From Delivering Pizzas To Building A Billion Pound Business Empire | Minutes With | UNILAD

Ben Francis was working a delivery driver for Pizza Hut when he started Gymshark. 9 years on and Gymshark is now worth over £1billion. This is the story of his journey from making the product in his family home, to running a sportswear business empire.
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[@reas0n4life]

What a genuine, honest and hard working person. Inspiring

[@dertythegrower]

Genuine? lol. He copied yoga pants idea and put his label on the elastic bands so people could remember the brand. It's simple lol

[@reas0n4life]

@@dertythegrower so simple that you didn’t think of it huh

[@Ibrahim-vx5kq]

@@dertythegrower might be a simple idea but if it's so easy to get a billion pound business, why haven't you done it Stop trying to nullify his achievement to make yourself feel better lol

[@GL-kw9xj]

@@dertythegrower this comment screams jealousy.

[@T.T7934]

Exactly!

[@joehunglow2009]

What a champ. Notice he never says "what I achieved" but "what WE achieved" Hes bigging up everyone else around him as well! Fully deserves his success!

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Smart young lad....not everyone is made for University...although, he grabbed it by the horns...to make his parents proud because they worked so hard for him. Congratulations to him & his crew. When you work hard & believe in your passion...you can achieve it. This is proof. Although, not everyone has this kind of commitment. He is the exception to the rule. :) His parents must be very proud. Awesome story. Congratulations to him! "Failures will allow you to succeed"...Great quote. It's usually never an overnight success...Alot of blood, sweat & tears involved.

[@markdavis8430]

The time it took you to write that Gym shark made 2.5m lol

[@samuela9245]

I don't work hard

[@rdiv]

The bs with your post and similar posts like this along with "motivation" speeches and the likes are pretty much summarized in lines such as "Not everyone is made for University" but "Everyone can achieve success and having stacks of money", nope. Just not possible my friend. Just as it wouldn't be possible for everyone to be a single profession(let's say doctor) if everyone wanted to be that single profession, as we need tons of different profession people out there for our societies to function. Not to mention tons of people not being "built" for it. People like you are the type of people whom will say to a fish that it can and should be able fly just because a bird can and in the process make the fish feel guilt, sad and generally unhappy and depressed because it can't fly. Commitment and effort while important elements, are some of the least important things. Important things are luck on various levels, timing, conditions, inspiration, generally a crap ton of things that you can't even begin to conceive and comprehend. To put it in a more simple way for you, it's like you guys claim that everyone can be Einstein. They can't. Because if they could, we'd have a ton of em. Not only people lack the "build"(his IQ-genes) but they also lack his inspiration and you can't achieve the same thing twice. Einstein discovered that E= mc^2, you can't be like him and discover the same thing again.

[@Jack-vo6bu]

@@rdiv didn’t the OP say he was the exception to the rule though? But anyone CAN achieve this if they want to put in the work?

[@rdiv]

​@@Jack-vo6bu It's been long time I watched this video, so I don't remember whether he did or not, but still claiming to be an exception to the rule and then proceed to be like "But anyone can achieve this if they put enough work" doesn't add up. Plus "anyone can achieve this" is false as explained in my 2 month's old post.

[@thebeardedastronomer]

I couldn't be less interested in gym life and fitness, but what a guy. Fair play to him

[@motix4334]

loser

[@johnzackarias11]

@@motix4334 Hey, man, take it down a notch

[@SugarRayValentine]

Your life is so much better when your body is fit and in shape trust me, not just for looks but for your overall health

[@meme-bz6iw]

@@SugarRayValentine you are wasting your time. Certain people just need to pay the doctors because their life long negligence regarding this matter. Just let him drink his shit drinks and eat garbage food.

[@SirenaSpades]

@@meme-bz6iw You are making quite an assumption about people you don't know online. It's weird just to go to gyms and do fitness stuff. It's better to exercise outside in nature, get some fresh air.

[@GOINFINITI]

He is totally cool and down to earth - brilliant

[@unclefester9265]

Tako je Igoreee, ima nas svuda, hahah.

[@TheHairyGamer]

The way he talks about the company and team referring to them as ‘we’ just goes to show what an inclusive, positive leader he is.

[@soilgrasswaterair]

Your comment reminded me of siblings who will never say ”our parents” even if they have included the sibling in the context, but they will only say ”my parents” as if the parents are not the sibling’s parents too. Then you have those who will only say ”our parents” if they have mentioned their sibling in the same context as their parents. Some people are just more inclusive and have a perspective outside of their own.

[@racheljay454]

This guy is so legit, what a smart, honest, hardworking person. Not too many left like him.

