Building a Business
‘Here We Go Again’: Spanx Inventor Reveals Her New Invention in Viral Post
Billionaire inventor Sara Blakely announced her latest fashion innovation.
By David James
Sara Blakely
Entrepreneurs
How Do Your Eating Habits Compare to Warren Buffett, Elon Musk and Bill Gates? These Are the Billionaires’ Favorite Foods to Snack On
From midnight cereal snacks to McDonald's runs, loving junk food is one way billionaires are just like us.
Building a Business
Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Says This Business Idea Validation Step Can Be A Big Mistake
It's often one of the first things aspiring entrepreneurs do.
By Nick Wolny
Thought Leaders
9 Inspiring Quotes From Self-Made Billionaire and Spanx Founder Sara Blakely
Seeking inspiration? Sara Blakely's entrepreneurial story will motivate you.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
10 Inspirational Quotes From Women Business Leaders
From Sheryl Sandberg to Barbara Corcoran, here are 10 quotes from women who offer wisdom for the ages.
By Carolyn Sun
Thought Leaders
When Bad Ideas Can Actually Be Good Advice
Sometimes, you need to surround yourself with "yes" people and delay making that big decision.
By Amy Rosen
Business News
How Sara Blakely Built a Billion-Dollar Business From Scratch
She built the Spanx brand starting out with just $5,000 in savings and no experience in retail or manufacturing.
Entrepreneurs
The Definition of Success, According to 5 Entrepreneur Superstars
It's not just about the money, as these successful men and women illustrate.
Building a Business
Passionate, Independent, Insensitive? You May Be an Entrepreneur
Check out these 14 traits that set apart entrepreneurs from others.
Thought Leaders
Billionaire Sara Blakely Pledges to Give Away Half of Her Fortune
The Spanx founder is the first self-made female billionaire to sign Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge.
Building a Business
Why the World Needs More Brilliant ‘Stupid’ Ideas
Next time someone says your business idea has more 'hair than brains,' consider the countless examples of fellow stupid-successful entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs
Bounce Back: The Inspiration Playlists of Multimillionaire Entrepreneurs
From Spanx founder Sara Blakely to skateboard icon Tony Hawk, hear what music inspires high-profile entrepreneurs to quickly shift their mindset and face their challenges.
By Teri Evans
Thought Leaders
‘Failure Is Not Trying’ and Other Fatherly Advice to Entrepreneurs
Reflections from Sara Blakely, Pete Cashmore, and Bert Jacobs on what they remember most about their dad's influence.
By Teri Evans
Thought Leaders
Sara Blakely on Resilience
The founder of Spanx opens up about what drives her -- and the critical life lesson she learned early on.
By Teri Evans