The Partner (TV series)
The Partner is an American reality television show that is broadcast on CNBC. The series features entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis auditioning ten candidates to help run businesses Lemonis has invested in during his other CNBC program The Profit.
Candidates will be auditioned over a six-week period, with one being selected to be Lemonis' partner. The winner will receive a three-year contract including a salary of US$163,000 and a 1% equity stake in Lemonis' portfolio. The series drew comparisons to another business themed reality format The Apprentice.
The series was announced on January 14, 2016 and was originally scheduled to debut in Summer 2016. However, the series would debut on March 7, 2017.
Contestants
| Name | Occupation | Current Residence | Result |
| Julianna Reed | Non-Profit Manager | Santa Monica, California | Became The Partner |
| Peilin Pratt | Candy Distribution Company Owner | Manhattan Beach, California | Eliminated Episode Five |
| Erin Cobb | Entrepreneur | Seattle, Washington | Eliminated Episode Five |
| Buffie Purselle | Tax Practice Owner | Atlanta, Georgia | Eliminated Episode Four |
| Chuck Brewer | Restaurant Owner | Indianapolis, Indiana | Eliminated Episode Two |
| Billy Canu | Marketing Director | San Diego, California | Eliminated Episode One |
| Carrie Chitsey | Technology Consultant | Austin, Texas | Eliminated Episode One |
| Michael Graves | Boutique Marketer | New York, New York | Eliminated Episode One |
| Ricardo Martinez | Managing Director | Atlanta, Georgia | Eliminated Episode One |
| Stephanie Sievers | Credit Union CEO | Shreveport, Louisiana | Eliminated Episode One |