Autistic Entrepreneur Turning Over £3.5M In Sales! | Dragons' Den

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  • čas přidán 25. 01. 2024
  • Ben Pearson is next into The Den, pitching his men's clothing line with larger bodies in mind. He's seeking a £150,000 investment in exchange for 10% of his company, Big Clothes 4 U.
    Season 20, Episode 2.
    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 #BusinessPitch #Clothing
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  • @kellingtonlink956
    @kellingtonlink956 Před 3 měsíci +573

    That’s the kinda a man you need running a company. Very straightforward and not afraid to put ‘the truth’ out there (taking the hit). Impressive.

    • @craigpardy6204
      @craigpardy6204 Před 3 měsíci

      Just hire autistics for every occasion, we do a great job and we're VERY focused..

    • @Gonken88
      @Gonken88 Před 3 měsíci +5

      What? His understanding of economy obviously was out the window.

    • @Windows-kz4ke
      @Windows-kz4ke Před 3 měsíci

      That’s his autism (genuinely) Elon Musk is also autistic, when it’s high functioning, these people are unrivalled in their intelligence and efficiency

    • @davidasbridge5368
      @davidasbridge5368 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Love it I wish him luck 👏

    • @CPTZK11
      @CPTZK11 Před 2 měsíci +9

      ​@@Gonken88he may have flawed business application but his knowledge of all his business numbers is far greater than 90"% of what we see on the show.just needs a little coaching is all

  • @FlemmingErnst
    @FlemmingErnst Před 3 měsíci +487

    Finally a pitch without someone whining, sulking and crying about their sickness, bad fortune etc. Love this guy.

  • @sod4769
    @sod4769 Před 3 měsíci +243

    I can tell you autism is such a struggle for all. Some have the ability to thrive of it and this individual is so highly intelligent it’s so beautiful to see.

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose Před 3 měsíci +2

      What a generic bot response.

    • @Toxic0T
      @Toxic0T Před 3 měsíci +15

      your response is a lot more botty@@BenjaminGoose

    • @lukerinderknecht2982
      @lukerinderknecht2982 Před 3 měsíci

      He did a great job representing himself.

    • @davidcoen9021
      @davidcoen9021 Před 2 měsíci

      Can you really? You can says that on behalf of ALL AUTISTIC PEOPLE WORLDWIDE?!
      No you damn well can't.
      First of all, there are many autistic people who are very happy indeed with being autistic.
      Secondly, I recommend that you read about the social model of disability.

  • @willhunt6897
    @willhunt6897 Před 3 měsíci +243

    Massive respect to this man, even if his books weren’t great he showed how neurodiversity can be an asset not a curse and delivered one of the best pitches I’ve ever seen!

    • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
      @user-oe1mb9hu9i Před 3 měsíci

      If he did have neurodiversity he wouldn't (simply couldn't) be standing there on TV.
      Too many creeps going aeound claiming disability.
      All he's doing is selling clothes - the reason he can't grow anymore is that ALL the clothes makers ALREADY make XL, XXL and XXXL clothing.
      He's created nothing new and certainly not a USP by patting himself on the back and telling everyone and anyone that he suffers from autism.
      LOL.

    • @jolin8493
      @jolin8493 Před 2 měsíci

      Our trusted leadership of society says all out of ordinary is a curse, a diagnosis, a diability. Its crazy

    • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
      @user-oe1mb9hu9i Před 2 měsíci

      @@jolin8493 They have to make up some sort of story to try and get the people's attention, so how's about strongly exaggerating some small mishap that some fool doctor diagnosed for lack of anything else.
      Pitiful.
      But hey: He came ion for an investment and he got one. It's all in the art of selling your story and making it "credible". Nothing else.

    • @davidcoen9021
      @davidcoen9021 Před 2 měsíci

      *neurodivergence

    • @user-oe1mb9hu9i
      @user-oe1mb9hu9i Před 2 měsíci

      @@davidcoen9021 BS - It's a story that supports his pitch. Just like all of them.

