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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Sarah Longthorn and team are next into The Den to pitch their outdoor footwear company in partnership with designer brands. They're seeking an investment of £65,000 in exchange for 20% of Wedge Welly, a range of Wellington boots that come in a variety of different designs and colours.
    Season 8, Episode 5
    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.
    #DragonsDen #Shoes #BusinessPitch

Комментарии • 124

  • @John.Asante
    @John.Asante Год назад +69

    Why would they answer the question about their preferred dragon? 🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @scienceevolves4417
      @scienceevolves4417 Год назад +5

      Fallen for the trap😅

    • @Hutchyy
      @Hutchyy Год назад +4

      I think they appreciated their honesty in this case and it worked out

    • @will-i-am-not
      @will-i-am-not Год назад +2

      Why not

    • @wowwwwwwwieee
      @wowwwwwwwieee Год назад +3

      Pretty dumb to answer that especially with an offer from James

  • @britbazza3568
    @britbazza3568 Год назад +21

    Not all theae companies that the deagons take on do well this particular company folded in 2020 but actually ran into trouble in 2017 when it filed for insolvency

  • @fgulensaray
    @fgulensaray Год назад +29

    james caan really is quite the gentleman

    • @montelvontaviouspore
      @montelvontaviouspore Год назад +5

      Not really, he made the founder of magnamould have a mental breakdown after agreeing to a deal on Dragons Den by constantly changing the structure and the deal after the fact. A wolf in sheep's clothing

    • @M4nvrs
      @M4nvrs Год назад

      He's a closeted crook and a fake!

    • @scienceevolves4417
      @scienceevolves4417 Год назад

      ​@@montelvontaviouspore what are you on about? He didn't even get selected*u*cretin

    • @elenawilliams32
      @elenawilliams32 Год назад +3

      ​@@montelvontaviouspore Again with the same comment.... You must know them.

    • @montelvontaviouspore
      @montelvontaviouspore Год назад +1

      @@elenawilliams32 a wolf in sheeps clothing

  • @IRCW
    @IRCW Год назад +18

    Ain’t no way I’d be wearing a welly with a wedge couldn’t think of making the boot more dangerous esp in muddy conditions

    • @gerardford9706
      @gerardford9706 Год назад

      What you think isn't relevant now is it?

  • @wardosravin
    @wardosravin Год назад +29

    Have to say that was painful to watch Sarah go round in circles repeating the same filler words when asked about the NP.
    Im amazed the dragons invested after that. Perhaps they ironed out the details of NP for years 1 and 2?

    • @TheManInBlueFlames
      @TheManInBlueFlames Год назад +2

      A lot of entrepreneurs cant remember their figures.

    • @wardosravin
      @wardosravin Год назад +1

      @@TheManInBlueFlames she didn't know what cost of goods sold was but was hopelessly trying to 'blsg' her way through and lost even more credibility thaj juat aaying she didn't know what's included.
      From this episode she not only shows she has no knowledge of the financials of her business but also a propensity to lie and an incredibly agreeable personality which is not good in business.
      No chance im giving her my money!

    • @scienceevolves4417
      @scienceevolves4417 Год назад +1

      ​@@wardosravin yeah, absolutely... Definitely 😁

    • @TheManInBlueFlames
      @TheManInBlueFlames 11 месяцев назад +1

      She has two other partners and has information she's unable to recall outside the den.

  • @jakecooper5855
    @jakecooper5855 Год назад +13

    "Absolutely, I know exactly what you mean"
    Has no idea what they mean

  • @harryhunter7872
    @harryhunter7872 Год назад +36

    It’s amazing how the owners know so little about their financial information even when asking for investment. Absolutely scary

    • @michaelwallden7261
      @michaelwallden7261 Год назад +1

      scary in what way

    • @LordSolidusI
      @LordSolidusI Год назад +10

      @@michaelwallden7261 The "I just saw a ghost" way.

    • @michaelwallden7261
      @michaelwallden7261 Год назад +1

      @@LordSolidusI Aha ok

    • @TheManInBlueFlames
      @TheManInBlueFlames Год назад +2

      Well a LOT of them, especially in the era you see above didnt know what DD was and they didnt remember either. They have to go in WITHOUT notes!

    • @deepzd6839
      @deepzd6839 Год назад +3

      " You're right, yes absolutely definitely, i see where you're coming from 😁"

  • @wowwwwwwwieee
    @wowwwwwwwieee Год назад +1

    Theo is too smart to ask for 25. He knew they were buffering for 25

  • @Arnold1nspiration
    @Arnold1nspiration Месяц назад

    Duncan loves that question. And it's always a trick question. Never answer and alienate the other dragons. Foolish.

