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00:00:00Okay, try this new batch, Bella.
00:00:26Does it smell good, Bella?
00:00:30And you know what's even better?
00:00:32It's really good for you.
00:00:42Hey, Dad.
00:00:43Oh, hey, sweetheart.
00:00:45Hey, Maggie.
00:00:47How are you doing, my sweet, pregnant girl?
00:00:49Yeah, only a couple more weeks to go.
00:00:53Honey?
00:00:54Yeah?
00:00:57The puppy seemed to like that twinkle ball of yours.
00:01:01Nah, forget that.
00:01:02What I have here is true alchemy.
00:01:05Pure puppy gold.
00:01:07Check this out.
00:01:14Hi.
00:01:26Oh, my God, come here, you.
00:01:29Come here.
00:01:31What did you put in them?
00:01:32Oh.
00:01:34I think I finally got the recipe right.
00:01:37Hi.
00:01:38Hi.
00:01:39Hi.
00:01:41Oh, you really ought to try and get these into stores.
00:01:44That's the plan.
00:01:49Look, they love them.
00:01:57I cracked the code.
00:02:00What's this?
00:02:01A recipe for the healthiest, most delicious dog treats on the market.
00:02:05Well, they're not on the market yet, but that's where you come in.
00:02:09Oh, Scarlett.
00:02:11You remember our last pitch, right?
00:02:13I remember, yeah.
00:02:14It didn't go super well.
00:02:15Yeah, and the pitch before that?
00:02:17You know what they say, geniuses are often misunderstood.
00:02:20You gotta trust me on this one.
00:02:22And all those products that we couldn't sell to the other stores, I mean, who carries them now?
00:02:27Okay, fair.
00:02:29Look, I do trust you, but your last venture into pet cuisine was a bit of a disaster.
00:02:35Yeah, I'll admit, vegetable-infused ice cream wasn't the best choice, but this is the real deal.
00:02:41Bella loves them.
00:02:42The new litter at my dad's went wild over them.
00:02:45I even brought some for Baxter and Fatilly.
00:02:48If they love them, will you partner with me on this?
00:02:55Come on, you're so good at branding, and I need a catchy name and a logo.
00:02:59Please?
00:03:03Fine.
00:03:05Fine.
00:03:07Fine.
00:03:09Okay.
00:03:11Fine.
00:03:13Fine.
00:03:15Fine.
00:03:17Okay, let's see what we've got here.
00:03:20Oh, they smell good.
00:03:26Do you want to try one?
00:03:28Do you want to try one?
00:03:30Yes, baby.
00:03:31I've got one.
00:03:32I've got you.
00:03:33Yes, baby.
00:03:36Yeah.
00:03:37Oh, I haven't forgotten you.
00:03:40I guess you really like those, huh?
00:03:44Are you smiling right now because you love them?
00:03:47Oh, I don't think you do.
00:03:49Oh.
00:03:54How do you convey nutritious and delicious in a name?
00:04:03Hmm.
00:04:09I think you're going to love this.
00:04:11It looks great, doesn't it?
00:04:12Pup's Palate, it's perfect. I think this is going to work.
00:04:15Right?
00:04:16All right.
00:04:18Let's go.
00:04:21I'm sorry, the figures just don't work for me.
00:04:24Best of luck.
00:04:26The name and the packaging are appealing, and the ingredients are top shelf.
00:04:31But Pup Chuck is the leading brand.
00:04:34Truth is, we don't have room in our stores for an untested product with no sales history.
00:04:41I'm sorry.
00:04:42Good luck.
00:04:44No, not going to happen.
00:04:47Thanks for coming all this way, but it's going to be a no.
00:04:56Oh, what a day.
00:04:58Tell me about it.
00:05:00This is nice.
00:05:02I just don't understand why Pup Chuck has so much shelf space.
00:05:05I mean, our puppies don't even like it.
00:05:07Yeah, Tilly and Baxter don't like it either.
00:05:10Pup Chuck. It's more like Up Chuck.
00:05:13Okay, well, it hasn't been a total loss.
00:05:16You did manage to convince one buyer.
00:05:18You carry my product out of pity.
00:05:20That is not true.
00:05:23You just need to keep at it until something hits.
00:05:26I mean, you know that Thomas Edison quote about light bulbs and failure, right?
00:05:30Yep, I haven't failed.
00:05:32I just found 10,000 ways it didn't work.
00:05:34I should frame that and hang it on my wall.
00:05:37Okay, well, things may not be working out the way we want them to right now,
00:05:42but Matt still sent me over with this delicious bottle of Pino
00:05:46and said that we should toast to our efforts so far.
00:05:50You have a great husband.
00:05:53I do, don't I?
00:05:57A toast to Edison and his 10,000 failures.
00:06:01And the light bulb.
00:06:03And to you and your indomitable creative spirit.
00:06:09Okay, okay, what I'm thinking is that we just need to cast a wider net.
00:06:13We've pitched it just about every store I know of.
00:06:16Actually, there is one that I thought of on the way over here
00:06:19that we didn't get to. It opened last year.
00:06:21It's called the Paws and Wellness Emporium.
00:06:26Interesting name.
00:06:28It's a new chain, but they're expanding nationwide.
00:06:32I mean, their shelf space is probably already filled with popchock.
00:06:35Well, I don't know.
00:06:37But it's still worth a try.
00:06:41It just takes one yes, and then we're in business.
00:06:45That's true.
00:06:48I'm up for one more pitch if you are.
00:06:51Okay.
00:06:54Cheers.
00:07:05What you accomplish in life comes down to a few key moments.
00:07:09And I think this is one of them.
00:07:12Let's do this.
00:07:18They have a dog mascot named Duke.
00:07:20Aw, that is so cute.
00:07:22Oh, here.
00:07:25Excuse me.
00:07:27Can I help you, ladies?
00:07:28Hi, we have a meeting with the general manager, Alex Paulson.
00:07:32Um, right over there.
00:07:35That's it, right over there?
00:07:37Yeah.
00:07:42You okay?
00:07:44You're looking kind of nervous.
00:07:46Oh, please.
00:07:48You'll see.
00:07:49By the end of this meeting, I'll have him eating puppy treats out of the palm of my hand.
00:07:53Oh, God.
00:07:55Oh, no.
00:08:00That did not just happen.
00:08:03Clean up on aisle three.
00:08:05That did not just happen.
00:08:07Clean up on aisle three.
00:08:09I'll go get the broom.
00:08:10Thanks.
00:08:11I am so sorry.
00:08:13That's okay.
00:08:14Accidents happen.
00:08:15I'll pay for all of it.
00:08:17That's kind of you.
00:08:20But that's not our policy.
00:08:22Believe me, I've seen a lot worse.
00:08:24Are you sure?
00:08:25Yeah.
00:08:26Yeah, I'm sure.
00:08:27Like I said, accidents happen.
00:08:31Mr. Paulson.
00:08:34Oh, call me Alex.
00:08:36I'm Gina.
00:08:37Gina.
00:08:38This is Scarlett, my business partner.
00:08:39Scarlett.
00:08:40And, uh, hi.
00:08:41We're with Pup's Palate.
00:08:44Oh.
00:08:45Wow.
00:08:46Well, mess aside, it's nice to meet you both.
00:08:50Oh, you've got a birdseed.
00:08:53There you go.
00:08:54All good.
00:08:55Thanks.
00:08:58How about you both come to the office and tell me a little more about your product?
00:09:03Great.
00:09:04Great.
00:09:05Oh.
00:09:06Yeah.
00:09:07Oh.
00:09:08Sure.
00:09:09Great.
00:09:10Watch your step.
00:09:11Off to a great start, huh?
00:09:13I'm so sorry I'll pull it together.
00:09:15You know, just try to keep your hands out of his hair during the pitch.
00:09:19Unlike the leading brand that currently overclutters the shelf space at grocery store and pet supply retailers,
00:09:25there is nothing artificial in Pup's Palate.
00:09:28Every ingredient is the highest quality and engineered to promote strong bone and muscle growth,
00:09:33strengthen eyesight, and aid in brain development.
00:09:36Hmm.
00:09:37Wow.
00:09:39These have been test marketed?