  • @nebelung1
    @nebelung1 Před 3 měsíci +109

    You see so many pitchers fumbling over even the most basic numbers of their business but this man had full control and gave them straight answers every time. Props for that.

  • @moogleking
    @moogleking Před 3 měsíci +93

    This lad is amazing he has a mind of steel and aimed for the stars

  • @irishjay9485
    @irishjay9485 Před 3 měsíci +116

    One of the best pitches I've ever seen. What a guy.

    • @Scweeee
      @Scweeee Před 2 měsíci

      Shame his company is in liquidation 💀

  • @pearlfobi4673
    @pearlfobi4673 Před 3 měsíci +29

    Oh my God. I’m so happy for him. This are the kind of stories I can spend my entire day listening to instead of negative and toxic media

  • @technoshaman001
    @technoshaman001 Před 3 měsíci +65

    I also have autism and function similar to this man. loved seeing this so much. Inspiring.

  • @eddiediesel9035
    @eddiediesel9035 Před 3 měsíci +23

    Touker to the rescue. Thank you Touker for giving him a go. Awesome.

  • @CPTZK11
    @CPTZK11 Před 2 měsíci +18

    He is autistic but presented perfectly much better than I would and remembered all his numbers, they often say it's people with some sort of disabilities that are amazing at other things

  • @GamingTimeMachine.
    @GamingTimeMachine. Před 3 měsíci +136

    I got autism and I don't lie when I say that I wanted to see another member of the community in dragons den.

    • @KiJiHoon
      @KiJiHoon Před 3 měsíci +10

      Same here this is the first episode that's made me cry lol

    • @1337murk
      @1337murk Před 3 měsíci

      You haven't 'got' autism, you are autistic.

    • @wedontexist369
      @wedontexist369 Před 3 měsíci +20

      I have autism and I couldn’t give less of a fook. Some of the greatest minds in history were on the spectrum - if anything, we have the advantage. Of course a hyper obsessive individual is going to be successful? I enjoy watching the normal folk attempt to succeed instead.

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose Před 3 měsíci

      No one "gets" autism, you're born with it.

    • @musicjunk8266
      @musicjunk8266 Před 2 měsíci

      😂👏@@wedontexist369

  • @emi62507
    @emi62507 Před 3 měsíci +61

    One of the best pitch I’ve seen on here. And Steven, I see what you did there.

  • @RediLataj
    @RediLataj Před 3 měsíci +34

    Clean and beautiful. When you enter the den with an objective and you get it do not get greedy, valued the right person and he did read the room perfectly. Well done

  • @netrowex
    @netrowex Před 2 měsíci +6

    This guy's character is rock solid and straightforward like no other. Impressive!

  • @ahsanrauf8202
    @ahsanrauf8202 Před měsícem +2

    Nerves of steel, no bullshit and simple
    honesty

  • @kennyphillips6281
    @kennyphillips6281 Před 3 měsíci +51

    This shows the talent in neurodiversity. It is important society becomes awake. Thankfully, there are large organisations who have changed their HR processes to invite such talent but there is a long way to go !!!

    • @FateBoost
      @FateBoost Před 3 měsíci +2

      Stigma going away finally. Whilst some neurodivergent people can unfortunately be a ‘burden’ to a company and sometimes hired just to fill quotas. Others can perform much better than colleagues with the correct support in place.

  • @Trancegirl1966
    @Trancegirl1966 Před 2 měsíci +8

    What a heart warning pitch by Ben! He has so much courage. I'm impressed!!!! He's been on a journey that's affected his mind and body but his determination is incredible!! ❤❤

  • @valwoodman6161
    @valwoodman6161 Před měsícem +4

    Lovely to hear the dragons say nice things to a well deserved person hope he continues to do well

  • @bobmite9281
    @bobmite9281 Před 2 měsíci +6

    this was a good one, one of the best pitches i've seen on this show

  • @jack-a-lopium
    @jack-a-lopium Před 3 měsíci +14

    Holy smoke, man... keep going, you're doing amazing! Also, really striking look you been in a music video or so?

