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This playlist contains numerous important concepts in business, such as competition, finance, budgeting, and entrepreneurship.

Margin Call: Fire Sale

00:00 - 03:17

3m 17s

human resources

employment

job insecurity

insolvency

liquidation

A respected financial company is downsizing, so Sam Rogers tells his traders to sell all assets and provides them with incentives for doing so. To sell the assets more easily, the company has a fire sale. Sam does an excellent job of conveying the bad news to his employees.

Clips

A View to a Kill: Anybody Else Want to Drop Out?

Max Zorin presents a plan to monopolize the microchip industry in Silicon Valley. His terms are n...

It's Everybody's Business: Starting A Woman's Hat Business

The American Dream for many people includes the right to own their own business. This clip illust...

Birdman of Alcatraz: Going Into Business

Mrs. Johnson suggests that she and Robert Stroud set up a business that sells bird remedies, as R...

The Kingdom of Mocha: Pablo Creates a Wood Supply Company

Pablo explains that he formed a corporation in order to expand his business. He also discusses is...

What Makes Us Tick: Explaining Corporations

A clip from John Sutherland explains how corporations are formed and the process to get them esta...

Margin Call: Be First, Be Smarter, or Cheat

Sam Rogers explains how he would get the traders to sell all of the company's mortgage assets in ...

Secret Millionaires Club: Walkin' the Dog

"If you fail to plan, plan to fail." Watch Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club on the Kid ...

Other People's Money: A Business Is Worth More

Andrew Jorgenson gives a speech to the shareholders. In the speech, he encourages them to think a...

Barbershop 2: Back in Business: New Rules

Calvin institutes three new rules to make the barber shop more family-friendly and professional. ...

Parks and Recreation: Jean-Ralphio's New Business

Jean-Ralphio wins money from a lawsuit and teams up with Tom Haverford to start a new business ve...

The Founder: You're in the Real Estate Business

Harry evaluates Ray Kroc's business, McDonalds, and points out that the business brings in dismal...

The Big Bang Theory: Where to Go?

Leonard, Raj, Howard, and Sheldon are working together to map out the route of their night out. T...

Silicon Valley: What Did I Buy?

Peter tells Richard and Erlich what he values in a company when they incorrectly guess his reason...

The Big Bang Theory: Penny Blossoms

Penny starts a business that sells flower barrettes called Penny Blossoms, and Sheldon evaluates ...

Schoolhouse Rock!: Dollars and Sense

The song shows how the money you deposit in a bank earns interest or the money you borrow gains i...

Saturday Night Live: Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford

A man gives advice to a couple struggling with credit card debt. He suggests that they do not buy...

Matilda: What Was My Profit For the Day?

After a successful day of selling cars, Mr. Wormwood shares the cost of the three cars and the am...

Entourage: NFL Investors Pitch

Ari Gold pitches to investors his idea of establishing an NFL team and a stadium in Los Angeles. ...

Better Off Ted: 95 Cents of Every Dollar

Veronica and Linda confront Mr. Page, head of the Veridian Foundation, about the low percentage o...

Field of Dreams: People Will Come

While walking through his cornfield one evening, Ray hears a voice whispering, "If you build it, ...

Barbarians at the Gate: Tastes and Smells Terrible

For a project with an investment of $350 million, the Premier cigarette is an ultimate flop. The ...

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: No Parents

Jimmy's parents have left for an extended vacation, as did the rest of the adults in the entire c...

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

A local scientist finally gets recognition as he is able to make food fall from the sky. This cli...

The Social Network: Founders' Conflict

As a company grows, it becomes tempting to claim a disproportionate amount of recognition and own...

Secret Millionaires Club: Failure - Why It's Good For You

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that everyone makes mistakes in life and that today's failure...

Elizabethtown: You Really Failed

Drew feels like a failure, and Claire helps him accept it. She encourages him to demonstrate resi...

In Good Company: Questioning Teddy K

Dan questions Teddy K's proposal to include a computer section in the Sports America magazine. He...

House of Lies: Polaroid Camera

A company can be wildly successful yet file for bankruptcy if it does not know how to pivot and k...

Schoolhouse Rock!: Where the Money Goes

Explains the sources of income and expenses in a typical household and how to change the flow of ...

Secret Millionaires Club: Special Delivery

In order for a business to compete, it has to differentiate itself. Warren states that one way a ...

