The School of Greatness

397 Sara Blakely: SPANX CEO on Writing Your Billion Dollar Story

Oct 24, 2016
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Sara Blakely
SPANX CEO, Sara Blakely, shares her journey from door-to-door sales to billion-dollar success. She discusses creating innovative undergarments, securing key accounts, balancing work and motherhood, and embracing feminine instincts in business. Blakely highlights the importance of overcoming challenges, aiming high in life, and crafting an inspirational life story.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 5min
2
Origins of SPANX and Entrepreneurial Journey
05:11 • 15min
3
Navigating Challenges in Business and Securing Retail Accounts
20:35 • 5min
4
Journey of Creating a Successful Apparel Business
26:02 • 12min
5
Balancing Work, Motherhood, and Art
37:55 • 7min
6
Reflections on Success and Feminine Approach in Business
45:01 • 2min
7
Success, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
47:29 • 17min
8
Embracing Challenges and Crafting an Inspirational Life Story
01:04:18 • 4min