Gymshark: He built a billion dollar fitnesswear brand in his 20s | CNBC Make It

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  • @BenFrancis
    @BenFrancis 3 роки тому +829

    Thank you for all of the kind comments, and to CNBC for telling my story! 🦈 ❤️

    • @CNBCi
      @CNBCi  3 роки тому +30

      Thanks for sitting down with us to tell it!

    • @farzeenahmed7246
      @farzeenahmed7246 3 роки тому +6

      Nice work man
      Hope your brand come to India in the coming years

    • @puncherputra6920
      @puncherputra6920 3 роки тому +3

      Bro ur my ideal now

    • @cristiansanchez3787
      @cristiansanchez3787 3 роки тому +1

      Congratulations

    • @numberoneappgames
      @numberoneappgames 3 роки тому +1

      Kinda sad no Matt Does Fitness was in the video...otherwise good job. ❤️

  • @JJs_playground
    @JJs_playground 3 роки тому +644

    It takes an intelligent person to realize you're not the best person for a specific job. Respect that he stepped down as CEO to gain experience.

    • @DempsisPowell42
      @DempsisPowell42 3 роки тому +1

      he stepped down but doesn't it mean he isn't the owner anymore?

    • @RAFIKIEI
      @RAFIKIEI 3 роки тому +19

      @@DempsisPowell42 He still owns majority share, he just has a different role.

    • @ginga2571
      @ginga2571 3 роки тому +11

      @@DempsisPowell42 just because he isn’t the ceo doesn’t mean he isn’t the owner anymore. He has the most stakes.

    • @davidshu12579
      @davidshu12579 3 роки тому +6

      Totally agreed, it takes a person of intelligence and humility to accept their own weaknesses.

    • @xubarney1326
      @xubarney1326 2 роки тому

      when things aren't working for you and you don't know what to do, you'll realize it too...

  • @baoduong5942
    @baoduong5942 3 роки тому +46

    Ben Francis is a true humble individual who knows what it takes to be top global competitor. Im in the States and see gymshark everywhere I go.

  • @facelesspodcaster5594
    @facelesspodcaster5594 3 роки тому +234

    I am 22 years old starting my business now. I hope to be a successful entrepreneur one day.

    • @Jambajakumba
      @Jambajakumba 3 роки тому +10

      Keep at it👏

    • @zest6932
      @zest6932 3 роки тому +6

      Don't be in a hurry to sell ur stake at an early stage..bootstrap as long as u can..all the best

    • @Skysky2318
      @Skysky2318 3 роки тому +2

      Same. Good luck to you.

    • @davinamayor7776
      @davinamayor7776 3 роки тому +2

      Same! See you at the top

    • @itoko05
      @itoko05 3 роки тому +2

      Good luck man!!

  • @TomNook.
    @TomNook. 3 роки тому +134

    This guy and Tim Stokely are my heroes, true British multimillionaires who started from scratch

    • @kw6143
      @kw6143 3 роки тому +3

      Also Oliver Cookson, Steven Bartlett…

  • @ashwinipurandare9121
    @ashwinipurandare9121 2 роки тому +9

    Family support is so important in these things ❤ those who don't get this support from family understand this more than anyone else.

  • @adilets
    @adilets 3 роки тому +138

    What a brilliant young man.
    We’re both of same age, and he is such an inspiration for me.

  • @Jambajakumba
    @Jambajakumba 3 роки тому +186

    He speaks like an actual CEO.

    • @xubarney1326
      @xubarney1326 2 роки тому +2

      he is a actual CEO lmao (tho)

  • @incresearch2317
    @incresearch2317 3 роки тому +14

    Such a humble, aware person. Wishing you all the best!

  • @sophiaoneal9081
    @sophiaoneal9081 3 роки тому +18

    Wow, dang, stepping down to understand the entire business?! such an underappreciated and fantastic approach to leadership.

  • @johntrust6217
    @johntrust6217 3 роки тому +22

    If I could hit the like button on this video a million times - I would, congrats to this guy.

