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Gymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19: Ben Francis
Gymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19: Ben Francis
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Length:
98 minutes
Released:
Dec 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ben Francis has achieved incredible success it is easy to forget how young he still is. Founding Gymshark, a leading gym wear brand, when he was still in his teens, the company is now worth over $1.5 billion.
But it hasn’t always been easy for Ben. He is naturally shy and introverted, and public speaking is something that didn’t come naturally to him. Naturally resilient and sure of his mission, Ben had to learn how to transmit these feelings within himself to leading a top team. It took a lot of work and dedication, but through time and effort Ben was able to overcome his fears and inspire those around him.
Ben has gone from earning £5 an hour at Pizza Hut to pay his way through university to running one of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in the country. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him and hear his wisdom, and I know that you’ll think exactly the same way.
Topics:
Your early years
Co-founders
Developing yourself personally & within Gymshark
The Worst Character traits in business
Learning how to speak infant of people & a camera
Why are you vlogging inside gymshark?
Gymshark through the pandemic
What do you wish you knew sooner in business?
Struggles with business personally
The future of Gymshark
Advice for young entrepreneurs
The last guests question
Ben:
https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis/
https://twitter.com/BenFrancis1992?s=20
Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1
Sponsor:
Huel - https://uk.huel.com/
But it hasn’t always been easy for Ben. He is naturally shy and introverted, and public speaking is something that didn’t come naturally to him. Naturally resilient and sure of his mission, Ben had to learn how to transmit these feelings within himself to leading a top team. It took a lot of work and dedication, but through time and effort Ben was able to overcome his fears and inspire those around him.
Ben has gone from earning £5 an hour at Pizza Hut to pay his way through university to running one of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in the country. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with him and hear his wisdom, and I know that you’ll think exactly the same way.
Topics:
Your early years
Co-founders
Developing yourself personally & within Gymshark
The Worst Character traits in business
Learning how to speak infant of people & a camera
Why are you vlogging inside gymshark?
Gymshark through the pandemic
What do you wish you knew sooner in business?
Struggles with business personally
The future of Gymshark
Advice for young entrepreneurs
The last guests question
Ben:
https://www.instagram.com/benfrancis/
https://twitter.com/BenFrancis1992?s=20
Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/StevenBartlettYT?sub_confirmation=1
Sponsor:
Huel - https://uk.huel.com/
Released:
Dec 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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