00:09:40Absolutely.
00:09:41Extensively.
00:09:42And dogs seem to like it.
00:09:44Oh, they love it.
00:09:46Hmm.
00:09:47And where is it currently being carried?
00:09:48Chew That.
00:09:49Not familiar with that.
00:09:50Is that a chain?
00:09:52No, it's a single store.
00:09:53It's great, though.
00:09:54It's the best.
00:09:55Gina owns it.
00:09:56Oh, makes sense.
00:09:59Listen, I think this is an excellent product.
00:10:02I really do.
00:10:03But...
00:10:04But you don't have room in your store for an untested product with no sales history.
00:10:09That's not what I was going to say.
00:10:11It's just, before I make a decision, I thought maybe I'd try it out on my own puppy.
00:10:17See if he likes it.
00:10:19You...
00:10:20You have a dog?
00:10:21I do.
00:10:22Ah.
00:10:23It's called Named Mosey.
00:10:26So if you...
00:10:27Papa's Palate is actually what you say it is, I'll consider placing an order.
00:10:32That's amazing.
00:10:33Don't you think, Gina, that's amazing?
00:10:35Oh, I do.
00:10:36I do.
00:10:37But I think we should be going before we say or do anything that might make him change his mind.
00:10:42Um, thank you so much for your time, Alex.
00:10:47Pleasure, Scarlet.
00:10:49Well, you've hit the box.
00:10:51I hope Mosey enjoys it.
00:10:56Bye.
00:10:57See ya.
00:11:03Mosey.
00:11:05Like Mosey along?
00:11:08That's exactly it.
00:11:10I love it.
00:11:13Bye.
00:11:21Pop Chuck quarterly report, Mr. Fresca.
00:11:26We need to do something to boost this profit margin.
00:11:29Mm, I was thinking the same thing.
00:11:31Were you?
00:11:32No.
00:11:33It's too thick.
00:11:34Or it's going to jump all over it.
00:11:35We need to fatten it up.
00:11:37What's glucosamine, anyway?
00:11:39Well, look it up.
00:11:41Right.
00:11:42Geez.
00:11:43They teach you anything at Harvard Business School?
00:11:45Um, glucosamine is a nutrient that supports joint health.
00:11:49Does it affect taste?
00:11:50Uh, it says here it's tasteless.
00:11:53Then get rid of it.
00:11:54The cost of that stuff's gone through the roof.
00:11:56But, sir.
00:11:57Not up for discussion.
00:11:58Our priority here is what?
00:11:59Fattening the profit margin.
00:12:00Now you are getting it.
00:12:01Uh-uh-uh.
00:12:02I need you to run another report for me.
00:12:04Come here.
00:12:05Write it down.
00:12:06If we were to reduce the amount of food in our bags by, let's say, two or three percent,
00:12:10but we continue to increase pricing at CPI plus one percent,
00:12:14how would that impact profit margin?
00:12:16My guess is it'd make it even fatter.
00:12:18Good.
00:12:19Because I want it as fat as that bear that won Fat Bear Week.
00:12:22Did you see that thing?
00:12:23No.
00:12:24Well, it was fat.
00:12:25Now go.
00:12:28Go faster.
00:12:31Mosey, want to try a new treat?
00:12:34Mosey, come on.
00:12:36Try this out, buddy.
00:12:37What do you think?
00:12:40Whoa.
00:12:43Someone is hungry.
00:12:48Come on.
00:13:04That's a lot of pub chuck.
00:13:07You wait right here.
00:13:08I'm not done with your spa treatment.
00:13:12Hello?
00:13:13Scarlett.
00:13:14Hi, it's Alex Paulson, general manager of Paulson Wellness Emporium.
00:13:17Oh, hi.
00:13:19Hi.
00:13:20Listen, um, I just wanted to tell you that Mosey absolutely loves you.
00:13:27I know.
00:13:28I know.
00:13:29I know.
00:13:30I know.
00:13:31Um, I just wanted to tell you that Mosey absolutely loved Pop's palette.
00:13:38And, um, we'd like to place an order.
00:13:43Scarlett?
00:13:44You there?
00:13:45Oh, yeah.
00:13:46Hi.
00:13:47Um, sure, an order.
00:13:48We can do that.
00:13:49How much were you thinking?
00:13:50Well, how soon can you deliver 100 boxes?
00:13:56Oh, Scarlett, why did you have to tell him tomorrow?
00:13:59You know, a few extra days would have made this a little more manageable.
00:14:03I just wanted it to seem official, you know?
00:14:05Like, 100 boxes.
00:14:08Yeah, no problem.
00:14:10We'll get that to you.
00:14:11You know, we're a real company.
00:14:14Hey, we are a real company now.
00:14:17Yeah, we are.
00:14:20You know, if this works out, we're going to need to staff up.
00:14:24You know, get some more equipment.
00:14:26This is so exciting.
00:14:29Yes.
00:14:35You know what else was exciting?
00:14:37That thing I noticed between you and Alex.
00:14:40What thing?
00:14:41Oh, don't even.
00:14:43Sparks that flew when you two locked eyes were like Fourth of July fireworks.
00:14:48Please.
00:14:50He likes you.
00:14:51Trust me.
00:14:52No, it didn't even seem to matter that you destroyed his display of bird seed.
00:14:56Oh my gosh, that was so embarrassing.
00:15:01Okay, fine.
00:15:02I'll admit, he's sort of good looking.
00:15:05Sort of?
00:15:07Oh, okay, no disrespect to my husband.
00:15:09You know I love Matt to pieces, but...
00:15:11Hey, Alex is just...
00:15:14He's just different level attractive.
00:15:17Mm-hmm.
00:15:18Yeah, well, he's probably got loads of girlfriends, so he's not the kind of type I would date anyway.
00:15:23We did just meet the guy.
00:15:26But beyond his looks, I mean, he's polite and friendly.
00:15:33And unlike your ex, actually employed.
00:15:36Okay, just because Jeremy didn't have a job didn't make him a bad guy.
00:15:40But Scarlett, let's face it.
00:15:44You don't exactly make the best choices when it comes to men.
00:15:48I mean, time and again you've dismissed what may have been the right one and gone with the wrong one.
00:15:54Am I right or wrong?
00:15:56Yeah, you're right.
00:15:59I thought I could trust him.
00:16:01I thought a lot of things about Jeremy that were wrong.
00:16:04So don't be a freak, take a chance.
00:16:11It's often where you find true love.
00:16:14Check it out, boss.
00:16:16It's flying off the shelf.
00:16:18Hi, Pop.
00:16:19Hi, Pop.
00:16:22Thanks.
00:16:26Just right inside the door would be perfect.
00:16:30He wants to meet for coffee.
00:16:32Why do I feel like I'm getting nervous?
00:16:34Hmm.
00:16:35How about little coffee?
00:16:38Why do I feel like I'm getting nervous?
00:16:40Hmm.
00:16:41How about Little Victory's 8am?
00:16:48A date?
00:16:50It's not a date.
00:16:52Is it?
00:16:53It's totally a date.
00:16:55It's a business meeting.
00:16:57Okay, fine.
00:16:58Then it's a date disguised as business meeting.
00:17:01Do you really think so?
00:17:03I mean, we're just going for coffee.
00:17:05Well, my first date with Matt was at a coffee shop.
00:17:07Oh, how romantic.
00:17:09It was, actually.
00:17:13Yeah, but what was romantic had nothing to do with the coffee.
00:17:18No, it's when I realized how genuinely interested he was to know every little thing about me.
00:17:27And the way that he looked at me, it was like no one else existed.
00:17:34I'd never been on a date with someone that was just so focused on me.
00:17:41It's like he was savoring every minute.
00:17:45He never even checked his phone once.
00:17:48No, he told me after that he knew right from the beginning that I was the girl of his dreams.
00:17:59You know, really, that sounds special.
00:18:04So remember, Scarlett, when it comes to relationships, never settle for anything but the absolute best.
00:18:13Yeah.
00:18:23No, it's true. You're looking at the Illinois state record holder for the longest ride ever.
00:18:28You're serious?
00:18:29Peoria to Chicago, 173 miles.
00:18:32No way.
