Mary Kay recruiters and sales directors rave about the “benefits” of being a part of Mary Kay Cosmetics. How the items on this list can possibly be compared to paid sick leave, a 401(k) or tuition assistance is beyond me. Read more…
Written by SuzyQ Oh, I wish I had the magic words! Just what does it take to get the message across to the pink believers that MK is a scam? What part don’t they get? Maybe a short reminder would Read more…
A Mary Kay husband responding to the fact that 99% of people lose money in MLM, meaning it’s nearly impossible to make money selling Mary Kay products: It’s only impossible if you do not sell it. You were unable to Read more…
Written by PinkPeace In the wonderful world of Mary Kay, we certainly see our share of crazy prizes in offered in different units. There’s ugly jewelry, the oh-so-special opportunity to have coffee with a director, or the ride she could Read more…
Written by Raisinberry The longer I am away from Mary Kay, the more I am reminded to clearly define what the boundary lines are to my own sales approach. I spent some time thinking about how the lines got blurred Read more…
One of the many problems in Mary Kay is finding tactics that actually work to sell more products. There are gimmicks that are used to book classes, to get people to try a product or two, or maybe even to Read more…
Written by Parsonsgreen Carrie is a two time sales director in the Jamie Taylor National Area underneath Taylor McKnight. (Two time means she was a director, lost her unit because she didn’t make production, and then became a sales director Read more…
Why are you doing this? Anytime I look for something for my business your blog comes up. I do understand that this did not work for you, but its not a blanket experience. It works for some and not for Read more…
Written by a Former Consultant If Mary Kay Cosmetics says “faith” is supposed to come first, why are so many other things put first? I cried, “Grace,” to the mountain. I cried, “Grace,” to what stood in front of me. Read more…
Written by ThinkPinkThinkAgain The SD who wrote this letter says all the same things my director did for my five years as a consultant, and all the things I parroted and believed. And there is definitely truth to the idea Read more…
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https://www.pinktruth.com/2025/11/27/how-to-do-it-right-and-make-no-money/ https://www.pinktruth.com/2024/10/08/you-cant-make-money-selling-mary-kay-products/ https://www.pinktruth.com/2007/09/02/mary-kay-math-gets-a-reality-check/ There are more, but this gives a good picture.
Ooh I love these deep dives! I did some back of the napkin stuff to see how you came up…
If they made executive grade pay by sales, it would be reflected in the wholesale orders. We can see that…
Pink Truth critics cannot dispute these figures and there is no way to defend them. The numbers will only get…
Oh, BUT they will say, “We also make money selling products!!!!” What they don’t tell you is that they way…