"Dyslexic With A Sprinkle of Asperger's" | Dragons' Den

[@Elisha_Stone]

it saddened me when he said he's spent his whole life feeling stupid. i really hope his product is going to be a huge success, what a lovely couple

[@eleanor4289]

faux Latinatum lol wtf

[@OperaGhost97]

@@TravelWithBradley Little insensitive, given the nature of the video/topic, resorting to that.

[@TravelWithBradley]

He's saying he used to bully him and make him cry, but it was fine because "Different place, different time" Nothing wrong with the guy in the video, doing better than Faux ever will.

[@macuken]

eastendvoyage literally so heartwarming the two of them!

[@Gonken88]

He should visit KZbin comment sections more often and he'll see he's at least not alone.

[@frosty8592]

Dragons den: who would use these? Builders, Plumbers and electricians in comment section: Allow us to introduce ourselves

[@rsa420]

those that never seen a punch that was made since man started making kak please

[@rsa420]

Lacking old school skills

[@mikehunt4830]

@@rsa420 wtf?

[@genesis1765]

mate the one thing Dragons do over the years is try to out think someone who has invented a tool for the building industry. i know some builders and for 9 quid they would buy this just to have around.

[@genesis1765]

@Rimadim dim ok point taken.

[@reissc655]

As a builder. I’ve used these and they are Fantastic!

[@elizabethdorchester5307]

Rc 2018 me also . They are handy and look nice on the belt . For 10 quid who cares if it helps these guys

[@reissc655]

ramanathan bendylegs toatallt agree mate , my builders merchant actually give me my first one free just to get hooked lol Time saving product

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Agree, nice people and I think it's a great idea. Glad to see they are still for sale and being used.

[@reissc655]

Dominic Easton I think it’s over 150 shots might be wrong You’d probably loose it to someone else on site before it runs out tho

[@TomTom-df9ph]

Rc 2018 I am so pleased..I’m just a viewer on KZbin but it does my heart good to hear of support for good honest people trying to rise above things they previously hadn’t thought possible...

[@Versiris]

As soon as I saw the product demonstration I thought immediately about all the frustrating shelves and lamps I've put up where the pencil didn't go far enough to mark the hole. Excellent product!

[@deltaseal61]

Yes, Me too!

[@tetragon2137]

Or on surfaces where you can't get the bracket flush with the wall before drilling, e.g. on guttering downpipes on the side of a house. It's a niche tool, but bloody good in that niche.

[@priestleyharker4046]

Peter shut up, you've never worked a physical day in your life. As a blacksmith and a carpenter by trade I can tell you right now that this is absolutely brilliant.

[@human1414]

So because he's rich now, that means he's never worked a day in his life? Just admit you're jealous

[@alyrx6270]

dont act like you know that 💀

[@NoNo-uy2bq]

@@human1414 note the word “physical”

[@spelunkyboy]

​@@NoNo-uy2bqWell he's asking people to admit things when he himself should admit he's illiterate

[@misshaya5701]

I love how they accepted Deborah, she was the first to see potential and the first dragon to believe in the business.

[@michealhuff2299]

She specializes in the building industry and home diy. She already owns tool companies and has connections in both the building and hardware retail industries so it would make sense that she could see the potential as it’s most advantageous to the person who already has the manufacturing base and experience in bringing new tools to the marketplace. Luck is being prepared when opportunity comes along. Deborah happens to be the lucky one in the room because she already has everything in place to quickly bring down the cost of manufacturing the product and has the pipeline setup to see that is gets distributed en masse to the public via Europe’s biggest hardware stores. It’s a quite brilliant lesson for anyone in business

[@idragonidragon2796]

Micheal Huff that’s a masterclass in business acumen.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@Irishjay_94]

@@michealhuff2299 Perfectly explained. I also think the entrepreneurs done their research and if you listen closely at the end you can hear the woman say she already had a dragon (Deborah) in mind for the product. They were spot on.

[@Hugomad2]

Definitely

[@jonburkitt4152]

Glad to see tradespeople in the comments justifying this man and woman's dream.

[@redbeard3946]

I was a laborer for like half a year and I knew that these are needed. I seriously wanted to slap the bacon out of Peter's mouth when I heard his first question.

[@Te3time]

@@allenomalley4014 reading comprehension 0

[@TheByard]

I live in Vietnam and once airlines start fling again and I can visit the UK, I will be buying a box of Magic Markers. Marking through a hole with a pencil may not be exactly in the center of the hole, but with this gadget the hole in the object masks it and so you can get it exactly right.

[@kevinpatel6602]

Exactly।।।👍

[@marcknightly9677]

@@TheByard probably easier just to get them shipped ;)

[@slurpingticklepest926]

When Peter bluntly said "I haven't finished" it made me wince inwardly because they seem like such a nice couple, and the way the lady smiled and apologised made me think of my mum, who's also a really sweet woman who people have often spoken to in that way because they think she's an easy target. I felt defensive for that lady when that happened. Peter, you bell-end.

[@kaitlyne1870]

I felt really bad for her, but I felt even worse for him (even though it was said to her) because, as someone with Asperger's, it is SO uncomfortable to be talked to like that or even for someone you know to be talked to like that, cause it makes me feel like even more of a fool than I already feel. They're both such sweet people, I'm so glad they got an offer!

[@Natei]

Well... she did interuprt him? At no less than a buisness negotiation.