  • @roshansrinivas8729
    @roshansrinivas8729 3 роки тому +7

    Great to see Gymshark gaining traction in an extremely competitive market

  • @mokshambavat7540
    @mokshambavat7540 3 роки тому +12

    a true icon and inspirational human being,young minds need to learn from this guy and this interview

  • @jcampbell461
    @jcampbell461 3 роки тому +6

    Very humble

  • @brunodacosta4903
    @brunodacosta4903 3 роки тому +8

    Gymshark is all over the gyms here in the US

  • @aswinaravind566
    @aswinaravind566 3 роки тому +10

    6:30 is his core quality , to accept the truth

  • @linapesz313
    @linapesz313 3 роки тому +3

    Wow....he is so smart...to put ego behind and learn....and educate himself to be good CEO...

  • @jawediqubal7557
    @jawediqubal7557 3 роки тому +25

    Don't get taken aback by his age because age and success or age and intelligence are never married.

  • @kingslayercr7
    @kingslayercr7 3 роки тому +9

    Great quality at super affordable prices love it!!!

  • @aperson2730
    @aperson2730 3 роки тому +9

    Very inspirational

  • @mariopfutzenreuter7228
    @mariopfutzenreuter7228 3 роки тому +3

    crazy, i bought a gymshark t-shirt back in 2014 i thought it was already a big company back then

  • @jareddowe3863
    @jareddowe3863 3 роки тому +7

    Big fan from the e-commerce community good job!

  • @A_H9217
    @A_H9217 3 роки тому +9

    I don't own Gymshark and would never buy it, but this guy is inspiring and deserves every penny he makes

  • @Youaintakilla
    @Youaintakilla 3 роки тому +60

    Huge fan of Ben... but I dont see gymshark being as big as the nike, puma adidas etc. The name alone means its limited to gym products while the other brands pull from many different sports and areas.

    • @Thabang_Kgatla1
      @Thabang_Kgatla1 3 роки тому +2

      Great observation

    • @timmychanofficial
      @timmychanofficial 3 роки тому +2

      Very true. I personally don't like Gymshark products.

    • @YashRamisetty
      @YashRamisetty 3 роки тому +11

      That doesn’t matter. Companies always have different names and change their names over time. Google became alphabet. Albertsons became luckys and Snapchat is a subset of Snap. Name doesn’t matter so much that you should feel stuck and be limited to what you’re doing.

    • @kryskrys6428
      @kryskrys6428 3 роки тому +1

      Thatsa narrow view

    • @kimjongun2872
      @kimjongun2872 3 роки тому +1

      Bro everyone in instagram is now a bodybuilder

  • @aninatalia
    @aninatalia 11 місяців тому

    What an incredibly inspiring story! Plus, what a formidable character he is. Fantastic! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @debbie12346
    @debbie12346 3 роки тому +5

    Wow. Such a smart man in all aspects. Bravo to you!

  • @OGFRVR
    @OGFRVR Рік тому +2

    personally i don’t see nothing special about the brand but respect to this guy in building this business

  • @plutokarim.97
    @plutokarim.97 Місяць тому

    genius who adapted to the situation around him

  • @lauramora6767
    @lauramora6767 3 роки тому +5

    He's just awesome

  • @javiergtz6682
    @javiergtz6682 2 роки тому

    He's super inspiring as well! as a person I mean. The fact he's unbelievably humble is simple superb. Such inmense SUCCESS is stil waiting for him!!

  • @gatshenindlovu8224
    @gatshenindlovu8224 6 місяців тому +1

    Very interesting. Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @Rishabh-Dev
    @Rishabh-Dev 3 роки тому +125

    Much better than all those crypto startup billionaires. 😂
    Atleast gymshark makes real revenue.

