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Name: Peter Perfect
Genre: Reality
Released: 2008-04-19
Cast: Peter Ishkhans

2008
2 Seasons
7.4 (37)

Peter Perfect was a sharp and engaging reality series that debuted on the Style Network in 2008. The show journeyed viewers into the world of small business makeover with a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, creative mastery, and heartwarming transformation. Peter Perfect presented life-altering makeovers, but not for scruffy and outdated personal wardrobes or drab and neglected households. Instead, it revamped struggling small businesses across America with the expertise and flair of the show's eponymous star, Peter Ishkhans.

The show had a strong focu on social responsibility, which it lived up to by helping struggling business owners revitalize their businesses. It faces the harsh reality that two out of every three small businesses fail within their initial years, and utilized Ishkhans' proficiency to spin them back to vibrancy with new business plans, brand reconstruction, interior refurbishing, and personal makeovers. With Peter's keen eye for detail and astute business sense, struggling businesses were transformed into successful establishments.

Peter Ishkhans, with his quirky charm and specialist knowledge, was the primary driving force behind the show's success. A well-renowned stylist, Peter had already earned his fame through his appearances on various makeover shows prior to Peter Perfect. He used his expertise in hair and beauty to not only provide makeovers of the business premises, branding, and marketing but also personal transformations for business owners, giving them the self-confidence to really drive their business forward. His charm and unconventional approach made the process an interesting watch for the audience, as well as a life-altering endeavor for the participants.

The strength of Peter Perfect was in its presentation of business makeovers that were much more than just superficial aesthetic enhancements. The show comprehensively considered all aspects of a business from its exterior appearance to the interior décor, logos, menus, staff uniforms, and more. Each episode typically started with Peter assessing the business whilst dipping into the lives of the entrepreneurs running them as well. This overlay of emotional and personal context made the audience root for the makeover, thereby making the entire transformation journey even more captivating.

Skillfully blending life and business transformation, Peter Perfect not only promised a new look for workplaces but a fresh lease on life for its owners. Peter Ishkhans’ commitment towards his mission, a charismatic persona, and relentless encouragement infused a newfound energy and confidence into the business owners, a factor that made the difference between their survival and shutting down. He was able to grasp the essence and potential of small businesses, injecting life and style into them that invariably left the business owners and viewers inspired.

The businesses featured on Peter Perfect covered a varied spectrum, from bakeries to salons, nightclubs to bridal shops. Every episode had a standalone narrative, thereby making it accessible for viewers to watch any episode without the need for having watched previous episodes. This format contributed to the show’s popularity. Additionally, Peter Perfect was an entertaining, uplifting watch due to its real-life drama, emotional resonance, not to mention often humorous moments brought on by Peter's enthusiastic personality and unique sense of style.

Each of the transformations leads to moments of epiphany which were deeply satisfying. The fresh, revitalized businesses at the end of each episode were nothing short of miraculous transformations, with defunct spaces changing into thriving, vibrant establishments.

In conclusion, Peter Perfect was a lively, engaging and heartfelt television show that beautifully interwove the strands of business, beauty, branding and life transformations. It made for a unique viewing experience that continued to resonate with audiences, thanks to its mix of creativity, emotional depth, entrepreneurial spirit and the larger-than-life charisma of Peter Ishkhans. Besides its entertainment value, the show also served as a survival guide and inspired struggling small businesses to pick themselves up and get back on track.

Peter Perfect is a series that ran for 2 seasons (17 episodes) between April 19, 2008 and on Style

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8. Making Marry

February 21, 2009

Three years ago, a mother and daughter opened Marry Go Round, a secondhand bridal consignment shop, in the hopes of turning their love of weddings into a successful business. Even though they're the only store of their kind in Houston, Judy and Madeline Salvato are on the verge of closing up shop for good unless they can lure in more brides to drum up business. The shop has become overly cluttered and the staff has done little-to-no advertising in their own community. The stresses of the shop are also putting a major strain of Judy and Madeline's personal relationship and their non-stop bickering is holding them back from making the most of Marry Go Round. Can Peter play mediator and bring harmony back to this family--and save the shop from going under? Watch Peter work his magic as he transforms Marry Go Round into a couture wedding wonderland fit for brides everywhere!

7. Brewing up Success

February 14, 2009

High tea and little girls were the inspirations behind Ohio-based tea party store La Tea Dolly. The three sisters and co-owners, Monica, Sharee and Harolyn, opened the store a year ago to provide a place where little girls could be pampered and treated like a princes. Although everyone leaves their parties with a smile, they have little to no repeat customers and their uninviting exterior does nothing to attract new clientele. While La Tea Dolly should be the toast of the town, the store has yet to turn a profit and this family is starting to drown in debt. Plus, if they're forced to fold, Harolyn will lose her home that she mortgaged in order to keep the shop afloat. Can Peter help turn this falling tea house around? See what happens when he transforms La Tea Dolly into an elegant English high tea room that both moms and their daughters can enjoy!

