Extraordinary turnaround for entrepreneur's HUGE pricetag | Dragons' Den - BBC

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Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home More plucky entrepreneurs prepare to enter the Den, but it won’t be easy to impress feisty multimillionaires Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Tej Lalvani, Sara Davies and former Dragon Theo Paphitis, who is standing in for Touker Suleyman.
One businessman thinks he has a chance with the Dragons as he pitches a handy tool he thinks will take off with the building trade.
Dragons' Den | Series 17 Episode 6 | BBC
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[@robinheyt7240]

"For that reason, I'm in" what a guy hahaha

[@icedreamer2]

Hahahah, I died in my chair hearing that

[@lukedunkerley99000]

@@icedreamer2 RIP

[@lucyatkinson8748]

actual lol

[@nasserd6269]

Has Jenny ever said thise words? I don't think she has

[@brookster16v]

Thank you , glad you enjoyed it

[@omgitsabid9791]

Bless him you can tell he was struggling through that pitch, well done

[@ozzysmith]

It's what makes him so genuine. By no means a polished pitch but it was legit and people bought into him.

[@brookster16v]

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[@mathew66]

Y

[@ozzysmith]

@B Roli He seems to be doing really well from what I have seen online but not 100% sure

[@3rdWorldMiss]

I felt so proud when he affirmed that the plastic was recyclable 😢

[@skrillz_14th]

My man had 5 dragons standing next to him, no wonder his hand was shaking

[@techtitanuk5609]

Your husband

[@sammysung433]

My man doesnt mean my husband lool

[@CIOZimbabwe]

Shut up

[@sillygoose635]

@@CIOZimbabwe stfu

[@KindOfyeah]

Shut up

[@jonathanm2690]

ah Theo the rolling out the oul' "my children's inheritance"

[@shadyyt8127]

🤣🤣

[@spreadthelove77]

I know. They’re hardly going to be using food banks regardless of what he leaves them.

[@DubSalvation]

@itwasntme fury got robbed

[@24Roxyx]

Thought he was going to mention Ryman's and La Senza then.

[@aquapony]

Now we just need "I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than invest in this..."

[@yellowjacket5995]

Theo the *Fetus:* "Why should I give you £100,000 of my fetus's inheritance?

[@fvrs3411]

Just pissed myself reading that

[@johnmc3862]

Lovely, best Theo joke in a while!

[@adeebh1238]

I love you for this comment

[@junkpunkstore]

HAAHAA

[@KJ-rk1nh]

Gold

[@ozzysmith]

Fair play to the guy. An honest bloke who has passion and belief about his product. Good on him for getting the investment.

[@LucozadeLucas]

wildebest Doesn’t matter, their names linked to that product will get him a lot of recognition, as will appearing on the program in the first place

[@brookster16v]

Only 20% who get a deal actually sign on the dotted line , do you think I signed ?

[@ivanschweizer9146]

Why didn't you sign?

[@momentumstocks3493]

The problem is all financers screw people like this ovet. PRIVATE EQUITY..VENTURE CAPITAL. ALL THE SAME. Find a great business...screw them over.

[@momentumstocks3493]

I am amazed how naive people are...

[@KarlRock]

This man deserves it. Good honest hard working man. I’m sure they saw that in him too. Also his line, “For that reason, I’m in” 😂👍

[@bourbon2242]

Hello Karl 👋🏾

[@tianshi2006]

Mr Rock

[@tushgaurav]

Yeah 😂

[@renegade1807]

Entrepreneur: "For that reason, I'm in." Jenny: "Speak for yourself."

[@benjones9905]

Renegade 😂 🤣

[@mickthompson4477]

Best Jenny comment so far

[@shaun3473]

Only really works if Jenny’s was there

[@HavelGaming]

😂😂😂

[@jimsuniverse4954]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mohammedyakub3760]

I would pay £1 for them, I think hes undercharging

[@sonatashinome4672]

I think if he sold 5 in a pack for £2.50 I’d buy. Not £1 for a single product. That would be 50p a piece a couple of pence more

[@brookster16v]

Health & Safety product £1 might save a plasterer from electrocution .

[@IGIVEINPS3]

@@jbird4478yh def. my old boss saw this episode and straight away wanted to buy bulk of them.

[@TasmanianHillBilly]

i wouldnt even buy it, its called turning the switch board off when doing work ffs

[@TasmanianHillBilly]

@@jbird4478 theres a thing called opening the cutains and using a work light. Myself have never had a problem with light when doing electrical work in buildings my father is building. Before the electricity is connected you are without light regardless.

