There weren't that many people who were working with them, so we were early pioneers of influencer marketing in 2012. — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
In the early days, I would wake up and look at all the orders that had come in, and generally, there weren't… — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
My early Villa memories would be John Gregory as manager. I remember the LDV logos on shirts and Dion Dublin was my… — 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 Image
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 Image
I don't think it's particularly divisive to say fitness should be for everyone. — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 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
We want our team to be as accessible as possible to the wider Gymshark community. — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Young people only want to buy community-led brands that align with their values. — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
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 Image