  • @aaronneabril20
    @aaronneabril20 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I highly respect this man. Indeed it was a great pitch despite when the balance sheet came out. So pleased Touker made an offer.

  • @Ziggyziggy1
    @Ziggyziggy1 Před 2 měsíci +4

    This guy is an inspiration,
    Straightforward right to the point,
    Bravo.👏👏👏

  • @ItsBeardy
    @ItsBeardy Před 3 měsíci +36

    Inspiring fella

  • @thechanneloffun3760
    @thechanneloffun3760 Před 3 měsíci +12

    🙏🙏 I have lots of health problems and all I can tell u guys out there is be positive and fight for what u want, I neally died three times and I am still here, Be positive and u will succeed in life 🙏🙏

  • @Yerzhtopg
    @Yerzhtopg Před 2 měsíci +3

    Great guy with a great heart. Great example to all entrepreneurs on how to properly pitch and not mumble. A lot of respect goes to him. 👏👏👏

  • @garciamiki
    @garciamiki Před 3 měsíci +5

    Well done - so inspiring!!

  • @MrLoqy
    @MrLoqy Před 3 měsíci +68

    Actually Tuka wants to celebrate with Ben Pearson but yeah people with autism are not that social. He just left, but deep inside we know he is super happy that Tuka is on board! Congrats Ben! I love you so much! You are such a crystal clear entrepreneur! I want to meet you one day ❤

    • @mgb311
      @mgb311 Před 3 měsíci +11

      This was filmed during covid.

    • @JLA91
      @JLA91 Před 2 měsíci +1

      He probably did wanna celebrate though but the reason they didn't wasn't becayse of Autism, was just because it was Covid. Who knows though maybe it would have ended up going the same way even if it wasn't during Covid.

    • @MrLoqy
      @MrLoqy Před 2 měsíci

      @@JLA91 that is possible too

  • @rh5974
    @rh5974 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Loved this episode!

  • @stevesalt9005
    @stevesalt9005 Před 3 měsíci +42

    I'd love to be his friend. Got plenty of time for blokes like him.

    • @qfina
      @qfina Před 3 měsíci

      lol

    • @user-le8ll3kh8c
      @user-le8ll3kh8c Před 3 měsíci +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @JLA91
      @JLA91 Před 2 měsíci +6

      How is this comment funny?dude is clearly a sound guy and the original commentator clearly meant that.

    • @lovehealth-je6co
      @lovehealth-je6co Před 2 měsíci +1

      You’re life is depressing

  • @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb
    @ForeverSouthendUnited-fb2eb Před 3 měsíci +14

    Well said don't let anyone stand in your way ✅

  • @cgw509
    @cgw509 Před 3 měsíci +24

    Wow this was absolutely inspirational 😊💕✨️

    • @chipbuttytime3396
      @chipbuttytime3396 Před 2 měsíci

      he got almost 1 million inheritance.... that made him a success

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook Před 2 měsíci +4

    Love these older pitches and episodes

  • @irshardariff6678
    @irshardariff6678 Před 3 měsíci +5

    What a powerhouse man ... The guys made it and hes proper confident..

  • @wolfman9132
    @wolfman9132 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Simple, straight & effective, no messing around bosh! 💰

  • @paulharding3911
    @paulharding3911 Před 3 měsíci +34

    Inspiring story,well done sir.

  • @sundarj8174
    @sundarj8174 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Good luck to you Ben!!

  • @SuperRob41
    @SuperRob41 Před 3 měsíci +11

    that was brilliant

  • @ahmf155
    @ahmf155 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Fantastic Tucker 🎉❤🎉❤
    What a Great lad !