00:18:33You can look it up.
00:18:35I mean, how'd you do that?
00:18:38I don't know. Youthful determination.
00:18:41I was 16. My friends thought I was crazy. Maybe I was crazy, but I raised $17,000 for the animal shelter.
00:18:49I was more proud of that than the ride itself.
00:18:52Amazing.
00:18:56You know, I wouldn't have pegged you for a unicycler, though.
00:18:58Oh, then you do not know me at all.
00:19:00If it is unusual, unique, something most people can't do, I am all over it.
00:19:06Yeah, I guess I could see that.
00:19:10How'd we get on the subject anyway?
00:19:14My fault. I'm just asking way too many questions.
00:19:16Yeah, would you cut that out?
00:19:18Sorry, I'm just genuinely interested.
00:19:21In what exactly?
00:19:23In you.
00:19:28Do you need to get that?
00:19:32I don't know.
00:19:34I can wait.
00:19:37Um, so we should probably talk business, right? I mean, that's why we're here, isn't it?
00:19:45Yeah, let's get into it.
00:19:48I'd like to double what I ordered last time.
00:19:50Double? You're kidding.
00:19:52No, I'm the GM. It's my job to supply what the customers want.
00:19:58I'd like to speak with our regional manager and ask her if she'll hear your pitch.
00:20:02Yeah, I would really appreciate that, Alex.
00:20:05Don't mention it.
00:20:10Cheers.
00:20:17Thanks again for everything.
00:20:19Of course. It was a lot of fun.
00:20:22Yeah, it was. So, where are you off to?
00:20:25Oh, I go to this rock climbing gym on the weekends. I'm just gonna head over there right now.
00:20:30Wow, rock climbing. So I'm not the only one into unique hobbies.
00:20:34Yeah. Yeah, it's really therapeutic. Keeps my mind off everything. Gets me really present, you know, in the moment.
00:20:42It's also a really good workout.
00:20:44I worked out earlier. I like to get my exercise in early so the rest of the day is dedicated to work.
00:20:50Even on a Saturday?
00:20:51Even on Sunday. It's just us running the business. It's the only way to get ahead.
00:20:58Well, I hope I'm not being too forward, but do you want to come with? I mean, you're totally dressed for it.
00:21:05Take time to celebrate your wins?
00:21:06You know what? Maybe work can wait a couple of hours.
00:21:11Yeah?
00:21:12Yeah. I think I want to give rock climbing a try.
00:21:16I think we should do it then. Come on, let's go.
00:21:21Okay.
00:21:28Okay. This is my happy place.
00:21:32You don't do this on real mountains, do you?
00:21:34Sure. Yeah. I go camping as often as I can. Just to kind of restart, you know?
00:21:42Can I grab this for me here?
00:21:43Thank you so much.
00:21:45You know, I go climbing, hiking, fishing.
00:21:48You know, it's just really nice to detach for a while. Just completely immerse yourself in nature.
00:21:53It's good for the soul, you know?
00:21:54I think I would have a panic attack if I was away from work for too long.
00:21:59Well, I believe in a work-life balance.
00:22:02Who knows? You might even find being in nature, well, you know, might actually feed your creativity.
00:22:10You want a demonstration?
00:22:12Yeah.
00:22:13Yeah?
00:22:14Alright, chalk your hands up like this.
00:22:19And get a good hold, like so.
00:22:22And then away we go.
00:22:27Remember to use your legs.
00:22:30Wow, you're really good.
00:22:38One last move.
00:22:43Alright, that's it.
00:22:44Way to go, Alex.
00:22:55That was impressive.
00:22:58Sorry.
00:22:59No worries. But now it's your turn.
00:23:02Okay.
00:23:03Okay. First, I'd like you to loop this, and you're going to feed it right through the red loop.
00:23:08Like this?
00:23:09Yeah, just like that.
00:23:10Okay, I'm going to belay you.
00:23:12What's that mean?
00:23:13Well, if you fall, I got you.
00:23:16Oh, so I'm putting my life in your hands.
00:23:19Well, rock climbing requires you trust your partner.
00:23:21That sure is asking a lot, and we're just starting to get to know each other.
00:23:25Trust me, Scarlett. I got you.
00:23:35You got me?
00:23:36I got you.
00:23:39Alright, Scarlett, away you go.
00:23:43I'm out here.
00:23:46Good hold.
00:23:51I think I like this.
00:23:53You're doing great. Keep going.
00:24:01Okay, I did it.
00:24:03You did. Congratulations, that's great.
00:24:06Alright, now I want you to hold the rope and push off the wall with your feet.
00:24:11Uh, you want me to let go of the wall?
00:24:15Don't worry, Scarlett, I got you. You can trust me.
00:24:17He's got me. I can trust him.
00:24:25There you go.
00:24:33My gosh, that was amazing.
00:24:34That was incredible. You did great.
00:24:37So, do you want to try a different route, or do you have to get back to work?
00:24:41I think I have time for one more.
00:24:43Well, that's what I like to hear.
00:24:45Alright, let's go.
00:24:53Yes?
00:24:54Alex Paulson is here to see you.
00:24:56Oh, great. Just give me a minute and then send him in.
00:25:07Uh, come on in.
00:25:10Please, have a seat.
00:25:12Oh, okay.
00:25:14So, what brings you up to corporate, aside from wanting to see me?
00:25:21Well, I just want to bring a new product to your attention.
00:25:24What is it?
00:25:26It's a dog treat called Pup's Pallet.
00:25:29A new dog treat. Not very exciting.
00:25:33Well, to dog owners it is.
00:25:35I just put a little shelf space aside in my store, and it's doing really, really well.
00:25:40My own pup loves it.
00:25:42And the women behind the business started it because they actually care about the health and well-being of puppies.
00:25:48Puppies don't spend money, Alex.
00:25:50Well, in my store, the owners are spending it on Pup's Pallet.
00:25:55Look, I just ask you to hear their pitch, that's all.
00:26:00Sure. Why not?
00:26:02Great.
00:26:04Look, I'm not one to mix business with personal matters, so let's just shelf the business for now.
00:26:09You've been very distant lately.
00:26:12Um, sorry, I thought we agreed that we're going to step back from this relationship.
00:26:22For the sake of our friendship and, you know, for working together.
00:26:26That was not my takeaway from our last conversation.
00:26:30I thought we had a good thing going, and I agreed we should, you know, slow things down, but
00:26:35I don't think either one of us, like, was definitive about ending things.
00:26:41Well, sorry, I thought...
00:26:44Oh, sorry.
00:26:45Yes?
00:26:46Your ten o'clock conference call is ready when you are.
00:26:49Alright, I'll be right with them.
00:26:50Listen, I have to jump on this call, but I would love to get together to talk.
00:26:54You know, I think it's pretty clear that I'm not ready to move on, and if you are, that's fine.
00:27:01But I would love to talk it through.
00:27:04Yeah, sure.
00:27:06Great.
00:27:08Okay, I already made us a reservation anyway, so that's perfect.
00:27:12Thank you, Alex.
00:27:25Mom!
00:27:30Hey, Dad.
00:27:32Oh, hi, honey.
00:27:35Hi.
00:27:37Hello.
00:27:38Hello.
00:27:39I thought I'd stalk you up.
00:27:41Hope.
00:27:43Hi.
00:27:48Pa's doubled their order, so we've cranked production into high gear.
00:27:51And we're looking to lease some new equipment.
00:27:53Oh, honey, that is great news.
00:27:56I think that this is going to really take off.
00:27:59Yeah.
00:28:00But the, uh, the Paulkles might need a little work.
00:28:04Yeah, looks like I need to go back to the drawing board on that one.
00:28:06Uh-huh.
00:28:07Because dogs need UV protection, too, you know.
00:28:10How's Maggie doing?
00:28:12Well, you know, she's been a bit more lethargic than usual, but I think she's okay.
00:28:18I'm keeping a close eye on her.
00:28:20Okay.
00:28:21I think I'll go sit with her for a bit later.
00:28:25Hi.
00:28:27Okay.
00:28:28Bye.
00:28:40How you doing, sweet girl?
00:28:43Yeah, creating new life must really tucker you out.
00:28:47But the joy you'll bring into this world.
