Sara & Spanx just got paid $$$

[SeminoleMike1]

Blackstone acquires majority stake in shapewear and pantyhose giant Spanx valuing company at $1.2B; founder and CEO Sara Blakely will retain a significant stake and will continue to run operations

Spanx—Founded With $5,000—Is Now Worth $1.2 Billion in Blackstone Deal

(Bloomberg) -- Sara Blakely founded Spanx Inc. in 2000 with $5,000 of her personal savings earned from selling fax machines door-to-door. She just struck a deal with Blackstone Inc. that values the company at $1.2 billion. Most Read from BloombergGoogle’s Biggest Moonshot Is Its Search for a...

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[56Hope]

She’s pretty amazing.

 

[nolepaul23]

She's rich!!!

 

[mxhudso]

She's an FSU alumn? I guess I'm not familiar. Is she a booster?

 

[hrb83]

Great for her, it takes grit to make a leap of faith in a passion with a purpose. I applaud her and wish everyone success!!👏👏👏

 

[Bamanoles]

Trying to make something out of naming rights for the stadium or FOF. The SPANX Center. SPANX you very much!

Hmm. A lot of people here are creative ...

 

[SeminoleMike1]

She's an FSU alumn? I guess I'm not familiar. Is she a booster?

alum -'93. but apparently not a football fan. . You'd think some of that would make its way to the university at some point, though.

If I had $1B I'd almost certainly donate enough to have a building named after my family at my alma mater

 

[GeddyLee09]

Good business model. Just what Kevin Plank did with Under Armour.

 

[flatskw88]

She's not our highest NW grad..........

 

[56Hope]

She's not our highest NW grad..........

Who is?

 

[samdingo]

Who is?

Not me. 😔

 

[TheRealJoesphBrasco_29]

She doesn’t care about football, makes me sad.

 

[GaCracker]

you'd think there would be some worthwhile tax breaks for her by donating to the cause.

 

[supyonamesjosh]

Football isn't everything. Maybe she will donate to the university to improve its academics

 

[Bamanoles]

For historical purposes that is somewhat relevant to this thread (from 2015): https://floridastate.forums.rivals....der-sara-blakely-buy-the-atlanta-hawks.12586/

 

[RDCNoles]

Donate to all women’s sport, that way the university can direct its other resources to football. Then she can claim to be just help the female athletes at FSU obtain their life long goals. Win win for everybody

 

[BriSape23]

Her kids go to the same school as mine... not going to be giving to baseball or football. She does give to Tri-Delt and supports the academic programs at FSU. At this point, I bet she starts another company and leaves Spanx within a year.

 

[RRNoles]

Football isn't everything. Maybe she will donate to the university to improve its academics

It isn't? Why didn't someone tell me?

 

[goldmom]

She's an FSU alumn? I guess I'm not familiar. Is she a booster?

No. She's not a sports fan at all - I do think she might give to academics.

 

[goldmom]

Her kids go to the same school as mine... not going to be giving to baseball or football. She does give to Tri-Delt and supports the academic programs at FSU. At this point, I bet she starts another company and leaves Spanx within a year.

Explains that ridiculous new house the Tri Delts have.

 

[F4Gary]

you'd think there would be some worthwhile tax breaks for her by donating to the cause.

I'm sure her accountant is well versed in donation tax breaks. She probably gives a lot.

 

[MagNoleA]

Explains that ridiculous new house the Tri Delts have.

Is that the one with the Anchor out front? What exactly does that Anchor represent? Is that a late night rallying destination? Asking for a friend.

 

[MagNoleA]

No. She's not a sports fan at all - I do think she might give to academics.

This is very interesting and stimulating reading.

 

[GbrNole]

Explains that ridiculous new house the Tri Delts have.

my kid loves it!

 

[goldmom]

Is that the one with the Anchor out front? What exactly does that Anchor represent? Is that a late night rallying destination? Asking for a friend.

Nope. 😉⚓️#1

 

[GbrNole]

Nope. 😉⚓️#1

DG was my kid's second preference. Of course, she has also reliably informed me that FSU tri-delta doesn't have "a look". I laughed.

