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

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Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer... 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

[@Mathias.Soderlund]

Hahahah, I died in my chair hearing that

[@LP97GH]

@@Mathias.Soderlund 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

[@True-crime-tales101]

Your husband

[@sammysung433]

My man doesnt mean my husband lool

[@CIOZimbabwe]

Shut up

[@sillygoose635]

@@CIOZimbabwe stfu

[@KindOfyeah]

Shut up

[@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 😂

[@petera6121]

I was so surprised to see you in the comment section! @karl rock we need to see you on the dragons den pitching scam busting tools! 😂

[@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...

[@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..."

[@mattiasantangelo9421]

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

[@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

[@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??? 😃

[@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

[@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!!

[@macioluko9484]

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

[@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

[@JmDGamez]

😂😂😂

[@jimsuniverse4954]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@TippiGordon]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@omaramer7022]

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

[@Maqsz]

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

[@andrewsteer2603]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@R444ABT]

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

[@xalexflanaganx]

Sir Jimmy Savile Desgusten

[@brentea65]

Shocking..

[@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.

[@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?

[@IGIVEINPS3]

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

[@chessmaster-f1r]

Looooooooool

[@jevaughndixon1218]

🤣

[@RyanProfessional]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@liamwalton4183]

Jesus that made me chuckle

[@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

[@FennessyMusic]

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

[@HijodeDios_82]

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

[@g-stergaming4502]

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

[@Petrichor_iv]

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 😏

[@velouris76]

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

[@TheNibYeah]

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

[@reanimated6]

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

[@ElsieWals]

What a lovely, genuine man.

[@Seldomsleeper]

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

[@angelfirepunk1]

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

[@xhyhbdka]

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

[@TimeSplitterChimp]

Such a genuine lovely guy very happy for him, most that come on here are clearly from wealthy backgrounds and start off with money, he seems like he has worked all his life and earned this.

[@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"

[@theawesomegamer123]

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

[@MJQueenForever]

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

[@Regular.Biceps]

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

[@guyelliot789]

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

[@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.

[@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 🇮🇪

[@MarcJenner]

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

[@Mathias.Soderlund]

LOL, genuine laugh at this comment. +1

[@24Roxyx]

Just finished watching that film.

[@fredi1505]

@Spark Zuckerbum IT (2017) The movie

[@mwhoeft]

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

[@jobbo89]

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

[@000snow000]

Not necessarily. It means they are equal partners and can have a bigger influence on the decision-making for the company overall. If you don't really know what you're doing as a business owner, that might be exactly what you need.

[@jobbo89]

@000snow000 imagine starting your own business and have someone else come in and demand half of it

[@000snow000]

@@jobbo89 it's not demanding. The entrepreneurs are the ones coming in asking for large sums of money and access to the investor's network in order to achieve their own personal goals. If they don't like the offer, there's nothing forcing them to take it. If you're not getting any better offers, maybe your business isn't worth investing in.

[@RustyBullet1974]

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

[@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*

[@MADMANB68]

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

[@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

[@DewberryJackson]

💯

[@ChristianW1975]

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

[@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

[@guitarislife983]

never been happier to see someone get the deal!

[@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.

[@widjadija]

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

[@cricketcompared8041]

H R its Sarah Davis

[@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

[@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

[@Silenciobob]

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

[@jamesieco-de2000]

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

[@darkglass5463]

Him and Theo, it's a love connection

[@gmti486]

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

[@MovingToAustralia-MikeBentley]

ANOTHER very good episode. All up, probably what the whole show is about, or should be about! And terrific, honest, and intelligent comments! Thanks for the enjoyment, both episode and comments!!

[@Noelito40]

Delighted for him! comes across as a very decent and genuine guy...hope he has made a fortune. (And I haven't forgotten that it's a pretty nifty product, that could also be adapted to light fittings, hiding cables, etc.)

[@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

[@omeysalvi]

One of the most level headed entrepreneurs in the den

[@ryllightning]

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

[@johnmcdonald1237]

He might not be a sales man.. But he is a legend!

[@christophermills1733]

Humble gentleman, deserves success.

[@thediamonddust]

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

[@ALoneWoIf]

That bit at the end when he declared himself in to accept their deal was brilliant lol.

[@heartx4421]

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

[@inkgun3993]

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

[@chennaiheights1428]

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

[@Ancraichead]

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

[@markperryman1797]

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

[@phil955i]

What a lovely bloke, I wish him every success

[@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

[@the_top_man2137]

what a lovely bloke

[@mathew66]

I love the narrators puns the most😂

[@wayneurquhart1967]

Are you actually 6 Mathew?

[@1pasupaty]

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

[@danielfinch362]

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

[@OFFICIAL_DSR]

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

[@shaun3473]

Well done, seems like such a lovely bloke with a simple yet clever idea.

[@xTheGoldenDreamx]

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

[@mollied4905]

This guys a cutie bless him

[@johnmonk66]

Smart man. So few realize that even if you must sell 90% of your company, a dragon will make the company worth so much your 10% will be worth more than your 100% in the long run, smart man.

[@jamestaylor447]

A simple, great invention that just works, this was made for DD. Well done.

[@captpicard6894]

Deborah and Theo are definitely the Mr & Mrs of Dragons Den❤️❤️😁😁😁

[@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.

[@ObzTicle]

I want 100 thousand pand. Seriously, I can see he was stressing. He did a good job. The dragons noticed and were respectful.

[@ObzTicle]

Like how they talk about hobbies so they can see if they'll get along.

[@wailee3939]

The Dragons are multimillionaires and deserve to be as they have taken risk themselves. But taking 50/40% of someone's company is just pure greed.

[@thorpskirocks8993]

Without them his business will just about put food on the table. Where as with them he could possibly become a millionaire. 50% of Millions or 100% of thousands? hmmmm not rocket science is it 😕

[@wailee3939]

@@thorpskirocks8993 I know it's not rocket science, I'm just saying how greedy the Dragons are, it's not like they need the money. Get your initial investment back and make money but 50%???? They are like payday loans.

[@1234Cheesus]

Wai Lee business is business, his company hasn’t made a profit for a decade, I think it was a reasonable offer.

[@wailee3939]

@@1234Cheesus not saying he should not have taken the deal because I would off. It's just that I stand the greed of the Dragons, like I said to a previous response it like payday loans.

[@1234Cheesus]

Wai Lee it’s not a charity, like a previous comment said 50% of something or 100% of nothing

[@IBSofty]

Omg, the end! And for that reason “I’m in” that had me in absolute pieces!! 😂😂

[@arsel4been]

As always Deborah and Theo always go for a punt together !!

[@Starlight-iw9gx]

I'm glad he accepted. I think it was a very fair deal for all... He was a lovely chap, too!