What do white pants, a pair of scissors, and a Friday night party have to do with building a billion-dollar empire? For Sara Blakely, the founder and creator of SPANX, that unlikely combination changed everything. From selling fax machines door-to-door to becoming the youngest self-made woman billionaire on the cover of Forbes, Sara’s story proves that your next big idea might be hiding in plain sight, and hers was shapewear. In this episode, I’m explaining exactly how she did it in 10 steps, including every challenge along the way and showing how persistence pays off.By learning from her story, you’ll see how to:✔️ Spot everyday problems that could lead to big opportunities✔️ Build a brand rooted in authenticity and real customer needs✔️ Use rejection and setbacks as fuel instead of failure✔️ Take bold, unconventional steps to get your idea noticed#sarablakely #sarablakelyspanx #spanx #spanxfounder  #selfmade #womeninbusiness #founderoriginstory #womenfounder #startupstoriesSend us a text📌 Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode.⭐ Leave a review—it helps more people find the podcast and keeps these conversations going.📲 I love hearing from you—follow @JeansWithABlazer for latest episode updates and @melbeuz on Instagram and tag me your biggest takeaways, your latest wins, or what topics you want to hear next. Listen to Jeans with a Blazer on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Connect with the Show and host: Show: Instagram.com/jeanswithablazer Host: instagram.com/melbeuz/ Website & Newsletter: Jeanswithablazer.com Email: [email protected] Music: “Sugar Groove” by INPLUSMUSIC — Licensed via PremiumBeat (License #6849247, Order #5428551) for Jeans With a Blazer podcast. Used with permission.

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