How I Built This with Guy Raz

Spanx: Sara Blakely

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26:01 | Sep 12th, 2016

3 recommendations

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 P...Show More



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mm recommended:Oct 7th, 2019

I just realized I have heard and read a lot about Sara Blakely and Spanx, but never from her directly. I loved the hustle she put on for Neiman's. Also incredible that she owns 100% and never had to raise a dime from external sources.

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aninatd recommended:Sep 11th, 2020

Possibly my favorite HIBT episode. I absolutely love this one.

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mmSep 11th, 2020

@aninatd That part when she hustles with her own racks is just gold and goals 🤣

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