00:29:00Hey, Mose.
00:29:01You want to go for a run, boy?
00:29:02Yeah.
00:29:03You ready for a run?
00:29:04Oh, so am I.
00:29:05Okay.
00:29:06Here we go.
00:29:08Okay.
00:29:09Let's go.
00:29:10Come on.
00:29:11Come on.
00:29:12You can go by the dog park, too.
00:29:13Come on.
00:29:14Good boy.
00:29:17Okay.
00:29:18I know you love the park.
00:29:19We're almost there.
00:29:33Come here often?
00:29:36Alex.
00:29:37Hi.
00:29:38Hey, Scarlett.
00:29:39Mind if I sit?
00:29:40Of course.
00:29:41Thanks.
00:29:43Did you bring Mosey?
00:29:45I did.
00:29:46Which one is he?
00:29:48He's right over there.
00:29:50You brought him from Picket Fence Puppies, didn't you?
00:29:53I did.
00:29:54How'd you know?
00:29:55I never forget one of our pups.
00:29:57As a matter of fact, I think I was there when he was born.
00:30:00Jack Townshend is my dad.
00:30:01You're kidding me.
00:30:02Nope.
00:30:03He's great.
00:30:04So, puppies is a family business?
00:30:06Yeah, I guess you could say that.
00:30:09I actually designed this dog park.
00:30:11Planning to expand it in the spring, so just brainstorming a few ideas.
00:30:15Wow.
00:30:16You got a lot going on.
00:30:18I also invented 27 new dog toys and accessories.
00:30:21Have patents on six, the rest patent pending.
00:30:24What are you?
00:30:25Like the Leonardo da Vinci of the pet world, or what?
00:30:27I think that's a bit of a stretch, but I appreciate the compliment.
00:30:30You're certainly prolific.
00:30:33Wow.
00:30:34Looks like Bella met Mosey.
00:30:36Bella's your pup?
00:30:37Mm-hmm.
00:30:38Bella's your pup?
00:30:39Mm-hmm.
00:30:41So, are they from the same litter?
00:30:43Different parents.
00:30:44A couple weeks apart.
00:30:46Looks like they're already fond of each other.
00:30:48Yeah, I think they are.
00:30:52You know, it's sort of serendipitous I ran into you here.
00:30:56It is?
00:30:57Yeah.
00:30:58I got some good news.
00:31:00I was gonna see if you wanted to meet up tomorrow so I could tell you in person, but might as well tell you now.
00:31:07I managed to get you a pitch meeting with the regional manager, Michelle.
00:31:11Oh my gosh! Thank you, Alex! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
00:31:14You're welcome.
00:31:21Even though I don't have an excuse to ask you out, do you think you still might want to do something?
00:31:29Depends. What do you have in mind?
00:31:37This is pretty cool. Feels like we went back in time.
00:31:41Yeah.
00:31:43You know, they've been holding screenings here in the springtime every year since our parents were kids.
00:31:47Did you come here growing up?
00:31:49Well, my parents are movie buffs, so whenever they showed a classic screening here in the park, that was a Friday night.
00:31:56I love that.
00:31:58What are you doing?
00:31:59You're gonna miss the movie.
00:32:01Got to reply to one of my suppliers.
00:32:04Right this second?
00:32:06Nothing works unless you do. That's Maya Angelou.
00:32:09Um, yeah, she was a genius, but I don't think she meant that exactly.
00:32:15I mean, she was a genius.
00:32:17I mean, she was a genius.
00:32:19I mean, she was a genius.
00:32:21I mean, she was a genius.
00:32:22Um, yeah, she was a genius, but I don't think she meant that exactly.
00:32:29Work-life balance.
00:32:31Let's give it a try.
00:32:33Okay.
00:32:53Hey, Dad, what's up?
00:32:57Okay, slow down.
00:32:59What's wrong with Maggie?
00:33:03Okay, I'll be right there.
00:33:07This pregnancy has been harder on Maggie this time.
00:33:11Her energy, she's been really tuckered out lately.
00:33:15I'm gonna do a sonogram so we can get a closer look.
00:33:23I think I figured out why she's so fatigued.
00:33:26Why?
00:33:281, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
00:33:38That'll tuck her anyone out.
00:33:41I'll run her blood work back to the lab just to get everything checked out, but I think she'll be fine.
00:33:47Thank you for coming so quickly, Dr. Mitchell.
00:33:49Whenever you have any concerns, call me, okay?
00:33:53You had us worried, sweet girl. You're gonna be just fine.
00:34:04I like it.
00:34:06You do?
00:34:08I do. It's about time we inject some new life into the pet treat section.
00:34:11So I'll tell you what, I will start it out at one third of our 72 stores, and if it moves, we will distribute Puff's Pallet regionally.
00:34:20Yeah, yeah, we would love that.
00:34:23And I don't want to get ahead of myself, but if it does well, we could be looking at a nationwide rollout.
00:34:30Thank you, thank you so much.
00:34:33I'm glad Alex brought it to me. He was a real advocate for you two.
00:34:37We love Alex.
00:34:39Yeah, I do.
00:34:42I mean, we do.
00:34:45I don't actually mean love, love, like in a romantic way.
00:34:49What I meant to say is we love his enthusiasm and just general personality.
00:34:55And we should go, you know, because I'm sure Michelle has a very busy afternoon ahead of her.
00:35:01So, thank you again so much. You're not gonna regret this.
00:35:07Come on.
00:35:09Bye.
00:35:11Bye.
00:35:21Alex?
00:35:23Yeah, I just saw the pitch and I placed an order for 24 stores.
00:35:27Oh, they were excited, alright.
00:35:30Listen, for dinner, what do you think about Maddie?
00:35:37Really appreciate you guys getting here so fast.
00:35:43Hey, Alex.
00:35:45Hey. Oh, big day, huh?
00:35:48Just getting all the new equipment can't tell you how excited I am.
00:35:51Well, I got you something.
00:35:53What is it?
00:35:55Take a look.
00:35:58Just like the chef said, cordon bleu ware.
00:36:02How do I look?
00:36:04You look great. I mean officially.
00:36:08Do you want to come inside and see how I set up the operation?
00:36:11Oh, yeah.
00:36:13Okay, let's check it out.
00:36:15Welcome.
00:36:17This has always been my design studio, but it's also perfect for this operation.
00:36:22I like it.
00:36:24I'm adding fans for ventilation, an industrious built kitchen over here, and a packaging assembly line over there.
00:36:30Great space.
00:36:32And all of our ingredients for the next month are express shipped.
00:36:35And with the equipment I've leased, we'll definitely have the capacity to handle our current orders and a good amount of growth.
00:36:41Well, that's important because I think you're going to keep growing.
00:36:44And I'll be right there beside you.
00:36:51Right against the back wall would be great. Thanks.
00:36:56Amazing how this has taken off. I'm really, really happy for you.
00:37:00I think this calls for celebration.
00:37:02Besides, I owe you for all your help.
00:37:05Work-life balance, right? Celebrate our wins.
00:37:07I'd love to take you for dinner tonight.
00:37:09Oh, I'd love to, Scarlett, but I have a prior obligation.
00:37:13It's with Michelle.
00:37:15Michelle, the regional manager?
00:37:17Yeah.
00:37:19Oh, I didn't realize you two had a thing.
00:37:21We're just getting together to just talk things through. That's all.
00:37:23Oh.
00:37:25But maybe we can get together tomorrow night.
00:37:27I think I'll be pretty busy getting this place all sorted out.
00:37:31But maybe I can help?
00:37:33No, you've done enough already. Gina and I have it covered.
00:37:38You sure?
00:37:40Yeah. Um, I appreciate all your help, Alex. I really do.
00:37:58It's not as good as the 2018, but it's not bad. What do you think?
00:38:04It's pretty good.
00:38:06Not too oaky?
00:38:08Um, no, I don't think so. I'm no wine connoisseur, though, so.
00:38:13I recently did a vineyard tour in Napa. It was fabulous.
00:38:18Maybe we could do that together sometime.
00:38:21Oh, you know me. When it comes to the outdoors, I prefer to rough it.
00:38:24I guess I haven't matured to wine tasting quite yet.
