Sandy’s Dreams Swept Away By Dragons Shell Shocking Criticism | Dragons' Den

Sandy comes to the Dragons with a little passion and little else. Without the business plan and numbers to back his idea, the Dragons struggle to get behind his venture.
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[@IAmTheJayster]

This pitch feels like someone doing a dare

[@gorillaau]

The idea is worth the cost of the paper that it has been printed on, maybe. This pitch has no numbers, no ideas on the product or where it is going.

[@SoSo-li6dn]

I'd give him about 5 grand. He's worked with Banksy.

[@jazzyjazz8453]

@@SoSo-li6dn that’s my cat’s name! 😂😂

[@WATCHTHIS.]

@@jazzyjazz8453 5 grand? seems a bit much for a cats name.

[@coldestbeer]

Just a couple of wild 🤪 blokes, innit?

[@kevin084life]

Am I the only one who thought the sand was gonna break when Peter sat on it? 😂

[@kevinbissinger]

You guys should go visit a beach.

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

Yeah, I was surprised when it didn't tbh lol.

[@sayamqazi]

@@kevinbissinger I have, and there is nothing wrong with expecting it to break.

[@caio3568]

Yo, go touch some gr... sand*

[@exysness]

I had a beach bar once... It was red in colour... And it was mimicking the traffic that is coming towards you..

[@bluetimmy24]

“I dont wear anything under my kilt” *proceeds to sit open legged on the sand sofa*

[@dsmsl9734]

if it was a woman in a skirt would theo ask her what she wore under it? just checking double standards in society are alive and kicking.

[@joee2214]

@@dsmsl9734 it is very common to ask someone "if they're a true scot" while wearing a kilt. nothing to do with double standards in society. it was a joke. get a grip. EDIT: you could also see him hold his kilt down when he sat, to the original comment

[@rmhs19]

@@joee2214 Fair enough. But what if it was a woman wearing a Kilt instead?

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

Lol I think Theo was thinking along similar lines judging by the weird smirk when the guy sat down.

[@aleksannuki]

@@rmhs19 women don’t wear kilts.

[@Connorthecob]

He should have written his bar numbers in the sand

[@studymapai]

Peter was surprisingly kind in this one 😂

[@hiimjustin8826]

You almost have to respect a guy who walks into the den in a kilt with no business plan and asks for 100k

[@robertasliutas2903]

He liked the idea of jerking in the beach... 🏖️🤣🤣

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

In fairness the guy bounced back from homelessness and actually has the motivation to try to make a business. Gotta have some level of respect for that irrelevant to how his pitch went.

[@cdnhawk65]

The most unprepared pitcher ever.

[@psoteriou3884]

Evan missed so many golden pun opportunities here: "Dreams of an offer are crumbling away"; "Things are not shaping up in the den", "Getting down to the nitty gritty of a deal". "Castles made of sand..." It's disappointing Evan, disappointing...

[@1yearago491]

These are barely puns bro

[@psoteriou3884]

@@1yearago491 come on then... show us your puns.

[@pikachuzero3335]

"I might do this and and might do that and I made some money once and I don't know where it went". Savage💀

[@Comrade_Jason]

There are at least twelve guys who do this in my city. It is not a business venture. It's self-employment, and it's honest work, but there's not really much profit to be made.

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Back when this was released, this wasn't too popular.

[@Comrade_Jason]

@@TheManInBlueFlames I've seen guys doing this since the 90s...

[@Midnight_Freefall]

"Someone threw a pound at me" Americans: "A pound of what??"

[@lando1071]

These are the business ideas that people have when they get high with a friend

[@andyptv1996]

He is obviously incredibly talented. But this isn't a business enterprise, it is a talent that he should take to the internet. Create a YT channel doing sand sculpures on different beaches, live stream his sculpting on Twitch or another platform where he can engage with people and get donations. Set up a patreon, social media platforms etc. That is possibly where he could gain traction and a fanbase and make money via donations and ad revenue. That's just my take on it. Lots of people with niche talents and crafts go that route and gain a big following and earn lots of money in Twitch donations. I hope he has since thought of that himself because he's obviously a sound guy who deserves to follow his passion and he is very good at it but his business idea needs scrapping.

[@Vix2066]

That's a brilliant idea

[@badgasaurus4211]

That’s how it is done

[@Mike-jl2kp]

I agree, there's something in this trade, but it's not a business in the way he pitches, and no way you would see a return on £100k for 10% and there's no way to scale it. The KZbin streaming idea is a good shout!

