Dragons' Den: What Happened Next. Motormouse

[@bigjohnfury5662]

*James Khan was a nice business fella and miss him in DD*

[@BigWes95]

You are aware he tried to buy a baby from a desperate family?

[@mohammedtaqi5239]

"James isn't gonna make a penny out of our success." LOL

[@stephenmcqually2983]

Good to see a pair of battlers living in squalor finally get a break and be able to put food on the table. A feel.good story

[@littleboots9800]

😂😂

[@arturt3667]

Sometimes Dragons are wrong and they miss oportunity looking only for big investment. Salute for James.

[@nomadicdramatic1382]

I guess ergonomics is redundant on these products :) Looks horrible for actual use.

[@robertjuh]

exactly my thoughts, how is this actually being sold as a legit product?

[@OhFishyFish]

It's bought by the "my relative likes italian cars and computers, 30 quid and I've got him off my Christmas list already" type of people. Meanwhile the relative likes Lamborghini, not Ferrari, and has much more comfortable mouse already so it will end up in the charity shop bag in January. Also imagine the promotional gadgets market, it's something that high end car manufacturers would love to hand out to the journalists.

[@davidpollock4339]

Nomadic Dramati c

[@danielesbordone1871]

I prefer a traditional mouse. Way more comfortable.

[@williammcaleese2709]

Are ergonomic mice not created to entice people off work on sick leave to return with a promise of a new mouse? The same kind of people often end up with a nice new chair as well.

[@zagrebzebra]

"You need to sell these for 20 quid, not 30"... My last 5 purchased mice has all been exceeding 50 quid. Not even back in 2010 was 30 quid for a computer mouse to regard as expensive. Moron investors are clueless.

[@BenjaminGoose]

Why would you spent more than a tenner on a mouse?

[@malcolmalexander5246]

Well done James. Great insight and a couple that you can work well with, who appreciate your expertise.

[@ArdaDo]

James is awesome

[@faz..]

I love ho james invests in people. Great what a recruitment background does.

[@MrWindermere123]

I remember Tony Benn talking about his sittable suitcase; he devised it after finding no available seats on train journeys, so he had to stand in the door/toilet area of train carriages. With the seat-suitcase he could sit anywhere he chose on the platform or on the train. I've spent many hours sitting on a box in the luggage carriage or leaning on the carriage door because the seats were taken - it's no fun!

[@TheGameCamer360]

I have always held the view that of all the dragons, James cahn is the nicest and also the most genuine and business savvy, look how he turned this investment into a successful business venture in a entirely different sector to that of what he was investing in to begin with

[@elastronaute1198]

I don't know about that, I've read his autobiography. He's okay but I don't know if I'd trust him in business. I wouldn't trust bannatyne either. You'd be better off with Theo, Peter or Debra.

[@trabali5168]

he looks at the people as well as the products

[@zootsoot2006]

Tell that to Sharon Wright, she had a nervous breakdown after Caan's investment turned out to just be a loan.

[@frankzappaspussy7362]

from what i know - he is all smiles and charm - but not so honest.. especially according one lady at least - who felt very screwed over and let down by him..

[@alanthe2]

And then out of nowhere…Tony Benn!

[@musicmusicmusic21]

Alan Hancock thought he was a socialist

[@GrrMeister]

*Sir Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn - Probably right in only ONE thing today was his comment in 1970 "Labour lost the 1970 election to Edward Heath's Conservatives and upon Heath's application to join the European Economic Community, a surge in left-wing Euroscepticism emerged. Benn was stridently against membership, and campaigned in favour of a referendum on the UK's membership. The Shadow Cabinet voted to support a referendum on 29 March 1972, and as a result Roy Jenkins resigned as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. BREXIT in 1972" - he was the Ken Livingstone of his day and no doubt would have been great Pal's with Jeremy Corbinista and his equally twisted FAR LEFT Twisted Views. I always absolutely detested even the sound of the name "Tony Benn" and has now spawned another "Hilary James Wedgwood Benn"*

[@raihan093]

Probably one of the best pitches I've seen. Straight away they pointed out that they had the licenses ready form the super car manufacturers. Well done

[@CraigMansfield]

Great idea to sell them through airlines.

[@ChrisChanningChannel]

James Caan ! what a lovely and lovable person! You'd invite him round just so that you could sit and look at him and be warmed by his humanity.