00:38:28You'll get there.
00:38:30Yeah, we'll see.
00:38:34This is really nice, Alex.
00:38:37Yeah, it is. Really nice.
00:38:40No, I mean this. Us.
00:38:43Oh.
00:38:44Michelle, listen. This is really nice, but I need to be honest with you.
00:38:51Let me guess. You don't want to be tied down right now.
00:38:55Why would you think that? You know that's not me at all.
00:38:59You don't think that I see the way women look at you?
00:39:03Most of them would do anything to date a guy like you.
00:39:07And yet you're still single.
00:39:09Michelle.
00:39:11I think it's best I leave. I thought there might be something between us worth pursuing.
00:39:16I'm sorry I put you in this position, Alex.
00:39:20Michelle.
00:39:38Hi.
00:39:44Hello, Michelle.
00:39:46Paul.
00:39:48To what do I owe the pleasure of this surprise visit?
00:39:52Well, I caught wind that a certain competitor is trying to move in on our turf.
00:39:57If you're referring to the new brand of dog treats, yes.
00:40:00We're going to make a little bit of room on the shelf in a third of our stores and just see how it goes.
00:40:03I'll tell you how it's going to go.
00:40:06It's not going to go at all because that's our shelf space.
00:40:09You'll still have the vast majority.
00:40:11But I won't. We have now. Every square inch.
00:40:16Paul, be reasonable.
00:40:18Michelle, this impacts me personally.
00:40:22I mean, this hits my bottom line. Pup Chuck is my bread and butter.
00:40:28Do you even know what's in it?
00:40:30Well, I know what's not in it. Glucosamine.
00:40:34What?
00:40:36Listen, I'm a numbers guy. It's a food for dogs. It sells well. I really don't care what's in it.
00:40:43You know this business, Paul. There are new products being introduced all the time.
00:40:48You've got to figure out a way to keep your customers happy or they're going to take their money elsewhere.
00:40:53Do I need to remind you who owns Pup Chuck?
00:40:56National Provisions.
00:40:57National Provisions.
00:40:59Yes. One of your largest suppliers. I'm sure you're aware.
00:41:03What are you saying, Paul?
00:41:06Look, Michelle.
00:41:09Between you and me, I've seen how the execs at National Provisions react to threats.
00:41:15They're not afraid to sic their attorneys on the little guy.
00:41:19And then, next thing you know, maybe there's something in those dog treats that the FDA wants to take a closer look at.
00:41:27So, they pull all the products off the shelf until an exhaustive investigation is concluded.
00:41:33And, well, that could take weeks, months, maybe even years.
00:41:39Sounds like you're making a threat yourself, Paul.
00:41:43No. I'm just passing along information to a friend.
00:41:48Well, it's good to see you, as always.
00:41:57Bye.
00:42:13Hey.
00:42:14Hi.
00:42:15Okay.
00:42:16You sure you have time for this?
00:42:17Oh, yeah. At this point, it's all hands on deck.
00:42:20We have orders to fill and Matt's got the store covered.
00:42:23Great. The team is on their way. Let's get started.
00:42:25So, we're going to shred the apples, shred the carrots, make the dough. Oven is all ready to go.
00:42:30Perfect. Let's do it.
00:42:35Michelle.
00:42:36Hi.
00:42:37Alex, we need to talk.
00:42:39Um, look, if this is about last night, there's more to it that I wanted to explain.
00:42:44What I wanted to say was, I actually have feelings for someone else.
00:42:49Oh.
00:42:51And I'm not totally sure about how she feels about me, but I just want to see how it goes, so that's why I...
00:42:58It's Scarlett, isn't it?
00:43:00Yes.
00:43:02Alex, this isn't about us.
00:43:06It isn't?
00:43:07No. I'm here to discuss business.
00:43:11I need you to remove Pup's palette from the shelf.
00:43:15Why? I mean, it's flying off the shelves.
00:43:18Pupchuck is the best-selling pet food that we carry.
00:43:22Um, it's the only pet food we carry.
00:43:25We have a relationship between Pupchuck and National Provisions that I can't afford to upset, so I'm cancelling the order.
00:43:33Uh, no. You can't do that.
00:43:35No, Scarlett and Gina just leased a bunch of equipment, and they're actually fulfilling one of our orders right now as we speak.
00:43:42You know, there is a clause that stipulates the agreement can be voided within 72 hours.
00:43:49Rochelle, that's not fair.
00:43:52I'm sorry, Alex, but I need you to remove Pup's palette today.
00:43:56I'll call Scarlett and Gina myself and let them know.
00:43:59Wow.
00:44:11I actually asked him to dinner to celebrate, which is so unlike me.
00:44:16I'm proud of you.
00:44:18Yeah, but he turned me down.
00:44:21What?
00:44:23Well, I thought things were heating up between you two.
00:44:26Yeah, so did I.
00:44:27Well, then why did he turn you down?
00:44:30He had another date.
00:44:32With Rochelle.
00:44:35The regional manager that we pitched to?
00:44:38Uh-huh. Turns out they dated.
00:44:40He downplayed it. Said they just had a couple of things to talk through, but...
00:44:46Am I naive for believing him?
00:44:49Well, why would he tell you that if it wasn't true?
00:44:51Maybe he's more like Jeremy than I thought.
00:44:54No, I don't think so.
00:44:56He's being transparent, and that's a good thing.
00:44:59Most guys would just tell you that they're busy.
00:45:01What if he's the type of guy that likes to date around?
00:45:04I mean, you've seen the way women look at him.
00:45:08He just doesn't strike me as that kind of guy.
00:45:11I'm not saying that you're guard down.
00:45:14I mean, you've been hurt before.
00:45:17Yeah, I'm gullible. It's a fault.
00:45:19No, you're trusting.
00:45:20You take people at their word until they prove otherwise.
00:45:23And that's the way that you want to be.
00:45:27Now, I think that Alex is an honest guy.
00:45:31Yeah, I think so too.
00:45:34Thanks for the advice, Gina.
00:45:36Well, what are friends for?
00:45:39If I'm being honest, I think I'm starting to really like him.
00:45:43Well, there's a lot to like.
00:45:46There really is.
00:45:48It's Michelle.
00:45:50You know what? She's probably calling about the order.
00:45:53Just tell her we're ahead of schedule.
00:45:56Hi, Michelle.
00:45:58Good morning, Scarlett.
00:46:00We are on track to fill the order by Friday, maybe even a day early.
00:46:04That's what I'm calling about. I have some unfortunate news.
00:46:10Not right now, Duke.
00:46:11We need to talk.
00:46:13Let me look into this, boss.
00:46:15Thanks. I'll just talk to you in a minute.
00:46:17Okay.
00:46:20I tell you, you spoke to Michelle.
00:46:22Yeah, I spoke with Michelle.
00:46:24Yeah, she wanted to tell you personally.
00:46:26I was going to come by right after work and see you.
00:46:29I can't believe this, Alex.
00:46:31I trusted you. You said you had my back.
00:46:34I do have your back.
00:46:36I do.
00:46:37I trusted you. You said you had my back.
00:46:39I do have your back.
00:46:41Look, I am sorry. I tried to stop it, but it's out of my hands, Scarlett.
00:46:47I'm on the hook for the new equipment and all the ingredients.
00:46:50I know.
00:46:52I hired three new people, Alex. I gave them my word.
00:46:55Even if I go broke doing it, I'm paying them for the month, work or no work,
00:46:59because I keep my word. I'm like Paws and Wellness Emporium.
00:47:03Sorry.
00:47:07I have a shipment emergency I have to deal with.
00:47:12I really want to sit down with you and talk this through.
00:47:15Can we speak tomorrow?
00:47:17Sure.
00:47:19Okay. Listen, we're going to figure something out, alright? I promise.
00:47:35Oh, hi, Gina.
00:47:37Thanks for coming.
00:47:39Of course.
00:47:41She's been laying out there a while now. It's not at all like her.
00:47:47I know what will snap her out of it.
00:47:51Puppies! Puppies!
00:47:53Come here.
00:48:08Hello.
00:48:10There's that smile.
00:48:12Hi, Gina.
00:48:16How are you feeling?
