Keys to Business Success with my Wife Sara Blakely

Sara recently sold the majority of her company Spanx to Blackstone. Throughout this conversation she shares her keys to success along with more background on her journey.

Some key highlights to this chat:
- How Sara manifested getting onto Oprah
- How to push past ANYTHING in business
- Some key ways to avoid burnout

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JESSE ITZLER only eats fruit 'til noon, loves Run-D.M.C., and enjoys living life "out of the box." In fact, he doesn't even have a box. The author of the New York Times bestseller, Living with a Seal, cofounded Marquis Jet, the world's largest private jet card company which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Hathaway/NetJets. Jesse then partnered with Zico coconut water, which he and his partner sold to The Coca-Cola Company.

He's a former rapper on MTV and wrote and performed the NBA's Emmy Award-winning "I Love This Game" music campaign and the popular New York Knicks anthem "Go NY Go." When he's not running ultra-marathons, eating vegan food or being a dad to his four kids, Jesse can be found at the NBA's Atlanta Hawks games, where he's an owner of the team. He is married to Spanx founder Sara Blakely.

[johnnyroycerichardsoniii]

15 year entrepreneur here, broke AF, fighting for my dreams against the odds. I found this very inspiring you two! Thanks for sharing!

[ED-]

The casualness of this video for such a valuable interview is so cool. Really comfortable to watch and learn from

[annwalker]

She really is very special. As a mom of 3, it says so much what her husband said in the beginning, and volumes about their relationship, that he leads with that. I’ve followed her story for years, and just have tremendous respect.❤

[andreachavez]

That was so enjoyable! I love how proud Jesse is of his wife 🥹💕

[JennHoskins]

As a mom and a businesswoman, I am so encouraged by Sara! ❤ Career/life balance, always dreaming, pushing yourself while also ensuring you remain whole and full- truly leaving it all on the table. I was also raised with the perspective of failure not being fatal and I love that my dad built that mindset for me and I try to pass that along to my kids, seeing the fruit of that in my adult kids and hoping the rest still at home catch it too. Thanks for sharing all of your wisdom. ❤

[Manyhailmarysatatime]

Power couple leading the way to authenticity and living from the heart!!!

[memphismama-]

I love that Sara said "allowing your mind having the luxury to wonder!! " I have condemned that part of me as "not being focused" for all of my life totally reinforced by hustle/productivity culture! Now I have a new mindset on that -- thanks Sara!! Today is the first day of a whole new mindset for me.

[fit]

The raw footage of this content and other content that you have shared is refreshing. No professional camera action or editing and yet you are two of the most successful business people of our generation. Your authenticity is fuel to us entrepreneurs, thank you Sara and Jesse 💝

[KBRockstarRealtor]

you and Sara are my hero. my wife and I are both entrepreneurs and look up to you both!

[therescueheart]

The article in success magazine where you discuss how your father would ask everybody at the dinner table "what did you fail out today?" has stayed with me. Your sharing about Wayne Dyer via your father, has also been so important.

[georgelee]

I love this, Jesse the way you look at Sarah with such admiration is lovely and Sarah’s insights and journey are unmatched with what she has achieved.

[marianavaldezcoach]

Sara, you're truly one of the most incredible women in the whole world. Thank you for being an amazing role model and showing us what's possible. Could you please please write a book? 🙏

[sarahgeraghty]

Could listen to Sara and you all day! Love all the nuggets ...im starting out on my Solopreneur journey so this is so timely. Thank you for sharing. Love & Light to you all ❤

[Floruisse]

Sara your story inspires me as ‘new entrepreneur’ especially during the hard days… thank you for sharing your stories and experiences!

[nickicallahan]

Jesse is the best interviewer and such a great cheerleader / hype man for Sara. He is interested in people and ideas and he is fun to watch - watch her. Positive energy.

[CandyPlant-jz]

Fantastic! Came for a glance / quick listen. Stayed for the entire 37 minutes. Time well spent. Thanks for sharing!

[siobhanhumstonart]

I try not to look back in time too much but girl do I wish I had access to these thoughts and a woman and couple like this in my youth…and even in my middle age as I am now, this is so very valuable! Thank you so much…super happy I stumbled into this.

[Yanayofficial]

This is pure GOLD ! Thank you so much for sharing all these beyond valuable insights 🙌🙌🙌 will definitely watch a few more times.

[angeltravelstheworld]

So humble and always keeping it real. Money and success has only brought out the best in you both. it's only amplified who you already were/ are. inspiring guys!

[UnstoppableNoah]

10:25 - wow that hit me like a bus. THAT is ultimately what made Sara successful. Awesome talk, thank you both very much for the value!