  • @MarieInnes
    @MarieInnes Год назад +2

    Absolutely

  • @SkunkMantraTechnoSkunk
    @SkunkMantraTechnoSkunk Год назад +1

    The background music is more loud than the presenter lol.

  • @timtam6442
    @timtam6442 Год назад +1

    Ohh, the sneaky Hull accept popping through

  • @johnlighton7025
    @johnlighton7025 Год назад +1

    Wellies are wonderful, wellies are swell. Cause they keep out the water and they keep in the smell.. billy Connolly

  • @BenjaminGoose
    @BenjaminGoose Год назад +44

    This was aired about 8 years ago. Since then they've done surprisingly well, turning over £7.3m in total, and it's still growing! Congrats to them.

    • @hamza361
      @hamza361 Год назад +4

      It was aired in 2009-2010

    • @bourbon2242
      @bourbon2242 Год назад +28

      i don’t care if this is misinformation. this same guy posting outlandish figures under every video is hilarious lol

    • @ianlister7333
      @ianlister7333 Год назад +4

      the fact they are willing to "white label", and the product is well protected, are two points in their favour here.

    • @LordSolidusI
      @LordSolidusI Год назад +7

      Let me guess, the net profit was about £9000?

    • @Ken-P
      @Ken-P Год назад +12

      @BenjaminGoose: Actually the company was dissolved in 2020.

  • @Lakishia
    @Lakishia 2 месяца назад

    why do people come on the show and act like they invented the wheel? I'm pretty sure she could've find some wedge rainboots...

  • @annap9217
    @annap9217 10 месяцев назад +1

    Business has since closed

  • @ninadeol9534
    @ninadeol9534 Год назад

    Why did they all get up to congratulate them?

  • @will-i-am-not
    @will-i-am-not Год назад

    There is no age limit to their product, why just say for festivals and young people? Also why does anyone come into this program not understanding profit etc in their own company.

  • @RockyDave
    @RockyDave Год назад

    Rory's wife would like these.

  • @gabhandebrun1871
    @gabhandebrun1871 Год назад +1

    Deborah thinks she's a no it all

  • @sgtwilko2338
    @sgtwilko2338 2 месяца назад

    So Deborah confuses a P&L with a Balance Sheet…..I’m out

  • @curval5413
    @curval5413 Год назад +7

    Sarah would be a great dominatrix

  • @CIinical
    @CIinical Год назад +5

    James Khan, i'll offer all of the money for 20% of the business and each of your first born.

    • @hamza361
      @hamza361 Год назад +5

      James is a legend bro

    • @montelvontaviouspore
      @montelvontaviouspore Год назад +1

      ​@@hamza361 Not really, he made the founder of magnamould have a mental breakdown after agreeing to a deal on Dragons Den by constantly changing the structure and the deal after the fact. A wolf in sheep's clothing

  • @johnhewett9483
    @johnhewett9483 Год назад +6

    sarah is gorgeous.... i would pay her just for her smile

    • @KingKai133
      @KingKai133 Год назад +2

      Laura’s not 😂

    • @anubusx
      @anubusx Год назад

      I would love both of those gals to stand on me wearing those boots.

    • @SpyroTek
      @SpyroTek Год назад +5

      The thirst is real.

    • @kevintwine2315
      @kevintwine2315 Год назад +1

      Shame about the voice

    • @johnlighton7025
      @johnlighton7025 Год назад +1

      ​@@kevintwine2315hahahaha

  • @fadynaayem8449
    @fadynaayem8449 7 месяцев назад

    Suvh an unpleasant, complexed nasty cast, for most. You should learn from the americans, much less uptight much more pleasant 7s shark tank, except oleary, who should be in yr group. Even him, woyld be better. Nasty unclassy pŕogram. It should be scrapped. England is much classy i think, than what i see from most of that cast / program

  • @mr.jamesdavidrobert2115
    @mr.jamesdavidrobert2115 Год назад +11

    “Absolutely, definitely” - hasn’t got a clue.

  • @adamlacey81
    @adamlacey81 Год назад +77

    Some nights in the Den after all the Dragons and crew have gone home, Evan Davis will sometimes walk about the place in a pair of Wedge Wellies. He'll then sit in Peter's chair, pretending to make offers to imaginary pitches before falling asleep.

  • @Big_Old_Bondy
    @Big_Old_Bondy Год назад +37

    It's kind of funny that Sarah doesn't have a clue about the financials of her own business. Mike from sales shoud have done the talking there. That's what he's for right?

    • @stephenpaul4258
      @stephenpaul4258 Год назад +2

      No sales

    • @TheManInBlueFlames
      @TheManInBlueFlames 11 месяцев назад +2

      Mike DID do it but you didnt see it on screen.

    • @LeMerch
      @LeMerch 11 месяцев назад

      Why would someone in sales know the accounts and financials.