Secret Millionaires Club: All Fall Up

When Elena and Jones are down because their current endeavors are not working out, Mr. Buffet giv...

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Getting the Team Together

Flint must head back to Swallow Falls because it is infested with deadly food monsters. He and Sa...

The Office: Michael's Donation

Michael makes a very generous donation to Oscar's walkathon charity but doesn't read the fine pri...

Silicon Valley: Parking Lot App

A parking lot app idea is conceived, and the initial questions about it revolve around how it is ...

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Spray-On Shoes

A young Flint presents Spray-On Shoes for his show-and-tell project at school. He explains that i...

Everybody Hates Chris: Lack of Vision

Uncle Ryan is eager to try his hand in entrepreneurship because he believes he has the ideas to s...

Secret Millionaires Club: Gotta Dance

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that following your passion is the key to success. Watch War...

Secret Millionaires Club: It Takes Two

The Secret Millionaires Club learns how to work together to be successful. Watch Warren Buffett’...

Secret Millionaires Club: Tough Cookies

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that anything worth doing is worth doing well. Watch Warren ...

Despicable Me: Minions Give Up Their Money

Gru announces to the minions that the rumors are true: the bank will no longer be funding the com...

Dilbert: Steaming Pile of Failure

This clip illustrates society's perceived taboo of failure and the way in which founders prefer t...

Meet the Robinsons: Lewis's PB&J Invention

Lewis, a creative inventor, showcases his newest invention to Mr. and Mrs. Harrington. When a sli...

Silicon Valley: Pied Piper Needs to Pivot

Pied Piper's future looks grim, so Jared sets out to pivot the company even though no one else on...

Extraordinary Measures: Creating a Cure for Pompe Disease

Dr. Stonehill wants to set up his own shop and partner with John Crowley because he feels that Jo...

Charlie's Angels: Stimulating Innovation

Alex notices that the company stifles innovation through its procedures of approval and rallies t...

The Office: Return of Recyclops

Dwight dresses up as Recyclops to promote recycling in the office. Each year, Recyclops takes a s...

South Park: Mobile Business Charade

Terrance and Phillip visit the Canadian Department of Mobile Gaming after discovering they create...

The Electric Company: Honest John

Honest John positions himself as a trustworthy and fair used car salesman. However, he reveals th...

Ed, Edd n Eddy: Eddy's Summer BBQ

Eddy starts a summer BBQ shop in order to make some money. However, it isn't summertime; he artif...

American Psycho: Business Cards

Businessmen try to outshine each other with their business cards. The cards themselves have only ...

It's a Wonderful Life: Making Our Customers Better

George Bailey points out to Mr. Potter his shrewd business practices. He emphasizes caring for th...

Arbitrage: Half of The Funds Are Missing

Brooke reports to Robert that half of the fund's assets are missing, and it is clear that Robert ...

South Park: The Sueance Continues

The lawyer that Stan, Kyle, Jimmy, and Clyde hired tries yet again to contact the dead in order t...

Top Secret!: Ford Pinto Explosion

The German truck lightly taps the back of a Ford Pinto, and it explodes. This clip illustrates th...

Margin Call: I'm With The Firm

John Told proposes that the firm sell customers bad mortgages and tries to bribe Sam Rogers into ...

The Newsroom: ACNgage Interview

Bree Dorrit is interviewed about his new ACNgage app that promotes citizen journalism. He is gril...

Ed, Edd n Eddy: Looking Good Is What It's All About

Eddy tries to sell Kevin a nicely-designed bike, knowing very well that it has a poor build quality.

The Big Bang Theory: Penny Blossoms Production

Penny started a business that sells flower barrettes called Penny Blossoms. Penny asks Sheldon to...

Secret Millionaires Club: Lawn and Order

The Secret Millionaires Club explore why saving money is so important and help their friend expan...

Secret Millionaires Club: Debt of a Salesman

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that borrowing money to grow a business can be a good thing b...

Secret Millionaires Club: The Trouble With Credit Cards

The Secret Millionaires Club learns why it's important to be responsible and illustrates through ...

The Simpsons: Homer's Grease Business

Homer stops by Apu's convenience store to buy "the usual" and learns that he can sell grease. He ...

The Doris Day Show: Doris Cuts Costs

Doris felt that Roger was spending too much money on services for the annual charity ball, so she...