00:48:18I've been better.
00:48:21Okay.
00:48:23It's time to get up.
00:48:25You're coming with me.
00:48:27Where are we going?
00:48:29On a jog.
00:48:31A jog?
00:48:33Yes.
00:48:34Spark, I get all of my best ideas when I'm out running,
00:48:37and you desperately need to get those endorphins pumping.
00:48:40So come on.
00:48:42Let's go. Let's go.
00:48:44Yeah.
00:49:04Scotland! Scotland! Scotland! Wait, wait, wait, wait.
00:49:08Okay, I think I have an idea.
00:49:11Okay, let's hear it.
00:49:13We need to pivot.
00:49:15Pivot?
00:49:17Yeah, it's a basketball term.
00:49:19I know it's a very overused business buzzword, but in this case it might actually work.
00:49:22Explain.
00:49:24Okay, so Paws and Wallace Emporium, they won't put Pup's Pallet in the stores, right?
00:49:28Yeah, that's the problem.
00:49:30Yeah, but they never said anything about outside of the stores.
00:49:32I don't follow.
00:49:34Okay, um, what if we set up a booth in front of the store,
00:49:39and we bring in some of your dad's puppies and we conduct a taste test,
00:49:43so customers can see firsthand what an amazing product we have.
00:49:46You know, they say the customer is always right, right?
00:49:49So think about it. If they see a bunch of customers interested in our product,
00:49:53they're going to feel pressured to put Pup's Pallet back on the shelf.
00:49:56This is a great idea.
00:49:58You think?
00:50:00I do.
00:50:02It's a great idea for a run. Works every time.
00:50:05I already have a vision for the booth.
00:50:07And I can take care of the signage, so...
00:50:10Let's do it!
00:50:12Hi! How's it going?
00:50:15We are Pup's Pallet, a premium puppy nutrition.
00:50:19We are really focused on puppy nutrition.
00:50:22I am the founder of Pup's Pallet.
00:50:24Yeah, please have a look.
00:50:26There's one for you.
00:50:28One for you.
00:50:29Are you local business?
00:50:32Morning, Scarlet.
00:50:34Morning, Gina.
00:50:36Oh, hi, Alex.
00:50:39So, what's this?
00:50:42Well, we're showing Paws and Wellness Emporium why their decision to pull us from the shelves was ridiculous.
00:50:47Oh, I see.
00:50:49Um, I'm not really sure if this sort of thing is allowed out here.
00:50:55Oh, really? What's going to stop us?
00:50:57Well, not me.
00:51:00Um, but I was hoping maybe we can go about this in a more conventional way.
00:51:05Oh, so you have a conventional idea that will get us back our shelf space?
00:51:09Um, not yet, no. But I am working on it.
00:51:13Well, we can't sit around and wait for conventional inspiration to hit us.
00:51:17We have bills to pay and a business to save.
00:51:20Fair enough.
00:51:22Wow. I really like what you've done here.
00:51:24Oh, you do?
00:51:26Marketing and promotion guru right here.
00:51:29Very clever.
00:51:33Alright, well, um, I'll get out of your way.
00:51:36Yeah, you do that.
00:51:38Alright.
00:51:40Oh, we're not stocking on the shelves right now.
00:51:44Gather round, everyone.
00:51:46Gather round, everyone.
00:51:48What we're going to do now is conduct a taste test between Pup's Pallet and the leading brand.
00:51:58Remember, the blue bowl is our competitor and red bowl is Pup's Pallet's healthy treats.
00:52:16Pup's Pallet.
00:52:21Well, there you have it.
00:52:23Pretty unanimous, I think.
00:52:25Puppies prefer Pup's Pallet.
00:52:27So we have some more brochures on how to order from our website.
00:52:30Yes.
00:52:32Is it good?
00:52:34It's so good!
00:52:56Fine.
00:52:58I'll show it to them.
00:53:01I asked you to hold my calls.
00:53:03I've tried, but Paul Frasca from Pupchuck insists he speak with you.
00:53:07I bet I know why.
00:53:09A rep of his said there is an incident unfolding at the Paws on 10th Avenue.
00:53:13You should get down there.
00:53:14Okay, tell Mr. Frasca that I am on my way and I will call him once I assess the situation.
00:53:19He's on his way there now, too.
00:53:21Wonderful.
00:53:23Then I'll see him there.
00:53:33And you can find all the nutritional information.
00:53:39I'm sorry, Scarlett and Gina, but you're not permitted to sell your product outside our store.
00:53:44Oh, we're not selling anything.
00:53:46We're just promoting our business.
00:53:48Well, you're not allowed to promote your business here, either.
00:53:51Not without a single event license.
00:53:53And I'm assuming you don't have one of those.
00:53:55Actually, we do.
00:53:58Even with the license, this is private property and you need permission from corporate.
00:54:02And that, I know you don't have.
00:54:08Hello.
00:54:10Good morning. How may I help you?
00:54:12I'm here to see Mr. Dunbar.
00:54:14I, uh, know, but this is very important.
00:54:19I'm the manager of his 10th Avenue store.
00:54:23Oh, he has a 30-minute slot available June 7th.
00:54:28That's over three months from now.
00:54:30He's usually booked six months out.
00:54:33Okay, could I just please get his email?
00:54:37Here's his executive assistant's email.
00:54:40Email him and he'll forward it along to Mr. Dunbar.
00:54:44Thanks.
00:54:45You're welcome.
00:54:54Ordinance DR-27 of the Swanson County Business District prohibits the sales and or promotion of products on private property without a license and express written consent from the property owner.
00:55:06Please, officer, we're just a startup and we're running low on funds.
00:55:10Any extra expense could shut us down for good.
00:55:12I'm sorry, ma'am, the law is the law.
00:55:15Amen, officer. Can't just let people do whatever they want, otherwise we'd have anarchy.
00:55:21And who are you?
00:55:23Paul Frasca, director of sales of Pup Chuck.
00:55:26Oh.
00:55:29I'm sorry, Scarlett. I admire the effort and the taste test was a nice touch, too.
00:55:35Wait, you weren't here for that.
00:55:38Oh, Alex sent me a video.
00:55:39Alex sent me a video.
00:55:41It's a good thing you did, too, or he'd be taking some heat for allowing you to pull this little stunt.
00:55:52Scarlett?
00:55:59I don't know what to say. I'm sorry.
00:56:02I'm sorry.
00:56:08My cards are maxed and my bank accounts are in the red.
00:56:12Yeah, we definitely spent more than we anticipated.
00:56:16But we did get some online orders today.
00:56:18How many?
00:56:20Oh, let me see.
00:56:25Seven boxes.
00:56:27That won't pay the fine.
00:56:28I can't believe Alex reported us. I thought I could trust him.
00:56:34Well, I'm sure we'll get some more orders through. I mean, we talked to a lot of people today and maybe you could talk to Alex.
00:56:45It's him right now.
00:56:47Why don't you answer it?
00:56:49Him and I are finished and I'm not ready to have that talk.
00:56:53Let's face it, Gina. Pup's pal, it's finished, too.
00:56:58Okay.
00:57:22What are you doing here?
00:57:24Well, I came to talk to you.
00:57:26I wish you'd let me know you were coming by.
00:57:29Well, I tried, but you won't answer your calls or respond to my texts, so I figured I'd come here to talk to you.
00:57:38There's not much left to talk about.
00:57:41Scarlett, I want to help.
00:57:44You don't. I knew better than to trust you instead of relying on myself.
00:57:48What?
00:57:50I know you're the one who got our booth shut down. You told Michelle.
00:57:54Uh, yeah. I sent her the videos and asked her to send them to the executives.
00:58:00So you could wipe your hands clean of any involvement and keep yourself out of trouble.
00:58:04No, no, no. That is not what I meant to do at all.
00:58:07And when they showed up, you were nowhere to be seen.
00:58:09Scarlett, look, I drove to corporate and-
00:58:12No, I get it. You don't want your work-life balance lifestyle disrupted by anyone or anything unconventional.
00:58:21What does that mean?
00:58:23You got your rock climbing, your camping, your nature time, your movies, but when it comes to work, you're not someone that's reliable.