[@susanann7748]

No he is not! Look what he did to sharon from scunthorpe who chose James to invest in her alongside Duncan Bannytyne. She had an excellent product magnamole and he conned her and she ended up with a breakdown.

[@timq3575]

@@susanann7748 yeah i watched that the other day, james is a smiling assassin who looks after number one

[@nickforde9858]

Yes, offering a mother £1500 for her daughter is very humane.

[@elastronaute1198]

I don't know about that, I've read his autobiography. He's okay but I don't know if I'd trust him in business. I wouldn't trust bannatyne either. You'd be better off with Theo, Peter or Debra.

[@jessicaj8564]

@@susanann7748 could you link that vid pls?

[@kimballentyne3482]

Congratulations. Is James interested in a licence agreement for a patented cat toy?

[@riazhamdanmalik6036]

I had this idea when I was about 15y old... to make the mouse look like a sports car but I never imagined anyone would buy it, especially company executives!! Maybe teenagers. Incredible how many people are actually wanting such items...

[@HeatSeekingMouse]

James Caan once said something like a great idea is 5% but implementation of the idea is 95%

[@team3383]

Nice self promotional video - Cars in front of the house is very tacky just as James is having himself filmed with someone handing him a bag.

[@familyadventuredays1203]

Lovely little business. Can work from home and pay a member of staff to pack the orders and do bits and bobs. Sales come direct from the airlines in flight order system and their own website... They're making an easy £150k - £200k a year not that they need it going by the house they live in.

[@Interdiffusion]

Going by the house they live in, they "need" every penny. Poor people are the ones who don't "need" as much money - they don't have a Bentley to service.

[@michalwalks]

I have to say I didn't rate the potential sales to be so high, but it goes to show that this team know their stuff.

[@LC-ue6mp]

Lovely people....wish you well..... Don't forget to help handicapped and needy people

[@chrisgitaka2553]

Love that lil addon at the end.

[@Jairzinho121]

It was not an amazing idea, it was just executed excellently.

[@goldeneddie]

James isn't going to make a penny from Motormouse? 'We actually found we were able to finance it ourselves' - so you didn't stick to the Dragon's Den handshake? I'm sure James is ok with it because he's as cool as it gets but really, you pitched for money, he agreed to provide it, then you realised you didn't need it, so you changed your minds and just excluded him from that part of your success? With respect, that doesn't seem right to me...

[@ronniekray469]

goldeneddie would you give away your money for nothing then?

[@jasontownsend9460]

She ran a really good negotiation there.

[@fabiotonto1678]

This David looks like grouty from porridge.

[@georgethe100]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnstecd]

Saw this pitch and going to buy one looking forward to it

[@psoteriou3884]

Theo was wrong, for the target market (high net worth execs) the price should go up, not down.

[@waqasnoor]

I got one too, bought mine from emirates.. can say that excellent quality. and i got the same model they took to the den on their first visit.. the red one... love it. looks gr8 on my desk. have requests from most people who come to visit for one so looks like i'll start retailing it here in Nigeria.

[@teresataubman9197]

im looking beyond the mouse do you have a rat

[@goldeneddie]

1:57 'Probolly' - sorry Theo, what...'Probolly'?!?

[@HartleyTopTips]

she clearly doesnt know manual handling, you dont twist to put boxes down you position yourself infront of it and if its not possible you get another person to help take some weight, basics come on !

[@yurilemming8729]

A case with a fold out stool, nuhhh won't be investing in that crap.

[@theone7644]

That’s all bull they kicked James out when they started making money

[@sp-pz8uc]

They probably have a cooling off period so can change their mind before signing on the dotted line.

[@livndays45]

This is pretty standard. A lot of dragon den investment is like that. The dragons sell back their investment plus interest.

[@piggypiggypig1746]

We're looking for £100,000. I have an idea where you can find it without giving away 40%. 5:14

[@Mo-gg8ts]

They were ahead of their time with Zoom calling !

[@boratverynaic5336]

James caan invests in people. the others simply in the business

[@elastronaute1198]

No, they all invest in people.

[@ExpatsFreedom]

A customer just stopped by my office and not for the first time the conversation was all about the mice on my desk! Unique, quality exec toys is not something we see a lot of here in the Caribbean:) ... bought several since the beginning & impressed with the great service. Christmas is here and its time to get some more :) Very pleased to help promote this. Success deserved!

