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Spotlight on MLM: Lawsuit filed by Quixtar, Amway, Alticor, whatever the company is called today

Posted on October 15, 2007

A short story ran in the Detroit Free Press on Saturday about Quixtar (Amway, Alticor, etc.) and a lawsuit against bloggers and online forum participants. Althought the lawsuit was filed against 30 John Does, it is specifically targeting a former Read more…

Culture & Manipulation

Addictive Behaviors (Yes, Mary Kay)

Posted on October 14, 2007

Written by Lazy Gardens Could Mary Kay become an addiction for some? Yes. Here are some of the signs. The term “addiction” was previously applied exclusively to chemicals such as alcohol, drugs, or nicotine. With recent research on the brain Read more…

Recruiting

Recruiting Mary Kay Consultants With Fear

Posted on October 14, 2007

One of the favorite techniques used by multi-level marketing (pyramid schemes) to recruit: FEAR. That’s right. Instill fear. Find a hot button. Help you discover you that you’re not happy. You’re not appreciated. You’re not paid what you’re worth. You Read more…

Seminar

Arena Seating: Another Fun Mary Kay Seminar Memory

Posted on October 10, 2007

Written by SuzyQ A glimpse into one (of many) unglamorous reality of Mary Kay Seminar. Arena seating versus Hall A? The goal of course is Arena Seating (No Hall A!!!) It is not unusual to chant at meetings No Hall Read more…

Other MLMs

The Truth About Usana: Hopelessly Overpriced Products

Posted on October 10, 2007

Usana Health Sciences sells vitamins and nutritional products that are priced 100% to 300% higher than comparable products from other companies. In March 2007, a report on Usana Health Sciences was released by the Fraud Discovery Institute. Barry Minkow and Read more…

Lawsuits

Amended Complaint – Robin Blackmon Dunda

Posted on October 9, 2007

An amended complaint was filed August 31, 2007 in the Robin Blackmon-Dunda v Mary Kay Inc. case in Dallas County. Some interesting facts about Robin’s unit and career with Mary Kay:

Scripts & Training

Powerful Words to Help You Recruit

Posted on October 9, 2007

Written by The Scribbler Mary Kay nsd Kathy Helou shows you how to recruit by telling the prosepct that Mary Kay is the answer to any and all problems. Scrib’s note:  Have you been asked to attend a unit meeting Read more…

Scripts & Training

Official Mary Kay Four-Point Recruiting Plan

Posted on October 9, 2007

Written by The Scribbler Mary Kay Ash developed the “four point recruiting plan” when she first started Mary Kay Inc. Skin care classes and collection previews offer the best place to find prospective team members. Mary Kay herself developed the Read more…

Scripts & Training

Team Building is as Easy as 1-2-3 (and 4 and 5)

Posted on October 9, 2007

Written by The Scribbler Pamela Waldrop Shaw tells you just how easy it is to recruit. (Easy? Really? Not for most everyone!) Scrib’s note: This is a terribly long-winded document rivalling the length of a car repair manual – classic Read more…

Scripts & Training

Close Like the Pros

Posted on October 9, 2007

Written by The Scribbler Notes from Volume 3 of an Amie Gamboian CD, offering guidelines for closing a potential recruit.

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  1. Data Junkie on Magic Words to Help You RecruitSeptember 24, 2026

    You are absolutely right about the educational opportunity. But notice, I mentioned this is for strangers. Educating strangers is likely…

  2. BP on Magic Words to Help You RecruitSeptember 24, 2026

    “Looking for a SHARP woman like you!” “You’re SUGAR SHARP!” Gee, am I also rad, bitchin’, and groovy? Their slang…

  3. BP on Magic Words to Help You RecruitSeptember 24, 2026

    “A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met.” That mindset will get you chained up in some pervert’s cellar.

  4. BP on Magic Words to Help You RecruitSeptember 24, 2026

    There’s still educational value. It’s highly unlikely the recruiter is a 1%-er, if so we’d recognize her name from the…

  5. Jurneeka on Magic Words to Help You RecruitSeptember 24, 2026

    Ya I got snagged by that too. Late 80s and I was in my mid 20s. A plus sized women’s…

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