    • @maxyanimationsclips6338
      @maxyanimationsclips6338 3 роки тому +4

      I haven’t read a better comment for a while, there are tons of crypto billionares and with a a minute crypto can fall to zero

    • @ConsciousnessExplored
      @ConsciousnessExplored 3 роки тому +7

      It’s an influencer based apparel company . Chill.

    • @Rishabh-Dev
      @Rishabh-Dev 3 роки тому +4

      @@ConsciousnessExplored Yeah, but will real cash flow.

    • @stavas05
      @stavas05 3 роки тому +1

      @@ConsciousnessExplored but doing that in 2014 is impressive

    • @didyoustealmyfood8729
      @didyoustealmyfood8729 3 роки тому +4

      lol by your logic
      stocks are also not real cash "flow"
      therefore most of the billionaire that have net worth in company stocks are poor.

  • @cricket7866
    @cricket7866 2 роки тому +1

    its the name gymshark ,,, which is doing the magic

  • @undergroundkid8337
    @undergroundkid8337 3 роки тому +4

    Besides anything else Gym Shark the name is also a great name. Gym Shark💯

  • @OldWorldNY
    @OldWorldNY 3 роки тому +7

    A dollar and a dream 👏🙏✊

  • @emilynkosi1590
    @emilynkosi1590 3 роки тому

    wOW he is so humble

  • @AmarachiDesi
    @AmarachiDesi 3 роки тому +1

    Very humble man

  • @ugochukwuharbor5519
    @ugochukwuharbor5519 3 роки тому +4

    Very inspiring!

  • @mohitvishwakarma1
    @mohitvishwakarma1 3 роки тому +4

    My mentor bought Jaguar and landrover
    Ratan Tata ❤️

  • @maurreese
    @maurreese 3 роки тому +8

    Congratulations to him and great job!!!👏👏👏👏

  • @kevincowan2639
    @kevincowan2639 8 днів тому

    Ben Francis is a legend

  • @ShieldFagundes-dy7mk
    @ShieldFagundes-dy7mk 10 місяців тому +1

    It is 100% business ! Congratulations! I wish Success !

  • @necromancer4598
    @necromancer4598 2 роки тому

    Truly inspiring

  • @jinmushui1soul
    @jinmushui1soul 2 роки тому +2

    As someone who works out very frequently, the cost to longevity ratio just isn't high enough for their shorts and pants. It's clear the clothes are made with trendiness rather than durability in mind. It's fast fashion at it's most ubiquitous.

  • @alparslankorkmaz2964
    @alparslankorkmaz2964 3 роки тому +6

    Nice video.

  • @WishpondCA
    @WishpondCA 2 роки тому

    Ben has amazing vision

  • @tshegofatsosekgothe1694
    @tshegofatsosekgothe1694 2 роки тому

    I love this guy

  • @mehmet-eu3df
    @mehmet-eu3df 3 роки тому

    bravo for this guy

  • @Zaampaa
    @Zaampaa 3 роки тому

    It's truly amazing

  • @DavidS-iy8bb
    @DavidS-iy8bb 3 роки тому

    So impressive

  • @raoulhery
    @raoulhery 2 роки тому

    A premier league outfit will be the ultimate achievement

  • @maitphanglyngkhoi6381
    @maitphanglyngkhoi6381 7 місяців тому

    Please bring it to India as well 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Striker50_
    @Striker50_ 3 роки тому +13

    Meh, not a fan of the name & the people that wear it.
    Gotta admit though, he found a way into the market 👍

    • @Esther-oq8ve
      @Esther-oq8ve 3 роки тому

      Why.. its affordable and it lasts longg af

  • @thenameischaithu
    @thenameischaithu 2 роки тому

    Jaguar Land Rover is a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Motors (Indian company).

  • @gilmore6168
    @gilmore6168 3 роки тому +4

    Great video to realize how broke and useless I am

  • @FinancialShinanigan
    @FinancialShinanigan 3 роки тому +1

    What a inspiration!

