We realised very quickly that we were on to something brilliant and it was at this point that Gymshark started becoming a… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
Just because I'd started a business that had grown very quickly didn't mean I was the most competent chief exec. — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
I've been really fortunate to meet some incredibly talented people in sport and in business. The common theme of every single one… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
I started lots of other businesses I think seven other businesses that failed. There were websites selling license plates, iPhone, apps, lots… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
Starting a business, it's so easy to put yourself in a position where everyone agrees with you and tells you how great… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
Gymshark is bringing in investors. People have said - Is Ben selling out? Is this going to change the business. Absolutely not.… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
The most difficult thing for me was learning to trust others to do the things in the business that I used to… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
For me, it's about constantly reinventing the business, but also staying really true to who you are as a business, rather than… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
We never sat down and said, 'We're going to use social media to do X, Y and Z and achieve this for… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
Seeing the sacrifices my grandfather made for his business made me feel comfortable with the concept of financial risk at quite a… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
If I don't go to the gym enough, I'm not as good at my job. I'm miserable at home. I'm not as good a… — Ben Francis Copy Share
We realised very quickly that we were on to something brilliant and it was at this point that Gymshark started becoming a lot more… — Ben Francis Copy Share
I don't think it's particularly divisive to say fitness should be for everyone. — Ben Francis Copy Share
After a stint making fitness iPhone apps and websites, I wanted to make a website that would actually transact and sell product. — Ben Francis Copy Share
Ultimately I had all the difficulties of going into the gym the first time feeling like everyone's staring at you, not really knowing what… — Ben Francis Copy Share
I'll continue to dedicate myself to learning from the people around me and work towards becoming the best version of myself. — Ben Francis Copy Share
When Gymshark started, we ended up sending product to a few of my heroes at the time that were on YouTube. — Ben Francis Copy Share
Just because I'd started a business that had grown very quickly didn't mean I was the most competent chief exec. — Ben Francis Copy Share
We want our team to be as accessible as possible to the wider Gymshark community. — Ben Francis Copy Share
Going to Villa was just a really nice thing that I, my dad and brother could do every other weekend together. — Ben Francis Copy Share
I almost always start my mornings between 5:30 A.M. and 5:45 A.M. It's my sweet spot when I've got the most energy, which my… — Ben Francis Copy Share
I started lots of other businesses I think seven other businesses that failed. There were websites selling license plates, iPhone, apps, lots of different… — Ben Francis Copy Share
Young people only want to buy community-led brands that align with their values. — Ben Francis Copy Share
My nan made curtains, so she taught me how to sew. I remember thinking we had 10 orders to do, and to make 12-15… — Ben Francis Copy Share