[@chidinma7843]

That's true if it

[@mrmotofy]

Actually there's millions of em all over the world

[@johnzackarias11]

You say that, but what have you got to back that up with? Aren't there countless of smart, honest and hard working people out there? More than ever, I would assume.

[@jakefarronmerlin7963]

@@mrmotofy billions.

[@Mrlemonsqueezy1]

This guy deserves so much more recognition.

[@dertythegrower]

He made a brand of yoga pants, its big but its nothing special. He just used hot women and made the brand name on the pants so you can remember the name. Its pretty common sense he just did it with a lot of investors, while others did same thing in the states and made huge brands. This brand I have never heard of, it must be a european big name, not seen here much in the states. Good on him, im not bashing but there is like 5 brands in america that sell this same stuff, heh.

[@jhfkjskfsd]

Sir Derty what you’re saying is kinda irrelevant. Look at Nike for example. They’re at the top when it comes to sports wear but there are hundreds of other successful sports wear brands that I may not have heard of myself, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t but recommended for the work they put in. The reason why this sets him apart from many others is because he never started with investors. If you watch his videos online you’ll see he literally started from the ground up and got it to a point where now even investors want to get involved...which every big brand does when they’re becoming successful. Many other brand like his started from having investors on board from the beginning but he didn’t...

[@Mrlemonsqueezy1]

@@dertythegrower you obviously didnt watch the video. They recently expanded to have an office in the USA. Saying he just got hot women to wear yoga pants is the stupidest statement I've ever heard. He made a company valued at 1 billion pound. If that's so easy then you do it.

[@GL-kw9xj]

@@dertythegrower are you seriously this sad and jealous to comment multiple times to belittle someone’s business. You are literally making it look like making a billion pound business is easy. If that were to be true, how about you do it? Oh wait, you probably tried, but failed miserably and now you project your pity and negativity on others who actually succeeded. Be better.

[@rhysshaughnessy4757]

@@dertythegrower if its that easy why didn't you do it then? Jealous much 😂😂

[@MLLON]

Can not believe it Ben use to live on my road in Solihull. Proud of you lad.

[@Shttyshorts]

I remember the first time I found out about this guy after knowing gymshark for quite some time, really inspiring.

[@dertythegrower]

Is this a european knock off of underarmor and lululemon? Seems he just copied yoga pants and put his name on the waistband. I never seen his brand and I am from miami king of yoga pants and fine women.

[@giftkhwabi9807]

@@dertythegrower he's made it but you out here in the comments section acting like it's so easy you've done it before.

[@rascal31509]

@@dertythegrower imagine calling yourself the 'king of yoga pants'. you definitely prey on younger women you cretin

[@GL-kw9xj]

@@dertythegrower you sir are a very very sad individual. I am in disbelief of how someone could hate on a brilliant young lad to the extent that you have gone.

[@rhysshaughnessy4757]

@@dertythegrower how many times you gonna comment this? You got too much time in your hands

[@Sin.Atonement]

I started an ice cream business this past summer, a snow removal business this winter and I'm hoping to get into selling wood when I'm not doing either of these too, not sure if it will be a billion pound business, but life is fun when things start working out

[@stacyjd2759]

All the best!

[@donnayeats6057]

I am astonished at this guy... a self made natural business man who has made his billions by hard work and graft. I love how he references his parents throughout, he sounds and acts so grounded.... remarkable really

[@psotos]

Do you actually know what the word graft means? Let me tell you: to make money by shady or dishonest means.

[@ashotofmercury]

@@psotos Don't know where in the world you're from but that isn't the usual application in British vocabulary. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@psotos]

@@ashotofmercury Yank here. ;)

[@jimjam6598]

@@psotos that's grift not graft

[@psotos]

@@jimjam6598 Not in American English. graft noun (2) Definition of graft (Entry 3 of 5) : the acquisition of gain (such as money) in dishonest or questionable ways also : illegal or unfair gain

[@stevenwest000]

I’m really glad he said about the failures because it’s obviously not easy to get to the point where he got, and I guess perseverance can pay off.

[@oligould8575]

It's a shame he didn't talk more about his transformation and the lessons he's learned over the last few years... I'd have loved to hear about how he put his team together and the advice he was given. As an aspiring entrepreneur, this is hugely inspirational, it makes me believe that it's still possible for the every day hard working guy to make it

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

He did a longer interview on True Geordies channel where he goes into more info, I suggest you check it out.

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

Just brilliant ... GREAT GUY. He deserves everything he got. He stood by his vision & never wavered from his dream.

[@theyoungenthusiast9835]

Thank you for the inspirational story Ben Francis! and UniLad and Ladbible TV!

