Watch How the C.E.O. of Spanx Shaped Her Business, Founders Fair
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With only 8 percent of U.S. patents held by women, co-founder and C.E.O. of Spanx Sara Blakely speaks with CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King about how she developed her business, visualized her success and how she aims to encourage other female inventors.
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Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Shares Secrets To Building A Billion-Dollar Business
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Spanx founder Sara Blakely rewards employees with $10k and 1st-class flights
How to Come up With a Million Dollar Idea
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The Uplifter: How Spanx CEO Sara Blakely became one of the most inspirational women in business - Atlanta Magazine
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Spanx employees given $10,000 and two first-class plane tickets, Commerce
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Spanx CEO Sara Blakely offers advice to redefine failure
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Masters of Scale: How to find your big idea, with Sara Blakely
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Spanx, the shapewear brand, valued at $1.2 billion in Blackstone deal
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How Sara Blakely Created A Billion-Dollar Brand