Gymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19! Ben Francis
- Dec 26, 2021
- 1:36:37
- Full Episode
This weeks episode entitled 'Gymshark CEO: How I built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19:' topics:
0:00 Intro 02:18 Your early years 15:16 Co-founders 18:15 Developing yourself personally & within Gymshark 36:00 The Worst Character traits in business 38:34 Learning how to speak infront of people & a camera 45:57 Why are you vlogging inside gymshark? 51:06 Gymshark through the pandemic 58:32 What do you wish you knew sooner in business? 01:03:42 Struggles with business personally 01:13:57 The future of Gymshark 01:27:19 Advice for young entrepreneurs 01:33:34 The last guests question
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Brief Summary
Ben Francis discusses his journey building Gymshark, emphasizing resilience, hard work, and the importance of community in entrepreneurship.
Key points
- Learning from Family. Ben reflects on the lessons learned from his grandfather's business risks and hard work.
- The Power of Self-Awareness. Understanding oneself is crucial for personal growth. 'There's no self-development without self-awareness.'
- Facing the Truth. Receiving harsh feedback can be a wake-up call. 'I realized I have to change, I have to improve.'
- Redefining Success. Ben shares his ambition to lead beyond founding. 'I want to do way more than just be the founder.'
- Seeking the Best Outcome. Ben values diverse opinions for success. 'I want the best outcome, I don't care if it's my opinion or yours.'
- The Importance of Preparation. Ben emphasizes the significance of preparation in public speaking and how it helped him overcome nervousness.
Episode highlights
- Learning from FamilyBen reflects on the lessons learned from his grandfather's business risks and hard work.“Learning that hard work... certainly helped me when it came to starting up the businesses.”4:45Dec 26, 2021
- The Power of Self-AwarenessUnderstanding oneself is crucial for personal growth. 'There's no self-development without self-awareness.'“There's no self-development without self-awareness.”21:48Dec 26, 2021
- Facing the TruthReceiving harsh feedback can be a wake-up call. 'I realized I have to change, I have to improve.'“I realized I have to change, I have to improve, I have to develop.”24:06Dec 26, 2021
- Redefining SuccessBen shares his ambition to lead beyond founding. 'I want to do way more than just be the founder.'“I want to do way more than just be the founder.”32:21Dec 26, 2021
- Seeking the Best OutcomeBen values diverse opinions for success. 'I want the best outcome, I don't care if it's my opinion or yours.'“I want the best outcome, I don't care if it's my opinion or yours.”36:31Dec 26, 2021
- The Importance of PreparationBen emphasizes the significance of preparation in public speaking and how it helped him overcome nervousness.“Preparation is key to becoming comfortable on stage.”43:02Dec 26, 2021
- The Glass Box CEOBen discusses the benefits of transparency as a CEO and how it builds trust with the audience.“Being a glass box CEO allows people to know the real me.”49:28Dec 26, 2021
- The Importance of TalentSurrounding yourself with great people is crucial for success. 'Great people are amazing.'“Great people are amazing.”1:00:12Dec 26, 2021
