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Is your butt covered? If not, it should be!

Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx discusses the Key Moves she made to turn undergarments into the multi-million-dollar brand, Spanx. Working as a sales trainer by day and performing stand-up comedy at night, this entrepreneur’s only experience with the pantyhose industry was that she wore nylons and was unsatisfied with the options available. Sara was determined to find a solution and help women reclaim the clothing that remained unworn and in the "maybe one day I'll be flawless" section of their closets. Sara’s invention made visible panty lines a thing of the past.

Operating from her apartment with $5,000 in savings, Sara turned her idea into reality. Tune in to discover the steps Sara made to give her invention “legs”: internet research, patent writing, finding a manufacturer, naming the product, packaging, cold-calling, getting Spanx into stores, and spreading the word.

Tune in to discover how Sara leveraged PR to spread the slogan: “We’ve got your butt covered!”

Read more about Sara’s Key Move: Using the Power of PR


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