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Budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five multimillionaires who are willing to invest their own cash.
Dragons' Den | Series 18 Episode 5 | BBC
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[@charlisays]

I really like Touker. He's cheeky but very genuine and gentlemanly.

[@PetersonZF]

I'm so used to watching clips from the backlog of Dragon's Den that I was thrown when Tej suddenly mentioned Covid!

[@seanbonella]

paid to say no doubt.....i dont anything reminding me of the discrimation against me being unvaxed...overated flu

[@PetersonZF]

@@seanbonellaPaid by whom?!

[@Orochi_001]

The real giveaway is Sara isn’t wearing her hideous, signature polka-dot dress

[@gamewithadam7235]

Toukar was so smug when he said signature.

[@rgarlinyc]

Yes he was 😄👍🏻His logo (signature) is a piece of empty office space.

[@thedappercook]

You almost have to be to be as successful as he is. It's the difference between you, me and then him.

[@rgarlinyc]

@@thedappercook I don't know about you - you confessed here.👆🏻But I know you don't know an iota about me. Also, lighten up dude, we were both gently teasing him.🙄

[@thedappercook]

@@rgarlinyc haha settle down man. All is good. Just teasing ya. 🙏

[@rgarlinyc]

@@thedappercook 😄😄👍🏻

[@The_Candyman86]

I actually clapped at the end. Felt so happy for this woman. Well done and good luck!!

[@originalunoriginal4055]

Blimey! Do you remember how many claps you done? How long did the clapping last? How loud was it ?

[@edwinromilly4645]

I was chucklin at touker Interjecting (signature)when deborah was speaking ha..luv the way he can be a big kid and doesn’t take himself so serious..ha..i wonder if he kept the whole class behind at school ha

[@Owen02_]

I think that was the quickest I’ve ever seen someone accept a deal lol

[@moogleking]

she really wanted the help quick lol

[@realtalk6195]

Another company DrivenMedia (founder Ed Hollands) accepted their offer even quicker. That was 2018.

[@perfectstranger232]

Also down to editing

[@thedappercook]

@Harley Dawson all you scammers are the same. One of you comments, then you have someone else agree and comment too. I see it daily with crypto scammers. Muppets

[@randomdude4110]

@@thedappercook we need to educate the less savvy people to stop falling for this, hopefully it incentives the scammers to get a job in programming or something else because this is just sad.

[@NoelMarshall]

Sharon is an inspirational character and business woman, fair play to her.

[@ifracing]

This made me cry big time, i lost my best mate 4 months ago, then i was told my mum had cancer, she went in for an op and then had a cardiac arrest, iv had so many downs happen to me and my family start of 2021 and everyday i pray for a good healthy life for me and my loved ones. Watching episodes of dragons den like this makes me really emotional 🙏🤲

[@lloydbyrne3440]

Stay strong mate

[@ifracing]

@@lloydbyrne3440 thanks mate, im trying to stay strong for my kids 🙏

[@helenaville5939]

Sincere condolences on your losses. And wishing you the very best of good fortune in the future. Lots of love sending to you and your family from Ireland. Xx

[@ifracing]

@@helenaville5939 thank you so much 😊🙏

[@thegrumblesquad4949]

really sorry , , be strong xxxx

[@greenknitter]

A Dubliner...fair play to her, hope her business does well. 👍🇮🇪

[@persephone6896]

Peter’s funny with his last line « never have I been so happy that somebody walked out it with an investment » but not mine!

[@markryan9975]

Just found out this is my wife’s cousin, She’s brill - so glad She got such a well deserved investment! 🇮🇪☘️

[@chefgav1]

Did the investment go through with all 3 dragons?

[@bev9708]

OH please pass on our heart-felt congratulations from youtube land!! She was awesome!!

[@cherryjlg2687]

Thanks for ruining the video by telling us she got the investment

[@mohamed.maher.]

@@cherryjlg2687 Why would you read the comments before watching the video?

[@kokosensen]

But she's MY cousin... Are we related?

[@GVChannel]

She's making herself stronger, be proud of her!

[@Finderskeepers.]

Go Girl. As one top business man told me, It not how you react during the good times that makes the difference but how you react in the bad times.

