'Bet on yourself,' says this multi-millionaire founder — who had to take a loan for Yankees tickets in the '90s. (via CNBCMakeIt)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: Jesse Itzler and Spanx Founder Sara Blakely at the Spanx Fall 2012 Fashion Week Presentation on February 13, 2012 in New York City.
Itzler, now 51 and a successful entrepreneur worth millions , said taking that risk during his early days helped set him up for success. The Yankee executive went on to explain that the seats were "specially made" for elite guests and there were only eight of them in the entire stadium."How much?" Itzler said he asked.
"[M]y total net worth was probably less then $10k. NO, it was DEFINITELY less then 10k! However, I said 'we'll take them,'" Itzler wrote.But he said there was a method behind his madness.
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