It is common for multi-level marketing companies to publicize  that  “direct selling” (the code name for multi-level marketing or legalized pyramid schemes) picks up during a recession. The whole industry is portrayed a massive opportunity for consumers to make money Read more…

Written by The Scribbler If this script were made into a movie, it would be titled, “Is there any reason why we couldn’t get your Starter Kit ordered?”  The pushy phrase is shoved into the potential recruit’s face a minimum Read more…

Die-hard Mary Kay supporters fancy themselves wise philosophers, and like to hand out all sorts of drivel on goals, achievements, and success. We often hear that in Mary Kay, you should be willing to make a short-term sacrifice for a Read more…

This training document really needs no commentary from me, other than… how big of a stalker do you really want to be when it comes to Mary Kay??? FOLLOW-UP PROCESS KEY POINTS: #1 GOAL = Get lead to guest event/set Read more…

Man on Top is a documentary about multi-level markeing (MLM). It being directed and produced by Paul Mathieu. The film tells the story of MLM and how it has cheated consumers out of billions of dollars with its fake business Read more…

If a bride sees a Mary Kay lady coming towards her in the weding gown salon, will she bolt into the dressing room and lock the door? Apparently so – brides are notoriously nervous and flighty. A handout on one Read more…

This group email was sent out by a Mary Kay director: Wouldn’t you think after 32 years in Mary Kay I would have the answer?  That’s one of the intriguing things about this company there is always more to learn.  Read more…

Written by Robert FitzPatrick As market-based economies become the prevailing global model, millions of people are being exposed to sales promotions, income opportunity solicitations, and investment schemes with which they have no experience or knowledge. Vulnerability to deception and the Read more…

Ick. Another propaganda piece to assure Mary Kay consultants that if they just pray enough and want it enough, they can be successful in Mary Kay. If they are not successful, they must not have had a high enough “deserve Read more…

All the reasons why Mary Kay is not for this consultant. Hey SD: Thanks for the talk today. I’m working hard on hearing God’s purpose for me, and I am not sure that Mary Kay is His message. I know Read more…