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
You need to constantly be around people who give you a reality check, people who are better than you. — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
When I was getting into the gym, all the people I learned the most from were online on YouTube. — 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
Young people only want to buy community-led brands that align with their values. — Ben Francis Copy Share Image
I don't read loads of books, but I talk to and learn a lot from many different people I encounter and that's… — 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
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
This wasn't the big baggy type of clothing bodybuilders wear. I wanted to make handmade, fitted clothing that younger people wanted to… — 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
