This Outcome Is Very Rarely Seen In The Den | Dragons' Den

Sculptor, Guy Portelli is next to face The Dragons with his Pop Icons Collection which celebrates some of his favourite musicians. Guy aims to create eighteen sculptures within this collection and he's seeking an investment of £70,000 for 20% of his business. The specific deal he's seeking in The Den is 20% of a hundred sculptures from his portfolio as he sells and creates the same sculpture dependant on sales and demand.
Season 6, Episode 6
An international sensation, Dragon's Den features entrepreneurs pitching for investment in the Den from our Dragons, five venture capitalists willing to invest their own money in exchange for equity.
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[@mushyshaman7025]

WOW, the way he leveraged Duncans offer for an extra 10% and actually got it really shows he has a level of business acumen rarely seen in creatives

[@kirbyhatesincels917]

You haven't met a lot of creatives I take.

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@kirbyhatesincels917 the most creative he's experienced was come up with caps letters for wow 😉

[@TheAtticradio]

He’s a clever guy the sculptor - love watching the body language and empathy of the dragons - cool sculptures !!

[@orlandominichiello]

Would he not need copyright/royalty rights from his subjects reducing the profits?Though most seem dead anyway.

[@TheIkaraCult]

This is probably the most impressive pitch i've ever seen, just on the basis of being outside the Dragon's confort zone, upending their expectations, and then proposing something that seems like a clear win.

[@david9180]

Duncan's smile of respect for the gentleman's business acumen is charming

[@charliemctruth]

it was frown

[@abirgahfez6178]

I didn't see no smile, he looked upset for me

[@user-vo6zk9iw2i]

Classic DDUK. That scruffy look on Duncan's face at the end was absolutely priceless. I felt for him.

[@saintjimmy456]

Such a shame Touker wasn't there to invest. He measures his office floor space in Grace Jones heads.

[@BigWes95]

Most art pitches that have been in the den have been a lot of hot air. This one was a good proposal with real substance

[@Sonnabend00]

Guy Portelli net worth 2 Million

[@BigWes95]

@@Sonnabend00 first of all Google is notoriously inaccurate with these things. Secondly is having a net worth of £2m really that bad? I imagine you aren't even close to that

[@TheKatraponga]

Duncan's expression at 10:58 🤣🤣🤣

[@eightw5783]

It was his look at around the 7:47 point where he realises Peter has just jumped on something he really wanted that made me laugh.

[@erepsekahs]

That Bob Marley sculpture is absolutely magnificent. This man TRULY is a tremendous talent.

[@scienceevolves4417]

Nahhhh he's missed the trick! He would do well by collaborating with Sandy Andy the sculptor. And they could open a bar by the beach or something 😅

[@BillBiggs1]

Found it creepy tbh

[@nicholasalexander4743]

Bob Marley WAS 'creepy'. I recognised John Lennon straight away.@@BillBiggs1

[@edward9643]

I saw this years ago so didn't bother watching it again. He has done well since then

[@juliet7703]

Glad to hear that

[@GodotOfficial]

He looks like the homeless love child of Richard Branson and Todd Boehly

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

☕☕

[@scienceevolves4417]

He looks like a twin brother of Richard Branson who's spent most of his years on crack sugar and pharmaceutical drugs😅

[@originalunoriginal4055]

Damm! After reading your comment, whenever I look at him, I only see Richard and Todd! 😅

[@12345ngb]

😂😂😂

[@victoriajones8747]

Lollll

[@scoundrelkeklord6827]

Finally. A title which does not spoil the who episode. Yay!!!

[@spoonerstreet32]

Time to find out which dragon has been unusually quiet.

[@sinefromabove2709]

😂

[@scienceevolves4417]

Easy... Debra in this one (but she still does her nodding and finger pricking😅)

[@jarednil69]

This artist ended up making millions with the Dragons

[@Essex007]

That’s a man with a plan right there, good luck to him

[@jf1341]

impressive and accessible art pieces.. need more of these on Dragons Den

[@roybarnes-thewildlifeman1855]

If I had the dough, I’d have one of the Grace Jones’ in a flash

[@Pobsta-de7hb]

sod working anything out, buy a gallery and charge people to use it for their things, then charge them 50% of anything they sell

[@BigWes95]

Lol they have to build up reputation and following over a number of years and be able to attract a number of buyers with a big marketting expense. It's not a case of calling your garage a gallery and charging people 50% to sell things out of there

[@craigcooknf]

A very talented person who KNOWS he has talent! If he was turned down here, there would be 5 times more investors knocking on his door!!!!!