[@nuberiffic]

She was being quite disrespectful. Remember, this isn't just a business meeting. This is the DRAGON'S DEN. It's not called that to be cute. These people are ruthless and you are competing for their attention - that is the entire premise of the show. If you can't stand the heat...

[@nuberiffic]

@@jesusisking8502 No, I fully get the premise. It is a reality show to showcase morons for us to laugh at. We saw a moron and I laughed at them.

[@yusufthegreat1232]

Nuberiffic I guess you don't need reality TV to laugh at idiots, you're hilarious!

[@teenindustry]

Peter acted like a bully. He was a real jerk to a smart guy who didn’t have much self esteem. Some of the others were tough but fair and Deborah actually gets it

[@harrisons62]

Business they are not going to bend over and let you take their money.

[@loganrichardson7870]

He wanted to invest so he seen potential. Probably seeing how well they handle scrutiny of their product to get a grasp of their personality

[@deliraptor]

@@loganrichardson7870Agreed. He very much is the "bad cop" character of asking the standard questions they will get with this product. He does it so bluntly just to read the reaction of them and see how emotionally invested they are in their business and if he feels he could work with them.

[@Machozz]

teenindustry Lol you have to crack them and see how they handle criticisms and critical comments about their product. Bruh have you ever been to an interview you whole life?

[@Stefan-oq1uz]

@@Machozz Maybe that tactic would work with some, but these two came across as emotional people so they took an emotional decision and went with someone who was nicer to them even at a higher equity. Sometimes EQ is more important than IQ

[@Yuni009]

Deborah, once again, the best dragon. Really admire this woman's thinking and kindness while being smart and looking after herself without exploiting the entrepreneurs. What a woman!

[@pkarverful]

I love Deborah ❤️

[@keykul]

Reminds me of Lorraine on Shark Tank 🙂🙂 love her!!

[@mikeyswift2010]

shes awesome

[@Hugomad2]

Agree

[@aa4488]

She does exploit some of the people who pitch. It’d just be fully heartless doing it to disabled people. How do you think she made her riches? By being kind? 😂😂

[@MrTheedarkhorse]

Loved that reaction from deborah. She seemed the most passionate about it. And deserved the deal

[@pog0777]

Boogie Man Well Commented FACT

[@davidmg1925]

...and........

[@Alexander..........]

yes i agree, i was so happy for that couple

[@billybull7419]

@@davidmg1925 lol. Sooo what?

[@davidmg1925]

@@billybull7419 don't care wont care. ;-)

[@ShinSekai111]

Peter: So you sell one in every four stores? Martin: Yes. Peter: And do you think thats good? Martin: ... I think that's excellent. Considering people don't go into stores looking for this, so people aren't aware of this because we haven't put the advertising in. So they're a pretty good impulse buy BURN!! Peter got beaten at his own game

[@misbegotten3508]

How is that...? what? Only one in four stores is abysmal regardless of your reasons.

[@Mathren1]

@@misbegotten3508 There is no marketing involved with this product, so there is no way for people to know about it ahead of time. And yet they're selling 57 a day (or one in every four stores a day), which as Martin says are pretty good numbers for an impulse buy.

[@isaacjones748]

@@misbegotten3508 Mainly because if you go into a Wickes, i.e. a hardware shop, you're more than likely looking for something specific. It's not Next where you'll casually browse for clothes, most people don't like to browse outdoor paints and sledgehammers and wooden flooring for fun. So impulse buys in these kinds of shops often mean a lot more than what you'd imagine. Yeah the number isn't high, but in terms of what shop it's in I'm surprised that people are bothering when all I would see at a glance is another piece of green JBL plastic crap

[@Finderskeepers.]

@@misbegotten3508 Yet Peter and all the other dragons made an offer. To me, that means they agreed with the response and the fact Wicks stocked it in the 1st place shows its got potential. Wicks agreed the deal knowing there hadnt been any marketing.

[@grodanboll9226]

You know that we can see the video too right?

[@Danii8247]

Probably the only product I’ve seen on dragons den that I’ve used myself in real life and it’s excellent

[@mpisslord4729]

Electrician?

[@maxmerton]

Daniel Firkins , choc box?

[@lukewebb9692]

Brilliant product

[@thebx-substack-com]

I'm so happy this is going ahead. This is an awesome idea.

[@MegaMarie]

I was addicted to reggae reggae sauce

[@letters_from_paradise]

"You didn't hear what I was going to say." Peter went on to literally ask the question to which she had just given an answer. Absolute knobgoblin.

[@fwin8765]

That comment made me furious beyond belief. Can’t get over how he spoke to them. Clearly looking for an ego-boost.

[@LuckyRubb3rDucky]

@@fwin8765 and he he didn’t even attempt to understand the use of the product before spurting out about sharpies and pencils which don’t provide the same use

[@Irishjay_94]

And then he had the arrogance to try and win them over at the end by basically lowering the percentage. He was raging Deborah won the offer, but we all know that was from her expertise in this kind of business but also some decency with people.

[@nineteenfortyeight]

"Knobgoblin"!😂😂😂

[@sophocles1198]

I think she thought the question was, "Does every builder keep a pencil or a sharpie in his bag."

[@lynnea01]

0:10 She matched her nails to his tie, that’s just adorable

[@guyincognito.]

Pretty sure they were both just matching to the product.

