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

Gymshark founder Ben Francis has returned to his role as CEO of the $1 billion fitnesswear brand worn by celebrities and influencers alike. Now, Francis has his sights set on making Gymshark the United Kingdom's answer to incumbents like Nike and Adidas. CNBC Make It's Vicky McKeever spoke to the 29-year-old founder about his journey from his parents' garage to the firm's expansion into the United States and Asia.

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[BenFrancis]

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

[JJs_playground]

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.

[facelesspodcaster]

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

[baoduong]

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.

[TomNook.]

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

[adilets]

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

[incresearch]

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

[ashwinipurandare]

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

[sophiaoneal]

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

[johntrust]

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

[roshansrinivas]

Great to see Gymshark gaining traction in an extremely competitive market

[mokshambavat]

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

[brunodacosta]

Gymshark is all over the gyms here in the US

[aswinaravind]

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

[jawediqubal]

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

[Youaintakilla]

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.

[kingslayercr]

Great quality at super affordable prices love it!!!

[jareddowe]

Big fan from the e-commerce community good job!

[linapesz]

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

[Rishabh-Dev]

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