00:58:31Not someone that's reliable?
00:58:34No, you're not. And you have to be if you want to achieve any kind of success.
00:58:38Success by whose measure?
00:58:42You know what? Forget it. I'll let that go.
00:58:45You're upset and I think you're just trying to start an argument here.
00:58:49Maybe I am.
00:58:51Oh. Alright then.
00:58:54Well, maybe if you didn't always focus on work so much and weren't so intense and obsessive about it, you'd get better results.
00:59:06Obsessive? That's what you think of me?
00:59:11That's what you think of me?
00:59:16No. Look, I'm sorry. That's not what I think of you, obviously.
00:59:23Yeah. Obviously.
00:59:26Listen, Scarlett.
00:59:30All I'm saying is if you want to get some things done, there's just different ways to go about it.
00:59:37Alex, my whole life is collapsing.
00:59:40If I don't come up with a lot of money soon, I'm at risk of losing everything I've worked for.
00:59:46Do you know what that feels like?
00:59:49Alright, Scarlett.
00:59:50Just hear me out, okay?
00:59:51No. I can't.
00:59:53I just need some space to figure things out on my own.
00:59:57And one more thing.
00:59:59I don't want to speculate on what may have influenced Michelle's decision,
01:00:04but if she thinks there's anything between us, I want her to know she's mistaken.
01:00:10I think you should go.
01:00:11I don't want to speculate on what may have influenced Michelle's decision,
01:00:14but if she thinks there's anything between us, I want her to know she's mistaken.
01:00:22I think you should go.
01:00:42Yeah.
01:00:55Yeah. That's a good boy.
01:00:58You'll be so clean after this.
01:01:01You know you can trust me. Right, Mosey?
01:01:09Dry those ears off.
01:01:12There we go.
01:01:20Looking pretty clean there, buddy.
01:01:22Drying off nicely.
01:01:33Bella, I'm not ready to get up yet.
01:01:38In fact, I don't think I'm going to get out of bed at all today.
01:01:42Okay.
01:01:47Okay. Fine.
01:01:51Come on.
01:02:06None.
01:02:11None.
01:02:18All I've got is this old bag of PopChuck.
01:02:21Can you believe before Pop's Palate, they used to own this dog, PopChuck?
01:02:35And they still do.
01:02:41Come on.
01:02:45Come on. One bowl won't hurt you.
01:02:49You'd rather not, huh?
01:02:51I don't blame you. Let's go get you some real food.
01:02:56Hey, did you get that from the recycle bin?
01:03:03Wow, you really like those, don't you?
01:03:09You want some more, don't you?
01:03:12Well then, where are they?
01:03:18Been a tough stretch, huh?
01:03:21More than you know.
01:03:23Well, maybe I could put together a small one.
01:03:26That's sweet, Dad, but no.
01:03:29It's my responsibility.
01:03:31I should have chosen a safer career path.
01:03:34Could have been an animal rights attorney or taken any job that was more financially stable.
01:03:41An attorney? Working for someone else?
01:03:44That's not you.
01:03:46You're a free spirit, just like your mom was.
01:03:50The type of person who sees things and says, there has to be a better way.
01:03:55Trust me, you're doing exactly what you should be doing.
01:03:59Your passions align perfectly with your talents, and sweetheart, that's rare.
01:04:06I only have one suggestion.
01:04:09What's that?
01:04:11Get a little easier on yourself.
01:04:14You've been pushing it for a while now.
01:04:17And just remember, there's a lot more to life than work.
01:04:22I am really proud of all you've done.
01:04:25And your mom would be too.
01:04:28But, at the end of the day, we just wanted you to be happy.
01:04:34I know.
01:04:36I love you, Dad.
01:04:39I love you too, sweetheart.
01:04:41I love you too.
01:04:48Maggie.
01:04:52Oh, they're here.
01:04:57It's a miracle.
01:05:01Makes me so happy.
01:05:07Oh, Maggie.
01:05:09I'm so proud of you, Maggie.
01:05:11I know.
01:05:29Heard there was a rumor, though.
01:05:32Popchuck is looking to sell a long-term exclusive with Paws of Homeless Emporium.
01:05:36Where'd you hear that?
01:05:37No, I have my sources, boss.
01:05:39Okay, Duke told me.
01:05:40Duke?
01:05:42Yeah, okay, he was up at corporate, overheard Michelle talking to the Popchuck guy.
01:05:47He's gonna present a contract to Lee Dunbar at the executive meeting this week.
01:05:51Okay, I can't let that happen.
01:06:11Hello.
01:06:13Good evening, Mr. Townsend.
01:06:15My name's Alex, I got Mosey from you.
01:06:18Oh, yeah, you sent me some photos of Mosey a few months back.
01:06:22Yeah, I did.
01:06:24That was kind of you.
01:06:26How's Mosey doing? Is everything okay?
01:06:28Oh, yeah, he's doing great.
01:06:30But this isn't about Mosey.
01:06:32It's about your daughter.
01:06:35You wanna come in?
01:06:37Yeah, thank you.
01:06:40Come in.
01:06:45Well, Scarlett told me she'd met a real nice fella who'd bought one of our puppies.
01:06:50She did?
01:06:52Oh, sure. In fact, she's talked about you quite a lot lately.
01:06:55She seemed to really like you.
01:06:58But that sure changed in a hurry.
01:07:01Yeah.
01:07:10Come on.
01:07:26Well, with her business going so well one minute, then crashing the next,
01:07:30you know, poor Scarlett's been through a lot.
01:07:33And that fine for the booth was excessive.
01:07:36I know.
01:07:37And I've already submitted an appeal to the county to get it waived.
01:07:43Listen, Mr. Townsend,
01:07:48I just want you to know I'm here for two reasons.
01:07:51First, I think your daughter's product is incredible.
01:07:55I believe in it so much I'm willing to go around my boss and take it directly to the CEO.
01:08:00I already tried to talk with him the day that Scarlett's booth was shut down,
01:08:04but he is a hard man to get a hold of.
01:08:07Well, it sounds like National Provisions has a monopoly on shelf space,
01:08:12and your bosses protect that for them.
01:08:15How are you going to change anyone's mind?
01:08:17I have an idea.
01:08:19But Scarlett won't talk to me.
01:08:22So I'm asking you to talk to her for me.
01:08:29That's a possibility, I suppose.
01:08:33So, what's the other reason you stopped by?
01:08:38Uh...
01:08:40Well, that's a little more personal.
01:08:44And...
01:08:46I just want to say, since you're helping me out,
01:08:50my intentions are completely sincere.
01:08:54The truth is,
01:08:57I've never met anyone like your daughter, sir.
01:09:00She just has this beautiful glow to her.
01:09:04Her energy is infectious.
01:09:07Whenever I'm not with her, I just... I can't stop thinking about her.
01:09:12I know she's not happy with me right now.
01:09:16But I'm just hoping she just gives me a chance to make it right.
01:09:28I'm thinking about it.
01:09:35Well...
01:09:39I'll give you two some privacy.
01:09:48Scarlett, you put a lot of faith in me, and I should have been a better partner.
01:09:58No, you were right.
01:10:00I shouldn't have gotten on you about work-life balance.
01:10:02I could ease a little balance in my own life.
01:10:06I'm sorry I got on you about it.
01:10:09I was really emotional and jumped into conclusions.
01:10:13I was totally out of line.
01:10:16Do you think, um, we could maybe take another shot at this?
01:10:22Another shot at what?
01:10:25Scarlett, you got me.
01:10:28I'm all in on this.
01:10:30I'm all in on this.
01:10:33I'm all in on us.
01:10:35I'm all in on us too.
01:10:45What was your idea exactly?
01:10:48We're gonna go crash the executive meeting.
01:11:01Ahem.
01:11:03Good morning.
01:11:04Morning.
01:11:05Hi, Duke.
01:11:07We're here to see Lee Dunbar and the executive team.
01:11:09They're in a meeting.
01:11:11Yes, that's why we're here.
01:11:15I don't have a message from Mr. Dunbar about any additional participants.
01:11:19Well, that's because it's confidential.
01:11:23You see, they're thinking about replacing Duke here as the company mascot.
01:11:28Oh.
