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News and Articles About Spanx
Take It From The Pros
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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.
Fashion
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Spanx Aims to Get More Closet Real Estate with New Denim Line
The beloved shapewear company expands with a collection of skinny jeans.
Growth Strategies
Insights: Spanx's Sara Blakely on the Drive to Succeed
The founder of the body-shaping undergarment company talks about the vision for her invention and how she prepared for its success.
Starting a Business
Insights: Spanx's Sara Blakely on What's in a Name
The inventor and founder of the body-shaping undergarment company talks about how she came up with a memorable business name.
Leadership
Spanx's Sara Blakely on How She Created an Inspiring Work Environment
The inventor and founder of the body-shaping undergarment company talks about how the headquarters design motivates and inspires employees. Part of our Insights series.
Growth Strategies
Insights: Spanx's Sara Blakely on Finding New Ideas
Inventor and founder Sara Blakely on how she comes up with new ideas for her body-slimming undergarment company.
Entrepreneurs
The Innovators: Spanx Founder Sara Blakely
The founder of the body-shaping undergarment company talks about how she turned her invention into a household name.
Leadership
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Sara Blakely on Resilience
The founder of Spanx opens up about what drives her -- and the critical life lesson she learned early on.