[@harryrage6019]

Sara Davies has that face when the DJ is about to drop the heaviest baseline tune ever

[@Jimmy-B-]

harry rage 😂😂

[@rushofblood994]

Hahahahahah

[@bendy180]

😂😂😂 best comment ever

[@socillizt4life]

harry rage 😅😅😅lmao

[@vladimirlustblood9694]

Like a pitbull chewing a bee!!

[@MightyJonE]

“Allo peeps, I’m Theo, I’ve just bought a small island - it’s called Greece, and now I’m back on Dragon’s Den with my children’s inheritance, innit!”

[@killler240]

Did he really buy a part of Greece?

[@Drexeh]

@@killler240 He has a 60% share

[@MightyJonE]

killler240 Greece is now poor enough, and Theo is now rich enough, that he very well could’ve! He’d use it as landing strip for his private plane 😃

[@0235681956]

@@MightyJonE as a Greek, may I suggest we wait until after the Brexit before comparing poverty levels :)

[@MightyJonE]

Jonar K Gia sou! Don’t worry, Britain has got our top man Boris Johnson on the case - what could possibly go wrong??? 😃

[@mattiasantangelo9421]

"I'm not a salesman as you can tell from my pitch" well I think he was doing good, he was quite trustworthy

[@macioluko9484]

Even though he was nervous, I love how he kept the pitch simple, short and to the point! Great!!!

[@IGIVEINPS3]

looks like Jenny was out before they even recorded this one.

[@dantangager4660]

Looooooooool

[@MotiBlaze-]

Late entry for comment of the year 😭😭😭

[@jevaughndixon1218]

🤣

[@RyanProfessional]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@liamwalton4183]

Jesus that made me chuckle

[@wetkneehouston6293]

This guy is amazing. Look at him shaking with nerves but he's smiling the whole time and kept his confidence high. Really hope he does well

[@joefah7173]

If you listen carefully towards the end you can faintly hear Jenny shouting "I'm out" from outside the studio.

[@shemha3183]

S B she's the one that barely invests in anything

[@She_Gave_Me_Quite_a_Show-_-]

@Veganism Kills HEY DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS IS ACTUALLY NOT REDDIT?

[@shemha3183]

Veganism Kills oh whoops sorry for ruining the joke

[@She_Gave_Me_Quite_a_Show-_-]

@@shemha3183 ur my alt account apparantly lol

[@shemha3183]

ˢʰᵉ ᵍᵃᵛᵉ ᵐᵉ ᑫᵘᶦᵗᵉ ᵃ ˢʰᵒʷ ^̮^ I am? Wait what since when

[@mrglibb]

I'm absolutely chuffed to bits for this lovely man, and that line "for that reason, I'm in" ascended him to legendary status. Hope his business goes far, I can tell he's got plenty other ideas in him.

[@diablojd52]

Phenomenal deal for him and that buy back option was a compassionate lifeline by Debra. Well done.

[@JaneDoe-xi6ec]

Ahhh he seems a lovely soul. Did a great job and a really smart but simple invention!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Elizabeth How are you doing today hope things are fine over there my friend

[@R444ABT]

Jenny- “This socket doesn’t switch on for me and for that reason I’m out”

[@xalexflanaganx]

Sir Jimmy Savile Desgusten

[@brentea65]

Shocking..

[@g-stergaming4502]

I am a fish that lives in freshwater and for that reason I`m trout.

[@michaelbrowne8704]

G- ster Gaming this is a really underrated comment

[@marquitaratcliff3104]

G- ster Gaming 😂😂😂

[@summer-oh4ib]

hahahahahah

[@brew8892]

🤣🤣🤣

[@adamrandles4055]

This joke has been said so many times now on DD comments 😏

[@ashchaya7676]

I really love it that even when a dragon has declined to invest, they're still genuinely happy for the entrepreneur that some other dragon has taken them up.

[@Keithteetj]

The business is growing 10% year on year with zero marketing and these plonkers can't see the opportunity ???

[@Andersfc1000]

They ripped him a new one taking 50% of his company :O

[@samem14]

But after he pay off their investment they drop 10% leaving him 60%. I would take that anyday with two dragons Theo and Debra.

[@oneADone]

@@samem14 yeah Deborah especially, she's invested in quite a few similar products

[@1234Cheesus]

Andersfc1000 £0 profit for 10 years, it was a good deal. 2 dragons and 100k (With a buyback)

[@DocRealTalk]

They CAN see the opportunity. But they work together to rip off the inventor as much as possible. Even if they don't want to invest personally they make it easier for the others.

[@feedgotcha]

“If I choose to give you 100k of my children’s inheritance” lmao damn

[@TippiGordon]

Another excellent example of a sincere, humble individual making a stronger impression than a flashy, arrogant one.

