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…
Written by SuzyQ I left Mary Kay many years ago. My product was charged back to my senior director in June, 2007. I still read Pink Truth almost daily and comment from time to time. It is amazing how after Read more…
I posted this one a few years ago, but I’m bringing it back because it’s important and amusing. The big selling point in Mary Kay (or any MLM, for that matter) is “part time hours with full-time pay.” You have 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…
I realize more each day how much this "business" contributed to my anxiety. Phrases like this one put unnecessary pressure…
This slogan is ridiculous, childish, and unrealistic. People have no more control over other people than they do the weather.…
Add Diane Covington to the list of almost-but-still-not NSDs. I watch her videos. She’s a real go-getter…a smart woman with…
People lurking should read that slowly and then again. Nothing accusatory. Just the way it is and anyone being honest…
Krystal Hunsucker, amber Towne, Kali Brigham, I am not seeing them get any closer. The numbers are plummeting. What will…