  • @paramedicchrisbookseries
    @paramedicchrisbookseries Před 2 měsíci +4

    Absolutely proud of him for this. I won't let this anxiety I struggle with stop me.

  • @frankieteo6659
    @frankieteo6659 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Very worthy entrepreneur.. congrats and wishing you every sucess.. God Bless..

  • @ImmersionaudioLTD
    @ImmersionaudioLTD Před 3 měsíci +9

    What a great guy, best of luck to him!

  • @PharmacyAve
    @PharmacyAve Před 3 měsíci +10

    Great guy good to see a straight talker

  • @manjitkaur2682
    @manjitkaur2682 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Absolutely phenomenal entrepreneur and pitch! I really admire his story, his presentation, his calm and just so happy he got the investment from the investor he wanted! Well done Ben! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @TheManInBlueFlames
    @TheManInBlueFlames Před 3 měsíci +11

    Now this is the guy you need to represent us Autistics!

    • @user-le8ll3kh8c
      @user-le8ll3kh8c Před 3 měsíci +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @chipbuttytime3396
      @chipbuttytime3396 Před 2 měsíci +4

      yeah someone who inherited a million quid almost and started a business............ if he did it from scratch you would have a point

  • @LWPN2024
    @LWPN2024 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Well done Tuka, your a class act and Im sure you will do well out of that investment in so many ways.

  • @derekmann857
    @derekmann857 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Best ever !! Great dude!!

  • @richardpowellTV
    @richardpowellTV Před 3 měsíci +12

    What an inspiring guy, what an amazing story of persistence and determination. I wish Ben and Touker much success.

  • @deborahpeters1597
    @deborahpeters1597 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Fantastic pitch what a man, I've never been so pleased to see someone get a investment.

  • @scottjp31
    @scottjp31 Před 3 měsíci +3

    ah this guy is fantastic. such a lovely and clever guy

  • @jarednil69
    @jarednil69 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Crunching those numbers on the balance sheet just boggles my mind.😮
    One of the few segments where Touker is the sole investor!😅

  • @samlloyd9391
    @samlloyd9391 Před měsícem

    What a legend. Love this guy.

  • @mancoman1911
    @mancoman1911 Před 2 měsíci

    made my day this

  • @touch3010
    @touch3010 Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome ........... just Awesome! All the best mate.

  • @sdsfulham
    @sdsfulham Před 3 měsíci

    Inspirational! Well done that man 👏

  • @aidankelly840
    @aidankelly840 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Best of luck
    Well done for everything you have done so far

  • @user-nw8zm2wu6o
    @user-nw8zm2wu6o Před 2 měsíci +1

    When he smiled the whole place lit up😎

  • @keiranninjaspirit
    @keiranninjaspirit Před 3 měsíci

    Inspired,great guy🎉

  • @Chelskie-darts
    @Chelskie-darts Před 21 dnem

    Big respect to this bloke 👌🏽 nothing kept him down and now his smashing it , well done fella 👍🏼🙏🏽

  • @lduncombe3
    @lduncombe3 Před měsícem

    The mind is a powerfull thing!! He wasnt scared or intimidated one bit...fairplay mate well done im proud of you 👏

  • @danielsd1
    @danielsd1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    What an inspiring man. Wishes you best of luck!

  • @adriansmith1410
    @adriansmith1410 Před 2 měsíci

    Fantastic good luck for the future 💪😊✌️

  • @michaelbattat1236
    @michaelbattat1236 Před měsícem

    So happy for him! Amazing and so inspirational! With Tuka he will definitely be going places!

  • @dannybowden5296
    @dannybowden5296 Před 2 měsíci

    A truly inspiring individual.

  • @muttley523
    @muttley523 Před měsícem

    Incredibly inspirational man and well done Touker

  • @E11evens
    @E11evens Před 2 měsíci

    More people like this in the world please. Super inspiring!

  • @mpumemsimang5008
    @mpumemsimang5008 Před měsícem

    inspiring stuff

  • @Geotubest
    @Geotubest Před 2 měsíci +1

    Indeed a great pitch.

