This is from retired NSD Linda Toupin’s “director boot camp.” I’d venture a guess that almost every single director in Mary Kay fits into 7 or more of these items. (Mostly the broke one!) And not because they’re lazy or Read more…
The massive scam that is Mary Kay Cosmetics runs in families, it appears. There have been 14 mothers and daughters who have become national sales directors. Kristin Sharpe put this together to show off the 13 current “teams” of mothers Read more…
In an effort to help Kaybots save lots of time in responding to Pink Truth, I have put together a list of common things Mary Kay lovers say to Pink Truth members. These things are meant to show us how Read more…
Robert FitzPatrick of Pyramid Scheme Alert has conducted extensive research on multi-level marketing companies (MLMs). The research can be difficult with companies like Mary Kay, which are privately owned and therefore don’t release hardly any information about the dismal earnings Read more…
The most clever marketing ploy ever instituted by Mary Kay is the PINK CADILLAC! It screams success. The general public sees a woman in a pink Cadillac, and assumes she is very successful and earning the big bucks in Mary Read more…
Almost no one gets to the status of national sales director in Mary Kay. No matter how hard a director works, her chances of gathering the number of women needed to get to national are extremely low. It’s a system Read more…
Just about any objection you may have during a recruiting interview for Mary Kay can be overcome if the consultant has practiced. This set of instructions comes from NSD Gloria Mayfield Banks. It’s old, but so is just about every Read more…
False earnings claims are at the heart of the Mary Kay con. Because almost no one makes money in MLM, they have to create a false picture of success for potential recruits. One of the wild exaggerations thrown around is Read more…
A note from a Mary Kay troll… It seems that those who created this page simply have an ax to grind and can’t stand the idea of any woman having ambition, a positive and uplifting product, or success. Mary Kay Read more…
Written by Raisinberry Most every Mary Kay sales director or recruiter possesses the skill of rationalization. Some of us don’t even realize this until we begin our journey back to reality. As I travel my path back to the real Read more…
What on Earth is "non-profit money"? Your own or your husband's salary? That inheritance from Great-aunt Gladys? Spending that isn't…
Great post! The Ah-HA!! moment I had, after 20 years of MK, was realizing that "saving for a house" using…
This is so on-brand for Mary Kay, though. "We offer FREE training", except for the "room fees" at meetings and…
What a great way to start the day! Thank you OP for taking the time to share your story.
The email writer didn't just save money; she also a lot of time, stress, and repeated hits to her self…