[@Zingaa]

His tie and her nails were green to match the PRODUCT! lol you silly :P

[@thevan3293]

It's called "a subliminal sales trick." And it works pretty well.

[@prateeksingh8815]

only a girl would notice such things in a business pitch! so stpid! :D

[@simonclist6232]

‘People often say I think outside the box, the truth is I never had the box in the first place’... As some one with Aspergers myself, I couldn’t tell how much of a hero that man is☝🏼🥇

[@chriscrocvlogs]

Simon Clist I have it too! :)

[@chriscrocvlogs]

supernova girl haha yeah

[@JonasHamill]

big up the aspie massive 🤙🏼

[@fontainehiggins3638]

@@JonasHamill Word !!!

[@thomassmith9737]

why does everyone suddenly have something wrong with them if someone comment abt it

[@emma1173]

Peter "I've never put up a shelf in my life" Jones.

[@Xa_WEh]

WhY wOuLdN't YoU uSe A sHaRpIe

[@anonony9081]

He uses 1 inch holes for his shelving apparently

[@FroggyGizmo]

But why wouldn't you use paint instead and blow it into a hole that you have and mark it that way, so much easier and costs you a penny

[@FroggyGizmo]

On that note why would we drive cars too complicated and too expensive why won't people just find a wild mustang and get around on them, brilliant speed and costs nothing

[@intrepidtomato]

@@FroggyGizmo Huge mess and likely as not wouldn't work.

[@Redondo9]

So happy Peter lost this, he acted like a prize bellend.

[@chriscrocvlogs]

Redondo9 he’s so arrogant. Telling him off like he’s a schoolboy for not listening.

[@CMMark-bv3jo]

Redondo9 mate. That’s freaken hilarious. Prized bellend. Lol 😝

[@micky4915]

Jealously in life will get you nowhere.

[@g-ph-rrit7345]

100% Redondu what an asshole

[@andiebrown262]

His face when he said "you've done well haven't you" nobbbb lmao

[@Sanxioned1]

Oh man I wish they responded to Peter's sharpie bit with something like: "well, if I used a sharpie to plan out some drill holes and then my wife comes in two minutes later and decides she wants the hooks somewhere else entirely... I now have two sharpie marks on my painted walls. Chalk just blows off. "

[@intrepidtomato]

And you wouldn't get the blasted sharpie down a lot of those deep holes either.

[@ShiningDarknes]

As a carpenter in the theatre business, this happens all the time with designers and directors. Right as you mark something they will ask for it to be moved just enough that if you marked it with sharpie you would have to explain to the painters why they have to come in and do touch up work on the wallpaper.

[@lifotheparty6195]

@@ShiningDarknes ugh, it’s been years since I did that work and I remember it fondly. Love those ever-changing set designs. “Now that I’m looking at it.”

[@ShiningDarknes]

@@lifotheparty6195 Man I hate that sentence

[@bkwrmrokr23]

I grew up with Jenny’s son and knew both Jenny and Martin really well - they are both lovely people and deserve all the success with this product. Jenny passed away very suddenly about a year ago (I think) and seeing this video again reminds me how lovely she was.

[@SubZeroJill]

She seemed like a really lovely lady... and it's sad knowing she's gone. The way Martin looks at her says everything :)

[@oobiedoobiedoo1290]

Oh how sad I really wanted them to do well

[@Victoriomantic]

Oh I'm so sad to hear that :( they do look so lovely together

[@macefentura]

That's very sad😢 RIP Jenny and God bless Martin. I hope that the product is a huge success.

[@biswashgurung89]

🥺😔

[@connoroneill3263]

Makes me happy to see how wrong peter was, I actually sell these in a job that I'm in and we can easily sell over 200 a day just in 1 store at £5 each!

[@LonganLee]

Rich men usually are one hit wonders. They may not be successful in other business they do. Mark Cuban never had any business as successful as the first bis that made him billionaire. They are smart but luck is very important part of their success

[@curval5413]

I think he knew from the get go he would be making them an offer, pointing out the potential flaws in their product/business may make them more amenable to giving away more equity.

[@LonganLee]

@@curval5413 true. Buyer tactic to lower the asking

[@lukasaaron102]

And he still ended up giving them the best offer.. I think they were too soft and coundlt handle his cut throat attitude and criticism.

[@iseeyou1312]

Peter knew it was valuable. His strategy is to undermine the product and make other Dragons go out so he gets a better deal.

[@LaylatheBoxerDog]

I use these daily. I'm in the trade of carpentry for 15 years and this has been missing all my working life. All the other tradesmen that have seen me use it have also started using them. For non trade people I'm going to simplify the use of it- when i fit a gate post which is 100mm deep 4" a pencil can't physically get in the hole to mark for the bolt so we used to measure the holes which is often off a few milemetre. This tool/marker one handedly squirts the paint 100mm deep to the wall which is 100% accurate to where I hold it. I drill the marked hole and job done! Simple but very very very effective and saves me time !

[@radicalrises7520]

How long does one of them last? Im assuming it takes refills?

[@LaylatheBoxerDog]

@@radicalrises7520 no refills. Single use. About 150 to 200 uses

[@radicalrises7520]

@@LaylatheBoxerDog pretty decent amount

[@mpisslord4729]

Awesome kit

[@Stigstigster]

I'm a plumber and often enough have to fix wooden batons to surfaces and end up shaving my pencils down with a pocket knif to get it to fit in the hole. This thing is great and I can see why people would want to use it. Fitting boiler brackets to walls sometimes poses a similar problem. Even some designs of pipe clips would make sense for this tool.

