Sara Davies & Tej Lalvani talk Dragons' Den, Investments and Entrepreneurship

In this video, I sit down with the newest Dragon, Sara Davies MBE. Sara is the proud owner of Crafter's Companion and is the youngest ever investor in the Den.
We speak about Dragons' Den, How we decide to invest in companies, balancing family life with work and more.
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I’m the CEO of Vitabiotics, the UK’s largest vitamin company, and a dragon on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den. I’m passionate about using science to improve the quality of peoples’ lives, through a combination of the right diet, lifestyle and supplements.
I am also an avid investor in both businesses and properties.
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If you want to pitch a business idea, please get in touch via my website: www.tejlalvani.com/contact.

[@Adam-hf7hn]

Amazing video! really helpful for people wanting to into business. 👍

[@tejlalvani3693]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@davidporter2770]

I am South African, 74, love Dragons Den, and Tej is my favorite Dragon. Polite, switched on, no ego, never rude, just decent in every way. What a really nice guy.

[@samwarmate9291]

David Porter ,I completely concur,he is not aggressive,mean or nasty.he is the definition of a true gentleman.it is said that birds of the same feather flock together,Sara Davies is just as sweet and polite as tej.

[@oliverek7]

Local Shopkeeper what in the hell.... 😂

[@travisbickle0526]

@@localshopkeeper6474 ahh, a man of culture I see

[@AshPPPPPPPP]

Local Shopkeeper little useless piece of shit

[@ozhoneybadger]

Yeah but he always says "I've got the contacts". He needs to calm down with his contacts mate.

[@jamalahmed7893]

Tej is the king of the den , very humble and articulate.

[@mrbojangle6118]

No I don't think he's the king of the den. Other dragons such as Peter and Deborah are way more popular. Tej is kind of forgettable in comparison to the other dragons.

[@linnesonreddy7492]

I like Tej, he and James Caan are good examples that you dont have to be rude and arrogant when dealing with the entrepreneurs in the den even if you dont agree with their perspectives, this is something I think the other dragons lack.

[@Biggles2498]

Deborah Meaden is the best of the best and that's fact !

[@mrbojangle6118]

@@Biggles2498 most of the entrepreneurs who pitch on the show usually want to work with either Deborah or Peter.

[@Biggles2498]

@@linnesonreddy7492 I didn't like the way James Caan who with his tail between his legs went round to invest in a company that was thriving yet he had previously said "I'm out" in the Dragons' Den ! I am glad that the CEO declined his late "Investment Offer". I cannot name the Company for legal reasons and obviously courtesy.

[@lydian84]

The two most respectful and creative minded Dragons.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks for your kind words! I've learned a lot from the other Dragons

[@alexanderpovetkin1267]

Tej is a very “down to earth guy” smart clever rich but seems very humble

[@D-Ry]

There’s always this calmness that Tej has that I appreciate watching on dragons den

[@dopemusic6414]

Good point I agree

[@hamza361]

Where’s Jenny? Oh wait she’s out.

[@Mogamishu]

Christ man, these juvenile 12 year old Jenny Spammers are so desperate to fish for likes and attention, that they bring their idiotic, obnoxious Jenny Spam to every video. Tragic and sad. Your life must be pretty boring and worthless.

[@fergusmackay2584]

For all of the dragons den I have watched I have only seen jenny invest twice 😂

[@Yamah12a]

Someone Else Get out!

[@mateenali66]

@@fergusmackay2584 pretty much the same with Sarah Willingham

[@Ragnar6000]

Those Jenny jokes are getting old!

[@ProPS3Gamerz]

Do more videos Tej love it

[@tejlalvani3693]

Glad you like them!

[@mindfreak9002]

@@tejlalvani3693 love your humble approach

[@nikemaan2650]

Tej Lalvani I m in property aswell I would love to do business with you.

[@gardensoflondonmwgs7836]

Tej Lalvani I watch Dragons Den all the time never once I seen you be disrespectful to the people in the Den. Cool I will keep watching. I like your style.

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

Yes I LOVE these two dragons!!! Sara is so down to earth but SUPER smart and Tej seems like although he's been MAJORLY successful, he's not an arrogant ar5e!

[@adril.6294]

I started watching dragons den when I was 11. I'm now 23 and it really has given me insight in business.

