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How Much We Got Paid to Go on Dragons' Den: Simon Woodroffe

June 13, 2026·5 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Ever wondered how much the BBC actually pays you to appear on Dragons' Den? In this clip, we find out exactly what the dragons were paid to sit in that famous chair and it's a lot less than you'd think. We also hear the story of how he almost turned down Dragons' Den entirely, how Duncan Bannatyne convinced him to reconsider, and what it was really like behind the scenes on one of the BBC's biggest shows. More from Simon: Book: Yo Man https://www.amazon.co.uk (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yo-Man-Simon-Woodroffe/dp/1399610848) Website: https://www.yo.co.uk Hear more from the Hosts: Jack https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-frimston-5010177b/?originalSubdomain=uk Zac https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-thompson-33a9a39b/

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