[@GerWalsh5]

Good luck Sharon, heard you on RTE Radio and found the show. Delighted for you! A great story and product. Hon the Irish! Humanity and the gift of the gab you have it in spades! 😂😂

[@PaulChillage]

Truly inspiring! Well deserved Sharon.

[@ChayBode]

I thought as she bubbled up with emotion, here we go, but when she said she lost her brother I welled up with tears as I too lost my brother and he was too young to pass, glad she got the investment today., God bless her.

[@robmarrin6720]

Chey, God bless you too, it nearly happened to me, my brother was 4 and I was 13 in the shallow river there was a cauldron and he got stuck in it bobbing up and down to catch a breath, I didn't know that it was my brother he said moments before I'm going back to mum and dad, his back was towards me and when I grabbed him and turned him around, I said I thought you were going back to mum and dad, looking back that was a lucky escape, by the way God bless your brother, after researching all religions I've come to the conclusion that no one dies we just can't see them, sometimes in your dreams you will it's a fantastic thing when that happens and sometimes you will dream something that you were never told and that's the proof has anyone really died or do they change.

[@ChayBode]

@@robmarrin6720 Thank you Brother for your moving reply, God placed you in the right place to save him and prevent such heartbreak that no soul should suffer, I thank God you don't look back with regret, but look forward with joy :)

[@Locutus]

We're talking about Zeus here?

[@ChayBode]

@@Locutus :)

[@Locutus]

@@ChayBode Or, was it Ra? Or Thor?

[@mamaj8302]

I love Sarah’s jewelries , suits her gorgeously 🥰🤗🤩

[@stevenbridges]

I’m not crying YOU’RE crying 😭

[@monkeytennis8861]

Ridiculously unprofessional, this isn't an episode of the bloody X Factor.

[@okeziefrankoffor9049]

The best offer so far! Thank you Dragons 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ruthwayneperry3097]

Thanks to those who are backing this wonderful lady.

[@johncasey7141]

Delighted for this lady

[@AidanHynes10]

Amazing woman, hope she does well - such a good deal

[@michaelstaples6990]

Well done, great pitch! Wish you the best of luck!

[@JT13974]

That has to be the best Dragons Den ever!

[@gee3883]

Blimey that put a lump in my throat, good luck lady you really deserve it.

[@peterbrothers1051]

Best leave the negotiating to one of your dragons! I don’t even need to think about it... 😳🤯

[@greenknitter]

She had her limit of what she was prepared to give away before she went in I would say and 30% didn't exceed it. She got a great deal with 3 of them for that.

[@helenaville5939]

@@greenknitter Exactly right.

[@Msniram]

I’m crying 🤩 happy tears 👌🏻

[@i.canalista7718]

I wish them the best i hope they turn her into a millionare

[@mgbonuzuroland394]

Sarah Davies has started well on this journey as a dragon making offers and trying to help entrepreneurs reach their goal faster-really commendable

[@Big_Old_Bondy]

Absolutely flabulous

[@salemkid1979]

Good on her, that's a great deal!

[@MauroTaibo]

Well done!!!

[@ry6222]

Wow she did great there happy for her

[@Hawd]

I got teary

[@jackpeacock3817]

"I hate that we can't hug" just let that sink in for a moment.. society is fully dusted 🤦‍♂️

[@Likexner]

I dont like it when the entrepreneur makes the dragons pity them.

[@ccirish4519]

Same

[@Roefh]

Exactly, this is not a charity, it’s business (at least, it’s supposed to be that)

[@audreysmith6941]

I need these now

[@HCPCYamaha]

great editing

[@sinantuncer]

08:33 one of the most impressive sale lesson I have ever seen.

[@catrinamoy8101]

Recorded from Dragon's Den 20:00-21:00

[@meetanshirawat]

Sara is the most honest and selfless dragon ever.

[@minto_fruit]

These post covid times are unreal. Dragons, bring back the handshake. Or im out.

[@sbaxter4207]

You can't hug people. happy days.

[@KaiXingSophia]

Good night 😴 from here !

