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Billion Dollar Buyer: Behind the Scenes in Tilman's Boardroom on Bid Day

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Miriam Zelinsky

Hi guys, 

So our episode aired last night on CNBC and it was, needless to say, very exciting!

Without going into too much detail of what happened on our episode – just in case you haven't caught the episode yet, Tilman offered me a deal, which was higher than what I had proposed. I was shocked! At first, Tilman said, "I think your mom was right..." I felt my heart sink and my face go absolutely beet red. And after what seemed like a very long pause, he restarted his thought, "I think your mom could have been right..." It was one of the most life changing and amazing moments of my life! I had no idea he was going to give me a deal. In fact, I was pretty sure he wasn't going to. He went on to tell me how what I built was something special and that is something important. Now, I'm not a cryer but when someone so successful is telling you they believe in you and are going to personally invest in your dream, it's a very surreal feeling and I may have let a few tears escape. I learned so much from this experience...not only did I get a new logo, which is so fabulous, but I also learned that the sky truly is the limit for us at LJP. I'm so excited to continue doing what we're doing and definitely looking forward to all of the exciting things in our future!

I hope you guys loved the episode! If you haven't watched it, you're missing out!

Thank you, Tilman and the team at Billion Dollar Buyer.

Billion Dollar: Behind the Scenes

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Miriam Zelinsky

Hey guys!

I'm so excited/nervous to watch our episode on Billion Dollar Buyer tonight. I'll be seeing it for the first time just like you guys!

Here are some picts of filming and behind the scenes. The crew was awesome! Although it was super high stress, we definitely had a lot of laughs. 

Be sure to tune in tonight on CNBC at 10:00 pm eastern! 

xoxo

Miriam

Day 1: Heading to first day of filming at Grand Central.

Amanda cheering Eileen (our lovely neighbor from Garden of Silver) helping our team member Ryan tie his tie! Love this pict!

Amanda and I sprucing up before Tilman arrives. Nerves at this point are at an all time high!

Tilman arrives!

Survived day 1 of filming!

Day 2: 

Amanda and I heading to our challenge!

Day 3:

Getting ready for my interview. 

The setup is pretty intimidating considering the only camera I've ever been on is my dad's old school camcorder!

With Candra

With the crew + Jack.

Part II: 

Amanda and I arrive in Houston!

Landry's headquarters. Eek!

The ominous setup again!

Obviously have to have margs in Texas!

Day 2:

Getting ready for our bid in the conference room. Nerves are at such a high it's amazing I'm upright! lol 

That's all you get for now!

Engagement!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Miriam Zelinsky

I can't believe it's been a week since Alex proposed to me in Paris! I just want to say a big thank you for all of the love and messages! It's such an exciting time and so grateful for all of the love surrounding the engagement and I look forward to sharing the journey with you guys!

xoxo

M

The day started off in Reims (land of champagne) at Taittinger. Yup, that's a lot of champagne and it's all still done 100% by hand. 

Followed by an exquisite dinner at Le Duc in Paris. This is the moment after Alex popped the question. 

We obviously had to toast with MORE champagne! 

Billion Dollar Buyer Season 2 Premieres in January!

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Miriam Zelinsky

Hey guys,

I was so thrilled and honored to be chosen for season 2 of Billion Dollar Buyer on CNBC! All I can say at this point is, what an incredible experience - from laughs, things being thrown, to tears - it was an experience I will never forget. Also, thanks to Tilman, I have a new logo that I absolutely am in love with.

For more on our episode, tune into CNBC on Tuesdays at 10:00 pm after The Profit! My particular episode will air on 1/10 but can't wait to see all of the drama unfold in the meantime.

Here's a preview:

https://mobile.twitter.com/billiondollartv/status/801097070526496768

Cheers!

M

#TBT: My Dad + Ties

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Miriam Zelinsky

During filming (more on that later), I was asked if my dad ever wore ties. That question sparked a whole stream of memories. My dad wore a tie every single day – even if he didn’t have a meeting to dress up for. I used to love helping him pick out ties at Hermès the one time a year he’d grudgingly agree to go shopping (after being bribed with lunch). But each morning, I loved helping him pick out the “perfect” tie. Truth be told, I was utterly unaware if the tie clashed or complimented his outfit. Regardless, he’d put the tie on and head to the office. Looking back, I’d like to think I got it right most of the time, but who knows! It’s an interesting memory to think back on now that I’m designing luxury ties.

Cheers, guys!