VIDEO: Bailout! Pilot Episode, An Ice Cream Fix

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This is the pilot episode of Bailout! In each episode, Mike Michalowicz “bails out” a new company on the brink of breakthrough or bust. Come along and watch how Mike shows this recession who’s boss as he unlocks the million dollar potential of main street America. Want more? Check out the trailer on Mike's author page!

Brought to you by Mike Michalowicz, Author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur

Category: Money & Equity, The Kick In The Ass, The Right Actions, Video, Women Entrepreneurs
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  • Jonathan Rajewski

    Nice work, Mike!

  • http://Go#49 Margaret

    I LOVE IT. I want to be on the next episode.

  • http://www.MyEliteGrocer.com Gale Peart

    Excellent Mike! You are the right person at the right time for the BailOut! concept. This TV medium will show millions more, that you have the ‘goods’ to positively affect people’s lives and will cement the reason for all to own the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur book. Best wishes my friend!

  • Heather Lopez

    Please, please, please, please put this on TV. You have an amazing show Mike.

    I have started a new chant for you: “I want my bailout!”

    Best of luck, Heather.

  • Kevin Bowen

    Thanks for sharing, sorry the pilot wasn’t picked up. I think the show would have been great! Give Shark Tank another season or two and I’m sure you’ll find a solid audience and excited networks. Great ideas never die.

    It’ll happen – Kevin

  • http://www.SandyWheelerTravel.com Sandy Wheeler

    Awesome Mike! you are the man. I want a bailout critique! Fortunately I don’t have a lot of frivilous spending and my car is a 4 year old Chevy, so I think that’s safe. Come down to rural NC and give us a hand! I hope the series goes on the fall TV lineup.

  • http://www.twitter.com/scottbradley @ScottBradley

    Mike,

    As I was watching this I had chills up and down my back…Remember how long that day was!!!

    To everyone reading this comment…the guy around 1:20ish with the yankees hat in the room with the birds is me!

    So sad it wasn’t picked up :-(

  • http://www.mymomknowsbest.com Josephine Geraci

    Hi Mike, I love your work so much. I’m looking forward to my consultation with you on Friday; however, I’m cringing at the thought of meeting with you after viewing this video. Could we skip the part about the car—please don’t ask me what kind of a car I drive—please!

  • http://www.spiritofbroadway.org Brett

    Mike, nobody else on the face of the planet is better equiped to empower, energize and revitalize businesses today that you. Having been a huge TPE fan for a while now and having been a professional theater producer for 20 years, I can’t help but wonder if the pilot episode doesn’t do your own strengths and skills a diservice by over-simplifying the challenges: after all, what I love about your work is the honest, stright-forward, no-bullshit approach to getting things done. While I respect and admire your desire to reach the widest audience possible, these challenging economic times require a serious kick in the ass – something you do better than anyone else and with a smile to boot. I love the idea for the pilot…could be exceptional…just give us the “in the face” Mike that makes us all rabid fans that TPE’ers are and your signature – YOU – comes to life for millions.

    Namaste!

  • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

    Scott Bradley himself is in the video. Check out the bird cage scene… and see if you see the guy with the Yankees cap. That is Scott!

  • http://remarkableretail.com Randy Cantrell

    Terrific!

  • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

    @Josephine – I am pumped to meet with you on Friday too. Hope your husband is coming too. LOL – don’t worry I don’t believe I could find another ice cream truck.

    Hope you are enjoying a day off with this snow coming down.

  • John

    Hi Mike,
    We need shows like this that can actually help businesses and average people learn. Instead of those negative dysfunctional reality programs that really do not teach anything positive….way to go bravo!!!!!!

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @John – thanks man. I am a big fan of upbeat, inspirational shows. Personally I am not the fan of the “Simon” type shows… bashing people for the sake of bashing.

  • Adam

    Thanks for posting!

    This is a great show. Perhaps the timing will be better in the future.

  • http://www.WhoIsLaura.com Laura Aridgides

    Mike, this is great work and was very entertaining at the same time! Perhaps and online TV show?
    To your success,
    Dr. Laura

  • http://www.trendylemon.com Cory Huddleston

    Mike!!!

    An ice cream truck! You are hilarious! I love your insane creativity and “whatever it takes to make it happen” mentality!

    You are an inspiration Brotha!

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Cory – happy you liked it, my brotha! I am hoping we get to do more episodes…. have some really cool ideas.

  • Aniket Ray

    This was great. It was entertaining and good learning at the same time. Thanks for episode 1. Looking forward to more.

  • http://executees.net Tracy Wright

    Wow. I Love the video. Wonderful tips to maintain our businesses. The Ice Cream Truck was so funny, but makes sense.
    GREAT MIKE!!!

  • Kevin

    Mike, great work. Why aim for TV? Make this today as a podcast. With Boxee, Roku and all the TV makers adding their own web based players – you don’t need the networks! Would love to share what I know about this…been down the online distribution road – this IS marketable, sellable and can be profitable. -K

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Kevin – thanks, would love to hear what you know about online distribution… and getting a sponsor to back it.

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  • Nami

    I admire your business perspective and your creative mind combined with lots of guts to make an essential change. I wish I had known about your approach sooner.

  • http://www.fatpacking.com Steve Silberberg

    Great concept and execution!

  • http://blog.truebalancelifecoaching.com Shann

    Mike this is a really great message and lots of fun! I look forward to your next episode. Keep it up!

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Shann & @Steve – thanks for the kudos.

  • http://www.chicgemsetc.com SarahofChicGems

    Great video Mike! I love your advice to help this biz. I am often guilty of overspending….thanks Mike!
    PS Love the new “free car” you got them!

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Sarah – Hey!!!!! How is the married life treating you?!?!? My wife is wearing ChicGems jewelery all the time. Her absolute favorite!

  • http://www.DoneForYou.me Dianne Sikel

    Hey Mike. This was great. Keep making these videos and post them… if a TV Network doesnt want it- they are missing out.

    You are a fun and creative guy! Keep doing your thing…

    I’d love to do that same thing here in Arizona. What steps did you take to get this started?
    What are some of the costs involved that are not obvious?

    Thanks for sharing!

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Dianne – Thanks so much for the kind words. The costs aren’t cheap… but in my case it was sponsored by a vendor who then tried to shop it out. If you want I can put you in touch with the production company that did it – they specialize in TV quality reality (just like Bailout!) for internet distribution. Ironically ours hit initially very well and they went right to TV, and then it died on the vine. Ironically I think if it was just pitched for Internet distribution it would have done better.

      Email me at Mike *at* ToiletPaperEntrepreneur &dot& com and I can hook you up with the production company.

  • http://www.saurette.net Lisa Kanouse

    Love this! I want to be next for your bailout!

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Lisa – I am crossing my fingers we get to do it again. If so, I will be sending out a “casting call”

  • http://www.thefranchiseking.com Joel Libava

    Mike,

    Nice job! Hope you get some suitors…

    The Franchise King®

  • http://www.facebook.com/tarekm Tarek

    I posted this on my facebook wall. This is da bomb. What a great concept, it’s great edu-tainment. Mike you rock! (Oh and I ordered the CD since it’s not on audible.)