[@vishy]

It was a solid, clean, fair offer that didn’t require negotiation. Gives skin in the game for everyone to make it a success. Congrats to the lady presenting

[@TheDirtydee118]

Wait a moment Sara originally offered half the money for 10%. The other dude (forget name) was going to match it so that's full amount for 20% given away. But tuka says they each get 10% and split the money and she agreed so now she's given away 30% .Sara and the other dude got a better deal because now they are paying less for the same shares. Why didn't this woman realise this.

[@Quak3cry]

No? They both offered 10 percent for the same money.

[@montelvontaviouspore]

Toukar is the most qualified for this type of product... she probably would give away 10% for free just for his expertise

[@david_fitzmaurice]

Yes you're right, she now gave away 30% of her business.

[@miniharris9216]

Yes 30% but I believe touka also matched the money at 3rds so it was 100,000 for 20, became 50,000 for 10x2, then from what I understood was that it would be 33,000 for 10x3 so a total investment of 100,000 for 30% but with toukas experience exponentially increasing her sales in a small amount of time; thus increasing her profit far beyond what the other 2 could do combined. So the company owner has now 3 investors tripling her potential growth and lessening her own work.

[@lunes-1]

🍎Wow!, The Dragons come back!👍 But,please keep the 💰cash flowing 🤤

[@clondon84]

Toukar Is my favorite

[@wayfaringstranger5808]

I want to buy this for my mom's jelly tummy.

[@BenStockdale]

Is this a clip from an episode that hasn't been shown yet?

[@rachael2908]

Yes, will be on tomorrow bbc 1

[@BenStockdale]

@@rachael2908 cheers! Thought I'd missed an episode hahha

[@audreysmith6941]

It's on right now on BBC 1

[@Svetliosam]

They got a good deal 30% for 100k ...

[@HazaraAfguk]

It was a great deal though, she will be left with 40% with another 30% from another investment, that’s enough if they sell £10M

[@ziaakbar2535]

can someone explain why there is a different camera angle for the entrepreneur

[@00Kuja00]

Never understood when they say that people should be proud and content etc. about their bodies, yet sells fitness clothes. An aspect to keep healthy is that you don't want to be obese and a "jelly belly". So obviously there is some form of will to change into something else, which is the opposite to being content.

[@Likexner]

Thank you!!!

[@TSLondon]

PL is about supporting women ON their journeys to being healthier. These actually stay up when you’re squatting and running etc which many leggings don’t.

[@00Kuja00]

@@TSLondon I get that, but when they sell it they tend to talk about "being proud", "big is beautiful etc". In other words a marketing strategy that I find dishonest.

[@davidb9806]

There are still a lot of people who do fitness but aren't slim and trim

[@00Kuja00]

@@davidb9806 Then they do it wrong. It is about eating healthy too.

[@thegrumblesquad4949]

this lady is lovely, im deffo buying some xxxx

[@Pighood]

Goddam onions 🥺

[@femalehobbitwithhairyfeet]

They're right about the branding ... I was sure the name of the company was First Steps I'd seen one of the models holding a sign that read that. They look like any other knock off leggings and sports bras. She should definitely take on the advice about a signature.

[@Chris_34]

Deborah "I agree with Peter" Meaden.

[@dynamosaurusimperious2718]

Well this is interesting

[@asiong_aksaya]

Always present po

[@LyndaTomTang]

U can always REbrand ... The peach (y) (bum) can be the new pear or the ios apple!

[@bobparsons77]

Hope Toukar works on the branding.

[@JoshxIZ]

I don't know

[@stpr786]

So sad. These leggings will help those struggling in these times. Aww.

[@assaultedpeanut9]

Finally no shitty naration that uses lame puns and just repeats what we heard

[@badmannism]

Lmfao debras a savage soon she heard about her brother I’m out damn. People need to keep it business

[@sararadley5702]

But she was talking about business, because that is a factor that affected her business, because she could not work while being bereaved, in the past people actually respected that, She did well not to have a complete break down, it’s just so selfish, yes it is their money to invest but, she doesn’t give a crap about, what it takes to give a good pitch

[@badmannism]

@@sararadley5702 yep 100%

[@fishing168.38]

Yes good !

