Skip to content
  • 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
Pink Truth

Pink Truth

  • 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
Pink Truth

Pink Truth

Other MLMs

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.

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 194 195 196 … 210 Next

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. Popinki on How Do Women Get Sucked Into Mary Kay?October 27, 2026

    LOL, "praise by omission" is 💯 For most of my life, lack of active criticism was the most I could…

  2. Super Executive Spaghetti Director on How Do Women Get Sucked Into Mary Kay?October 27, 2026

    Another issue with Mary Kay (or any MLM) the social contract is that businesses generally do not outright lie to…

  3. Mountaineer95 on Sad September for Mary Kay DirectorOctober 26, 2026

    Yeah, I didn’t like that line either. If, after being informed, my opinion is not what she wants it to…

  4. enorth on Nsd Never to Be, Taylor McKnightOctober 26, 2026

    It's sad to watch a young, attractive woman continuing to chase the meaningless NSD title...and continuing to fail. And it's…

  5. Mountaineer95 on Sad September for Mary Kay DirectorOctober 26, 2026

    I just get so offended when MLM people claim to be small business owners. They own nothing but the inventory…

Popular Posts

  • Something’s Coming at Mary Kay
  • Why Wasn’t Linda Toupin at Seminar?
  • New Beauty Consultant Agreement
  • No Translations at Seminar, Please
  • A Family’s Finances Destroyed by Mary Kay
  • Linda Toupin Doesn’t Need a Legal Disclaimer
  • More Speculation on Mary Kay Circling the Drain
  • Already Complaining About Seminar
  • Problems With Mary Kay’s Products
  • My Seminar Experience

©2026. Pink Truth. All Rights reserved.

Theme by Silk Themes