[@backpackingireland8624]

What a lad . These are always the best stories. Such an inspiring guy , so humble

[@b00mcake]

I used to work with these guys as a creative, when they were starting out, I did some video and photography for them at the NEC, and I've gotta say, they had such an impressive glow up

[@simonevans876]

What a lad. So humble and inspiring. It has been great watching Ben grow Gymshark over the years 🦈🦈🦈

[@mystscot9814]

Such an inspirational and dedicated lad, wish him more success in the future. Been watching his KZbin channel for a while, worthy of watching his channel.

[@dune22]

Brilliant, thank you so much this was an excellent interview.

[@shantzad2919]

Well bloody done... This warmed my heart! I bet his parents are so proud! Im super proud!!!! x

[@jimmypincottrally2258]

This guy is one of the few that I’m genuinely happy to spend my money with consistently. They deserve absolutely everything they have achieved

[@Dixiwonderlandyoutube]

I love Ben so much! Been following him on KZbin since he started his channel. He seems to be so down to earth and humble.

[@beastyboyBlue]

What an inspirational young man,well done you,I love hearing these success stories! 👏👏

[@Mpayne1472]

He’s so level headed about it. Congratulations for what you’ve achieved

[@zxr-cade2026]

What a story this young lad really is an inspiration

[@dv1k]

This helped me a lot And what Ben said about failure JUST GIVE IT A GO hit me

[@Yuyu99000]

Wow,amazing. What a great and humble guy,kudos to him! Keep it up!

[@MNKYY]

Truely Motivating. So proud to have one of the first Gymshark Stringers 🤙🏼 That thing was hard to get in Germany back then!

[@farzadjahanfard]

Such a humble genuine guy hats off mate absolute top lad much love from Mosley ❤️

[@Luke-ym7oy]

Why does this sound so deep, incredible 👏👏👏 keep it up !

[@MrDoM2K9]

Fairplay to the lad. Goes to show with the right work ethic and mentality you can achieve anything.

[@drewyetti]

I have to give credit to this man from building a successful and hugely popular business from the ground up. Not to mention he comes off as being genuine and humble.

[@bittersweet3469]

absolutely inspirational, what a legend.

[@ayoitslord]

"Failures will allow you to succeed. People need to reframe how they see failures and just give it a go. Go all in on something and see what happens. And you know what? if it doesn't go well that's cool you can just try something new."

[@F_A591]

what a good lad, really inspiring!

[@darrenasquith1170]

Love this. What a great young man.

[@stonynotdusty]

Well done! That was inspiring!

[@carter7808]

Am I missing something? where he says he brought along KZbinrs to the event wouldn’t all the flood of people becoming for the influencers? and not this random new company? Sounds like he owes a lot of his success to the fact that influencers were willing to promote his product in the beginning? I wonder why he doesn’t talk more about that. Sounds like that was pivotal to the success of the company.

[@carter7808]

Did some research and sure enough, in the beginning “zyzz” Who was a major fitness influencer at the time agreed to wear their clothes and his videos and they started making “merch” for him and promoting it to Facebook. THAT Is how he started the company. On the back of an influencer‘s really hard work…zyzz tragically died really early on which 100% is the only reason why gym shark is able to get away with continuing to promote the fact that they are “self made the brand” Now, absolutely after you have that big opportunity and start in business you have to have the head to continue it and grow it which I give all the accolades to but the fact that he so easily brushed over the actual reason he had that opportunity is frankly gross and bad business ethics…ew

[@timmcneill5299]

thanks for the advice Ben :)

[@johnti1653]

Well done, hard work and vision, and a very humble person with it.

[@majorperk2275]

I hope he sees this, this a a big inspiration to me, see how he says that he didnt do best in school, he quit university to work on the business, he wasnt the smartest, yet he still has seen alot of success.

[@muddyfunker3014]

Incredible young man. He deserves the success he has and I've no doubt his parents are bursting with pride. Well done mate 👍🏻

[@Wothi]

Ben is such an inspiration. He didn't just build a company, he build a community that inspires others to live a healthier life, something where ppl feel they belong and have a family. I love the gymshark family ❤️

[@davewicks787]

Brilliant attitude change, combined with humility. Awesome

[@lucasbullz1006]

Crazy how he's so chilled basically running us through how he essentially became a billionaire

[@cryptogold8753]

Great story, well done 👍🏻

[@aaronbutcher1564]

Seems like a decent genuine hardworking guy, very inspiring well done mate

[@fionnmaccumhaill1023]

Fair play. Seems like a top bloke. What he said about failing so so true!.

[@Parkerlee1000]

What a humble guy, credit to himself and his parents they're balling now😅💪🏻

[@iwanjones3559]

Congratulations mate. Well done and deserved!