  • @alesh2275
    @alesh2275 3 роки тому +2

    He is handsome

  • @user-mj8ml2vs5d
    @user-mj8ml2vs5d 3 роки тому

    I have thought about getting gym shark instead of the other brands because they might cut clothes for muscular women, rather than assuming everyone who has a small waist is small everywhere else

  • @ソルト1618
    @ソルト1618 3 роки тому +6

    This is the first time to know him through the video. But I was inspired by his word, motivation and vision so I’d like to purchase his brand if they join the Japanese market in the future.

  • @STF_555
    @STF_555 9 місяців тому

    Hi guys
    An 18 year old with a viable clothing brabd idea, it's test runs were met with very high praises and attention I know it'll sell, all I have is an unregistered logo and my mom's garage ....please advise me how to start?

    • @Welldonejohn_
      @Welldonejohn_ 7 місяців тому

      Keep learning, build (design), get feedback, repeat.

  • @franksamuel2233
    @franksamuel2233 3 роки тому +31

    I think this pandemic has taught people the importance of multiple streams of income, unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security rather having different investments is the real deal.

    • @mariecaldera7166
      @mariecaldera7166 3 роки тому

      Great context.everyone needs more than there salary to be financially stable.the best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly.because money left for saving always end up used with no returns. I started Investing in bitcoin mid November 2020 with the help of a well-known-proffessional Mr William Noble and the profit entirely funded my recent duplex.

    • @airipedro8697
      @airipedro8697 3 роки тому

      The economic hardship, recession, unemployment and loss of jobs caused by covid 19 pandemic is enough to push people into financial ventures

    • @fredrickpeterson4382
      @fredrickpeterson4382 3 роки тому

      Well I'm so happy I just got into crypto trading and I made my first profit, I wish I knew about crypto earlier I would have made a lot of money by now

    • @calvinsixtus6236
      @calvinsixtus6236 3 роки тому

      had the same struggles as a beginner before a colleague introduced me to Mr William Noble who showed me great strategies on how trade and accumulate profit constantly which helped alot during the download and unlike others,He doesn't ask for anything to teach you.Good people still exist

    • @hashiduumar4929
      @hashiduumar4929 3 роки тому

      mr William is really amazing. trader with amazing skills, he changed my 0.5 btc to 2.3btc

  • @Pe6ek
    @Pe6ek 2 роки тому

    ”Literally“.

  • @koolflows7581
    @koolflows7581 3 роки тому

    good stuff kid

  • @kebyloezil
    @kebyloezil 3 роки тому +2

    He's very smart!

  • @cchan824
    @cchan824 3 роки тому

    Well done for being able to take step down

  • @vikrantkulkarni1241
    @vikrantkulkarni1241 3 роки тому +4

    I wonder how many investors are behind this startup. If investors are less, Then Margin behind each commodity has to be pretty steep to achieve this production level.

    • @booneboone9705
      @booneboone9705 3 роки тому

      He had no investors when he created the company and he just recently accepted investors money. Go to his UA-cam channel for more info.✌🏾

    • @TheAymoneShow
      @TheAymoneShow 3 роки тому

      He had investors within the first 2 years. Two older white men and one went on to be the ceo. If you go on his UA-cam channel you’ll see them in the videos

    • @booneboone9705
      @booneboone9705 3 роки тому

      @@TheAymoneShow He didn't have investors in the first 2yrs of his company. Those men he met at the gym and they later became the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer. Get your facts straight and rewatch his UA-cam videos.