[@fandarq]

Fair play to the guy. Honest, no bs and didn't get defensive when criticism was given. Well deserved and I hope his business does well.

[@FennessyMusic]

Plot twist: We've just swapped out ''London Offices'' for ''My childrens inhertance (again)'' love this show

[@MarcJenner]

Haven't seen a hand bitten off that quickly since Georgie looked down the drain in IT.

[@icedreamer2]

LOL, genuine laugh at this comment. +1

[@24Roxyx]

Just finished watching that film.

[@fredi1505]

@Spark Zuckerbum IT (2017) The movie

[@Maqsz]

Before having seen the whole video: Isn't this guy the most likeable investor, ever?

[@omaramer7022]

He knows the numbers, he loves the products and he did research. Impressive

[@vercoda9997]

Seems like a nice guy; blunt and honest, with an interesting project for once. Good luck to him.

[@brookster16v]

Thank you

[@spicytuna4103]

Jesus man, so how's the business going?

[@andrewsteer2603]

That was a wholesome episode, I wish that dude all the best

[@jobbo89]

It's always insulting when they ask for 50% of the company. No one should ever accept that offer

[@velouris76]

How many bloody times has Theo said "my children's inheritance" down the years!!!!

[@greggoso600]

theo pethitas looking for a pal to go around in vintage cars with more than an investment opportunity ahah

[@saadsalman1650]

It’s spelled the fetus*

[@MJQueenForever]

"Khaleesi there" 😂😂😂😂 Theo is hilarious 🤣

[@G100666]

Earlier today I read a post saying that this was worth bingwatching. No idea why KZbin recommended Dragon's Den for me to watch but I am hooked

[@KhanivoreQniba]

Crazy! Hire a sales guy for £40k per year, focusing on the construction industry and you will make a bucketload. These two will just get their minions to do exactly that AND they will micro manage you too!

[@syfong8135]

yeah i agree. he's already got the publicity from the show, it'll be easy to get new deals with larger chain stores, take a small salary and pay a big salary to a sales team and he's set for life

[@Seldomsleeper]

I half imagined him rejecting the offer, and asking Sara for that job offer 😂

[@xhyhbdka]

Best line in all the episodes. Absolutely 100% 😅 "FOR THAT REASON, I'M IN"

[@dazz_in_the_now]

100,000 for 30% of the business and he has done next to zero marketing is not a big ask. I think this product could be huge in the construction, remodelling, housing and hardware industries. Like what?? I just had one other question of whether there were similar products in the market being used.

[@angelfirepunk1]

Decent guy with a good product, wish him well for the future

[@jayceecrespo413]

This guy has a brilliant idea

[@666killatcommand]

He's a genuinely nice guy. How did they get on I wonder?!

[@lewispiritual.]

Makes me laugh how Theo always says “of my children’s inheritance” 😂😂😂

[@theawesomegamer123]

"Before these kindred car spirits, drive off into the sunset together" hahaha this narrator is gold!

[@AreAreTv]

I admire this man, he knows when to use wisdom. He just did. May God bless you in all your endeavor and life.

[@EMMYK1916]

I'm a year late but wishing you the best in life too. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@reanimated6]

This product is actually genious. Make it standard from a Health and safety perspective and you've got a million dollar deal

[@cylon5741]

Having now watched a dozen or more of these Dragons' Den pitches on KZbin, I am just writing thank you for the delight to the ear(s) and the educational programming.

[@widjadija]

Blonde: *pops her head up 0.0* “no preshuh” Also blonde: “you’re stressing him out!”

[@cricketcompared8041]

H R its Sarah Davis

[@MADMANB68]

“That’s 2 mid life crisis” haha peters wit never fails

[@ElsieWals]

What a lovely, genuine man.

[@Regular.Biceps]

May God Bless this guy - true humility And for that reason - I'm In 😂❤️❤️

[@jamesieco-de2000]

Deborah and Theo flirting, was more like an unscripted episode of Love Island 😂😂

[@1pasupaty]

Glad he made it thru that shivering and shaking.i been there done that

[@guyelliot789]

Very sensible man! I liked him. Good choice to accept the dragons offer.

[@heartx4421]

Theo looked PISSED when Deborah put that buyback on the table 😂

[@Ancraichead]

He's the anti-Jenny... and for that reason.. he's in!!!

[@lunarnodes728]

Yorkshire accent is so adorable. .

[@DaHorschi]

What an amazing guy. I have been watching a bunch of those Dragons Den videos lately but this one I enjoyed the most. Such a lovely man, so nice and friendly. I think he did himself really proud doing such a great job. Huge congratulations to him. We need more people like him!