[@NoName-ks7op]

Thats the guy that I will listen when it comes to business advice. Well done Ben.

[@gb_uk2308]

Huge respect to this guy. Modern day entrepreneur love how he is always wearing his gear aswell!

[@NtonkaR]

I’ve been sleeping on this channel. Really cool content

[@ANickerson411]

Taking the risk and keeping your eye on the prize, how inspiring.

[@ahmednoor6695]

Love it . Genuine inspiration

[@tonygloster3483]

A very clever young man well done 👍

[@jacobkom5249]

this guys drive and character alone will make me buy a gym shark product! inspiring

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Facts or undeniable truth?...hearing this guy's story is inspirational. It goes to show you if you stay hungry like a shark you can execute on your vision and just deliver

[@ramicyt]

just deliver . nice

[@Mpfumo]

Indeed!!!

[@lordshadow3822]

Wow man, that impressive!

[@positiveenergyonlyasmr2943]

Thank you very much!!! Great advice!!!

[@MrMarty12357]

Good man. Bravo! Fantastic to see.

[@ralph1969ify]

Truly humble and inspirational 🙏

[@CoolProductsExpress]

a true inspiration!!! congratulations!!

[@chokeizm]

Well done I am buzzing for u listening to ur story. AMAZING.

[@wanderingwelshman2858]

BRILLIANT WHAT MORE CAN YOU SAY AND SO HUMBLE WHAT A GUY

[@stevevranic9811]

i used to work in a neighbouring unit to Gym Shark and remember their first expansion to the unit, and how he and his mates drove round in different supercars to Morrisons supermarket at lunchtime every day haha... fair play to him for following his dream and smashing it.. bit like a friend who worked from home and created Bench, and now owns Superdry.. home grown successes :)

[@Rikmayall200]

Down to earth fella , well done Ben 👍

[@davidt3563]

Never sacrifice quality, never stop learning.

[@davisfontanes]

Good on you sir!. Cheers from the USA

[@illuminousbrown333]

Top man, well played. 👊

[@netrowex]

What a humble dude!. Massive inspiration!

[@zachshannon6989]

Just want to say to yall at LADBible, you're getting some quality subjects. Wish I found these earlier

[@Loubie2005]

This... This man deserves everything good he gets

[@Man19893]

Fair play sounds like you have a good mum head down hard work and you made it not just for you but your family your kids and there kids and there kids 👊💪👏👏👏

[@rahuldebnath5525]

That was the most genuine tips , mostly not even provided by big big business influencer.

[@stevecooper3010]

Top Lad down to earth. good onya

[@WishpondCA]

Such an inspiring story. Ben has amazing insight.

[@jamiemurphy8263]

This is a great interview no wonder the business has grown because he has as well.

[@danlebeau4396]

Completely different lad to what I expected. Fairplay deserves it all

[@manchesterisred99]

What a legend. Chuffed for him. 💪

[@alexteasdale4599]

Watched this lads interview with "True Geordie" a while back. Its a good interview. Just goes to show work hard and it will eventually pay off. Also you need a lot of luck and be in the right places at the right times.!

[@hawkeyelikesbikes]

Key lessons from those previous failures is to fail fast, so you can take the lessons and get back up again fast, and to have a backup plan (in his case, the Pizza Hut job and family support) so that failure is affordable and doesn't kill you. Great to see him learning the lessons about building a team when it's too big to do all by yourself. Well done, young man!

[@vmwindustries]

Good for him! Congratulations 👏 👏 👏

[@robgoodsight6216]

Just excellent!

[@rafathchowdury1968]

This guy is a beast he’s the most real person u can get lol respect

[@StrobeFireStudios]

This guy's such a legend. Humble down to a tee.

[@Jamez_o7]

I guess we could all agree that this lad is brilliant 😁

[@BeatsByGemsmiff]

Brilliant Advice!!

[@lisafranklin9089]

This guy is the real deal. I'm so freaking impressed I have no more words......

[@tordoff80]

amazeing guy well done very humble too

[@stateofflow2174]

Good on ya mate 🙌🏻⭐️

[@alexkador285]

what a brilliant young man with a fantastic ethos on life, so refreshing in this time when we are awash with self absorbed brats

[@saintarj4552]

Damn, i respect this dude and the hustle heaps

[@JaneDoe-xi6ec]

I don't think I've ever been more captivated or in awe of someone I've watched on KZbin, ever.

[@JohnCanty93]

An inspiration for the younger generation. Hardworking and honest

[@MrRimm]

Well done. I don't know anyone whose had a few failures before a great success! Respect.

[@selhurt]

Well done 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️

[@HuskyTheDog2202]

What a brilliant mind!