[@Banquedesyeux]

I don't know why they didn't defend the product against Peter Jones' attack. The benefit is clearly that it can mark a surface through a deep hole, a Sharpie can't do that. I'm glad they got what they came for as they seemed like genuinely nice people.

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

Iv had sharpy and dry up while trying to mark up holes and it's really annoying.

[@leehollebon3393]

You can make a mark you don't need stupid product

[@csaviation9013]

@@leehollebon3393 you can't make a mark of the hole is too deep

[@simpleforex1299]

Peter is a perfectionist, he will not make a good forrex trader,

[@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS]

@@leehollebon3393 Mark with what?

[@lafkalaf6374]

Those people are adorable. They seem genuinely nice, hardworking, and their idea is brilliant. I'm so glad they got all 5 dragons to make them offers, and I wish them all the best ❤️

[@SubZeroJill]

I''m so jealous of this couple's relaxed, graceful souls.. they exude a kind of confidence that's totally endearing- they're so precious

[@IntoBreathlessSleep]

Deborah is my favorite. She's 100% honest and highly intelligent. Everything she says , whether it's easy or hard to hear is always truthful.

[@fabnilsson]

Anti Aliasing she’s misrepresented as the grumpy one but she’s actually really genuine and nice. You should see all the charity work she does for animals and conservation👍

[@khalidsuxx]

and usually when she offer first all the other will follow her offer

[@theovolz3073]

Yeah, it surprises me that Harry Enfield’s Version calls her “the grumpy” lady, which I totally don’t get. She never seems particularly grumpy at all. Certainly no more than any of the other dragons.

[@GuyWithChainsaw]

Deborah is the best. Even when she dislikes the product or sees the flaws in the business, she actually gives advice on how to improve. Deborah best girl

[@ShiningDarknes]

And really she is the one you want if you have a construction-based product as she has the most experience dealing in the construction industry out of all the dragons.

[@omega1maestro]

This is a great product. As an electrician I use it every day.

[@jamielightfoot8167]

Yes mate electrician here to totally agree !

[@davidstainthorpe8525]

bought online?

[@jamielightfoot8167]

@@davidstainthorpe8525 can do, I normally buy it in wholesalers when I run out.

[@NickRavenscroft]

me too

[@kurluk04]

Im a plumber and my god its a usefull little chalk sprayer! Haha

[@ARFallaha]

Sir, you are _not_ stupid, you are a genius that is too humble. You have out smarted every tool company!

[@bambino9235]

Abdulrazzak Fallaha saying "with your conditions" turns an otherwise lovely comment into a backhanded compliment :/

[@ARFallaha]

@@bambino9235 Didn't mean that, thanks for the heads up

[@bambino9235]

Abdulrazzak Fallaha no problem. Thanks for not taking it as a personal attack! 😊

[@ARFallaha]

@@bambino9235 So how about we delete this whole replies thread to avoid him (the guy in the video) seeing them :-)

[@davidhsepapa7900]

Yep. Bang on!

[@hellotimber]

This was legit the most feel-good dragons den pitch/investment/success ever. Such a sweet couple.

[@thestig1611]

As a former construction worker, I would have LOVED this thing. Especially when marking on concrete.

[@aa4488]

Well Peter reckons a sharpie will do you

[@BeautifulHavoc]

Love how a quick google of the product shows it now being sold in loads of UK tool suppliers ect such as b&q and screwfix all with amazing reviews. Peter can bugger off 😂

[@tarren452]

Aye I saw it in Wickes yesterday and thought it sounded like a great idea!!

[@pinsandneedles3]

Great to hear!! The couple was so sweet 🥰

[@Levitz9]

I hope this couple made their couple back and then some.

[@DrCuriensapprentice]

Used it once and it was a good product, oh well peter’s loss

[@DrCuriensapprentice]

DJ S the guy made a success out of the product, peter lost out, get over it

[@DerekEmerson]

I’d love to know where peter gets his Sharpies for less than £1

[@cameronsmith2034]

He’s a millionaire. He’s a bellend. He has know idea about what construction workers, plumbers, electricians or engineers. Use or need and you can tell he’s not very hands on when he said to use a sharpie to mark a hole through a plank more than 50mm thick 😂

[@M_khan82]

Pound shop. 10 for a pound.

[@lukasaaron102]

Buys em in bulk obviously

[@Adrianyoutubing]

Amazon pack of 12 for £7.95 or tescos pack of 5 for £4.99... list goes on.

[@SmokeyEdits]

I'd like to know where he gets a Sharpie that can mark through a hole in a half a foot thick wooden beam. A sharpie or pencil doesn't do quite the same job this does. Not to mention not many people are needing to mark out positioning on a neon green wall, but a black or grey wall is another story.

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

Pleased for them, seem like a genuinely nice couple.

[@mezalong]

They've got a cellar, that's for sure.

[@kenthomson9562]

mezalong I don’t know whether to thumb up or down. I want to defend a fellow aspie, but it’s also very funny.

[@thedunyadoneya2628]

Deborah didn't invest in the end according to companies house

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

@@thedunyadoneya2628 and how is the company doing atm?

[@thedunyadoneya2628]

@@MinotaurvsCyclops without engaging a forensic accountant, they have about 100,000 in the bank and a net book value of over 2k. Don't know what that translates to as an estimated value of the company, but there you are.