  • @beckymesterhazi4624
    @beckymesterhazi4624 Před 2 měsíci

    He’s amazing ❤

  • @theromanceofwax
    @theromanceofwax Před měsícem

    fair play matey. I'll be looking to get some stuff soon

  • @darenweeks273
    @darenweeks273 Před měsícem

    What an incredible man. My hat goes off to you, sir 😊

  • @paulbradford8240
    @paulbradford8240 Před 2 měsíci

    Well done!

  • @danieledney5775
    @danieledney5775 Před měsícem +1

    ah man what a lovely bloke

  • @losieru
    @losieru Před 2 měsíci +1

    That is a man on a mission. He will succeed no doubt

  • @Itsjustjay85
    @Itsjustjay85 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Wow what a guy ❤ repsect

  • @graemehobson3787
    @graemehobson3787 Před měsícem

    Another grand day out 👍, is that the cafe at the top of Ashbourne 🤔?

  • @keithbrowne1308
    @keithbrowne1308 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I can't figure out the balance sheet... He would effectively need about £1.5m fixed assets net book value for it to balance.

  • @bgrg
    @bgrg Před měsícem

    I love that the guy starts introducing himself while he is walking into the room

  • @TimmyCanSwim
    @TimmyCanSwim Před 2 měsíci

    an inspiration in a very personal way for me.

  • @MrLoqy
    @MrLoqy Před 3 měsíci

    I'm super super impressed!!! ❤

  • @chrissilvester5663
    @chrissilvester5663 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This has to be one of best most inspiring pitches I've ever seen on Dragon's Den. He's a true inspiration & certainly acquitted himself well despite suffering from anxiety among other things.

  • @CriticalInsights
    @CriticalInsights Před 3 měsíci +8

    Best pitch ever !!!

  • @lukemackenzie9073
    @lukemackenzie9073 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice to see Big Loz getting some modelling work 💪

  • @its_violet
    @its_violet Před měsícem

    Nothing but super impressed 👍🏽

  • @topgazza
    @topgazza Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a great guy. Very good business

  • @ciarankelly4338
    @ciarankelly4338 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Well done and hats off to TS for investing! The guy deserved the business break!

  • @crakerjack7271
    @crakerjack7271 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow - hope the deal and financial relationship works out
    👍😎

  • @paulpurves484
    @paulpurves484 Před 3 měsíci

    Inspirational man.

  • @SuperStareGry
    @SuperStareGry Před 3 měsíci +1

    4:14 Touker is on the edge lol.

  • @mobiuseno
    @mobiuseno Před měsícem

    RESPECT! 👊😎

  • @dianadiana9299
    @dianadiana9299 Před 2 měsíci

    What a truly nice man he is !

  • @peteabrh-fairest9463
    @peteabrh-fairest9463 Před 2 měsíci

    What an absolute inspiration this guy truly is to so many 😊
    And he got the perfect investor with Touker Suleyman
    and I wish him all the very best of luck for his future 🙏

  • @uroztas
    @uroztas Před 2 měsíci

    What an inspiring man!

  • @c.juniorgoncalves6195
    @c.juniorgoncalves6195 Před 3 měsíci +37

    Lad is sensational

  • @pete801
    @pete801 Před měsícem

    Mans got style. Yes Ben

  • @chrisharwood1120
    @chrisharwood1120 Před dnem

    What an inspiring man

  • @expressfx85
    @expressfx85 Před 2 měsíci

    This guy has inspired me n his very courageous

  • @peacemfq
    @peacemfq Před 3 měsíci +1

    That was a tear jerker, truly inspirational.

  • @andersonlynn3686
    @andersonlynn3686 Před 3 měsíci

    So awesome good for him

  • @idreesabd-al-lateef9257
    @idreesabd-al-lateef9257 Před měsícem +1

    I Love A Happy Ending 😊