[@ArchieFatcackie]

Did the three dragons get a return on their investment?

[@kayb2445]

I love his work

[@ianlister7333]

for all the business talk, this pitch feels more like "rich people gambling"

[@sadikmeah4057]

Entrepreneur: Thanks Duncan! 😝👍

[@steveath]

Gorgeous sculptures!

[@76-UVB]

I wonder if he has ever run in to copyright difficulties with his work.

[@scienceevolves4417]

Massively 😅but shoosh, it's what the investment is for😅

[@ZazooEel57]

Uh, why would he? You might be surprised but your face/name isn't copyright-able in this context. That's not how copyright laws work otherwise half of the existing art would have to be torn down 😂

[@someonesgoat]

@@ZazooEel57 I'm pretty sure there are laws protecting a person's likeness and brand. You can't just go sell products which have a clear resemblance to a famous person.

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@someonesgoat your joking right?

[@scienceevolves4417]

@@someonesgoat no such concept exists in any legal system I know of

[@colinryshaf3295]

i am a sculptor- i sculpt chips into interesting curved and folded shapes such that they can easily fit into my mouth

[@RockyDave]

Sounds clever... and artistic. But I don't think you will get an investment.

[@00Kuja00]

He is THE Guy!

[@cupidstunt5270]

The initial look of bored "lights on, no one at home" indifference on the faces of Duncan and Deborah, is amazing.

[@mau5pilot854]

I thought it was David Icke when I first saw the thumbnail 😂

[@devonshovel230]

Lizard's Den

[@scienceevolves4417]

​@@devonshovel230 😅😅😅

[@wilfscovell336]

This guy thought outside the square I presume it was a win win

[@blackfeather1713]

Touker could had given him offices for free to showcase.

[@MacGuffin1]

Wow Richard Branson really let himself go....

[@rf159a]

LMAO

[@anubusx]

lol!!!!

[@Hello-me2ue]

Anyone else eating while watching this?

[@holyboy1]

No. But I was seriously thinking about it.

[@yikesofficialmusic]

aldis pizza n garlic bread

[@PW-72648]

never watched without eating lol

[@nicknikipediacaulkin5943]

Yes!

[@TheGeneralTommy]

yes ahahaha

[@Volleyballloversofkerala]

He has got the real business Acumen.

[@AbhishekSanyalTGV]

The first thing I thought was 'Richard Branson'

[@Nick-7432]

Anyone got real info on how they got on??

[@edward9643]

Google it - he has done very well since that show which was years ago

[@enkibumbu]

Copyright infringement for sure. He's not just capturing the celebrities' likeness, he's using their actual name. They deserve their royalty. This guy is going to get sued and I am surprised no one saw it. He's capitalizing on existing artists' work and leveraging it to boost his own. If it were just some woman's head, it would sell for nothing.

[@nandanm3826]

Art is precious!

[@dropperknot]

Nanden Berg Is it- Tell me, what is art?

[@iceetmarne3571]

Bravo. How did this one go?

[@lionsingh18]

I loved those scuptures

[@tiffanymorris957]

He should start a business of putting people to sleep!!

[@The_Real_Mier]

That’s why it’s a good thing that he is a sculptor and not an elocutionist. Also: I find that he’s just laidback and relaxed.

[@tiffanymorris957]

This guy is the life of the party. He needs to settle down lol

[@stellarocquie7957]

Or switch to decaf!

[@colinryshaf3295]

ha ha-does no one else see how crap he is...

[@gulammehdisumar1599]

Impressive 😊

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

I own a piece of his work

[@lifeOFzeff]

Why couldn't prince William look more like Peter Jones?

[@dash4079]

I was certain that was branson

[@robsimpson3201]

Pretty sure this is a reupload 😮

[@BenjaminGoose]

Just in time for dinner!

[@BenjaminGoose]

Oh no, I forgot to put the egg in...

[@ricardomarak]

Me too! What a coincidence 😂

[@VanlifewithAlan]

I think his cost base makes no sense but I don't know anything about this business.

[@dylanreid7937]

This ain’t new why repost

[@samahmad8203]

Deborah made the right decision

[@maryfeehan7896]

God if you had enough money to buy one invest in him now.

