$500M REVENUE, LOCKDOWN & THE DEAL OF A LIFETIME | Gymshark's 2020 Year in Review

WHAT A YEAR.
I think I speak for everyone when I say this year didn't quite go to plan. Gymshark's had to adapt! We had to work from home, held online events, virtual workouts, meetings over zoom, and socially distanced Xmas parties - Covid completely changed the way we work. It has been difficult to look back at the hard times from 2020. However, we've come out the other side stronger and have worked harder than ever to keep Gymshark growing.
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[@georgephillips6181]

Ben, I cannot thank you enough for being so transparent about your incredible Gymshark journey. You're a true inspiration to me and many other young people in business. Your content helps us to become better entrepreneurs and motivates us all to do more!

[@samglasgow7185]

Ben, you’ve helped me set up my own business with your guidance it has helped me become a better entrepreneur. Thanks

[@josephhill2868]

What's your business mate.

[@thomasmutali9109]

Proud of you Ben and the whole Gymshark team for everything you've achieved in such a short space of time!

[@trinitygordan5270]

Easy to achieve greatness faster with steroids

[@yolandefiddy4199]

Watching your videos and listening to your podcasts has helped me finally start my own business which is launching on the 1st February. Thanks Ben!

[@BenFrancis]

That is amazing, good luck with the business venture, keep me updated!

[@asim]

Why am I out here crying? Insane accomplishments Ben. Congrats to the whole team.

[@SeanTodd]

We hit $500k in revenue this year, our first year in business, even with facing insane challenges due to COVID. I’m incredibly proud to have grown this far & actually set that goal a ways back based off Gymshark’s first year revenue! I took the leap to go full time in September and have loved every moment of it. Although our brands are quite different, I love watching your videos and seeing your thought process, it helps me set personal and business goals, and I am thankful that you keep pumping out the content! Keep it up Ben, you’re doing amazing work & inspire tons of others around you👍🏻

[@sedatp8297]

what kind of business are you doing ?

[@SeanTodd]

@@sedatp8297 clothing as well, but beachy lifestyle apparel instead of gym focused

[@samadhussain6402]

In charge of a billion pound company, did not show off any super car, big house, expensive jewellery ext, just showed how much of a great role model he is.

[@SugarRayValentine]

money is meant to be spent can't take it with you to the grave nothing wrong with buying expensive cars

[@samadhussain6402]

@@SugarRayValentine didn't say anything wrong with buying expensive stuff. I'm sure he has all sorts of expensive material items. But just refreshing that he is not flaunting and boasting just inspiring the young to work hard and become successful in something you love.

[@SugarRayValentine]

@ً criminals would find the grave dig it and take the jewelery

[@SugarRayValentine]

@ً Your dad will take it himself and sell it lol

[@larissaxxxx]

I usually don’t comment, but you’re a huge inspiration to me & I‘m thankful you’re giving us such amazing content! Keep doing what you’re doing it’s wonderful to follow along and see the journey 🤗🙌🏼✨

[@BenFrancis]

Thank you Larissa! Really appreciate that, and your comment :D

[@TrueGeordie]

💙

[@HibiscusT29]

AMAZING!!!! Very impressive how much Gymshark boosted - the fastest growth fashion appeal company ever! Thanks for sharing this video!

[@hezzy198]

I never normally comment on anyone’s videos, but for years I’ve wanted to become an entrepreneur and watching you for a while now has given me so much motivation and guidance to get started. Thank you for that and wishing even more success for you and GymShark!

[@PLATAPUSS82]

Well done, I’ve loved watching the growth of gymshark

[@arnaudbaetens1732]

Creating an 800 million dollars valued company (pre-investment) in 8 years without any precedent investments is insane. I'm not a huge gymshark fan but your story is truly inspiring. Congrats on all the success you've achieved with your brand. (The fact that you still own 70% of the equity of gymshark is also insane lol)

[@hcoleman7310]

The kind of inspirational video I need right now. Thank you! Incredible 👏🏻😊

[@KittyHugFitness]

So flippin' amazing, Ben!! Thank you for always inspiring and being an amazing role model for so many people including me! 🦈 The community, platform and brand you have built is incredible. So excited to see the amazing things to happen for you next!! 💙

[@MonikaFitt]

You come across as such a knowledgeable humble guy Ben! Congratulations on all your achievements and here's to a massive 2021 for you and Gymshark! 💪🏻

[@mrjameswebb00]

Big love Ben - I wear GymShark everyday, constant inspiration

[@charafes3874]

Starting a brand myself. You showed many young entrepreneurs that everything is possible. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@AhmadShahin]

I think we’ve been conditioned to see brands lose their vision, integrity, and sense of community, but this is a breath of fresh air. Big up Ben and the team for keeping it real 🙌🏼

[@matthewpellegrino6217]

Hi Ben, you have truly inspired me to change how I live my life and I can’t thank you enough. Keep up the good work growing your brand and I will continue to support you for years to come. Thank you!

[@RockyM2]

Humility at its finest. I wish you the best for 2021. Soon I’ll be launching my own clothing line. You’re so inspirational.

