Peter tells Richard and Erlich what he values in a company when they incorrectly guess his reason for deciding to fund Pied Piper. Peter states that he invested in the team and tells them to get the company in order or he will not fund them.
Harry evaluates Ray Kroc's business, McDonalds, and points out that the business brings in dismal earnings and faces many growth obstacles. After Ray explains his franchise model, Harry tells him that he is actually in the real estate business, not the burger business. Harry goes to to tell Ray how he can tackle many of the problems he's experiencing with compliance and revenue generation by purchasing land and leasing it to franchisees.
Arthur starts a pet business to prove to his parents that he can take care of animals. He creates flyers and hands them out in order to spread the word and attract customers.
The American Dream for many people includes the right to own their own business. This clip illustrates the process of forming a business while noting a few of the initial obstacles.
Mrs. Johnson suggests that she and Robert Stroud set up a business that sells bird remedies, as Robert's remedies are well-known. Mrs. Johnson is willing to put in some of her own capital to start the business and even has a company name in mind: Stroud's Specifics.
Lewis, a creative inventor, showcases his newest invention to Mr. and Mrs. Harrington. When a slight malfunction occurs, it creates a life-threatening situation for Mr. Harrington.