This is an interesting article on the combination of religion and direct selling in China. China has strict rules against multi-level marketing, but companies are allowed to do “direct sales” if they have a license. Take a look at this Read more…
Spotlight on MLM: Lawsuit filed by Quixtar, Amway, Alticor, whatever the company is called today
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:
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…
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…
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…
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Well written, Suz! How well I remember the love bombing and how I interpreted it as women being supportive of…
At least she is honest about what she REALLY made,..$3.12 (no products either--a key-chain!) She factored in gas/food. Have to…
This is so degrading to her husband. I love that Rick trolled her on FB, but how and why he…
I completely love that her husband trolled her by making her demonstrate the snail snot patches on him. I'm sure…
"Are people just not buying Mary Kay?" Exactly. There is no real demand for these overpriced products of dubious quality…