[@annemarieevans6344]

HawkswoodWI All the convo was about the mouse ? Haha

[@realisation4488]

REALisation: when everyone thinks James is nice read this... www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1354734/Den-dashed-dreams-How-Dragons-dont-word-cameras-stop-rolling.html

[@tonybaines3332]

are they all in poundland now ?

[@Sneaky-Snek]

best quality mouse IN 2009????????? lmfao, i had a razer diamondback in 05 that was fucking insanely better than this piece of shit

[@selfselfself]

What a lovely looking and smart lady.

[@ianoian1]

Well, David and Patti got themselves a 'mice' deal :-)

[@Hashpotato]

-_-

[@BlackJack-di7ym]

I can't understand why did they diluted James involvement in the business. He certainly did supported the business at the start, although money was on their way but still he should atleast have some small portion of profit just out of respect.

[@Island728]

they, especially the husband did not like james because he's looking for strategic partnership and james only had the money. You can see when they accept james offer, the husband did not give a damn on his look. It was a just a way to turn down james offer saying they found a way refinance it. The husband saw the product went viral after dragons den then just cut james loose

[@Andy-lm2zp]

A million pounds n sales of a novelty mouse Wow!

[@shadowmoses6084]

Shit son if you can make a million quid over a shitty car mouse then well done you really deserve all the success in the world

[@mandywalton6467]

Only difference between dragons and you they have bigger bank account so fukin what

[@Horizon344]

As of December 2018 they've only sold enough on Amazon UK to garner 8 reviews ...

[@AutoRegaliaLtd]

As with anything product purchased online, the 99.9% of customer who are happy with their order do not leave reviews or feedback, their order does what they wanted and they do not have time or inclination to log back and write review. Consequently we have sold thousands of the Motormouse sports car mouse but you only get feedback from a few...

[@sleptiq]

@@AutoRegaliaLtd Probably because it's bought as a present and since it's not fit for purpose, it will just end up in the bin. Basically you are selling landfill for £40.

[@dommidavros2211]

I don't get how Tony Benn was there giving his opinion as if he wasn't dead! It makes no sense!

[@simonbullows]

holy shit Tony bloody Benn

[@JamieLikesGames]

I have one of these. It's really awesome :)

[@music-vx6lz]

I couldn't imagine how Tony Ben has a patent for a product, I thought he was against capitalism and monopoly of business inventions!

[@zootsoot2006]

After committing himself to socialism his whole life, he was probably in a desperate scramble in his last years to leave his grandkids something in the inheritance. Sad really

[@ferencszabo3504]

Any garbage can be refurbished by the dragons little black book!

[@shields777728]

I would give his Mrs one

[@timq3575]

shes a cougar alright, she'd fuck a man to death i reckon

[@darrengrimmer8541]

Lol I was thinking I would give her one too!!!!!!!!

[@Abcd-hr9ot]

Fuck yeah

[@SouthWestCarpHunter]

It’s on old rat 🐀

[@Abcd-hr9ot]

@@SouthWestCarpHunter whats that

[@MrTheedarkhorse]

Seeing people flash their cash, makes me feel icky

[@chtholly8084]

Tony Benn designing suitcase/chair hybrids xD

[@dickhead8775]

He's also designed a double toilet seat for Siamese twins.

[@GDI-disc-accepted]

Peter is thee perfect savage,but in a nice way,I wish Peter was my dad,he is uniquely unique

[@GDI-disc-accepted]

Peter is thee dragon,don't try and debate him,he changes your life,

[@machill8224]

Money makes money

[@DarkCreed]

That's how it always works. You got to spend money to make money.

[@salemkid1979]

Spoiler alert: James Caan had a ménage à trois with the couple for a cool 1million

[@11thirtynine]

Really ?

[@salemkid1979]

no

[@robhuanout5443]

they look the sought

[@tonybaradonna6748]

Rip off

[@chuvashalala]

This is so WEIRD! I live in Asia, near China, where they make this mice. They sell all kinds of cars for around $2-$5 only. They are so tacky and cheap looking.

[@urbanfoxx7512]

They had 1 million revenue in first year after this

[@icedbannanas]

sheesh, James Caan always goes for 50%. Shrewd business man, like it!

[@joefoley1480]

big opportunities in wigs here

[@AngelsRamin]

Very inspiring to watch.. We have started an inbound tour company in Sri Lanka, hoping to develop this to a profitable business in years to come..

[@marcelgombault3657]

i think James was the most creative dragon ever

[@elobiretv]

Anyone willing to spend that much on a crap mouse just because it's in the shape of a car and branded is an idiot. You could get one of the best high quality mice for that.