[@Blackjax137]

Peter is right. You could spend 10 minutes battling with a tape measure and a sharpie to mark holes that are usually a few millimetres out due to unavoidable human error, but nonetheless has worked for electricians, builders, carpenters, DIYers and plumbers for years. Or you could also make an investment into one of these, skip all the hassle, do it with pinpoint accuracy and not have to carry multiple sharpies around in case a nib inevitably breaks or one dries up. I feel Peter acts purposefully obtuse to scare out other dragons from investing, so that he can swoop in and make an egregious offer as the entrepreneurs last chance at securing a deal. In this case, it didn't work, and so he tried to undercut the competition. THAT would be an intelligent thing to do, and explain him being so bleeding dense. Either way, glad they chose Deborah. As an occasional DIYer that puts up fixtures, these things are brilliant. Rest a spirit level on whatever you're fixing to a wall, make sure it's level, use one of these and you're good to go in a mere minute or two.

[@tristan4893]

@Tiger Tamer Most of these Dragons are not called Dragons for no reasons, they are shrewd business people and this is what business people do, outwit each other. Peter played his hand but unfortunately loses out, it happens all the time in business world. Deborah was the first one to offer because genuinely I think she only portrays herself as some grumpy Dragon but deep down if the participants are humble people and if they pitch something great, Deborah usually likes them and will be more willing to invest in them. Look at some of other participants who comes in as some arrogant smartass... Deb will tear into them seconds into their pitch.

[@intrepidtomato]

@@tristan4893 Deb is the best! Huge fan of hers, she doesn't sugarcoat it if she doesn't believe something works, but straight as an arrow.

[@ocadioan]

All of the dragons were trying not to get the other dragons too excited. Deb literally says as much when they choose her. Peter was just the only one trying to make the others not invest so he could have it for himself(which didn't work, forcing him to lower his asking % to try and have a chance).

[@pkarverful]

A good write up Sir, yes it could be tactical with Peter. Either way he is allowed to pull apart the pitch, to test its effectiveness. And they passed the test.

[@rigardmaccubbon8940]

Debra has a heart of gold in this one! That lil smile she gives when he replies to Peter Jones, felt like she was saying “good on ya fella”

[@pepsicola6232]

I was just telling my boyfriend about this tool and he walked out and back in with the same device smiling. His brother had recently bought it for him and it's an amazing product. Brilliant on ceilings too. Well done sir for inventing this..

[@mindfreak9002]

What a beautiful innocent couple. Felt good vibes. Wish them good

[@New14LO]

what a fantastic couple, so refreshing to see a touch of innocence as opposed to people who usually come in trying to be impressive. wish them all the best!

[@mpisslord4729]

Well said

[@Juliocyp]

This actually made me happy. What an amazing couple, and well done for choosing Deborah! It was nice seeing Peter's arrogance getting him burnt. You can tell Peter's never put up a shelf.

[@hypermatrix8999]

“Why would I not just use a sharpie?” Try fitting a sharpie through those long holes. Definitely need one of these pens. My only problem with it is that it seems to overspray and results in the liquid running. I’d have preferred more of a dry spray.

[@simonwheeler7271]

In the pitch, they said it was chalk based, so I'm assuming it's very easy to wipe clean.

[@twilightsparkle75]

or even through just general smaller holes theres numerous designs where screw mounts are too thin for something like a sharpie or the ever growing thickness of a pencil head

[@christopherheath8199]

Peter: So why couldn't I just use a Sharpie? Everyone: Well Peter, let me explain. A sharpie doesn't have a telescopic nip with a 150mm reach. Haven't even used this before but wish I had one in my tool bag. Proper problem-solving invention

[@finze1]

Buy one, you'll never look back.

[@michealhuff2299]

I saw it and immediately said “I need that!!!”

[@Persian-Immortal]

Questions, is this business still running?

[@vlpes7319]

@@Persian-Immortal yes, they now sell for about £4.80 in most hardware stores in the UK and on Amazon.

[@techwiz81]

You can tell Peter’s never done an honest days work in his life. Anyone who’s assembled anything with a drill before can see how great this is, you don’t need to be a professional

[@dr.andersonsghost4315]

The guy's tie visually complements his product, which squirts little green dots of chalk onto work surfaces.

[@ioanapirate7537]

And the wife's nail polish :)

[@ChaceBonanno]

Bruh how did I not notice that?!

[@AlbertvWyk]

Well spotted!

[@andrewduff7072]

@@AlbertvWyk ha, good one

[@Nicolas-zb9uw]

I was wondering why the tie was so obvious . Everything was dark on the man except the tie and the tie was over the jacket not inside . It was subliminal and so they mesmerised the dragons with it . Dragons : 0 Despised Asperger: 1 Yeah !!!

[@Narrowcros]

Peter doesnt really care about the business he just wants to beat the other dragons offers lol.

[@nigget-tv-videos4135]

i think Peter plays devil advocate , he asks questions, to make the person prove the worth, No way would he ever buy into a business just to beat the others, if it wouldnt be a good investment.

[@Link_Says]

I don't want to brag, but I will, I predicted almost everything in this. I knew he would eat his words at the end. I knew he would under cut them at 25% and I knew they would be Deborah. Either this one was scripted, or I am of a higher power. Bow down to me.

