At 27, Sara Blakely was selling fax machines and desperate to reinvent her life. So she came up with Spanx — hosiery that eliminates panty lines — and set to work building her business.
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Mar 2018
How to find your big idea, w/Spanx's Sara Blakely
<p>How to find your big idea? Look for it. And look for it. And be ready to act. Spanx founder Sara Blakely was actively seeking a business idea when she thought of Spanx (she shares a never-fail technique). Then she moved fast, found help in the right places, and went all-in. Th ... Show More
40m 16s
Apr 2021
Skims, Spanx, and a Shapewear Shakeup
<p>Today is Wednesday, April 28, and we’re looking at Skims vs. Spanx.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-no ... Show More
4m 41s
Feb 2020
The Saga Ends: Victoria’s Secret Sells, CEO Les Wexner Steps Down
<p>Today is Wednesday, February 26, and we’re looking at Victoria’s Secret vs. ThirdLove.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art1 ... Show More
4m 39s
Jun 2021
Victoria’s Secret Revamps and Says Goodbye, Angels
<p>Today is Monday, June 28, and we’re looking at Victoria’s Secret vs. Aerie. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/priv ... Show More
4m 4s
Apr 2024
Beyoncé is the New Disciple of Denim
<p>Today is Friday, April 26, and we're looking at Levi's vs. Shein.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start yo ... Show More
4m 48s
Feb 2020
Buffeted by Scandal, Victoria’s Secret Searches for a Way Forward
<p>Today is Wednesday, February 12, and we’re looking at Victoria’s Secret vs. Aerie.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.co ... Show More
5m 44s
May 2021
Sponsored: Small Business Stories | Columbia Sportswear | 2
<p>This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with Dell Technologies. In honor of small businesses, we're featuring inspiring stories of successful companies that started out small.</p><p>It’s 1970 and Gert Boyle’s life is in ruins. Her husband’s just died, and now, ... Show More
31m 23s