilot landing strip.
Meat Your Maker
1. Meat Your Maker
August 26, 2016
Backer Ron Douglas utilizes his small business expertise to help a bike shop that's at risk for closure. With his money and business on the line, backer Cameron Davies must double down and finish a project, in the hopes of finding a new buyer.
Description

For many people, owning and operating their own business is the ultimate American dream. On average, more than 540,000 new businesses a month will launch in the United States, but what separates a good idea from one that just reads well on paper? Enter the experts who are offering not only a cash investment, but sweat equity to burgeoning businesses. With traditional banks and lenders rejecting over 80% of small business loans, there's been a resurgence of a new breed of investors. They provide cash and, more importantly, a hands-on approach to help men and women's dreams become reality. Each week, a panel of top-notch professionals from various fields and trades will share their personal experience, get their hands dirty, and provide the necessary funds to help a few budding entrepreneurs make their big dreams a reality. But how does a business stick out in this ever-competitive market place? And what's the best decision for the business to move forward? Our experts will share tried-and-true methods, and the resources, to take these businesses to the next level. They will also reveal tips on how to be successful in their industries from lessons learned in the field. These one-of-a-kind endeavors will be built from the ground up - with our team of experts helping to navigate every step of the way to find that path to fortune.

Blue Collar Backers is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on August 26, 2016.

Where to Watch Blue Collar Backers

Blue Collar Backers is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Blue Collar Backers on demand at Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Discovery, FuboTV, Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    August 26, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (19)