3rd Rock from the Sun: Dick and Tommy Visit the Company

Dick and Tommy visit Eversoll, Inc. to find ways to cut overspending and "trim the fat."

Secret Millionaires Club: The Domino Effect

Mr. Fellman's store is at risk of going out of business, so Mr. Buffett explains how the closing ...

Everybody Hates Chris: Tonya's Honesty

Tonya's honesty in the the hair salon gets her into a bit of trouble. She upsets the customers wi...

The Accountant: 300 Square Feet

Christian Woolf consults a couple on what to do about their dire financial situation. During the ...

100

Secret Millionaires Club: Lemons to Lemonade

Elena wants to help her friend Brittany raise enough money to go on her school trip. The SMC gang...

101

The Wire: We Got an Elastic Product

Stringer Bell learns about product elasticity and then explains it to the gangsters he is in busi...

102

A View to a Kill: Anybody Else Want to Drop Out?

Max Zorin presents a plan to monopolize the microchip industry in Silicon Valley. His terms are n...

103

It's Everybody's Business: Starting A Woman's Hat Business

The American Dream for many people includes the right to own their own business. This clip illust...

104

Birdman of Alcatraz: Going Into Business

Mrs. Johnson suggests that she and Robert Stroud set up a business that sells bird remedies, as R...

105

The Kingdom of Mocha: Pablo Creates a Wood Supply Company

Pablo explains that he formed a corporation in order to expand his business. He also discusses is...

106

What Makes Us Tick: Explaining Corporations

A clip from John Sutherland explains how corporations are formed and the process to get them esta...

107

Arthur: Arthur's Pet Business

Arthur starts a pet business to prove to his parents that he can take care of animals. He creates...

109

Margin Call: Be First, Be Smarter, or Cheat

Sam Rogers explains how he would get the traders to sell all of the company's mortgage assets in ...

110

Entourage: Can You Execute It?

Turtle asks for business advice from Ari, and Ari gives him honest feedback from an investor's pe...

111

Secret Millionaires Club: Walkin' the Dog

"If you fail to plan, plan to fail." Watch Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club on the Kid ...

112

Other People's Money: A Business Is Worth More

Andrew Jorgenson gives a speech to the shareholders. In the speech, he encourages them to think a...

115

Barbershop 2: Back in Business: New Rules

Calvin institutes three new rules to make the barber shop more family-friendly and professional. ...

116

Parks and Recreation: Jean-Ralphio's New Business

Jean-Ralphio wins money from a lawsuit and teams up with Tom Haverford to start a new business ve...

117

The Founder: You're in the Real Estate Business

Harry evaluates Ray Kroc's business, McDonalds, and points out that the business brings in dismal...

120

The Big Bang Theory: Where to Go?

Leonard, Raj, Howard, and Sheldon are working together to map out the route of their night out. T...

122

Silicon Valley: What Did I Buy?

Peter tells Richard and Erlich what he values in a company when they incorrectly guess his reason...

123

The Big Bang Theory: Penny Blossoms

Penny starts a business that sells flower barrettes called Penny Blossoms, and Sheldon evaluates ...

125

Schoolhouse Rock!: Dollars and Sense

The song shows how the money you deposit in a bank earns interest or the money you borrow gains i...

126

Saturday Night Live: Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford

A man gives advice to a couple struggling with credit card debt. He suggests that they do not buy...

127

Matilda: What Was My Profit For the Day?

After a successful day of selling cars, Mr. Wormwood shares the cost of the three cars and the am...

128

The Founder: It's Your Name

Ray has a conversation with Dick about McDonalds. When Dick asks Ray why he didn't simply take al...

129

Entourage: NFL Investors Pitch

Ari Gold pitches to investors his idea of establishing an NFL team and a stadium in Los Angeles. ...

130

Ed, Edd n Eddy: Think! Think!

The Eds try to think of a way to solve their dilemma with the The Kanker Sisters. Ed and Eddy put...

131

Better Off Ted: 95 Cents of Every Dollar

Veronica and Linda confront Mr. Page, head of the Veridian Foundation, about the low percentage o...

133

Field of Dreams: People Will Come

While walking through his cornfield one evening, Ray hears a voice whispering, "If you build it, ...