 

[misswebbsilverchief]

I love Sara!!! I follow her on Instagram and when ever I comment about us being FSU power girls together she always messages me back : )

 

[FisherWilcoxTaggart Survivor]

I love Sara!!! I follow her on Instagram and when ever I comment about us being FSU power girls together she always messages me back : )

Ask her if she -- as a "special appearance guest" -- wants to join you, @EvilTwin and @goldmom on the soon-to-be-produced Babes of Warchant Calendar? That will give each of you 3 months, so we'll go with Evening Gown, Swimsuit and Casual/Romper motifs.

Will be hotter than volcanic ash. 💥

 

[goldmom]

Ask her if she -- as a "special appearance guest" -- wants to join you, @EvilTwin and @goldmom on the soon-to-be-produced Babes of Warchant Calendar? That will give each of you 3 months, so we'll go with Evening Gown, Swimsuit and Casual/Romper motifs.

Will be hotter than volcanic ash. 💥

Tell you what: grab a stool at one of your Waffle Houses, and hold your breath.
Be sure to tell “wifey” what you’re waiting for...🤯🤡

 

[goldmom]

DG was my kid's second preference. Of course, she has also reliably informed me that FSU tri-delta doesn't have "a look". I laughed.

How cute...she must have known she didn’t really have a chance to make it...😼

 

[FisherWilcoxTaggart Survivor]

Tell you what: grab a stool at one of your Waffle Houses, and hold your breath.
Be sure to tell “wifey” what you’re waiting for...🤯🤡

Wifey is actually anxious to meet you.....she's here too, and thinks you are a hoot.

 

[goldmom]

Wifey is actually anxious to meet you.....she's here too, and thinks you are a hoot.

Well, truth be told, I am a hoot. I'm sure I'd like her. Should I look for a guy with a swelled head accompanied by a woman draped in jewels and wearing a halo? 😈

 

[FisherWilcoxTaggart Survivor]

How cute...she must have known she didn’t really have a chance to make it...😼

Is DG still heavily Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County-oriented? Those South Florida girls sure know how to party!! 🎉🥂

 

[FisherWilcoxTaggart Survivor]

Well, truth be told, I am a hoot. I'm sure I'd like her. Should I look for a guy with a swelled head accompanied by a woman draped in jewels and wearing a halo? 😈

You got the jewels part right…..

 

[FisherWilcoxTaggart Survivor]

Explains that ridiculous new house the Tri Delts have.

She did not give one dime.

That new house is known in some circles as “Waffle House, Panhellenic Style.”

 

[goldmom]

Is DG still heavily Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County-oriented? Those South Florida girls sure know how to party!! 🎉🥂

I have no idea. They were from all over when I was there, more Jax, Winter Park, and St. Pete/Clearwater although we did get most of the Gables/Palmetto girls. Much more diverse.

 

[goldmom]

She did not give one dime.

That new house is known in some circles as “Waffle House, Panhellenic Style.”

Oh, then they've upgraded...

 

[MagNoleA]

Tell you what: grab a stool at one of your Waffle Houses, and hold your breath.
Be sure to tell “wifey” what you’re waiting for...🤯🤡

This is so pleasant. All this tooting and hooting one's horns is just a riveting read. Please carry on. I'm intrigued. I'm in pain, but definitely intrigued. Did you realize that Norco (not Norvell) is favored by seven miligrams tomorrow?

 

[MagNoleA]

Well, truth be told, I am a hoot. I'm sure I'd like her. Should I look for a guy with a swelled head accompanied by a woman draped in jewels and wearing a halo? 😈

Hoots and Halos, Could I get in line for all the three miles of lines just waiting to see you? I"m sure it will be a great learning and insighful moment with you in charge, I think I want more

Oh, then they've upgraded...

Now, that's funny!
hoots like you. It will heavily depend on who the hoot is and her real agenda while just hooting about trolling for said Halos. Sounds like you may have one already in mind. Hoot once and that's affirmative.

 

[AllNoles]

Just read she just gave all 5000 employees first class plane tickets and 10k to enjoy a great trip. Out of what she’s being paid. That’s got to be like 75M when she’s all done.

If the government made her do that id be pissed. But I think it’s pretty awesome. And she’s one of the few that rich who have committed to giving almost all their money to charity. Again government should stay out but I applaud those who do.