Richard Brook secured investment from two of the fiercest Dragons- Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden. However, the TV show didn’t tell the full story behind the product. We invited Richard along to our Live Feed event in Rotherham to find out more. Richards pitch on BBC Dragons’ Den was edited from 3 minutes to less than 90 seconds. As a result, viewers missed out on the main product. Richard developed his safety shield ten years ago. It was a new re-useable version which prompted a trip to the Den. What Inspired the Creation of Sockitz? It was Richard’s time managing rewires in the social housing sector, which inspired the creation of Sockitz. Electricians needed to attend site multiple times during the rewiring process. Obviously, for the rewire itself, then another visit to loosen sockets and perform safe isolation for other trades. Painters, plasterers and tilers all need electrical accessories removing from […]
Dragons’ Den – The Real Story of Sockitz