[@bookishlaurahanna]

Tej is such a gentleman. No ego, polite, considerate and calm. You can see it in the Den when he is making comments on the pitches and giving advice and, now here on KZbin. You can tell he and Sara really get on, and she is such a welcome addition to the Den. He really deserves more subscribers. Hopefully he will be able to get the other dragons on for a chat.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks for your kind words! I'm very grateful 👍

[@bethbotham]

Amazing interview Tej and Sara, informative, yet humble which makes a lovely change.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@mj9248-]

i love dragons den

[@evekim8710]

Tej is such a humble guy, it's so important when coming into money because it's not everyhting. Happiness is ! Love this video!

[@captainmcduckyYT]

Two of my favorite dragons! Do more Tej

[@tejlalvani3693]

On it! 👍

[@JackHerrerTV]

Tej you're a lovely down to earth man, good vibe.

[@sandrajovic9304]

Agree. The other dragons seem like good people as well

[@aj3314]

OMG i can't believe that Tej has an KZbin channel Honestly one of my favourite Dragons all time Very professional Never saw him talk in a derogatory way to any of the enterpenuers And at the same time i va learnt a lot how should a businessman represent himself

[@Khonnell66]

I've always said I'd love to be able to have two dragons if an opportunity arose, Tej and Sara would be a dream team.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Glad to hear it, Niall! You'd be making a great decision 👍

[@shashwotrisal8323]

@@tejlalvani3693 hello sir. Is it bad if I think of earning billions😂 cause ultimately I am taking money from the poor and collecting at a place. Wouldn't it create more unequal distribution of wealth? Wouldn't the poor get poorer and the rich get richer? I am a science student I don't know this stuff .😀

[@SRPC21]

Tej is a great dragon. Unlike some of the other “newer” dragons who came and went, he was able to convince people to chose him over the Clique of Peter and Deborah. It needed shaking up and he delivered and made it more competitive.

[@irusu.]

My two favorite dragons. Humble people, honest and they talk really good, better than everyone else under any circumstance. Honestly I have 3 fav Dragons, Sarah Willingham is a cool person too. Hope to meet you guys someday, much love!

[@AshPPPPPPPP]

Sarah make really good dragon, because she is very fair and humble person so as Tej. I hope she do well in the Dragon-den

[@rsin103]

Two of the more compassionate and humble dragons. Reassuring to see millionaires can still be so grounded

[@kevinruthanam8286]

Excellent video. Very formative.

[@shreyasharma5311]

Great video! Please make more :)

[@itsfern2103]

These are awesome. Thank you guys so much ✌

[@Marekuchan]

Absolute fan of Tej. What a grounded man.

[@debjitmagic1]

So much value! Thanks for this

[@sierrahhofzon3878]

Love both of you!!

[@kissingfishsongs1441]

Great to hear from Tej, love the video....

[@adril.6294]

Tej, you are awesome! I love your calm demeanor. ♥️

[@rossmoynihan5211]

Really loved you in the den, I think you across incredibly well in interviews and negotiations, would love to share a beer sometime!

[@EdwardKeyte-online]

Very inspirational Q&A Dragons den has been the biggest motivator for me and just love watching the shows. Thank you Tej and Sara.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

What a humble gentleman you are Tej. You've been through such amazing 'work' to manage to what you are - incredible. Also Sara, also incredible lady, lucky to have a father being an entrepreneur! Wow, incredible. I thought the 2 of you were the other way round, compared to previous jobs! Well done to you both.x

[@eric113]

Interesting interview between each other and how they got to where they are...

[@Garycarlyle]

Really nice interview. Was heartwarming and inspiring. Thank you.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@julast6658]

How have i only just found this channel - Thanks for posting ;-)

[@tejlalvani3693]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rayhankareem6360]

More content please!!

[@tejlalvani3693]

You've got it!

[@NikhilSathish]

That was an amazing insight. Always wanted to start a business and go infront of the Dragons but didnt know where to start but this was truly a right push

[@Vix2066]

They’re so cute! Love it♥️

[@stawfiq5]

Love the videos Tej! Keep it up!

[@tejlalvani3693]

Glad you like them! Consider it done

[@velgrudo8968]

Love the video Tej! Hopefully you’ll be making more videos like this one with the longer length! Potentially another interview with another dragon? Keep it up!

[@tejlalvani3693]

Noted, Martin - thanks. More videos are on the way!