134

Barbarians at the Gate: Tastes and Smells Terrible

For a project with an investment of $350 million, the Premier cigarette is an ultimate flop. The ...

135

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: No Parents

Jimmy's parents have left for an extended vacation, as did the rest of the adults in the entire c...

136

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows

A local scientist finally gets recognition as he is able to make food fall from the sky. This cli...

138

Margin Call: Your Opportunity

After 80% of the employees at an investment firm are fired due to insolvency, Sam Rogers gives a ...

139

The Social Network: Founders' Conflict

As a company grows, it becomes tempting to claim a disproportionate amount of recognition and own...

140

Secret Millionaires Club: Failure - Why It's Good For You

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that everyone makes mistakes in life and that today's failure...

142

Elizabethtown: You Really Failed

Drew feels like a failure, and Claire helps him accept it. She encourages him to demonstrate resi...

143

In Good Company: Questioning Teddy K

Dan questions Teddy K's proposal to include a computer section in the Sports America magazine. He...

144

House of Lies: Polaroid Camera

A company can be wildly successful yet file for bankruptcy if it does not know how to pivot and k...

145

Schoolhouse Rock!: Where the Money Goes

Explains the sources of income and expenses in a typical household and how to change the flow of ...

146

Secret Millionaires Club: Special Delivery

In order for a business to compete, it has to differentiate itself. Warren states that one way a ...

147

Secret Millionaires Club: All Fall Up

When Elena and Jones are down because their current endeavors are not working out, Mr. Buffet giv...

149

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Getting the Team Together

Flint must head back to Swallow Falls because it is infested with deadly food monsters. He and Sa...

150

The Office: Michael's Donation

Michael makes a very generous donation to Oscar's walkathon charity but doesn't read the fine pri...

151

Silicon Valley: Parking Lot App

A parking lot app idea is conceived, and the initial questions about it revolve around how it is ...

152

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Spray-On Shoes

A young Flint presents Spray-On Shoes for his show-and-tell project at school. He explains that i...

153

Everybody Hates Chris: Lack of Vision

Uncle Ryan is eager to try his hand in entrepreneurship because he believes he has the ideas to s...

154

Secret Millionaires Club: Gotta Dance

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that following your passion is the key to success. Watch War...

155

Secret Millionaires Club: It Takes Two

The Secret Millionaires Club learns how to work together to be successful. Watch Warren Buffett’...

156

Secret Millionaires Club: Tough Cookies

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that anything worth doing is worth doing well. Watch Warren ...

157

Despicable Me: Minions Give Up Their Money

Gru announces to the minions that the rumors are true: the bank will no longer be funding the com...

158

Dilbert: Steaming Pile of Failure

This clip illustrates society's perceived taboo of failure and the way in which founders prefer t...

160

Meet the Robinsons: Lewis's PB&J Invention

Lewis, a creative inventor, showcases his newest invention to Mr. and Mrs. Harrington. When a sli...

161

Silicon Valley: Pied Piper Needs to Pivot

Pied Piper's future looks grim, so Jared sets out to pivot the company even though no one else on...

162

Silicon Valley: SWOT Analysis

Richard and Jared are at a standstill regarding a decision they need to make. Jared suggests they...

163

Extraordinary Measures: Creating a Cure for Pompe Disease

Dr. Stonehill wants to set up his own shop and partner with John Crowley because he feels that Jo...

165

Charlie's Angels: Stimulating Innovation

Alex notices that the company stifles innovation through its procedures of approval and rallies t...

168

The Office: Return of Recyclops

Dwight dresses up as Recyclops to promote recycling in the office. Each year, Recyclops takes a s...

170

South Park: Mobile Business Charade

Terrance and Phillip visit the Canadian Department of Mobile Gaming after discovering they create...

172

The Electric Company: Honest John

Honest John positions himself as a trustworthy and fair used car salesman. However, he reveals th...

173

Ed, Edd n Eddy: Eddy's Summer BBQ

Eddy starts a summer BBQ shop in order to make some money. However, it isn't summertime; he artif...

174

American Psycho: Business Cards

Businessmen try to outshine each other with their business cards. The cards themselves have only ...

176

It's a Wonderful Life: Making Our Customers Better

George Bailey points out to Mr. Potter his shrewd business practices. He emphasizes caring for th...

177

Arbitrage: Half of The Funds Are Missing

Brooke reports to Robert that half of the fund's assets are missing, and it is clear that Robert ...

