Comments on: Businesswoman Profile: Sara Blakely, Spanx Founder http://www.womenonbusiness.com/businesswoman-profile-sara-blakely-spanx-founder/ Leading Site for Business Women Around the World Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:43:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kelly http://www.womenonbusiness.com/businesswoman-profile-sara-blakely-spanx-founder/#comment-7459 Kelly Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:52:21 +0000 http://womenonbusiness.com/businesswoman-profile-sara-blakely-spanx-founder/#comment-7459 My friend is a 22 year old female at Emory University. She just invented this website out of her dorm room and it's already an overnight sensation among aspiring fashion designers! Thought it would interest and inspire all female entrepreneurs! www.SocialAttire.com Enjoy, Kelly My friend is a 22 year old female at Emory University. She just invented this website out of her dorm room and it’s already an overnight sensation among aspiring fashion designers! Thought it would interest and inspire all female entrepreneurs!

http://www.SocialAttire.com

Enjoy,
Kelly

]]> By: Sonia Kelley http://www.womenonbusiness.com/businesswoman-profile-sara-blakely-spanx-founder/#comment-5215 Sonia Kelley Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:51:12 +0000 http://womenonbusiness.com/businesswoman-profile-sara-blakely-spanx-founder/#comment-5215 Sara, I write for inspiration. I have an idea that I believe will revolutionize women's apparel. I have worked on this project for over a year and while there have been times I feel defeated and give up, the idea continues to haunt me to keep going until I find the one to say "YES." I have discussed this idea with family and close friends who believe it could be "incredible." It is something that every female needs but that has never existed. I am having problems getting industries to provide product for the prototype. I am a simple consumer who is desperately seeking advice on how to "get my foot in the door." Advice from industry tells to hire a manufacturer first and then use their leverage to obtain product. Is this something you would recommend? If so, how do you get a manufacturer to believe in you and how much could it cost? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Sonia Kelley 214-478-0030 Sara, I write for inspiration. I have an idea that I believe will revolutionize women’s apparel. I have worked on this project for over a year and while there have been times I feel defeated and give up, the idea continues to haunt me to keep going until I find the one to say “YES.” I have discussed this idea with family and close friends who believe it could be “incredible.” It is something that every female needs but that has never existed. I am having problems getting industries to provide product for the prototype. I am a simple consumer who is desperately seeking advice on how to “get my foot in the door.” Advice from industry tells to hire a manufacturer first and then use their leverage to obtain product. Is this something you would recommend? If so, how do you get a manufacturer to believe in you and how much could it cost?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Sonia Kelley
214-478-0030

]]> By: Pam Thomas with Pam Thomas Designs http://www.womenonbusiness.com/businesswoman-profile-sara-blakely-spanx-founder/#comment-695 Pam Thomas with Pam Thomas Designs Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:17:33 +0000 http://womenonbusiness.com/businesswoman-profile-sara-blakely-spanx-founder/#comment-695 I have created a brand new garment for women and I followed Sara Blakely's story and did what she did and was told what I was doing was "BIG".I haven't had anyone tell me "NO".All I hear is keep going!You have a "fabulous and unique idea" and everyone woman and girl could use it and enjoy it!So, I am going for it but it has taken a lot of learning but I continue to stay motivated and hopefully it will hit the market soon!I was trying to see if I could get some advice from Sara Blakely because what I am doing is exactly what she did but with a different garment.If you could possibly have her contact me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you , Pam Thomas Pam Thomas Designs 901-682-3747 I have created a brand new garment for women and I followed Sara Blakely’s story and did what she did and was told what I was doing was “BIG”.I haven’t had anyone tell me “NO”.All I hear is keep going!You have a “fabulous and unique idea” and everyone woman and girl could use it and enjoy it!So, I am going for it but it has taken a lot of learning but I continue to stay motivated and hopefully it will hit the market soon!I was trying to see if I could get some advice from Sara Blakely because what I am doing is exactly what she did but with a different garment.If you could possibly have her contact me I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you ,
Pam Thomas
Pam Thomas Designs
901-682-3747

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