How I Built This with Guy Raz

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Spanx: Sara Blakely

Sep 12, 2016 · 00:26:01

✨ AI Summary

Sara Blakely sold fax machines before inventing Spanx at age 27.
Spanx revolutionized hosiery by eliminating panty lines.
She details the process of building her iconic business from scratch.

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SB

Sara Blakely

13 podcast appearances

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