[@rold4096]

He’s set up a political party now lol

[@Fush1234]

He’s clearly a social drop kick

[@joshuawiddop7091]

I need to stop watching these videos. I’m getting addicted

[@Myriadconsciousness]

I’ve been addicted for a few months now, literally watch everyday

[@Robbsart]

are you addicted to these videos? if so message Joshua Widdop and form a group of two 👍

[@TheLemonyOrange]

I've been addicted to dragons den for many years now, of all addictions I could possibly have it's not a terrible one. Now I'm off to watch Series 19 episode 7 :)

[@Deleted11100]

It’s been like that for 3 years now. Welcome to the party.

[@MikeStarKaraokeUK]

Yes I've watched most of them and the new one last night

[@redrei9]

"Six year ago I was homeless" - me in my head going: You play with sand all day.... jupp that checks out! 🤣

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

Rory disapproves. There's no seaweed at sandy beaches.

[@hayleymarie5976]

i like you ellen, pretty cool in my book💀

[@comicbookdude]

He’s already taken the seaweed. Then the sand came….

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

@@hayleymarie5976 Some rando on the internet thinks I'm cool. That's the best compliment of the month, I'm going to live on that for a while. 🤩😅

[@hayleymarie5976]

@@ellenkarlsson9490 sure that’s ur choice that’s freedom and freedom of the press

[@chrismcadam8413]

This guy is not inspirational, he wants a dragon to fund his life in a nice sunny climate where he can run a beach bar!

[@peauntbutterxboy93]

Shut up

[@oxymoron02]

@@peauntbutterxboy93 Why? Chris has a point-- He went on the show with an idea, not a pitch. He has absolutely no clue what to say other than, "I want to do this."

[@madamefeast4824]

@@peauntbutterxboy93 Are you 12? Shut up, wahhh

[@haydencooper_]

Yes, preferably in Miami of all places! 😂

[@Kysen10]

How could you possibly show up this unprepared?

[@psoteriou3884]

I think he's not used to anyone telling him, "No."

[@WinstonBuford]

its the generation mate. . . . invest in sand.

[@toniroberts8117]

This guy has a talent and an idea that is unique and I could see being popular, but this idea of running a bar is crazy. What I would do if I were him, go to resorts or locations where the beach furniture would work out and attract customers, offer them deals on sculptures…. Take lots of pictures, build a website and build a company that way. Eventually once he becomes established he’d probably get paid really well to do that.

[@scienceevolves4417]

Amazing advice ☺️

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

He's doing these sand constructions because he's seen them at beech bars before, they are super common its basically a form of busking all over the world he's far from original, well thinking it's a business is original I spose 😂

[@TomCro73]

I feel sorry for the owners of actual businesses, who were denied a chance for investment so that this character - who claims to know the pub business, but not the margins - could get his 15 minutes of fame...

[@BenKellyMusic92]

Quite a stunt, it must be said. No numbers, no knowledge of the costs needed to run a bar or cafeteria and most likely plucked the £100,000 out of thin air 🙄 Undeniably talented bloke but honestly, what did you really expect them to say in response to all this..?

[@b-dogs1038]

Yes, quite surreal really. Gonna build a business around some sand sculptures? This is something a teenager might come up with because of total lack of awareness. This guys got lost along the way

[@FunkyShrimp.]

You obviously don’t know how much skills it takes to create from sand.

[@WobblesandBean]

He's wearing a steampunk top hat with a kilt and high tops, clearly he doesn't think things through.

[@umungus518]

@@FunkyShrimp. "undeniably talented bloke" Reading isn't very easy for you huh?

[@liddybug8311]

He thinks a cute story is all it takes. He definitely doesn't have a freaking clue

[@Squish-TheUrbanScribe]

I love when Duncan shares his story. So inspiring, man!

[@grahamt19781]

Yeah especially at the age of 30. He basically just woke up one morning and thought "guess I should do something with my life now. Bring on the millions!" 😄

[@tobiasgoldman]

An inspiring story from a not so inspiring man. He has the charisma and warmth of a Victorian undertaker.

[@nickimillennium]

@@tobiasgoldman Acting like a James Bond villain is part of Duncan’s charm. 🤣

[@FrederickViedge]

Duncan's book is legit great read and insight into how to use your skills to start businesses. 🙌🏻

[@MADMAX7330]

I'm surprised the sand sofa could withstand Peter's weight 🤯

[@darryl2542]

That hat really did suit Hilary.