[@thediamonddust]

Top bloke! "For that reason, I'm in!" 😀

[@ryllightning]

Theo invested only cause he wanted to go out and drive cars with him haha..

[@markperryman1797]

F****** Theo playing the 'my kids inheritance' card... again, give it a rest dude....

[@aureliamandel5893]

The new dragon lady is absolutely amazing. And Theo back! Yes! Richards, 2, would be great if they could be back wow.

[@guitarislife983]

never been happier to see someone get the deal!

[@Silenciobob]

I really like this guy. He done really well and he’s got a good product.

[@mathew66]

I love the narrators puns the most😂

[@wayneurquhart1967]

Are you actually 6 Mathew?

[@mollied4905]

This guys a cutie bless him

[@elyanae9588]

As a plasterer and brick layer myself, I know how dangerous working around electrical sockets can be. If the electricity arcs from the socket to your trowel, you're gunna have a bad day

[@vw_beachbuggybrookster]

We sell loads to plasteter's

[@Money_J_KC]

@@vw_beachbuggybrookster hope it all worked out and business is good! You did great on the show brother

[@elyanae9588]

@@vw_beachbuggybrookster I know, I've used and seen them on a few sites since! They're are a great innovative idea to save lives and potential accidents on the job site! Kudos

[@RustyBullet1974]

One of the best I have watched. I hope you smashed it, real nice guy.

[@darkglass5463]

Him and Theo, it's a love connection

[@mwhoeft]

Great energy and so honest and friendly. He deserves success with his new partners!

[@zistzoo5430]

Tej "I've inherited my wealth" Lavani

[@Alto53]

@Speciman exactly they all do it. Love or hate him, there's a famous businessman turned politician in the United States that's done the same thing too. The successful businessmen will double or multiply what they originally had by hundreds, thousands or more. A biblical story talks of how 3 men were given money, 1 guy buried it, the other invested it and consequently doubled it and the other spent it all. The one that doubled it was the real winner. Same thing today.

[@sloppynyuszi]

Liam I don’t think Trump grew his wealth. He is rich, but his Dad did the right investments firsts. I honestly don’t think he is a billionaire, he lives a lavish lifestyle built on debt from the Russians and the Chinese as American banks won’t loan him money due to bankruptcies and defaults.

[@Alto53]

@@sloppynyuszi I'm not here to start a political debate, so I'll respectfully disagree ahah.

[@jessicastrickland6696]

@@Alto53 He's right though. Trump is actually a failed (bankrupt) businessman (who the banks wouldn't loan to again) with a good brand (TV personality). He kept himself ticking over with that. Now he is president and i am sure he's doing ok for himself. Nod nod, wink wink, say no more

[@stevesalt9005]

@wildebest Duncans an absolute Legend.

[@boltywolty123]

Theo loves his children

[@sockitz.splatez]

great feedback everyone cheers 👍

[@Sharon-kr1ui]

Deborah is a class act. All the male dragons there understand her savvy and knowledge.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Sharon How are you doing today hope things are fine over there

[@Sharon-kr1ui]

@@jameshama1354 is anywhere fine anymore James??

[@jameshama1354]

@@Sharon-kr1ui no because of the Covid 19 you just have to be safe there . I wish we can be friends and know more about each other. Where are you from

[@Sharon-kr1ui]

@@jameshama1354 why on earth would you want to be friends with me?

[@jameshama1354]

@@Sharon-kr1ui Oh my god . I really don’t mean to be rude to you okay nothing more I’m sorry if you don’t want to be friend with me . I just want to know more about you Sharon nothing more

[@shanecormier1]

I like that guy, and for that reason, I'm going to watch another episode.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Shane how are you doing today hope things are fine there

[@jameshama1354]

Please stay safe from the Covid 19 . Wish we can be friends and know more about each other

[@danielfinch362]

Brilliant product, I cam see it becoming compulsory on health and safety grounds.

[@inkgun3993]

Watching Dragon's den/shark tank makes you at least realize its okay to be nervous, its natural sometimes

[@xTheGoldenDreamx]

Haha love that "for that reason I'm in" 🤣

[@hannahsmart4494]

Is no-one going to comment on Theo calling Deborah Khaleesi?? 😂😂😂

[@ArunPlaysPiano]

No

[@yvy6269]

It's all about reassurance, now that Sara's joined the den 😉

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

ArunPlaysPiano 😂🤣😂🤣😂☺️🤣☺️🤣

[@NoNameJustWords]

I dub you Jaqen H'ghar, comment away!