[@Reeferbadnessbeats1]

@@Link_Says I knew you'd write this comment

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

@@Link_Says Id knew you would be also wrong and this is probably the first video that you watched, and you have a limited understanding who these Dragons are and what they do in real life. I know what you're going to write, so don't even bother writing what you're just thinking :) Bow down to me, do it now!

[@kanekeylewer5704]

@@Link_Says Weird flex but ok

[@areyouavinalaff]

I love how Deborah immediately saw the true value of the product in terms of usefulness. Peter the pen pusher.

[@BeefGeneral]

sharpies pissed me off everyday. drying out, tips going blunt, not reaching the surface. This is perfect for all applications and I would definitely buy one

[@thedenuk4036]

Deborah seemed genuinely passionate about this business 👍

[@Chris_Ford]

12 yrs a builder here. if i still worked in the trade i would have one without question.

[@RyanADillon]

Interesting to see that the investment by Deborah did actually materialise at 30%. Can see that this happened on 9 August 2016. Deborah has since reduced her shareholding to 25%. The business made around £25k profit in the year ended 31 March 2019 so things are on the up :) Nice product and people.

[@TheBrotherPrime]

I'm watching this in my lunch break at work and realised as soon as I saw the green shape that we merchandise these in Bunnings, the biggest hardware chain in Australia.

[@cindaren79]

Loved this couple, they were so genuine and humble, and so obviously supportive of each other, and I'm so glad the business is still active in 2021 as far as I can tell.

[@talbs13]

I'm dyslexic and for that reason, In i'm.

[@ManeyMane18]

I shouldn’t of laughed looool

[@ryanking4470]

hahahahahahaha

[@brandongrose17]

😂😂😂

[@lloydc1092]

😂😂

[@SuperLamarrio64DS]

Haye I'm reason, and for that out, I'm Jenny

[@Quirkyboi2k9]

Bless this guy, no need to 'feel stupid' anymore! Not many get 5 offers in the den! Chuffed for them

[@TheDonBro]

OMG! This is crazy, I'm a building labourer, I have used this tool for ages its such a handy marker it hardly ever seems to run out 💪😎 Great work.

[@bobbod8069]

That right, they only ever run out once.

[@majesty9985]

@@bobbod8069 😭😂😂

[@jonnycollison]

@@bobbod8069 😂😂😂😂

[@selverm7757]

Prime example of the gap between hands on workers and desk ppl.. dragons are desk ppl.. hahaha this thing is a nerv-saver

[@lewismcmillan-carr3163]

Same here Bro Need to get one me make life easier init 👌👌

[@TanstA]

Awesome, and they chose the best dragon who genuinely wanted to be involved in this. Good for them. And also good to see they all made an offer because they can actually see this is a legitimate tool.

[@heathermartinez6516]

I loved how excited Deborah was in getting the deal! I was praying that Deborah would get it because I really felt like she truly believed in thier product! Lovely couple! I hope to see them create more wonderful products!

[@nikkoval8490]

Heather Martinez her “I’m so pleased” is so wholesome

[@ivorscrotumic3556]

To anybody who's called that man stupid in the past.......Take a good look at this & see the genius that he is.

[@HidingInMyRoom1989]

Great product. As a professional carpenter I use it everyday.

[@ollyrhys1989]

Lol I know who you are.

[@zoethemalnourishedvegan2800]

@@ollyrhys1989?

[@archiechap]

@@ollyrhys1989 bit strange..

[@rixxxer5460]

whats it called - brand, link to the site ,etc ?

[@mollykeane2571]

@@archiechap *their

[@johnnyhicks2386]

That's the best invention I have seen in a long while and would buy that tomorrow as I don't think the Dragons realized how difficult it is to mark out a simple hole.

[@sinista6536]

Johnny Hicks You don’t think any of the dragons have actually done anything themselves, surely? Of course they pay someone to do DIY for them 😂

[@Fchapo]

As an electrician this is a key part of my toolkit absolutely essential

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

I love this couple so much. They are so sweet and endearing, and the way Peter condescended and bullied them was disgusting, and said so much about his character. I love that this product ended up as a huge success, they deserved it - and Peter deserved the humiliation.

[@MichaelM-gp1xi]

Peter used to be a kind of chill dragon. Now he's an absolute tosser. Happy for Deborah and the couple. Great product.

[@mpisslord4729]

How is he a tosser now mate

[@JaneDoe-xi6ec]

I think Deborah is nicer now

[@robertosalazar6867]

I don't think I have ever been so happy for someone to receive an offer and pick the dragon that really meant something to them.

[@WaterCarrier07]

The most wholesome pitch I’ve ever seen so happy for them :)

[@nikkoval8490]

Wholesome couple & Deborah’s “I’m so pleased”

[@kamath234]

This is one of the best of Dragon's Den. A very mature, polite and graceful couple, a small yet very elegant and sensible product.

[@andrew314253]

I absolut loved how they shut Peter down with their honest and straight-forward answers!

[@ascendancy425]

I hope they manage to get the price down, I want one. Update: They are selling for £4.85 on Amazon.

[@reissc655]

Matt Fry worth every penny tho mate. Once you’ve used one the price doesn’t reflect on the benefits

[@rorybean305]

That roadbiker idiot She did, it’s on her website.

