Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Season 2: How To Make It In America

So we came across "How To Make It In America" on HBO (and who doesn't love HBO shows) last year during its first season, watched it from the beginning and that was it, we were hooked. We are so excited for season 2 which gears up October 2 that we wanted to share the trailer so you to can follow the journey of Ben and Cam as they launch their business (clothing line) and try to get the name "Crisp" out to the world.

If your still not totally familiar with the premise behind the show here is a brief description from howtomakeitinamerica.com:
"How to Make It in America" follows two enterprising Brooklyn twenty somethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene (Guzman), who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo ("Kid Cudi"), the entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.
"How to Make It in America" also stars Lake Bell as Ben's ex-girlfriend Rachel, who is concentrating on her own career and a new relationship; Martha Plimpton ("Beautiful Girls," "200 Cigarettes") as Rachel's boss Edie, an eccentric interior designer; Shannyn Sossamon ("40 Days and 40 Nights," "The Holiday") as Gingy, Ben and Cam's artsy friend; and Eddie Kaye Thomas ("Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist," "American Pie") as David Kaplan, a successful hedge fund manager and high school friend of Ben's.
Creator and first-time writer Ian Edelman is collaborating with Emmy nominee Rob Weiss ("Entourage") on many of the show's scripts. The pilot and other episodes of the show are being directed by Julian Farino. Additional writers and directors will be announced as they are confirmed.
"How to Make It in America" is produced by HBO Entertainment; executive producers, Stephen Levinson, Rob Weiss, Ian Edelman, Julian Farino, Jada Miranda and Mark Wahlberg; producer, Jane Raab.


We really like the whole premise behind the show as we can completely relate to starting a business and getting it recognized by those who are inspired by what we do .  We love the fact that there is a show that kind of highlights the process behind getting started and how sometimes you win and sometime you get rejected and that every path on the road to getting to where you want to be isn't easy.



Opening credits theme songs from "How To Make It In America" "I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc. Definitely a winner and right on point for the show.