[@billymabum3514]

Deborah is such a fool . All she had to do is invite her friends to a party ffs

[@billyfung715]

Of course u take 3dragon expertise than 1

[@RydalS]

Am interesting episode

[@notwhereyouthink]

And even better, each of those pieces costs no more than £50 quid each to produce.

[@LordSolidusI]

Nah, that's a joke. In raw materials, possibly. But you're forgetting about the amount of hours of labour it would take to produce one of these, not even to mention the electricity bills, heating, storage, etc.

[@bluceree7312]

@@LordSolidusI And the skill. Edward would have to use up quite a lot (and I mean a lot) of brass to make one of those sculptures, assuming he's got the artistic talent.

[@saintjimmy456]

I will keep a lookout for you in the Apple store and at the car dealership, haggling to pay only for what the raw materials cost.

[@erepsekahs]

You do it

[@BigWes95]

​​​@@LordSolidusI not to mention the tools and capital equipment

[@paladindank8180]

Anyone noticed how cross eyed the announcer is in the intro?

[@theodddish1846]

He's blind

[@LordSolidusI]

@@theodddish1846 Fr? He actually?

[@theodddish1846]

@@LordSolidusI no lol

[@LordSolidusI]

@@theodddish1846 Bollox 🤣

[@saintjimmy456]

One of his eyes said "I'm out"

[@drillcream]

rich people investing to take money from other rich people lol

[@originalunoriginal4055]

WOw! This guy is ahead of our time. " How can I become a millionaire?.hmmmm? I know, let me create these sculptures and that will Make me a millionaire!"

[@bakedcreations8985]

I also have a bridge to sell, any dragon intrested?

[@stellarocquie7957]

Jesus, this clip is 15 years old! What's the point?

[@rikkyash2353]

Theo The Foetus

[@Noelhall88]

Leveraged!!!

[@withgoddess1119]

WIG!!

[@4JJA14]

Why would people be interested?because I'm a major artist with a World wide reputation Deborah

[@mr.miller5041]

The Toe Cutter...

[@thechanneloffun3760]

🤓😜 nice wig 🤪🤑

[@moogleking]

He looks like the son of Richard Branson lol

[@adamlacey81]

Guy... poor guy after his run in with Evan Davis after the pitch, who thought it would be funny to smear the Grace Jones head with blueberry jam and use egg noodles for her hair. The entrepreneur went ballistic at Evan, who then picked it up and danced about with it on top of his head.

[@RicoTheUnknown]

hahahahaha

[@alk6225]

what a load of garbageperfect for beckingham palace

[@Sam-xq8xh]

Jenny must be in!

[@kevindunlap5525]

LOL, what a joke!

[@Salty3439]

Well those are v poor 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@johnbrett8788]

It’s sad amy winehouse died two years later.

[@Farquad76.547]

I was wondering why she hadn’t put out anything new

[@SpyroTek]

Makes his piece more valuable.

[@SpyroTek]

Makes his piece more valuable.

[@LordSolidusI]

@@SpyroTek Makes his piece more valuable.

[@SpyroTek]

@@LordSolidusI Agreed. It also makes his piece more valuable.

[@PORCHMANKEY]

Seems like a grift.

[@lovejoy3347]

Sculptors are just frustrated artists with zero talent.

[@dancutd]

First

[@LordSolidusI]

Not even close mate.

[@paladindank8180]

@@LordSolidusI First

[@stewartmcneill2262]

Bob Marley and Africa was he ever in it he’s Caribbean

[@dtritton]

Richard Bohely from Kent

[@philipoconnor4263]

Subjective not objective talent, but a talent to make money.

[@heartwilson.8943]

He has got billions in the bank .

[@givemeabreak7273]

is it a money laundering scheme

[@almuric1baggins337]

Wonder if he ever thought about getting a proper job!

[@lllccc1288]

he's probably doing better than you with your "proper job"

[@theodddish1846]

I don't think he has with all the money he makes from doing art exhibitions.

[@annedonnellan6876]

​@@theodddish1846 i agree well spoken

[@asim9738]

Wonder if you ever thought about not being jealous !

[@LordSolidusI]

This is the most jealous comment I've ever seen. Why should he even consider getting a "proper job" for a tiny fraction of the earnings he gets doing what he loves?