I hope you’ll tune inĀ this Sunday, January 6th at 8pm EST (5pm PST) on The Oprah Winfrey Network Canada to watch the kick-off to the new season of Million Dollar Neighbourhood.
Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not a real estate show. 100 families in the community of Bowmanville, Ontario took up the challenge to increase their collective net worth by $1 million in 10 weeks. That works out to $1,000 per family, per week. In other words, I put them through hell. (But they still invited me to join them for a massive Thanksgiving dinner. Such a great group of families!)
Each week has a new challenge. And each week, one family could be rewarded with $10,000. If the community hits their $1 million, 10 week challenge, then one family could be rewarded with the life changing sum of $100,000.
You Can Take The Same Challenges Through a Facebook App
If you’re interested in a 10 week financial boot-camp yourself, you can get the FREE Facebook app for the show and make pledges for the challenges which will mirror the show. Making and completing pledges earns you entries into a contest, where the Grand Prize is a financial consultation with Yours Truly. You can pre-register for the app HERE, and it will go live during the show’s premiere (did I mention it was THIS Sunday at 8pm EST?). If you register fast enough, there is an early bird prize for an e-reader. So don’t delay, and sign up, people!
Sizzle Reel
Here is the 2:33 minute sizzle reel for the show. If anyone feels so inclined as to share this with their friends, family, or even on their blogs, that would be fantastic. The show will teach some real lessons about money.
I hope you enjoy it!
Preet
Million Dollar Neighbourhood Season 2 from Force Four on Vimeo.
Mark Wolfinger
Very nice!!!
Can we get it in the States?
I have Comcast
Preet
Hi Mark – as of right now: no. US distribution has yet to be finalized as far as I know. Once it is, I’ll make sure to put the word out.
Hope you have been well.
Big Cajun Man
Break a leg big guy! Will you have Easter Eggs or spoilers posted each week here? That would be fun, at least explain the logistics of that Elephant thing.
Preet
That was just a custom scene to try and sell it for distribution in India. We have a bear version for Russia too.
Canadian Budget Binder
This should be interesting, looking forward to it. Mr.CBB
Preet
Hope you enjoy it!
My Own Advisor
Looking forward to watching the show!
Preet
Thanks Mark! Hope you enjoyed it!
Paulene
Are you watching the premiere anywhere fancy Preet? Come join some of the gang at Chasers in Bowmanville! They are premiering the show there for the group!
Preet
Hi Paulene! I hope to join you guys during a future episode but for the premiere I had to stick near a computer to live tweet the show. Hope you are well!
nancy
Hi Preet,
I live in Bowmanville and I admire all of the families who took part. Your show is wonderful. My family and I watch. What valuable financial lessons you taught these families. I recently started using Mint to help track our expenses and I was shocked at the money I was spending unecessarily. What a difference small changes can make towards your financial goals. Congratulations and continued success.
Nancy
Preet
Thank you for the kind words Nancy – I’m glad you are enjoying the show!