  • @nisanka
    @nisanka 4 місяці тому

    Gym Shark's manufacturing base is in Sri Lanka

  • @davidkoko9225
    @davidkoko9225 3 роки тому

    When I heard "Birmingham", I thought of Tomas Shelby

  • @ivermektin6874
    @ivermektin6874 Рік тому +2

    They act like they invented gym clothing. It's purely taking advantage of influencer culture and fakt natties to market to the endless dudes that show up to the gym once a month

  • @tb11212
    @tb11212 3 роки тому +4

    They need to start making shoes

    • @booneboone9705
      @booneboone9705 3 роки тому

      The shoes will look horrendous just like Under Armour, because the logo doesn't work well on shoes like apparel does.🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @nightcorenegzz3780
    @nightcorenegzz3780 3 роки тому

    No wonder I'm seeing so many ads of gym shark on Instagram

  • @thomash2806
    @thomash2806 3 роки тому +7

    I find it odd that there’s still a perception of companies like JLR, RR, Bentley, MINI etc. as being British when none are British-owned and they were all failing badly when they were British-owned. I think Ben Francis seems lovely and well done for his success and hard work, but those are not icons of British success to me…

  • @jessicamamikina7648
    @jessicamamikina7648 3 роки тому +16

    Just do something that will earn you money while you sleep, no matter how little. A pandemic is the perfect way to open your eyes to really see what life could be like without your usual income stream and everyone had to stay home. Well I never felt it because I invested in a trading company where I earn 4 digits per week. The best thing you can do for yourself is invest more and spend less.

    • @lucythompson5841
      @lucythompson5841 3 роки тому

      i have always wanted to get into investment but i am scared not to fall in the wrong hands , who is your pro ?

    • @jessicamamikina7648
      @jessicamamikina7648 3 роки тому

      Tamara Diane Hagan , she is the best broker, I have tried lots of professionals but only exceptional income trading her

    • @jessicamamikina7648
      @jessicamamikina7648 3 роки тому

      with Tamara Diane Hagan strategy now earning over $15,300 every 10 days.

    • @henryclinton9317
      @henryclinton9317 3 роки тому

      I have heard a lot about investing with Tamara Diane Hagan and how good she is, please how safe are the profits?

    • @jessicamamikina7648
      @jessicamamikina7648 3 роки тому

      I have also been trading with her, profits are secured and over 💯 percent return on investment.

  • @alezandradavila2581
    @alezandradavila2581 3 роки тому

    Never tried it would like too

  • @nancyperez5480
    @nancyperez5480 3 роки тому

    Wow.

  • @JogBird
    @JogBird 3 роки тому +6

    valuation is stupid way to measure a company's success, esp a start up.. it only matters if youre a shareholder looking to cash out soon

    • @Estrangedson
      @Estrangedson 3 роки тому +5

      Facts that’s why economy bubbles happen like in 2008

    • @jimmytimmy3680
      @jimmytimmy3680 3 роки тому

      What indicators ARE valuable to measure success.

    • @Estrangedson
      @Estrangedson 3 роки тому

      @@jimmytimmy3680 revenue

    • @kgal1298
      @kgal1298 3 роки тому

      Well they had a billion pound influx of capital so he owns a good portion of the company, but eventually they'll want their bag back so the question is what's the exit? Grow market share in the US and other countries or go public?

    • @Estrangedson
      @Estrangedson 3 роки тому

      @@kgal1298well he said he wanted to expand to other countries

  • @a.r.8987
    @a.r.8987 2 роки тому

    I've never heard about this brand....

  • @JackKing12.
    @JackKing12. Рік тому

    You need to have it in you to do it so congrats.

  • @27forlife
    @27forlife 2 роки тому +1

    what is it with people starting business in garages

    • @barboralitvanova5111
      @barboralitvanova5111 4 місяці тому

      No money for rent, and garages are usually spacios and more isolated from the rest of the house, so you can work more easily and set up your equipment.

  • @aniketbaxi1998
    @aniketbaxi1998 3 роки тому +2

    Funny thing land rover and jaguar are no longer "britsh brands" TATA motors an Indian company saved / bought them out from the brink of bankruptcy... from ford in 2008

  • @jackbauer562
    @jackbauer562 Рік тому

    gymshark name itself sells. But i love the quality

  • @zitronentee
    @zitronentee 3 роки тому +4

    I'm surprised at no mention about the problems behind this brand. And that includes steroids.

  • @kv8625
    @kv8625 2 роки тому

    More for fun than anything. In love with.