180

South Park: The Sueance Continues

The lawyer that Stan, Kyle, Jimmy, and Clyde hired tries yet again to contact the dead in order t...

181

Top Secret!: Ford Pinto Explosion

The German truck lightly taps the back of a Ford Pinto, and it explodes. This clip illustrates th...

182

Margin Call: I'm With The Firm

John Told proposes that the firm sell customers bad mortgages and tries to bribe Sam Rogers into ...

185

The Newsroom: ACNgage Interview

Bree Dorrit is interviewed about his new ACNgage app that promotes citizen journalism. He is gril...

187

Ed, Edd n Eddy: Looking Good Is What It's All About

Eddy tries to sell Kevin a nicely-designed bike, knowing very well that it has a poor build quality.

189

The Big Bang Theory: Penny Blossoms Production

Penny started a business that sells flower barrettes called Penny Blossoms. Penny asks Sheldon to...

190

Secret Millionaires Club: Lawn and Order

The Secret Millionaires Club explore why saving money is so important and help their friend expan...

191

Secret Millionaires Club: Debt of a Salesman

The Secret Millionaires Club learns that borrowing money to grow a business can be a good thing b...

192

Secret Millionaires Club: The Trouble With Credit Cards

The Secret Millionaires Club learns why it's important to be responsible and illustrates through ...

193

The Simpsons: Homer's Grease Business

Homer stops by Apu's convenience store to buy "the usual" and learns that he can sell grease. He ...

194

House of Mouse: Power Savings

The power gets cut at Scrooge McDuck's venue, and he interprets it as great savings. To save even...

195

The Doris Day Show: Doris Cuts Costs

Doris felt that Roger was spending too much money on services for the annual charity ball, so she...

196

3rd Rock from the Sun: Dick and Tommy Visit the Company

Dick and Tommy visit Eversoll, Inc. to find ways to cut overspending and "trim the fat."

197

Secret Millionaires Club: The Domino Effect

Mr. Fellman's store is at risk of going out of business, so Mr. Buffett explains how the closing ...

198

Everybody Hates Chris: Tonya's Honesty

Tonya's honesty in the the hair salon gets her into a bit of trouble. She upsets the customers wi...

200

The Accountant: 300 Square Feet

Christian Woolf consults a couple on what to do about their dire financial situation. During the ...

201

Secret Millionaires Club: Lemons to Lemonade

Elena wants to help her friend Brittany raise enough money to go on her school trip. The SMC gang...

202

The Wire: We Got an Elastic Product

Stringer Bell learns about product elasticity and then explains it to the gangsters he is in busi...

204

30 Rock: Negotiating with the Nanny

The Nanny works part-time instead of full-time but charges Jack for her full-time services. Jack ...

205

The Office: Dwight and Jim Make a Sale

Jim and Dwight are visiting a small business owner and win the sale by highlighting the superior ...

206

Nathan For You: Dealing with Competitors

Nathan comes up with a plan to help Alan, owner of Speers TV, compete with Best Buy by using thei...

210

What Makes Us Tick: Stocks and Shareholders

This clip illustrates how shareholders are involved with the market in regards to trading stocks.

212

Other People's Money: Where to Invest

Take your money, invest in something, and have it be used for something productive. You will crea...

213

Arbitrage: I Invest in People I Believe In

Robert explains that he invested in an artist because, very simply, he believes in her.

214

Schoolhouse Rock!: Walkin' On Wall Street

This clip covers the stock exchange and explains how investors make money by selling stock.

216

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room: Bankrupcy

The employees of Enron are given little time to gather their belongings once Enron filed for bank...

217

The Simpsons: Homer Invests in the Stock Market

Homer withdraws his life savings from his bank account and invests it in 500 shares of Animotion,...

219

Everybody Loves Raymond: Debra Explains Budgeting

Debra explains budgeting to Raymond when he asks her to pay for his magazine subscription.

220

Everybody Loves Raymond: Ray Can't Budget

Raymond attempts to manage the family budget but ends up with overdraft fees and multiple bounced...

221

Wild Kratts: Zac the Business Man

Zac is boating on the ocean and watching a news program, where he learns that certain fish popula...

222

The Office: Fiscal Year Budget

Oscar presents the fiscal year budget to Michael and states that they need to spend their surplus...