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  • Welcome
    • For New Mary Kay Consultants
    • Mary Kay Truths
  • Mary Kay Facts
    • Top 10 Reasons to NOT Do Mary Kay
    • The Mary Kay Pyramid
    • Information for Mary Kay DIQs
    • Mary Kay Destroying Women
    • What is Multi-Level Marketing?
    • 99% Lose Money in MLM
    • Not Taught at Harvard
  • Mary Kay Documents
    • Mary Kay Consultant Agreement (2026 version)
    • Mary Kay Consultant Agreement (2019 version)
    • Mary Kay Sales Director Agreement
    • Mary Kay National Sales Director Agreement
    • NSD Compensation Chart
    • NSD Guide
    • Mary Kay’s Official Stance on Pink Truth
    • Business Opportunity Rule
    • Mary Kay NSD Emeritus Guide
    • Applause Magazine (US)
    • Applause Magazine (Canada)
  • Discussion Board
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Failure in MLM

Perpetuating the Myth That People in MLMs Make Money

Posted on July 24, 2015

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…

Scripts & Training

Mary Kay NSD Pamela Shaw on Interviewing

Posted on July 21, 2015

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…

Culture & Manipulation

The Price of Success in Mary Kay

Posted on July 14, 2015

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…

Recruiting

Effectively Stalking Your Next Mary Kay Victim

Posted on July 7, 2015

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…

Failure in MLM

Man on Top, a Film About Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)

Posted on May 20, 2015

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…

Inventory & Selling

How to Stalk and Catch a Bride

Posted on May 5, 2015

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…

Inventory & Selling

Older Woman With No Money Joins Mary Kay: What to Do?

Posted on April 28, 2015

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…

MLM Education

The Non-Retail “Direct Selling” Company

Posted on April 27, 2015

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…

Failure in MLMInventory & Selling

Do You Want More From Mary Kay?

Posted on April 21, 2015

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…

Quitting Mary Kay

A Consultant’s Letter to Her Director

Posted on April 7, 2015

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…

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Pink Truth Discussion Board

Visit the Pink Truth Discussion Board to discuss any topic you like. No praise or promotion of MLM is allowed. Please read the site rules carefully before signing up.
  1. Pinkiu on Why Can’t We Trade MK Products?September 3, 2026

    The ONLY way I was able to make a small profit over the years in MK was by trading/buying a…

  2. Pinkiu on Why Can’t We Trade MK Products?September 3, 2026

    When I was a Dior makeup artist, it would drive me nuts that a store would hold a large event,…

  3. Data Junkie on Why Can’t We Trade MK Products?September 3, 2026

    Recruiting and front-loading are the name of the game in MLMs like Mary Kay. Whether initial inventory or qualifying minimums,…

  4. Heather on Why Can’t We Trade MK Products?September 3, 2026

    ^^ THIS. Major cosmetic stores don't carry huge amounts of inventory unless it's a new release (even then, the amount…

  5. Claire on The Launch Party FlopSeptember 3, 2026

    haha---top picture--two of the twelve are CHILDREN. No recruiting there, babe.

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