I was in Seattle a month ago and show a show on either Saturday or
Sunday morning in MSNBC (I think). The theme of the show was small
business makeovers with experienced entrepreneurs as guides.  The host
was a guy with an Arabic name I believe. It was excellent and it
appears to be a series but a quick look on the web didn't turn up
anything. Maybe you'll have more luck.  I'm looking for the name of
the show, the host and contact info . Thanks.

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Request for Question Clarification by jackburton-ga on 23 Jun 2005 07:39 PDT

Hello tivoli,
 
Do any of these faces look familiar? 
   
http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/tcob/bio/bio.html
 
 
jackburton-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by jackburton-ga on 23 Jun 2005 07:40 PDT

Could the guy with arabic-sounding name be "Richard Laermer"?

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Clarification of Question by tivoli-ga on 23 Jun 2005 08:59 PDT

I see where you're going with this, but no this is definitely not the
guy and definitely not the show.

To clarify a bit: There is a host , but the experts are REAL business
people (not professional TV folks) who happen to have experience in
the industry of the person who is getting the 'makeover.' It's a
different set of experts for each show.

The show is not hyped is very well done.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 23 Jun 2005 10:56 PDT

Could your show be "The Turnaround" on CNN, hosted by Ali Velshi?

http://money.cnn.com/ontv/turnaround/

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Clarification of Question by tivoli-ga on 24 Jun 2005 05:40 PDT

He shoots, he scores!

That's it. Thanks. 

Great show by the way. Well worth watching.

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Clarification of Question by tivoli-ga on 24 Jun 2005 05:40 PDT

Or she, as the case may be. 

Thanks.

I'm pleased to have been able to help you identify your show as "The
Turnaround." I have gathered some information about it for you.

"Small business owners get the personal introduction of a lifetime, as
CNN?s newest program pairs them with the biggest names in their
industry for advice and guidance. The Turnaround begins Saturday, Feb.
26 [2005].

CNN?s Ali Velshi will host the hour-long weekend program, which will
air from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ET) on CNN/U.S. For the premiere, John
Paul Mitchell Systems CEO, John Paul DeJoria, will provide small
business improvement tips to a hair salon in Valencia, Calif. The
Turnaround marks the third business program CNN has added to its
weekend schedule, following the Feb. 5 debuts of Dolans Unscripted and
Open House.

For The Turnaround, Velshi will profile a small business owner and a
high-profile mentor as they develop a plan for success for the small
business. Over the coming weeks, the featured company will come from a
range of industries, including fitness, fashion, food, hospitality,
automotive, retail, construction and other businesses, giving viewers
an up-close and realistic look at the day-to-day life of a small
business owner. The program will deliver valuable life and business
lessons to a broad audience."

TimeWarner: CNN to Debut Small Business Program, The TurnAround, Saturday, Feb. 26
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,1033373,00.html

Here you'll find an archive of previous shows:

CNN/Money: The Turnaround Archive
http://money.cnn.com/ontv/turnaround/archive.html

Info on host Ali Velshi may be found here:

CNN: Anchors/Reporters
http://edition.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/velshi.ali.html

If you'd like for your business to be featured on "The Turnaround,"
there is a contact form at the bottom of the show's homepage:

CNN/Money: The Turnaround
http://money.cnn.com/ontv/turnaround/

My Google search strategy:

Google Web Search: "the turnaround" "ali velshi"
://www.google.com/search?biw=772&hl=en&q=%22the+turnaround%22+%22ali+velshi%22

I hope this is helpful! If anything is unclear or incomplete, please
request clarification; I'll gladly offer further assistance before you
rate my answer.

Best regards,
pinkfreud