[@ddlcp]

@Montgomery15 Snooker Videos beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/07550616/persons-with-significant-control

[@atyabm2183]

i saw it for 4 pound in one of my stores

[@MystiCalBEING89]

are they making good money

[@oxyharmonic]

Peter thought he was being clever waiting til the end and undercutting everyone. Glad a bit of humanity and connection won out here over shrewd business tactics

[@TheAguydude]

The downside of trying to downplay a product is that it also makes the inventor skeptical that you understand it well enough to sell it.

[@Templar316]

TheAguydude exactly!

[@badbadnotgoodgoodgodnotbad2930]

Can't deny he is the most shrewd, tactful dragon in the den though, and it works more times then not

[@thecharmingnavigator9946]

@@badbadnotgoodgoodgodnotbad2930 Definitely. But not this time!

[@mahmoodhussain13]

It's a common tactic used by Peter, he demolishes a pitch and when everyone is out, makes an offer

[@gnack420]

@Montgomery15 Snooker Videos what makes you think they haven't noticed it?

[@bambino9235]

Nick Coad because it works for him. If they hadn't noticed, why would they fall for it and continue to go along with it?

[@stephenfox8685]

He doesn't demolish. He takes it apart to test the passion of the seller and to get to any weaknesses or flaws. Its called having a brain.

[@ilniailnia7864]

@@stephenfox8685 but he said that you could just use a pen or a pencil instead, which you can't

[@Stoicstruggle]

he didn't demolish anything with that dumbass point

[@whodar3swins]

I'm glad they chose Deborah, she sounded so happy 😂

[@gm4307]

I didn’t know this was from dragons den. I’ve bought 3 of these in a row.

[@kevinpatel6602]

You already legend man..👍

[@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH]

What a lovely couple. Two lovely lovely people, gone with hopefully one of the nicest dragons in Debora, I wish them the best they deserve it.

[@andymitchell362]

Love this product. Awesome. Found myself clapping out loud when he revealed what it did, and then handled Peter like a boss. Legend. Peter often shits on a product he loves to put the other dragons off

[@RealityClubX]

He is right to an extent though. Why not use a pen? The reasons they gave can be bypassed quite easily. For convenience, I get it but other than that, it has potential but not huge potential.

[@aceyyyy937]

@@RealityClubX deep hole.

[@jessicathomas73]

So did I..brilliant idea.

[@theone-swta]

Hole size..a sharpie is no good for small holes. The amount of times I could of used that product...

[@cojack]

It’s not just that though. It’s a way of seeing how well an entrepreneur can defend their product. If they can’t defend it well then it says a lot about how much they actually think it’ll work or how competent they are as business people

[@davidtunnicliff5442]

haha, yeah need two dragons. one to build the business, and one to explain to peter what it does.

[@FunkSoulBrother7]

bUT a ShARpiE cOsTs 25 peE

[@billcooper5215]

Lol!

[@Sean-me4fv]

I wouldn't want Peter investing in my company after he basically said it's a useless idea.

[@acpck]

Always struggled with marking drill holes trough different materials of different thickness. Just bought 4 of these a week ago, tested it today and they are awesome. Great, neat, handy tool. Congrats on putting out such a simple, yet great product.

[@jaredrobbins9247]

this made me shed some tears, you could see how happy they both were when the deals were rolling in

[@rad6666]

As a builder of 30 years this is brilliant invention.

[@MrJonny2324]

Genius idea, yet so simple. And you can tell Peter has never done DIY work, plonker.

[@Interknetz]

Yeah, how he said that after the thick piece of timber was just laughable

[@Jkev24]

Peter has been known for talking down a product he likes to disuade the other dragons from bidding. It's a business tactic. Glad they went with Deborah though. She was genuinely enthusiastic about the product and that's who I want to be teamed up with even if it is at a 5% extra cost of my business.

[@v10sneezerxx36]

Peter doesn’t need to even do DIY coz he has the money to make other people do it for him

[@Enigmatized13]

@@Jkev24 THat would probably work on the most stupid of person, but that tactic is never going to work alongside other business people like those four. Tactic doesn't make logical sense.

[@gnack420]

@@Enigmatized13 it makes perfect sense and has worked before. It also wavers the confidence of the entrepreneurs and makes them more likely to take an offer that favours Peter. He's not an idiot, he's an incredibly savvy businessman.

[@adamgray4288]

I use this every day in my job and absolutely love it. Wouldn't go back to a sharpie!

[@ZestraX]

😅😂

[@ZestraX]

Always used to land in the earhole until I bought one of these. Wouldn’t go back.

[@PatrickKellyLoneCoder]

This is absolutely brilliant and it's success says as much. However this is a painful video to watch because it's a reminder of how creative the autistic can be, and how misunderstood that creativity is.

[@travisscavoni369]

“What would happen if the autism gene was eliminated from the gene pool? You would have a bunch of people standing around in a cave, chatting and socializing and not getting anything done.” ― Temple Grandin, The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Aspberger's

[@PatrickKellyLoneCoder]

@@travisscavoni369 Recently I was doing trauma care on a nestling who hadn't even opened his eyes, but fell out of the nest, was bit, and developed hypothermia. When I picked up the heat lamp from my sister's boyfriend, I had to bring up the fact that I needed to run, that this was serious, several times. He wanted to keep talking. Exactly the kind of thing Grandin was getting at.

[@cometvaudin2850]

Also, autistic people face many challenges neurotypical people wouldn’t think twice about and have ideas on how to better face these. Although I think his invention came from his dyslexia and not being able to read rulers the best, so marking out the holes with the pen is a lot easier for him.

