I think many Mary Kay sales directors have convinced themselves that they are “working ethically.” That they’ve made themselves believe that there is nothing wrong with the Mary Kay pyramid scheme and nothing wrong with the fact that almost all Read more…
We’ve talked before about sales directors ordering too much inventory, so let’s go back to ABC’s 20/20 segment about Mary Kay and Pink Truth. Two of the biggest problems in Mary Kay Cosmetics are the lack of retail sales of Read more…
A recent announcement from Mary Kay: We’re thrilled to announce that Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Barbara Sunden, who currently ranks as the No. 1 NSD nationwide, has broken yet another record – this time for the highest monthly Read more…
Written by SuzyQ So, I am spying again. And while checking the February reports from my used-to-be-wanna-be area, I pull up one of my sister directors. She has about $4K “on hold” due to credit cards declining. Not surprising, since Read more…
False earnings claims are at the heart of the Mary Kay con. Because almost no one makes money in MLM, they have to create a false picture of success for potential recruits. One of the wild exaggerations thrown around is Read more…
Written by Raisinberry What I am about to say causes me the greatest heartache. The life of a current Mary Kay Director is one of desperate denial, and it is the saddest story to tell. The old timers believe that Read more…
Written by Raisinberry Why Mary Kay still won’t work when you grow a conscience. There is a part of the whole pro/anti Mary Kay debate that usually isn’t discussed. In most comments, consultants share the nasty self-serving character traits of Read more…
Written by Raisinberry Contrary to popular belief, the abusive state of affairs in Mary Kay didn’t start with the record breakers in the last 10t to 15 years. These were ladies who figured out where to concentrate their time, and Read more…
This part of our cult series compares Mary Kay to cults with a Cult Checklist from the International Cultic Studies Association. Does Mary Kay fit the bill? “The following list of social-structural, social-psychological, and interpersonal behavioral patterns commonly found in Read more…
If your husband dares to question the Mary Kay opportunity, your recruiter wants you to be ready with these answers. Mary Kay doesn’t want something as silly as your husband’s logic to stand in the way of you purchasing inventory! Read more…
@FrostyRose, great thoughts. Ask me no questions, I’ll tell you no lies. 😁
Thanks Tracy. Wow, that could surely boost the daughter up the Mary Kay ladder. I have a feeling we will…
@DataJunkie, I witnessed this first hand. An NSD retired, and her Sales Director daughter (in my city) inherited all of…
Excellent comment. “MK always pressed upon us that Corporate benevolently paid for commissions from their profit. WHERE DOES THE COMPANY…
MK always pressed upon us that Corporate benevolently paid for commissions from their profit. The downline never had to pay…