  • @CRYPTOETV
    @CRYPTOETV 3 роки тому

    How much is UNIVERSAL UCS OR IRRC S/C WORTH OR EVEN RCHNIKE SEARCH AND MONARCH? IRAQ IEAN IRELAND N IRELAND OF UK IRS IRCC

  • @anupkhadka5731
    @anupkhadka5731 3 роки тому

    Why the interviewer looks like lois lane from man of steel?

  • @xubarney1326
    @xubarney1326 2 роки тому

    this is so cool lmaoo

  • @Varshe.Medisalon
    @Varshe.Medisalon 2 роки тому

    Hi. JLR is Indian now :P

  • @srinivasavaradhan4231
    @srinivasavaradhan4231 3 роки тому

    Thumbs up if you get a feel of deja vu

  • @TheAcdcnz
    @TheAcdcnz 3 роки тому +5

    I don't understand why this company is doing so well. It cry's "douchy"

    • @alanv3185
      @alanv3185 3 роки тому +4

      Bet you didn't understand calculus and vectors either but that doesn't change anything

    • @TheAcdcnz
      @TheAcdcnz 3 роки тому +2

      @@alanv3185 true that

    • @Daaaanielle
      @Daaaanielle 3 роки тому

      Apparently it’s great quality for a fair price.
      Some things can be “docuhy” but they probably have basics too. And if they work well? And cost less than freaking lululemon? People will buy.

  • @utkarshbansal3811
    @utkarshbansal3811 3 роки тому

    too bad TATA bought JLR in 2008👽👽

  • @ShieldFagundes-dy7mk
    @ShieldFagundes-dy7mk 10 місяців тому

    After you can try to work with a gym School as Smart fit.

  • @glittcake9690
    @glittcake9690 3 роки тому

    omg gymshark thats the brand that annamcnulty wears

  • @Gorilla7007
    @Gorilla7007 10 місяців тому

    Am I the only one who thinks the logo isn’t that cool? I mean it’s cool logo and they have some cool shirts but I don’t think it’s a billionaire dollar business. Just my opinion

  • @deepusuresh3364
    @deepusuresh3364 3 роки тому +2

    If this in india social media brothers come up say that women is against our culture 🤣

  • @keeganbarboza207
    @keeganbarboza207 3 роки тому +9

    lol he built his company by telling roided athletes to claim natty and sell supplements to
    children

    • @kgal1298
      @kgal1298 3 роки тому +2

      I thought what helped him grow was having women wear the earlier glorified booty emphasized leggins and take belfies and post them to IG.

  • @CripplingDuality
    @CripplingDuality 9 місяців тому

    >brand
    You mean mlm scam but don't know it

  • @Coffeetime1991
    @Coffeetime1991 3 роки тому +1

    Yet the clothes rip after a fart

  • @Droppin_Deuces_On_Ya
    @Droppin_Deuces_On_Ya 3 роки тому +3

    Im gonna make yoga pants called Camels...

    • @vincentnnyc
      @vincentnnyc 3 роки тому

      I don’t think most women will buy it….just saying

  • @sangjeongkimcho293
    @sangjeongkimcho293 2 роки тому

    ANOTHER BILLIONAIRE COLLEGE DROPOUT-
    COLLEGE AND EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL IS ABSOLUTELY MEANINGLESS- IT GIVES YOU THE HIGHEST CHANCE OF BEING A millionaire BUT DOES 0 TO DO WITH BECOMING A BILLIONAIRE- I KNOW IM VERY BIASED BECAUSE I AM A BILLIONAIRE BUT NOWADAYS AT LEAST HALF THE STUFF YOU "LEARN" IN COLLEGE IS AN ABSOLUTE WASTE OF TIME
    NEED TO KNOW BASIC MATH AND READING AND THAT'S IT

  • @euipaik1102
    @euipaik1102 3 роки тому +1

    Never heard Puma be pronounced Pewma