Disruption in the Hosiery Industry by Spanx Founder

TLDR Sarah Blakely disrupted the hosiery industry by introducing a new type of undergarment hidden under clothes, leading to the creation of the podcast "How I Built This" showcasing stories of iconic companies. Entrepreneurs share stories of unshakable optimism and the joy of creating something from nothing in the new podcast "How I Built This."

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02:06 Sarah Blakely, the founder of Spanx, disrupted the hosiery industry by introducing a new type of undergarment hidden under clothes, leading to the creation of the podcast "How I Built This" showcasing stories of iconic companies.
03:07 In the podcast, entrepreneurs share their humble beginnings, struggles, and successes, highlighting stories of perseverance and bootstrapping.
04:00 Entrepreneurs share stories of unshakable optimism and the joy of creating something from nothing in the new podcast "How I Built This."
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