[@diablojd52]

I nearly lost it when he said that lol. Playing to her ego likely helped facilitate an offer for the guy.

[@lewismcgrath25]

what a bloke, never routed for anyone more than him on this show! YORKSHIRE

Good on him, don’t give up your dream people.

[@Garium87]

It seems like whenever someone is visibly nervous, everyone is automatically on their site. Even the comment section is full of love and best wishes for that guy and I feel the same way. It makes you wonder why we even try to appear confident and without weakness ...

[@monir6834]

Some pull off confident some pull off being a lil wonky depends

[@TehOddMenOut]

There are different types of nervous. This guy was literally shaking but you can tell he believes in the product and has an honest sense about him, and he even started to get a little more comfortable as the pitch went on. Others may start out appearing confident, but as the pitch continues and they are investigated by the dragons you can see their energy change. The pitfalls of the operation that they try to sweep under the rug are being given the spotlight and a lot of people's nervous energy starts to come out. This entrepreneur was open and honest about his business model and downfalls.

[@Garium87]

@@monir6834 And some pull off being an overbearing douchebag. How is that working out for you?

[@vw_beachbuggybrookster]

I was in the Den for 2hours they only show 15minutes of it on the show, yes I was very nervous

[@ChristianW1975]

You can tell, that’s a hard working man. I wish him all the best

[@gmti486]

I like how it took a little bit for Deborah to realize what happened when Richard used their "For that reason..." bit. haha

[@chennaiheights1428]

Peter Jones is a total rock star. Super bright. Reminds me of that ideal relative you always wish you had.

[@seangrieves4359]

Bless him.. I bet he dreamed of saying that one day... for that reason I'm in.

[@mayab0000]

When peter wants to invest I've noticed he never speaks first he always listens to all the investors then gives the friendliest offer and makes all the entrepreneurs choose him instead of the other investors

[@nathanmorrison5888]

The thing I hate about dragons den is how small the investments are compared to shark tank because the investments are mainly 50 or 100k whilst shark tank invests millions into businesses with good potential

[@andipandi5641]

you probably won't like irish dragons den then .. the reason that i don't like shark tank is cos they are all ill-mannered greedy ass-holes and bullies..

[@Freesoul999]

And I think Shark Tank US investors are more smart, innovative, respectful and ready to take the risks. However, nobody is more entertaining than Peter Jones especially his pissed off face 🤣

[@scl9671]

You can't really compare the shows tbh. Shark Tank is all drama and people who have already made their businesses. Dragons Den is more ordinary people with good ideas or smaller businesses looking for experience and guidance to help them grow their small businesses.

[@Jamie_Winsh]

How do the dragons not laugh every time Theo says "my children's inheritance" 😂. He's done well and he knows his buisness and the market very well! He's got the perfect dragons

[@jaycuthbert245]

"Mrs. P wouldn't be happy for me to invest"

[@jonnyhyndman5298]

How can u not want this guy to succeed in this, I think under his pressure I wouldnt be as confident. Legend none the less

[@user-lz7kq8ne9e]

💯

[@theman5614]

Looks like a nice guy and despite not being a salesman and all that I actually thought his pitch was not bad at all. Far better than some of the others and perhaps a lot of it had to do with him being straightforward and honest, no lying about the figures and just told them how he is and what he needs etc. You see others who are meant to be businessman and sales people failing quite hard but he overall kept it together and I thought it wasn't a bad pitch.

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

What a lovely chap - warm, humble & very personable. A superbly clever and simple invention too. I think he (& with the expertise & investment from the two dragons of coarse) go far & do really well in time. Glad he got a deal. Good watch. Rx

[@kekw5153]

If I know he's the one selling these products I would immediately buy them.

[@MamaBanana]

I love him. Delighted he reached a deal. The Dragons were right to split. With that pricing & margin, it’s be a while before they make their money back, so definitely makes sense to increase equity to keep them interested b

[@Importantthings19]

10 years down the line and Theo still has the same damn lines, to hell with your children's inheritance mate

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Rohan How are you doing today hope things are fine over there

[@jameshama1354]

Hello

[@theone7891]

@@jameshama1354 hello

[@jameshama1354]

@@theone7891 How are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@jameshama1354]

@@theone7891 Hope you are taking care of yourself over there my friend

[@Charles-mn5mq]

Good to see David Wallace's invention brought to market

[@zionistkid]

hahahahahahahaha is that in IJ??!!!

[@Moretonj01o]

Suck it!

[@christophermills1733]

Humble gentleman, deserves success.

[@OFFICIAL_DSR]

Theo seems like a proper guy he was pushing Debora like we need to help this guy out