How Marcus Lemonis built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Marcus Lemonis is a Lebanese-American businessman, TV personality, and philanthropist best known as the chairman and CEO of Camping World, Good Sam Enterprises, and Beyond. He gained widespread recognition as the star of CNBC's reality show, *The Profit*, where he invests in and helps struggling small businesses. Lemonis also co-owns Marcus/Glass Entertainment, the company that owns *Let's Make a Deal*. His career showcases a blend of business acumen, television presence, and a commitment to revitalizing small businesses.
In 1997, Anthony Abraham Chevrolet, where Marcus Lemonis worked, was acquired by AutoNation. Lemonis held sales and managerial roles under the new ownership.
In June 2001, Marcus Lemonis served as CEO of Holiday RV Superstores Inc.
In February 2003, Marcus Lemonis's tenure as CEO of Holiday RV Superstores Inc. concluded.
In 2004, as the CEO of Camping World, Marcus Lemonis sponsored NASCAR driver John Andretti.
In 2006, FreedomRoads merged with Camping World, with Marcus Lemonis becoming the CEO of the merged entity.
In 2007, Marcus Lemonis and Camping World announced their sponsorship of the NASCAR East Series, rebranding it the NASCAR Camping World Series for the 2008-2009 seasons. They also announced sponsorship of the Craftsman Truck Series, rebranding it the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In 2008, the NASCAR East Series was rebranded as the NASCAR Camping World Series, thanks to the sponsorship of Marcus Lemonis and Camping World.
The 2009 NASCAR Camping World Series season continued under the sponsorship of Marcus Lemonis and Camping World.
In 2011, Camping World merged with Good Sam Enterprises, with Marcus Lemonis continuing as CEO.
In 2013, Marcus Lemonis starred in the CNBC reality show The Profit, investing his own money for part ownership in struggling small businesses to make them profitable.
In 2014, Marcus Lemonis and Camping World renewed their sponsorship of NASCAR.
In October 2016, Camping World went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CWH) at $22 a share, resulting in a market value of approximately $2 billion.
In 2016, Marcus Lemonis launched a matching campaign to support the sports program at the University of Miami.
In April 2017, Camping World announced the acquisition of the assets of Gander Mountain, a camping, fishing, and hunting gear retailer.
In July 2017, Camping World announced the acquisition of The House Boardshop, an online retailer specializing in bikes, sailboards, skateboards, wakeboards, snowboards, and outdoor gear.
In 2017, Marcus Lemonis starred in and co-produced the CNBC program The Partner, searching for a business manager to assist him with running businesses invested in on The Profit.
After the 2020 Nashville bombing on Christmas Day, Marcus Lemonis established a fund to support the business owners affected by the event.
After the 2020 Nashville bombing on Christmas Day, Marcus Lemonis established a fund to support the business owners affected by the event.
In 2020, Marcus Lemonis founded the Lemon-AID Foundation to support women and minority entrepreneurs and small businesses. He also founded the Business Learning Center, a virtual platform with resources and tools for those struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2021, Marcus Lemonis and Nancy Glass acquired the rights to the game show Let's Make a Deal.
In 2021, Marcus Lemonis gave $3.1 million to the staff of Christopher Columbus High School ($18,000 to each staff member).
On October 11, 2022, Marcus Lemonis' new HGTV show, The Renovator, debuted. Two episodes aired before the show went on hiatus.
As of October 31, 2024, Camping World was trading at $20.06 per share.
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