[@OnlineCEO]

man, i have absolutely loved the growth and everything you have built ❤ been following you since 2015 back when i was in the fitness industry

[@fabandell]

What a bloody year! proud to be a part of it

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

Been here since the first video was published. Your journey is so inspiring and I hope you will continue to make these videos and share your journey with us :)

Ben is such a great character. I loved the videos when he was taking about the beginnings which I saw now a couple of years ago. Now seeing where he is at and sit hard working and humble and in the workroom with all the others and still looking amazingly fit, just by looking at him he inspires me. Thank you very much for making your journey pubic and show us what is possible from a small living room with an idea, when you put persistence, discipline together with a dream. Greetings from Germany, Dirksón!

[@mahimalahrani3084]

Getting goosebumps as I watch this, incredibly inspiring!

[@Sweetpsocial]

So amazing, literally has goosebump!! Thanks for everything!

[@BadmintonInsight]

What a great year and what an inspiring story 👏 All the best for 2021 😀

[@AnjuliMack]

2020... WHAT A YEAR! Love this so much Ben, congratulations on all your success.

[@SenthilKumar-yb9ks]

I usually don't comment, you are truly inspiring brother ❤

[@ethanmcalpin2]

Production value on this bit is madddd

[@SC-ut1zj]

I moved to the UK back in 2010. It was hard at the beginning - everything we start is hard, but when I look back - I love each bit of the experience I went through living in the UK, such a great country with generous people. Long story - short, I started going to the gym and I bought my very first Gymshark bottoms, tank tops (still I love the tank top - half of the tank top is green camouflage/ half black design), and jumper - I bought them back in 2012, I still have them with me, sitting in my closet. SO many memories. I cannot believe Gymshark has grown so much within such a short period of time. Mind-blowing. This again proofs that the CEO is the one who can move the company in the right direction and put in their whole heart + effort, of course with the right team on his side can achieve and take over the world. I usually don't spend time writing comments, but this was an emotional video because I've been growing as an individual in the gym and outside the gym by following and wearing the Gymshark goodies. Ben Francis - there are no words to describe how such a generous person you're. All the respect goes to YOU and YOUR TEAM! Also, we have to remember that Lewis Morgan was part of the team at the very start - respect to him as well. I will keep the Gymshark goodies with me - the rest of my life, because of the memories. Keep up the good work and STAY STRONG!

[@sophiejones3529]

Gymshark66 was one of the most amazing experiences I've had the pleasure of being apart of so far in my life. Definitely the highlight of 2020! Gymshark are truly an amazing brand!

[@netrowex]

Well done, well deserved! You're the inspiration i love you and i love how humble and good man you're I hope to meet you one day. Wish you more success brother.

[@jsh1829]

Well done Ben, and your team. What a fantastic business Gymshark is.

[@ShannonKnutsen]

Why am I crying!!😂 really proud of the amazing things you have achieved, it’s nice to see someone from an average background do so well in life. Must be a surreal feeling!

[@thor8419]

I don't like Gym Shark clothing personally but I'm a huge fan of Ben. Big year ahead!

[@BF-eb4xs]

Very inspiring. Me, myself am also in my own journey, Ik where I want to be, just figuring out how to get there, but I will! As a fellow person with autism, you’re a huge inspiration to me chief, one day hope to meet you ✌🏼

[@Viennaairkingclip]

Insane year - congrats 🎈🎉

[@callum7875]

So inspirational 👏 absolutely love to see people doing well for themselves. Congratulations on 2020, here’s to ‘21 🎉

[@aaroscabrera]

it has always been motivating, uplifting and empowering watching your videos! keep it up Ben and the rest of the team!

[@booksdumbbells]

Gymshark was the last block in my puzzle. Thanks a ton❤️

[@allan001]

Another brilliant video. Thanks Ben, wish you and Gymshark all the best.

[@lukecartwright613]

Hi Ben, I've only began watching your videos when I saw on LinkedIn about your deal. Thank you for your transparency and inspiration to achieve. After watching your videos, it's clear you've worked hard and well done for the succes of last year!

[@GavinROfficial]

Love the graphics on these films :) 👏

[@mitchellhood4510]

Amazing Ben well done

[@khaledramadan7922]

Man u are amazing I downloaded u podcast to listen to and benefit from your great experience U are an inspiration for me as I wanna be billionaire before 30 I'm now 21 and have an amazing startup keep up the good work hope you more success

[@Rafz90]

This guy deserves it all, man. Well f>#%\g done!! Truly a humble inspiration.

[@an0baca745]

Sweaty hands, shivery body... Ben, thank you for making me believe in what's possible. Keep disrupting and refining the future!

[@charlieevans673]

Obsessed with these

[@mehedihasansani3979]

Always waiting for your new videos. Thanks, Ben for inspiring us once again! Hopefully, we will reach our goals someday.

[@fryry]

The behind the scenes of a billion dollar company is chaotic! Thank you for creating such a great company and community!