[@yookihdawg]

hi Mr Tej, i really like you in the Den. hope you comeback on the panel. grettings from indonesiia

[@DellaWatson-cz3mq]

Your the best Tej...love when Peter tries to wind you up and your just like 🙄.. I'm gonna sub 👍🏽

[@OlleyThorpe]

Great video Tej

[@jimm3334]

two very nice people, love the show

[@CallumsWorldYT]

great interview very helpful and inspiring. Do more of these interviews with different guests please

[@tejlalvani3693]

Noted. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@RobJNathanSings]

I have a small, successful recruitment business I built on my own 3 years ago. Had a terrible investor get involved and just cost me a fortune to buy back my shares. If only Tej or Sara would have been involved I’d have a couple branches by now! Great video!

[@thomasbielby4700]

Refreshing to have another member of dragon's den that actually invests in the good businesses. So many (that have been given the boot) in the past were always "out" before the candidate got up the stairs. Nice to see someone who puts their money where their mouth is, seems genuinely excited and positive about new innovations and gives constructive criticism rather than low blow snipes. Good on you.

[@petrov3190]

Friendly, but also a classy and professional conversation. Clearly they know very well how the business works, the negotiation skills and the sense of success, that isn't easy and needs special mentality. Much respect, great video!

[@kingdomperspectivesmindset5595]

2 great additions to the Den 🙌🏾😊

[@RubendeNoronha]

Great interview! 👍🏻

[@tejlalvani3693]

glad you think so!

[@aviratpatel7543]

Really it's a great interview... really proud to be young Indian britisher to become great Dregons...God bless you...

[@davidlewin3337]

great stuff

[@rizzles1985]

This is awesome 😁

[@lalbudha3025]

Tej is so humble and calm.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks!

[@issisacc4038]

Before this I'm watching Dragon Den just because of Tej.. After Sara join,I'm falling Love with Sara.. u both are my favourite dragon.. I just can't stop watching all episode when u both are there.. thank you both of u for being there to support them.. I'm also an intreprenuer in my country.. I hope one day I can achieve just like what u guys are now!

[@kznspraynozzlesandsystemsp8075]

awesome you both people!!!

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks! 👍

[@willmcallister8464]

Great vibe from these two & do enjoy their appearences on DG.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks! Glad you think so!

[@noneofyourbusiness3095]

hello tej

[@thobanemadlala8192]

Tej you are one of the best and I enjoy watching D.D coz of you and other dragons....keep it up

[@tejlalvani3693]

Glad you like them! Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@Gorguruga]

Great discussion.... I never even knew Tej had a KZbin channel until today!

[@tejlalvani3693]

Great things are coming so stay tuned.

[@SKY-jv9ue]

Great people, both of them!

[@crymore331]

Cant believe I just found this channel awesome lol

[@tejlalvani3693]

Welcome aboard! 👍

[@curledup]

This was awesome to see. Tej you are the entrepreneur everyone should aspire to be like.

[@jamesm9522]

Admire Tej responding to a lot of this feed. Brilliant dragon.

[@badboyyogi124]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Subscribed to your channel hoping to hear a lot more from you.

[@tejlalvani3693]

That's great! You won't be disappointed, there's plenty on the way!

[@adilsaeedvlogs]

God bless u Mr Taj.

[@devonodevon]

After watching a heap of Dragon's Den clips and then KZbin recommending this to me, it's so strange seeing these two in such a well lit room!

[@safiulla1979]

I get inspiration from all the dragons..sply Tej he grew up in my city Bangalore...he still has those local reflections in his cordinations all the best tej ....touker is also good and Peter is also very smart ...

[@jimm3334]

i think Tej is a very decent guy, he does help people and more guys like him in the world is all good, seems a genuine nice guy

[@gmy33]

damn ...she is impressive !!!!!! ... love it !!!

[@trishdavi7049]

Tej, it's good to see you read an replied to some of these comments. Please look into grindelia tinctures and teas for defense against & or treatment of co vid 19. It helped a couple of friends of mine with antibiotic resistant bacterial and viral pneumonia that they had suffered over a year and over 2 years. Sara Davies I like your accent and enthusiasm in this and the den

[@sangun123]

Always love seeing the longer form interviews for dragons/sharks, would love to hear more from immigrant entrepreneurs as well

[@paulsim3631]

Tej is my favourite dragon. Very humble and polite. Would definitely want to work with him

[@atd2666]

Intresting

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks! 👍

[@velonamoses8043]

Just love these two and Touker 😍

[@tejlalvani3693]

The others aren't too bad either! 😂

[@velonamoses8043]

@@tejlalvani3693 yes but you gotta have favorites , i like Peter too..

