We recently discussed packaging changes that Mary Kay is doing. The company pretends that things like this are for the benefit of consultants, so the products can be "on trend" and more hip and happening.The real truth is that each Read more…
The most recent Applause magazine issued by Mary Kay had this statement about the new packaging for the Timewise product line: While the packaging is changing, the formulas and the retail prices remain the same! With that in mind, this Read more…
Mary Kay Inc. reports annual statistics on consultants, directors, and commissions for Canada. Check out the latest… 2010: The vast majority of the independent sales force members’ primary source of profit is selling product. In addition, all Mary Kay Independent Read more…
Written by The Scribbler The heat is on, firebrands! As we shoot down the pipes towards Mary Kay’s annual “Festival of Fakery,” you might want to duck and cover, as the scripted “sincere” compliments of IBCs and directors everywhere will Read more…
Late last year we discussed Mary Kay’s new customer delivery service, through which sales directors and national sales directors can currently have products shipped to customers directly from Mary Kay. In August 2009, consultants will be able to particpate. Of Read more…
The Dallas Morning News ran this lovely article focusing on Mary Kay , and just like all the other articles on this topic in the last few months, the writer apparently did no fact-checking. The charade that multi-level marketing companies Read more…
Another Mary Kay lover has some advice for me and the rest of the Pink Truth community. I like how she refers to us as “ridiclues”… I think maybe she should “get a clue.” As usual, I am also amused Read more…
We still await the judge’s order in the case Mary Kay Cosmetics brought against Touch of Pink Cosmetics. The jury made its decisions, which all went against TOP. However, the case is not concluded until the judge actually rules. The Read more…
To say I'm stunned that Touch of Pink lost on all issues would be an understatement. The history of the case can be found in articles here. The verdict in the case is here. UPDATE: There is a chance that Read more…
I’ve long felt that Avon is really no better than any other MLM out there which pushes recruiting and building the pyramid. For years, Avon did have more of a focus on retail sales, but the profits to be made Read more…
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What's truly in it for me as a consultant to have a lot of inventory vs just encouraging customers to…
I'm sure you're right, DJ. It's really quite sickening to think how systems like this massively overproduce physical goods, completely…
That's right, directors, your downline aren't people with tight finances and priorities other than ordering hundreds of dollars worth of…
Outside of MyShop, Mary Kay's compensation plan rewards ordering, but only for folks with a downline. This inherently promotes recruiting…
Half the time the products are already sold out by the time a lowly, non pcp consultant gets the chance…