[@yanapetrova706]

Wishing Gymshark even more growth 💪🏼 thank you for inspiration and the best activewear 😍

[@9rabid]

Ben, you are the best, I really appreciate all that you do to inspire entrepreneurs like myself and show that anything is possible if you set your mind to it!

[@itsjohn_778]

Great watch and many congratulations. Please put more r&d in to sustainable packaging & products. Growth doesn’t meaning anything if the planet isn’t in the same condition for future generations 🙌🏻

[@lrr7926]

Ben, you are a beast! Thanks for motivating and expiring us so much. Greetings from Spain. I hope you continue to achieve goals and sweeping as always!

[@Sandulvinsuka]

Congrats on everything! Can't wait to see what Gymshark got in their pockets for this year!

[@justintemp]

🤑🤑🤑🤑Cash is what they have in their pockets.

[@privateequityguy]

*13 Life-Tips I wish I Knew In My 20s:* 1. Don't Lie, ever 2. Learn to be Brave 3. Learn to Say No 4. Develop a Code and Live By It 5. Be Patient with Yourself 6. Learn to Listen 7. Avoid Debt 8. Seek out a Mentor 9. Develop a Space to Confined In and Ask Questions 10. Be Kind, Be Compassionate 11. World changes constantly, keep an open mind 12. Stop Nail-biting & nail-picking habit and get back your healthy, good looking nails(we got you!) 13. Keep an open mind in this fast changing world For those who are in the rush of changing their lives :-)

[@craigdiamondbrite]

Always looking forward to your next video, you are an inspiration to so many people. Thanks for creating this content for us Ben 👊

[@EmmanuelaOkon]

so inspiring ✨🤎

[@janissenkevics8794]

Ben, amazing and so inspiring !!! Thanks for your content and job you have done !

[@omarelebiary8900]

Absolutely amazing Ben!!

[@Monkey_slapping_keys]

I caught this lad on the TGP and whilst knowing the brand and hearing some controversy, I have to say I was very surprised at this guy. Credit where it is due, he is switched on and seems to be very focused whilst trying to improve.

[@Garretflower]

Insane growth, inspiring story Ben

[@qasimpatel2647]

Go on then Ben

[@jasonpatterson365]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 very inspirational, keep growing 💪🏿💪🏿

[@Marta-zk1mg]

Incredible ❤️❤️

[@sbutler66]

Keep up the awesome work Ben, you're an inspiration!

[@Ferrari-tx2pu]

Truly Inspirational

[@Mr300889]

Great work, Gymshark!

[@mellowyy9896]

Such a inspiration! I wish you the best!

[@estebanazcarragasada9386]

Excelente Ben, saludos.

[@PaulMarlow]

inspiring inspiring inspiring as always!!!

[@worthwatching8189]

Well done Sir

[@green84ig]

love this video... summarising a negative situation and celebrating the greatness and kindness of humanity ... a clothing brand in touch with everything community, culture and creativity Big well done from me - Isiah green (aka so creative)

[@bla4063]

Ben is a top lad, true gaffer

[@aaronl9379]

Great video mate, ur really inspiring

[@JamesWiltshire]

Smashed it mate!

[@TheLastCodebender]

Could you make a video on your process to come up with great marketing ideas?

[@olliec7514]

Ben, love it!

[@CashVice]

We need that Gym Shark HQ in Colorado! 🔥

[@brandonspark-]

Thanks for the upload! keep it up

[@jjstudio6612]

I am so amazed by the growth of Gymshark! I’ve been secretly following your accomplishments and it’s so inspiring! Keep growing and keep humble! Thank you for sharing this Ben and happy 2021!

[@louisstone7525]

Love these videos.....but make more please thanks

[@geagsfit2386]

Brilliant mate!

[@nigelcourt-morton5417]

Outstanding!!

[@wr7817]

Love to see more day I in the life

[@kayz8207]

Champion 🏆

[@christopherlancaster7180]

Congrats on a great year Gymshark, despite everything thrown at us in 2020. Here’s to an equally successful 2021. Your clothing is hands down the best quality and most comfortable clothing I own. 👏👏🇬🇧💪👍

[@bri20902]

So inspiring!

[@weitou9821]

Waiting for a gymshark IPO

[@kyebedford9584]

My inspiration.

[@shivanshanand2148]

Please come to India and bring your brand here! I’ll overlook at the Indian operations of the brand.

[@ramymohamed5339]

when the new strain of corona virus showed up in England i thought you done man from Cairo Egypt i love u

[@k____5697]

Would love to see a more detailed video on your Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

[@gavinbroughton]

Please take the company public on the LSE!

[@TheProjectGuy21]

If this isn't an inspiration to everyone who watches this video then I just don't know what is!

[@jesuscarreno2576]

Hi Ben!! big fan I've been motivated by your videos and even started taking action on getting into shape as well as coming up with ideas for a future business. I have a small favor to ask, wondering if you could also add Affirm as a form of payment, I've been wanting to order a bulk of clothes with the peace of mind of smaller payments. Big thanks and keep us updated on the Denver HQ.

[@melmatrix8212]

Kenny k.o is punching the air right now 😂

[@AnthonyVelardi]

How does one go about landing a gymshark sponsorship?