Join Taylor Swift, LeBron James, Warren Buffett, and Sara Blakely as they share their simple yet powerful habits that can transform your future. Taylor discusses the importance of storytelling in her music, while LeBron highlights the balance of sleep and productivity in sports. Warren dives into the necessity of continuous learning through reading, and Sara reveals how overcoming self-doubt propelled her success. Their everyday routines and insights are actionable steps that anyone can adopt for personal growth and creativity.

At 27, Sara Blakely was selling fax machines and desperate to reinvent her life. So she came up with Spanx — hosiery that eliminates panty lines — and set to work building her business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spanx founder Sara Blakely's journey from fax machine sales to creating a billion-dollar shapewear brand. The challenges faced, from securing a patent to naming the brand 'Spanx'. Unconventional marketing tactics, like showcasing the product in a bathroom stall, highlighted. Plus, a tech entrepreneur's experience with a friend-matching app on a reality show.

Renowned guest speakers Tony Robbins, Daymond John, and Sara Blakely share their negotiation secrets and origin stories. They discuss the power of mindset, the importance of mentors, and the benefits of being broke. They also touch on overcoming obstacles in manufacturing and building a successful product. A must-listen for anyone looking to master negotiation skills.

NOTHING SHOULD STAND IN THE WAY OF YOUR STORY. We've had some pretty amazing women on The School of Greatness. I've learned a lot from each of them. In fact, I learn a lot from all the women around me (almost my whole team is women). Today's guest is no exception. Male, female, old, young - we could all learn from this incredible businessperson. Not only is she the youngest self-made female billionaire in America (wow, right??), she is also the mother of four young kids, the wife of another podcast guest, Jesse Itzler, and the founder and CEO of the massively popular women's apparel brand SPANX. In this episode, I got to sit with and learn from a legend among entrepreneurs: Sara Blakely. During this interview, I kept finding out new things to admire Sara for. She struggled a lot in school (me too!). She sold fax machines door to door FOR 7 YEARS before she had the idea for Spanx. She was rejected by every manufacturing company she took her idea to. But she didn't let any of that stop her. Sara's hustle and can-do attitude is just one thing I learned about her in this interview. We dive into dealing with grief, how to scale companies the right way, what it's like to be mentored by Richard Branson, and much more. Welcome to an inspiring interview with a powerhouse in Episode 893. Some Questions I Ask: How did you meet your husband Jesse? (30:12) How do you stay so grounded and calm with everything you have going on? (32:00) What did you learn from being mentored by Richard Branson? (44:47) What is more challenging for you – running a billion-dollar brand or being a mom? (49:46) In This Episode You Will Learn: What happened in Sara’s life to prepare her for entrepreneurship before she had her big idea (7:12) The list of possible product names Sara considered before she decided on Spanx (11:46) The hardest part of getting her company off the ground (15:55) How Sara guerrilla-marketed her first order of Spanx in Neiman Marcus (20:01) Why being kind to yourself is so important (32:15) How Sara got Warren Buffet to paint his belly for her new book (36:32) What grief and loss can teach us (43:01) Plus much more… If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/893 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

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.

Today’s episode is a masterclass around entrepreneurial origins with three experts on the topic of hustling, negotiating, and executing their ideas with little to no money.In this episode,Tony Robbins, entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and the nation’s #1 life and business strategist, shares why your past do not equal your future.Daymond John, American businessman, investor, television personality, New York Times bestselling author, and motivational speaker, explains the simple process of getting started on your first business when you’re broke.Sara Blakely, businesswoman, philanthropist, and the founder of Spanx, explains why you don’t need a lot of money in order to be ultra successful and how ten minutes of someone’s time is all you need.For more, go to: lewishowes.com/1305Original Episodes:Tony Robbins (EP 1107) - https://link.chtbl.com/1107-podDaymond John (EP 598) - https://link.chtbl.com/598-podSara Blakely (EP 893) - https://link.chtbl.com/893-pod Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

Sara Blakely, the visionary CEO of Spanx, shares her incredible journey from selling fax machines to building a billion-dollar empire. She humorously recounts her early aspirations and the pivotal moments that led to her iconic brand’s creation. Sara emphasizes the importance of betting on yourself and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, from invention to production. She also highlights the power of grassroots marketing that played a crucial role in Spanx's initial success, inspiring listeners to chase their dreams relentlessly.

Dolly Parton, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, Sara Blakely, and Marie Kondo share how they transformed perfectionism into a driving force for success. They discuss learned helplessness and the shift towards empowerment, emphasizing that perfectionists can leverage their traits for innovation and growth. Personal anecdotes highlight viewing failures as stepping stones, while offering strategies to rewire perfectionistic tendencies. This powerful conversation encourages taking responsibility for one’s journey and finding support in overcoming challenges.

Exploring entrepreneurial archetypes like magician, maverick, and muse. Sara Blakely, Oprah, and Steve Jobs as examples. Importance of staying true to your vision and authenticity in the entrepreneurial journey. Finding co-founders based on different entrepreneurial archetypes. Personal growth in entrepreneurship and seeking inspiration from influential figures.