[@thunderfieldcastle]

I have no idea why, but I found myself saying “choose Deborah, choose Deborah” while they were making up their minds. Lovely couple, great invention; I really hope they do well with this.

[@ip795]

me to!!! I crossed my fingers while they were talking to a wall:)

[@ip795]

me to!!! I crossed my fingers while they were talking to a wall:)

[@Sasuga_Skky]

Well done to him. They should both be really proud of themselves, especially him going way outside his comfort zone like that. You're clearly not stupid mate!

[@bensenior8661]

Sorry Peter but your wrong these are now vital tools to workmen

[@theb.s.d.4707]

I can see so myself cutting some one for stealing this

[@nigelmansell8864]

They are very good couldn’t live without it now decent for marking holes inside toilet cistern

[@trainlover66s43]

@It's Alright calm down there it's a figure of speech

[@im_daaan2818]

It's Alright dude literally no one cares

[@samthomas2922]

I have used this for years, and I share it with every tradesman I work with. Brilliant idea, brilliant product. Everyone loves it and Im glad Deborah got on board with it

[@user-rh6ko9px7d]

Lovely couple you can tell she really loves him and loves who he is. Made me smile.

[@MichaelOrthodoxChristian]

Glad to see Deborah finally got one up on Peter even at a higher percentage offer. What a lovely couple and great invention. Clever guy.

[@troydacre1849]

@@thedunyadoneya2628 it's on her website as a product she did end up investing in?

[@Oswlin]

@@thedunyadoneya2628 You are looking at the incorrect page: beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/07550616/persons-with-significant-control

[@afunnyusername5599]

i'd buy one just to help them out, and i never do diy. they seem nice people

[@elizabethdorchester5307]

afunny username dont bother. If you but one for 7 quid they will get around 17 pence themselves after tax ect

[@necroyawn]

ramanathan bendylegs just got around to 4

[@FunkSoulBrother7]

Don't worry. They are rich now

[@RealityClubX]

Hahaha Peter got shutdown. I thought they'd pick him but nah, not today.

[@RebeccaFarquharson]

They wanted her contacts and experience which was worth more than Peter's higher offer.

[@Anonymous-ti8yw]

Plus she offered to run the business side for them, which was exactly what they want. I think also peter tore the thing apart and clearly didn’t believe in it until he saw everyone else get excited.

[@pickelrick6377]

I wish I knew about this when it first came out. They are right, sharpies and pencils are crap, they often don't make contact with the wall and dry or blunt quickly. What a genius idea and well done on securing your investment, I will definetly be showing this to the directors at work.

[@robinenbernhard]

Hope thy sel this holland to Sharpy or pensil most time to big to fit in hole

[@SeizureGman]

As a fellow Asperger's i'm chuffed that he's doing well and doing well.

[@Inthelifeofvivvy]

This just shows how Peter doesn't know the struggle of DIY since he probably hires a builder or plumber to do the work....in which they probs be using one of these 🤣🤣

[@ragemutt5372]

I just imagined him walking past a kitchen renovation or something in his house and seeing the workers using this, "Damnit Deborah" 😂

[@tristan4893]

@@ragemutt5372 Its his strategy to make other Dragons think less of this product then he can swoop in at the end for the kill, but unfortunately Deborah who happens to own some DIY/tools business made an offer first. This piques other Dragons interest as they believe Deborah might have found a gem, so they all swoop in as well, leaving Peter aghast. Thats why he undercut all other Dragons with 25% equity instead.

[@gokuafrica]

4:01 best moment where he owned peter. All other dragons were hiding their chuckles 😂😂

[@harrymaguire371]

Meanwhile 10 minutes into pitch, the entrepreneurs phone rings. "You have one new message". Boop "Hi Jenny Campbell here just called to let you know I'm out".

[@chrischarlescook]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ajayghela3836]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@larssonk22]

They got the text on the way up in the lift

[@TheNomad8899]

hahaha

[@Asif-kh-n9r]

😂😂😂

[@Parlour100]

They are the sweetest couple, and even as individuals, I think I've ever seen in my life.

[@TheRealUnconnected]

That is a bloody brilliant product, i am no tradesperson, but i've done a bit of DIY and the pencil or sharpie never fits down the hole and if it does often you don't get enough wiggle room to make a good mark. Glad to see they did well and hear of their later success, its a genius invention.

[@XENONEZZ2]

This must be one of the best episodes ever....!!...What a wonderful couple and very well done Deborah !!.

[@jessicathomas73]

This is completely and utterly brilliant. Wow. Well done. Peter is just ignorant about the construction and maintenance industry.

[@alexanderrichardson9164]

3:50 onwards, love the other dragons face when martin backs in his product against peters scrutiny and ends up owning him

[@hiphop3716]

This is so nice! I feel for those guys' so soft hearted and personality and great attitude with positive through out and had their life on this. Never gave up. Love it! Such gentle people too. Well deserved

[@giancarlovanhemert2627]

i’m so happy for them! they seem very sweet and i’m glad they didn’t back down and defended their product without being overly defensive. i think peter was pushing their buttons to test them and they flipped the script and proved to the dragons how much they believe in their idea while staying level-headed and bringing the focus back to their product. brilliant!

[@soupe2000]

For sure Peter tested them and they coped exceptionally well to the pressure. They gave the right answers and most importantly, they justified them when Peter was doubtful.