  • @montelvontaviouspore
    @montelvontaviouspore Год назад +11

    Don't be fooled by James Caan's demeanor... he made the founder of magnamould have a mental breakdown after agreeing to a deal on Dragons Den, by constantly changing the structure and the deal after the fact. A wolf in sheep's clothing

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose 9 месяцев назад

      Not to mention trying to buy a baby.

  • @Shteca
    @Shteca Год назад +4

    Gone bust in 2017. Had no money in the bank. Never did well.

  • @BDogs10
    @BDogs10 Год назад +13

    James Caan , my Top 5 all time best Dragons

    • @montelvontaviouspore
      @montelvontaviouspore Год назад +4

      Not really, he made the founder of magnamould have a mental breakdown after agreeing to a deal on Dragons Den by constantly changing the structure and the deal after the fact. A wolf in sheep's clothing

    • @M4nvrs
      @M4nvrs Год назад

      He's a closeted crook and a fake!

    • @elenawilliams32
      @elenawilliams32 Год назад +2

      ​@@montelvontaviouspore It's not uncommon for the terms to be changed on deals especially if the investor finds out more information later. Also, many of the deals fall through after the show. James can't possibly be held responsible for someone else's mental health because of business negotiations. C'mon mate, that's a reach.

    • @montelvontaviouspore
      @montelvontaviouspore Год назад +3

      @@elenawilliams32 there was many news articles about it, and guessing you haven't seen Duncan's video about James Caan?

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose 9 месяцев назад

      He deliberately ripped off someone, stop licking boots.@@elenawilliams32

  • @muratmhcoglu4184
    @muratmhcoglu4184 Год назад +2

    This fine looking, smiling lady has so many awkward pauses that I get the vibes of a South Park episode every few minutes.

  • @Cray2TheZ
    @Cray2TheZ 9 месяцев назад +1

    Dear BBC, STOP MAKING THE MUSIC LOUDER THAN THE DIALOGUE! Thank you!

  • @jasonm4332
    @jasonm4332 Год назад +2

    oh my God !!
    -Sarah what time is it ? Sarah : "fine, mild with showers clearing in the afternoon." .........I am STILL waiting for the net profit question to be answered.

  • @kddicks5115
    @kddicks5115 Год назад +2

    I hope Theo gives Deborah a good deal on her next welly's!!😅😅😅

  • @KarrierBag
    @KarrierBag Год назад +5

    For the 'Official' Dragons Den channel, you REALLY NEED to fix the sound levels, why does the music have to be so loud over the talking by the presenter? It is so Bl00dy annoying TBH and not the first time I have mentioned it, maybe an answer will shut me up?

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose Год назад +4

      The sound engineer has a vendetta against Evan Davis.

    • @adamlacey81
      @adamlacey81 Год назад +1

      @@BenjaminGoose it's true, they are quite hostile to each other.

    • @scienceevolves4417
      @scienceevolves4417 Год назад +1

      Shutit, because of your comment I now cannot hear them talk in the video!!!

  • @MrTibbs12
    @MrTibbs12 Год назад +1

    Its a neat product..but the branding looks like it was made using clipart and the second the likes of hunter latch on,they are dead

  • @jackula123
    @jackula123 Месяц назад

    Anyone know what happened with this one?

  • @maxechendu6693
    @maxechendu6693 Год назад +1

    Glad they didn't come in with a valuation in the millions. Though I heard the company folded?

    • @ianrae1546
      @ianrae1546 Год назад

      Yup.
      According to companies house. The business was dissolved on the 12th February 2020.

  • @courtney-ol9jx
    @courtney-ol9jx Месяц назад

    Wait, once again no update on this Product. We don't even know, if the deal closed.

  • @fadynaayem8449
    @fadynaayem8449 7 месяцев назад

    Nasty unclassy, full of it cast. Shame on you

  • @esmaielmohd3720
    @esmaielmohd3720 3 дня назад

    5:02

  • @SAVITAR0607
    @SAVITAR0607 Год назад

    I don't have any heart conditions but those uncomfortable silences were making me contemplate ringing my GP. No pun intended.

  • @matttisdale7606
    @matttisdale7606 4 месяца назад

    Ffeo da foetus

  • @byteme9718
    @byteme9718 Год назад

    This is like South Park "underpants gnomes".

  • @saintjimmy456
    @saintjimmy456 Год назад +5

    I have said it before, but the people who follow this channel to post made up facts in the comments, are such odd people, with very strange lives.

  • @stevesalt9005
    @stevesalt9005 Год назад

    Theo all day long.

  • @bigscrounger
    @bigscrounger Год назад +5

    I reckon James wants a slice of the cake, so to speak...