[@munchacrunchyxd8767]

Its insane how this is done

[@MrHampat]

Lunchtime, perfect timing. Dragons den and a cuppa

[@GodotOfficial]

He needs Rory to source him the finest sand in the cold beaches of Scotland

[@JordyValentine]

I admire the work he's done, but his pitch was basically "I used to be homeless, can I have 100k to build sand castles?"

[@YoGibran]

Based

[@laurinollitaneli]

Sandy: I want to open up a bar by the beach where all the furniture is made of sand. Anakin Skywalker: And I took that personally

[@Thee_Deputy]

I almost feel like Hilary was down to become his sugar momma.

[@aaronhurst4379]

My very first thought on Andy/Sandy's pitch was 'This isn't a business'

[@savannahjackson8513]

“I should’ve written the numbers on my hand” Yes… you nailed it. That’s exactly where you went wrong. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@charlisays]

All dream and zero research or effort. I've known so many guys like that!

[@raymac5235]

Hilary was always so awesome. R.I.P💔

[@hamstersmash]

They cut from him sitting down to standing up, guessing they didnt like him sitting down, maybe at the risk of potentially exposing him self lol

[@elvis2112]

"A house of sand is an empty work of art" ~ Elvis Presley

[@TradingTheBias]

I wonder if that guy has ever seen the show before he went on it?

[@bluetimmy24]

No TVs on a beach, definitely hadn’t seen the show

[@ashleybrooke2087]

If nobody else has pointed it out, I just wanted to question the judgment of wearing a kilt to the beach, particularly with nothing on underneath but I'm not Scottish so I'm not an expert

[@cleopatraonlyfans]

2:45 Hilary Devey points it out

[@CalHalbert]

People like Andy annoy me. Everything he does is nothing but a gimmick. From the top hat and kilt to a nickname. A chancer whos wanting a free ride.

[@madamefeast4824]

Absolutely.

[@Minjin19]

👍👍 So true

[@flare90]

Exactly. The point of the hat? So people asked about it. The kilt? So people ask about it. I can bake bread. Doesn’t mean it’s a business.

[@sersolo3112]

Lol

[@nifralo2752]

I think it's fun

[@mikafairystar]

He could do his sand art for beachside events or promotions, I could see that working. His idea has no thought put into it.

[@juandocuc]

Is the sand statue doing what I think he's doing? Also, I don't know why Sandy sat down like that after admitting he had nothing on under his kilt.

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

I held my breath while he sat down.

[@Psycho250785]

Yeah, and that look in Theo’s eyes…

[@willowwren7752]

How did this one even get through the preliminaries?🤣

[@leenobody3249]

I think they let the odd one through to create drama

[@jimmyneutron129]

It is obviously here for the show

[@jmharris251]

I applaud this guys art, and recovery, but 100K for a nebulous plan, a dream w/ no biz plan. Worth £1mil.

[@Zzzzz_Zzzzzz______]

DFS must have been quaking when this one aired.

[@sherry356]

If nothing else, that hat is awesome - I want one!

[@pacificanorthwest1015]

He can cross 'Been On Dragon's Den' off his 'bucket' list now... ;)

[@AvariceOverlord]

Thank god Touker wasn't in this one, the sculpture wouldn't be there :^)

[@Asif-kh-n9r]

This wouldn't last with today's storm 😂

[@stormchild831]

After his answer to Hilary Devay's second question.. 3:02 who was trying to look up his kilt when he sat down ! 😳

[@rachm6036]

Awh he's so nice bless him

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

compared to how amazing some sand sculptures are this is a crap example..

[@IAmTheJayster]

Im assuming that is a time issue, can't imagine he had a long time to build it

[@josephyeo6966]

"Open a bar put some sand sculptures and you can turn over 5-10 grand a night". I didn't know you can drink and eat sand. What a delusion.

[@youtubexyzchannel2580]

Name a stronger dou than Touker and office spaces

[@rickysmyth]

He would be far better to work with an existing beach bar. It can take 10 years to get a return on the investment assuming it is profitable. They only do good business on weekends after all

[@nickychimes4719]

Build a "beach bar" out of sand at Glastonbury? And when it rains??? Hmmm

[@Soundwave1of9]

"I would like £100k to make sand castles in Miami, St Tropez.....maybe the Maldives. Would be great if you also set up a bar for me .....and a tab....." Well, if you don't ask, you don't get! 🤣

[@ooginator12]

Investing in this would you lose your money faster than sinking in quicksand

[@tombartram6842]

Will he do any better under the critical eye of Deborah Meaden? Do we really need to ask that question?

[@evuroincdogllc6858]

They were so kind

[@GregRickard]

That idea was quickly washed away.