[@MD-ve9eh]

Tej is so cool, calm, calculated and fair. Sara is so lovely and friendly.

[@paulkingl961]

I'm a huge Dragons Den fan and this was great to watch 😊

[@rezas777hussein7]

interesting.

[@twins78fcuk7]

I like watching tej on dragons den I think his very calm, lovely, he doesn't look down on people, his supportive and a lovely man not like Peter sometimes his a bit Arragon, I like sara, debra and tuca soleman too

[@sandrajovic9304]

Hi Tej, how are you, my good man? I just learned that you're a musician as well. Wonderful. I'm an artist too. Hey, I was wondering if Sara is as pretty in person as she is on screen. You guys are awesome thanks!

[@mossymckenna7718]

Bloody LOVE Tej

[@tejlalvani3693]

Great to hear it! Thanks 🙏

[@ronreyes7673]

SARA DAVIES IS ♥️♥️♥️

[@spitkitten]

I'm really gonna miss Tej next season :/ It's hard to ignore a Dragon who's on a whole 'nother level--- he's perceptive, well-meaning, and exudes an effortless, quiet confidence (like Don Corleone :D) I find rare in people, tbh.

[@Game-mj4pb]

Tejjjj, You're my favourite dragon. You are such a professional, humble and caring dragon. Love from Nepal.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks for your kind words! 🙏

[@adelezierler1547]

Listen to Tej Lavani and Sara Davies of the Dragons Den was a well-spent time. How and why they have succeeded. The number one thing is hard work and taking risks, and of course, be introspective, having peoples skills. Never stop being curious.

[@maciejstachurski6515]

Mr Lalvani, we need more 10-15min videos from you, something to watch during washing dishes or packing products.

[@willbmiine8160]

shame this doesnt have more views!

[@feministfascist]

i think i have a crush on both tej lalvani and sara davies

[@hummervsaavedra9573]

One of my favorite dragons :D

[@mubangachisanga4995]

My favourite dragon, i love listening to Tej.

[@tejlalvani3693]

Thanks!

[@mlrd6622]

Still love when Tej put Jenny in her place.

[@akgoesdroning]

Which episode was this?

[@mlrd6622]

@@akgoesdroning Just copy my comment into the KZbin search bar.

[@sandrajovic9304]

I have a question. I watch Dragons Den and notice there's some *intuitive* stuff going on between the Dragons... Iike in Poker. I don't play poker but I'm an Empath so I can feel that. Am I right, am I right? Love from Canada!

[@DrifterMW]

Nice and Sarah Davis is cool

[@hahahha5480]

Tej looks smart guys and feel genius and whenever I watch Tej I feel energy inside me to be feel free calm and wish to become genius like him . And Tej also know how to response people who wants to insult him simply by not respond to them I am 19 I want to be in the Forbes list what I do pls tell me what ability I need to persue my dream pls reply sir , thanks for reading

[@eb2982]

Very, very smart people.

[@UberdudeRls21]

Tej absolute king, I am loving the nice dragons are making vids together. Gotta get simon, james, deborah on next!

[@ibukontraktor2783]

I agree with Simon. Not so much Deborah, and I am not familiar with James.

[@UberdudeRls21]

@@ibukontraktor2783 deborah is usually constructive in her feedback at the end atleast, peter just gets a kick out of being a dickhead sometimes it feels lol. simon was always a wholesome dragon

[@ibukontraktor2783]

@@UberdudeRls21 She is often unnessarily harsh though.

[@michellemaynard1341]

Hi Tej and Sarah, massive Dragons Den. O am sure this may not be allowed. If don’t ask you never know. I am a nurse working for the NHS last 20 years. Last year I went to help in intensive care unit which was an experience that will stay with me. Due to PPE shortages at the time, I started a small business. The most popular product is the rainbow mask. And the colourful It would be great if you purchased some for your staff to wear in support of Pride month and LGBT community. The products are ready. Being a nurse I’m knew to business. If you know somewhere I could supply the scrubs in bulk I would be so so so amazing. I happy to give shares for the joint working. Hoping to hear from you both.

[@jtong4225]

I wish sara was my mum. Shes such a nice person

[@abdullahsalah4574]

My favorite Dragons 🐉 Tej&Sara 🐉

[@RekhaYadav-yv9nl]

Tej how can I contact you ?

[@nevadaalpacas9362]

Tej please put up a video of your music