[@AfridiZindabad]

I'm an idiot for sure then ...i am gonna get one for my husband

[@elobiretv]

AfridiZindabad It's your money to waste. You can get the same thing without the brand for £5 on ebay.

[@IamMuldeh]

The idiot market is the biggest market on earth.

[@msg9434]

i think you guys didnt understand the "executive" bit.

[@khanpukhtun1458]

elobiretv Niche market alot of rich supercar addicts are willing to pay more than the price.BRAND LOYALTY kicks in

[@vanda028]

quit working already and enjoy that beautiful house you have . jk, enjoy the working life as much as you can and best of luck with your future successes!

[@danneumann3274]

Isnt it funny how many turn down offers as they dont want to give up too much of their company when the dragons have the ability to help multiply sale by ten or even a hundred fold. I would take a dragon as partner even if they gave Me no money.

[@MB-ey6vv]

luggage and a chair, jesus f christ ;DD

[@greenfingers40]

Am I the only one thinking....Oh F£"*...a duck island.....and Oh F£"*.....a redundant rowing boat in the pond? Crass.

[@Dabber422]

Sorry dragon's Den I love my branded Motormouse classic mini cooper... David and Patti Bailey thank you for the time and hard work you put into a computer mouse that is fun easy to use and for the car guy/lady all over the world. Even paying $100 Canadian for my mouse I love it and will be buying more for me and friends and family in the near future.. PS how do I get the lights to work on the classic mini cooper? Cheers John Zammit Toronto Canada

[@hardave17]

Add some petrol

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Does that mean that the money was slow in coming?

[@vitalalive69]

Too niche to be a commercial success !

[@ianrees6816]

vitalalive69 well obviously it is as look at Their cars and Property that did not grow on trees

[@kennethcohan9630]

Yes, James is the best of the bunch. The rest just want to slag off the businesses and take the Micky but what they don't seem to realise is that people go on Dragons’ Den to advertise their business. Whether they get a deal or not, they get free advertising and it has been shown that their sales go up after their TV exposure.

[@JonnyWisdom]

A socialist pitching to a capitalist for investment? Terrible "invention" aswell and I use the word invention loosely. Better to stick to protesting over redundant causes.

[@leetaylor5515]

Come bk to the den jamez

[@sp-pz8uc]

A camping chair out of a suitcase. looked really expensive. Did I say expensive, I ment to of said what a pile of shit.

[@CraigMansfield]

Nice one. Well done.

[@johnw6389]

It's a mouse.. You can colour it.. you can put bells on it..you can put whistles on it... but it a mouse.. I don't get excited with a mouse.

[@errol-ih4jy]

James is all out for himself, greed is the word, ask Sara with her threading device, they are not what they seem.

[@JohnBaxterWalker]

That's how it's done!

[@dominiquezgarka7485]

I just orderd one on Amazon, too bad they only have the mini copper available.

[@mrsose1872]

Do not kid yourself about the branding 'who would ever pay more for a product with a well known logo on it'

[@TheKing-tl8si]

Most of these dragons don't really have that knowledge, the ones that they let go are the ones that have made real money.....so they don't know shit....

[@davidkane1658]

Can people please Google magnamole before saying how great the dragons are....and watch the pitch

[@TemplarX2]

This actually gives me an idea. I hope it has not been done.

[@ibziahmed9750]

pimping lol

[@beastkaybyt2865]

guys this was 6-7 years ago fashion changes quickly so calm down

[@alexkrycek21]

This was a brilliant idea and I'm glad James went for it. Best of luck for the future.

[@paulthrutner9114]

So basically James has teamed up with these guys because they were already wealthy

[@Cruz0e]

why would any1 buy that? only people who don't use their computer

[@jessicamoise8454]

That unique at the end

[@angelfirepunk1]

James Caan = nicest dragon

[@djpeekay25]

angelfirepunk1 yes I had never heard him being patronising.

[@stevecarroll6760]

Where are they today?

[@TheKing-tl8si]

I like the idea of having anything under one roof, low overheads which means more money in there pockets....

[@jb7254]

Straight up, this is one of the dumbest investments ever...

[@siy8230]

So James levelled up n became a Dragon King!!

[@michaelolson6982]

I think 40% says it all about James Can.

[@markhughes7927]

James - ‘you got yourself a deal’ - sweet!

[@niceguy235uk1]

Not sure i understand why they wanted money.