[@johnowen7302]

Damm hillary at the end there, she really wanted that hat lol

[@WobblesandBean]

You can't show up in an outfit like THAT, and expect to be taken seriously.

[@stephenfox8685]

This is already on the subscription list, although released years ago.

[@sundeepsehmbi7483]

Hilary asking about the hat 🎩 and kilt first LOL

[@johnsmithe4656]

If he sells NFTs of his sand sculptures he'll be richer than the Dragons.

[@aronbinyam3103]

You'll be just like him holding onto your ada bags

[@gordonramsdale]

@@aronbinyam3103 Yes homeless

[@johnsmithe4656]

​@@aronbinyam3103 I'm up more than 10X on my ADA. Don't be jelly. 11

[@oliprj8676]

Why is he wearing a kilt? 🤔

[@Silver_Warden]

Maybe he's Scottish?

[@oliprj8676]

@@Silver_Warden he's not.

[@Silver_Warden]

@@oliprj8676 Well, I guess he really enjoys the breeze.

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

It's called fashion. Look it up! 💃😉

[@gordonramsdale]

Could be Cornish

[@Wuhlz]

Hillary really would have been able to pull off a cool Steampunk look! Miss her.

[@musahustle]

we were all swept away today

[@enoughabouteve]

10/10 puns in the title, bravo

[@nanathegoat5106]

The sand is great but he cannot equate creating furniture from sand to running a bar. People are coming for the sand furniture...nice attraction but they are not paying for the sand, they are paying for the bar services. He isn't even talking about how he is going to run a bar? He hasn't even considered concrete locations his bar can set up. He hasn't considered the costs of running a bar, licensing, prices of drinks, competition.

[@thefonzkiss]

Imagine if one of the guys asked a lady what she wore under her dress, they’d get cancelled off the show.

[@HAn-ie2zp]

So basically just some beachbum who wanted to be on TV

[@RoamingHeathen]

“I do, like, sand stuff. And, like, sometimes sell sandwiches and stuff. Oh and I know a bloke who has a bar. So, like, wanna give me money?”

[@tomorr93]

*goes and deposits Hilary’s smile at the bank*

[@ryandowling]

Anyone know if this guy has an online presence?

[@dancutd]

Tesco meal deal, chicken wrap, bbq hula hoops, sugar free red bull and dragons den, the perfect combo.

[@Grumbo91]

Cant beat a Tesco's meals deal.

[@LilyRoberts561]

The narrator calling him Sandy was it for me lol

[@deepsouthNZ]

He's a dreamer, good idea but a dreamer

[@AllsortPassport]

Get the Tingatang pitch on!

[@campingwithjosh]

I see his vision but he hasn't got a clue.

[@salvagemonster3612]

So guy builds sand castles in a country know for little sun. Virtually no white said beaches and 2 months of summer?

[@sammuddel7751]

Shell-shocked got me

[@thespiritfont2023]

I spoke to a guy who said it’ll be successful…

[@madamefeast4824]

Look at my quilt and my quirky hat. I build things out of sand. Give me $100,000

[@pimpozza]

With all the negativity in the Den, I'm burying my head in the sand for this one! 😆

[@ianoian1]

Andy Sandy poodle and pie, Pitched the Dragons and made them ask why. But Andy Pandy hadn't a clue, The Dragons decided to go to the loo.😁!!

[@MrEdwinDSouza]

You see these sort of sculptures on many beaches and the income is made by people having their photo taken next to it.....but it's not a great business model.

[@Brad_Evans92]

Arguably the worst pitch ever

[@hughm1383]

Don't forget the hair extension lady who didn't know what balance sheets are.

[@I_am_a_cat_]

He wears... a kilt... with nothing under it!?!

[@rezadinho699]

Rice and fish today lads and lasses! And you?

[@RockyDave]

Corned beef and onion sandwiches... And Mini-Cheddar sticks.

[@Tok_Models]

The minute he said he was homeless at some point in his life (by his own accord) there was no way any of them were investing, even if he had a pretty good business plan (which this obviously wasn't).

[@kreatesse]

why do you think so?

[@Inn3rman]

Such a test of patience

[@Garycarlyle]

I swear this clip has been on the channel 10 times already. What is up with that?

[@MikeDug84]

This was so cringe to watch.

[@ouroborostechnologies696]

No.

[@RockyDave]

Where's Rory when you need him?

[@Redemption4U]

Thanks for sharing

[@dbeaus]

This is a fish out of water and he just landed on the sand.

[@sanjanewmoonlife]

What he did is great for museums, gallery.

[@kidlebateau]

Well that went well.