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 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

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