[@Aung215]

👍👍👍👍

[@ccirish4519]

I would love a peach

[@janeday9148]

I hate these self satisfied rude arrogant people how would they cope with millions watching your pitch as a rookie with everything to loose ,they wouldn't

[@jimmycrackers3358]

wtf are these camera angles XD

[@ketchup5344]

What was the first thing Jenny said when she was born....? alright alright I'll get my coat.....

[@tlgoh1]

Im out

[@poshknacker]

I think getting 100k off the Irish gov if you get 100k off the dragons is a fantastic Irish government initiative.

[@NiSM0pt]

I miss jenny, and is signature "iam out"

[@deepmusic3321]

Thank you😍 for support❣️...

[@fishing168.38]

Hello from Cambodia

[@isaiahsmith1802]

What?

[@minto_fruit]

NO HANDSHAKES NO DEALS!!!

[@paramdrall]

Q. - What Would you Choose ? Deal 1 ~ 25k for 10% Tej 25k for 10% Sharon Deal 2 ~ 16k for 10% Tej 16k for 10% Sharon 16k for 10% Touker

[@drk7031]

65 £ for a pair of leggings, ouch

[@Lil_legend217]

i have these leggings, they are they very best ive ever bought

[@abioserocks]

Ever heard of SPANX?

[@gamewithadam7235]

As soon as she said the gym Sara was out.

[@williamknapp9586]

4:01

[@julesmpc1314]

I want that product 🤣🤣 even not chubby girls do!

[@En3rgyactive]

Debra "I'm out" Meaden

[@bobsmith3291]

Bollocks

[@En3rgyactive]

@@bobsmith3291 very insightful

[@hairzilla]

Is this dragons den or x-factor?

[@hughcurran8449]

Jenny is not in cause we're not allowed out lolololololololo

[@MADMAX7330]

Selling the natural exhibitionist tendency of some females in the name of 'Confidence' 😅

[@oryx032000]

Yup lol

[@TSLondon]

Total opposite of who Sharon is and what this brand is about. Check out PeachyLean on IG. They support normal women’s journeys. Yes some typical slim women love the brand and share all the usual IG stuff but it’s the normal women’s struggles that make others love the brand. Check out Trish’s Transformation Journey with them and the woman who used to be anorexic and the older women.

[@eastenders4k251]

What is the matter?. you can't handle seeing women be successful or something

[@rogermac6185]

Should women cover up?

[@eastenders4k251]

@@rogermac6185 are you serious right now

[@iancampbell9297]

Toukar office Space,,and I'll phone my pals at John Lewis and harrods

[@realtalk6195]

Marks & Spencer, not Harrods.

[@topcat8804]

Peter Jones: "I think some people deserve a chance in life". So some don't. What a pig.

[@sylvanplant]

Fourth

[@minnemeulemans7027]

First

[@Lyncheffect]

wow the amount of simps in the comments lul

[@adamsmith6594]

My friends wife had post natal depression. When I went round I helped him sweep up the glass. He showed me his jeans she had cut the leg off. Just the one. And she took all his CDs and trimmed them to 1cm Square fragments. I'd have stuffed her into a pair of leans for certain 😡

[@Roadjull]

My product is basically spandex helping hide fat, but let me win you over with emotions and personal grief. On a somewhat related note, she should get that thyroid checked.

[@benjamindover4337]

Dragons do not posses hearts. Just a hard as steel shell of scales surrounding a massive pair of balls.

[@romainsavioz5466]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@greenknitter]

Cringe 🤦

[@fbkensarhd5279]

"Walked her daughter to schools for the first time in 4 years." - Duh, 4 years is when kids start going to school.

[@sosolid4u10]

What if she was 4 and she didn't get to walk her until she became 8

[@anthonyharrison4393]

attention seeker.. NEXT

[@TheAtl0001]

Too Americanized episode, ie sob stories.

[@RitchieRosson]

I just made a parody video of Dragons Den on my channel.

[@mickharrison9004]

Jones normally respect, but your a clown saying youv never been happier somebody got an investment,obviously 3 dragons can't be wrong that it was credible you could of offered it yourself out of your small change and not even noticed it had gone.

[@hansiesma16]

He's not a charity, if he doesn't want it then he doesn't have to have it. Anyway he can still be happy for her success without liking her business for himself.