01:11:29Yeah.
01:11:30They're considering a ferret named Ralphs.
01:11:33A ferret?
01:11:35I know, right?
01:11:37Some of the executives aren't keen on the ADA either.
01:11:39That's why they called us in.
01:11:40So if you could please just keep it quiet.
01:11:43The press has been, you know, sniffing around.
01:11:45We don't want this to leak out.
01:11:47As you know, Duke's a really big hit with the kids.
01:11:51Of course.
01:11:53Secret's safe with me.
01:11:55Go on, Aaron.
01:12:00Alex?
01:12:01Keep going.
01:12:03Alex, what are you doing?
01:12:05I need to speak with the executive team.
01:12:07They're in a meeting.
01:12:08In the conference room, right?
01:12:10Yes.
01:12:11Perfect.
01:12:12Alex, you can't go in there!
01:12:14Good morning.
01:12:16We're here to review the latest proposal from Pupchuck.
01:12:20Paul, the room's yours.
01:12:21Well, I'm not sure I want to be a part of it.
01:12:24I'm not sure I want to be a part of it.
01:12:26Pupchuck?
01:12:28Paul, the room's yours.
01:12:29Well, I think everything in the proposal is kind of self-explanatory.
01:12:34So if you just turn to page three...
01:12:37What's going on?
01:12:38Let's do this.
01:12:39Oh, yeah.
01:12:43Hi.
01:12:44Excuse me.
01:12:45We're in the middle of a meeting here.
01:12:47How can we help you?
01:12:49Actually, Mr. Dunbar, sir.
01:12:51I think we can actually help you.
01:12:52Now, if I could just get your signature...
01:12:54I'm listening.
01:12:58Mr. Dunbar, sir.
01:12:59My name is Alex Paulson,
01:13:00and I'm the general manager of your 10th Avenue store.
01:13:02And I'm Scarlett Townsend,
01:13:04the founder of Pup's Palate Healthy Treats.
01:13:07Seriously, if we could just put an end to this clown show
01:13:10and get back to business...
01:13:11I'd like to hear what they have to say.
01:13:13Thank you, Mr. Dunbar.
01:13:15This is the nutritional information,
01:13:17which is miles ahead of any other brand.
01:13:20One serving promotes 100% of the 22 most essential vitamins
01:13:25and minerals a puppy needs.
01:13:27And when our store sold Pup's Palate,
01:13:30it outsold Pup Chuck three to one.
01:13:35Well, I'd like to see the numbers to verify that.
01:13:38Then why was it pulled from the shelves?
01:13:41Well, sir, I think that's a question for someone else in this room.
01:13:44I think that's a question for someone else in this room.
01:14:00Oh my goodness!
01:14:05Are you seeing this?
01:14:08Wow!
01:14:13Are you believing this?
01:14:14Is this your video?
01:14:15No.
01:14:16No, I think it was posted by someone who was at your booth.
01:14:20They hashtagged Pup's Palate and Paws and Wellness.
01:14:25And Best Dog Treats Ever.
01:14:28Oh my goodness!
01:14:31Oh my goodness!
01:14:32Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!
01:14:35Here you are.
01:14:36Here you are.
01:14:38Paul, have you seen this?
01:14:41Well, I don't trust social media.
01:14:44I mean, and look,
01:14:46our relationship with Paws and Wellness Emporium is strong.
01:14:50And to re-up our wonderful partnership,
01:14:52I just need you to sign this contract
01:14:54making Pup Chuck your exclusive provider.
01:14:57I mean, the numbers work, Lee.
01:14:59You're not going to find a retail profit margin as healthy as ours
01:15:02with any other product, guaranteed.
01:15:05Well, you make a good point, Paul.
01:15:08But we got to ask ourselves, what's more important?
01:15:11A healthy profit line?
01:15:15Or a healthy puppy?
01:15:18These?
01:15:20They even smell good.
01:15:30Oh!
01:15:36Oh!
01:15:38Baby, what are you doing here?
01:15:42Didn't you smell these from all the way down the hall?
01:15:50I think the customer's clearly spoken.
01:15:55Hi, Paul.
01:15:59What is this?
01:16:02You two think you're pretty clever barging in like that.
01:16:05But this isn't over.
01:16:07Not by a long shot.
01:16:09Nobody muscles Pup Chuck off the shelf.
01:16:12You'll be hearing from me.
01:16:13Here's where you can reach me.
01:16:16Well, we have to get you back to work.
01:16:18You have a lot of shelf space to fill.
01:16:30I've been working since I was a teenager to create something like this.
01:16:33It's literally a dream come true.
01:16:35Well, you certainly deserve it.
01:16:37Best part? Dogs across the country are healthier than ever.
01:16:41You know what I love most about you?
01:16:44You're the rare business person who genuinely cares about doing what's right above all else.
01:16:48Maybe it'll catch on.
01:16:50I hope so.
01:16:56I have a delivery. I gotta go.
01:16:59See ya.
01:17:00Bye.
01:17:01See you, Gina.
01:17:02Bye.
01:17:24Wow.
01:17:25Wow.
01:17:28Well, well, well.
01:17:30Paul Frasca, Director of Sales at Pup Chuck. Nice to see you both again.
01:17:35You might remember him as the guy who shut our booth down.
01:17:38Of course.
01:17:40Days gone by as they say.
01:17:43Anyway, I wanted to congratulate you both on your tremendous success.
01:17:48This is quite an operation you have going.
01:17:51I'm sorry, we have a big shipment to send out. May I ask why you're here?
01:17:54I suppose I should get right to the point.
01:18:02This is a business purchase agreement.
01:18:06Excuse me?
01:18:08We'd like to acquire Pup's Pallet.
01:18:10Now, before you say anything, why don't you have a look at page seven?
01:18:14You'll see at the top the amount that we're willing to pay to purchase your business.
01:18:20Uh, that's a big number.
01:18:23Indeed it is, but we also think fair based on the quality and the popularity of your product.
01:18:30What's the rest of this say?
01:18:32Oh, the rest of it just consists of legal machinations that effectively create an ironclad agreement for a buyer, us, to acquire the ownership from the seller.
01:18:41In this case, you, at the agreed upon purchase price.
01:18:45Thereby, upon signatures and transfers of funds to the seller, the buyer takes full and complete control of your business, including all intellectual property in perpetuity.
01:18:56I'm no legal expert, but does that mean you can change the name? The recipe, even?
01:19:01Well, I mean, it does mean that Pup's Pallet is ours to do with whatever we wish.
01:19:05And if we find ways to cut costs, sell more product, boost our profit margin, well, we will.
01:19:12After all, we are in the business of making money.
01:19:17Thank you, Mr. Profit Obsessed Executive.
01:19:23You can just call me Paul.
01:19:25But I think we'll keep our product in the hands of people who prioritize puppies over profit.
01:19:32But you see what we're offering, right?
01:19:34You heard her. We're not selling.
01:19:43Oh, no. Bella, that was not supposed to happen.
01:20:04Uh, what in the world is my beautiful fiancee up to?
01:20:09I'm working on a temporary, all-natural, biodegradable, unwashable color dye for Pepper.
01:20:14Uh, why?
01:20:16Why not?
01:20:18You know what? You do you.
01:20:22Are you, uh, ready to go? It looks like you need to use some time in nature.
01:20:26I think I'm gonna need a couple of minutes. What do you think, Bella?
01:20:31Is she a greasy?
01:20:34Come on, Bella. Here.
01:20:36There you go.
01:20:38Let's go. There you go.
01:20:41Good job, guys.
01:20:54I know. We still have to carry it, so...
01:20:56But look at this and this.
01:20:59We're gonna be back on Monday. If you need to reach me, just...
01:21:02Don't worry. We got it covered. You two enjoy yourselves.
01:21:06Have a good weekend. Thanks.
01:21:08See you on Monday, Duke.
01:21:11Hi, Paul. Oh, yeah.
01:21:23Hello, guys.
01:21:31Oh, wow.
01:21:33Ah, nice.
01:21:36Aaron, cheers.
01:22:06Oh, yeah.
01:22:36Oh, yeah.
01:23:06Oh, yeah.
01:23:36Oh, yeah.