6. Put the Pedal to the Metal

February 7, 2009

John and Heather are a young married couple who took over the family business, Hawthorne Tire, a few years ago. Unfortunately, they also inherited its mounting debt and dilapidated interior. Now, the business has practically come to a screeching halt and unless this family can jump start their struggling repair shop, they'll be forced to shut their garage for good in six months. Hawthorne Tire has been in their family for three generations and John and Heather are crumbling under the pressure to keep its motor running. Plus, this couple also has a new daughter to care for, and while they would love to bring her to work with them, the shop is too dirty and dangerous for a newborn baby. Can Peter help this family rev up their business and set the wheels in motion for success? See what happens when our makeover master turns this pigsty into a hip retro one-stop auto shop that is family-friendly and welcoming for its core clientele of women.

5. Let's Get This Party Started

January 31, 2009

Four years ago, Annette Taylor invested her entire life savings into her gift shop, Bring Something to the Party. It should be the go-to party-planning source for an upscale area of Santa Monica, but instead the shop is barely keeping afloat. Instead, life has been anything but a party for Annette, who was forced to take on two other full time jobs just to pay the rent for her store. Now, she's barely at the shop, and when she is, she's too exhausted to get anything done! The inside of the shop has become unorganized and chaotic, the displays are dusty and their unique services like balloon decor, event planning and custom letterpress invitations aren't being utilized. Also, you can barely tell what the shop is from the street! Can Peter help turn Annette's sad shop into a chic one-stop party boutique? See for yourself as Peter works to bring some life back into this struggling business.

4. We've Got Spirit, How 'Bout You?

January 24, 2009

The ladies at the Spirit Wear custom embroidery shop in Richardson, Texas, should be cheering their success, but without a big boost in business, there won't be any pep left in this squad. Mom MJ and her daughter Krista have poured their heart and soul (as well as their entire savings) into Spirit Wear, but the store is still completely in the red. So far the shop has barely taken advantage of their centralized location in the heart of high school football country and Spirit Wear's exterior has become invisible to the outside world. Plus, the interior is cluttered and chaotic and just plain confusing to their customers! Can Peter help transform this sad spirit shop into a peppy and preppy personalized apparel boutique? Also, see if our makeover guru can get their spirits high once again with fresh new looks for MJ and her staff to match the fabulous facelift of their store.

3. Brittle Sales Turn Rock Solid

January 17, 2009

During the holidays, Pauline's Homemade Brittle has rock solid sales, but business drops as soon as the season is over. Their clientele virtually disappears and with no marketing from the staff, no one in the community knows about this special shop that boasts some of the best pecan brittle in the world! Running the shop has turned into a huge sacrifice for Pauline and her husband who have racked up nearly $50,000 in debt. Unless Pauline and her crew can sweeten their year-round sales, her beloved pecan brittle business just might crumble! Can Peter work his magic and morph this stale gourmet candy shop into a decadent brittle bar for Los Angeles' high-end shoppers? Plus, you won't believe the makeovers Peter does on the staff as he turns them from country folk into real city slickers!

2. The Leader of the Pack

January 10, 2009

Owner and loving mother Diane Serafino dreamed of opening her dog boutique Woof to help pay for her children's college education. Though the store quickly became the focal point of her large family, an unexpected move forced Woof from a bustling shopping mall to a much quieter location. Business has slowed to a crawl and unless Diane and her family can turn their store around, they'll be forced to close Woof's doors for good. With few remaining customers and too much merchandise to deal with, Woof has become one huge disorganized mess. Can Peter help turn this pitiful pet shop into a hip hangout for the community's cosmopolitan canines? See what happens when he clears out the clutter and transforms the store from shabby to chic! Plus, Diane and her family get groomed with whole new looks to go with their new store. See if they get best in show!

1. A True Work of Art

January 3, 2009

A few years ago, artist and entrepreneur Ponti Lambros walked away from a six-figure salary to make his dream of owning an art studio a reality. He wanted to create a business that would bring art to the masses, but with few potential customers stopping in and even fewer paying for their services, Ponti's dream has put him and his family in the red. Their mounting debt is painting them into a corner and unless they can turn Art Rebel around, Ponti will have to close up shop for good. Can Peter work his magic and turn this blank canvas into a real masterpiece? See what happens when our makeover master and his team transform Art Rebel into a serene art sanctuary and create a new vision for Ponti and his family.

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Where to Watch Peter Perfect

Peter Perfect is available for streaming on the Style website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Peter Perfect on demand at Apple TV.