The pressure was on. I knew the producers would judge EVERYTHING by these chocolate bars.

And, as usual, I left it to the last minute. (Why do I do this to myself?)

I picked the best bars from my latest batch and packed them extra safely. 

These had to arrive in the best condition.

Then came the wait.

A week later: second audition.

This time, the full panel of producers—grilling me like the Dragons themselves.

Tough questions. Deep dives into my numbers. No room for fairy stories. 

I gave my pitch.

And… they LOVED it. Especially the creamy milk chocolate.

The executive producer points at a bar:

“Yes, this is it. We want this on the show. How soon can you get to making larger batches? 

Cue my embarrassment:

“Well… our machine’s tiny. We’re hand-grinding in small batches, tempering is slow, and packaging is nowhere near ready.”

They didn’t care.

“We like DGF. We like you, Dan. You’ve got a spot on the show”

Was this real?

National TV! The Dragons??

Me, the ex-teacher helping my wife manage her pregnancy diabetes, suddenly pitching to the whole UK?

But I hesitated...

...not because I don’t want the spotlight. 

Not because I don’t want a Dragon’s investment.

The chocolate is good BUT I can’t make enough of it just yet the packaging still isn’t ready. 

So I did the unthinkable: I asked to postpone.

I’m holding out for the right time. For the moment when the chocolate, the packaging, and the brand are ready to blow the Dragons away.

That’s where I am now.

Investing in machines. Training staff. Perfecting the packaging.

All so I can bring you—and every DGF fan—the best sugar-free chocolate the world’s ever seen.

This isn’t the end. It’s just the end of chapter one.

And here’s the thing: I see this as our journey.

Your support got me here. And I want you with me for what’s next.

Want a taste of the chocolate made for a Dragon’s lair?

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Dan