tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post7591359391138188387..comments2023-10-14T05:42:23.964-07:00Comments on The Truth About Mary Kay: Two Ridiculous posts from Pink Truth for October 5Jon Bironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398467008484819674noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-26369103487035365942008-12-05T16:08:00.000-08:002008-12-05T16:08:00.000-08:00Wow, Wow. I thought this was just going to be a pa...Wow, Wow. I thought this was just going to be a page where I could print off a copy of the Meixsell Debut flyer for keepsake........... and looky, looky. Another group of sad people that spend their time doing the devils work. Tearing down someone that spends their life building others up. I know for a FACT that Donna spent a TON,... let me say that again- a TON of her own money on this event. And you see that flyer? That's called an "Invitation" just incase you didn't get that. Not a court ordered appearance. Everyone that CHOSE to pay the registration did just that. Others kept their wimpy little butts at home. Let's be real- Those of us who are making the money don't get on here and complain about a $110 registration fee, because we're actually spending our time working... WOW, what a concept. Thanks David for being ALL facts. You did a good job. We just have to stop giving negative people a place to throw up on our Mary Kay world.anon222https://www.blogger.com/profile/01570401976666216172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-2706722658881266132007-12-18T10:17:00.000-08:002007-12-18T10:17:00.000-08:00ONCE AGAIN, PTer's have no grip on reality or busi...ONCE AGAIN, PTer's have no grip on reality or business practices.<BR/><BR/>There are reasons why EMPLOYERS pay for the expenses of training for their employees.<BR/><BR/>First, this extra training is for the employees to perform better and, in turn, make the employer more money. Period. They often get very specific training that is designed specifically for that company. It is mandatory, because the employer will only benefit if all of the employees (or all of the managers, depending on the type of training) go. This does not make the employer evil. It is just a standard business practice.<BR/><BR/>AND, unless they work on commission, the employee sees no entra income for the extra money he brings to his employer, either.<BR/><BR/>An event like this is different. You do not go so you can make more money for your boss - you go to build your OWN business and enrich your OWN life.<BR/><BR/>Robert Kiyosaki (author of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad, books) says that the difference between the wealthy and those who are not is that the wealthy INVEST in seminars (emphasis mine), while the middle class take college classes. You can learn more in a weekend seminar than taking a class for a semester. Mr. Kiyosaki and his wife attend several seminars each year. (And this is a man who is already wealthy.)<BR/><BR/>A weekend event with Mr. Kiyosaki is $5000+. Meals are not included, nor is lodging.<BR/><BR/>I am sure that there are PTer's who will be appalled at that kind of money being charged for a weekend. "Shame on Mr. Kiyosaki," they may say. I don't think he'll lose sleep over that. ROTFL<BR/><BR/>As far as the Meixsell event:<BR/><BR/>For a hobby MK rep, it would probably not be a smart idea to go to an event like this.<BR/><BR/>To someone who wants to build a larger business, then it will be of benefit.<BR/><BR/>JMHOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-22258424292981594592007-12-18T09:24:00.000-08:002007-12-18T09:24:00.000-08:00I had not seen this article before today. As some...I had not seen this article before today. <BR/><BR/>As some of you know, I work closely with my director who is also my NSD. I worked very hard for and with her on her National debut. Let me tell you, nothing is cheap about doing one of those! I was in charge of the money and I know how much was charged for people to attend two days and one night of training by many Nationals who came to not only pay tribute to the new national, but also to train those of us in her area (and other areas too--it was open to all). Dave, you did not include decorations, teacher gifts, name tags, programs--gosh I can't even remember everything now (it's been several years ago) but just as I saw money coming in, I saw it going right back out. These things are not cheap to produce.<BR/><BR/>In return, however, the consultants who attended came away with a wealth of knowledge that is not offered to us very often. Imagine having training by ten nationals at one sitting. Amazing. We had someone from corporate attend as well. I have gone on to do very well in my business and a lot of it is attributable to what I learned those two days.<BR/><BR/>Can I put a price tag on that? Maybe if I tried very hard, but truthfully, I don't think I can. And the friendships made during the prep and during the event itself is priceless.<BR/><BR/>You are SO right about this. If corporate American presented something like this and forced employees to go, it would not be appreciated. Because we choose to go, much more is gained.<BR/><BR/>I don't know Donna Meixsell but I have heard her speak. She seems like the real deal to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-20947827897761517032007-12-17T20:09:00.000-08:002007-12-17T20:09:00.000-08:00Anon,Thank you for stopping by an letting us know ...Anon,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping by an letting us know that.<BR/><BR/>I suspected as much. I don't know much, but I do know that events can be very expensive.<BR/><BR/>Often, if you are attending a big event and the admission fee is "reasonable", it is because the event organizers had some "sponsor" dollars, or some other way to keep costs down.<BR/><BR/>It has been a while since I wrote this post, but just talking about it again gets me all worked up... I am not sure if you saw my comments on the recent criticism levied against MK for their charity... but nothing gets me more "fired up" than ungrateful people pointing their fingers in pure ignorance.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thanks for stopping by and especially thank you for that inside information and vote of confidence in Donna's character.<BR/><BR/>I hope (and am quite confident) that she has learned to ignore these ignorant blasts and continues helping those she helps!Jon Bironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398467008484819674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-47731371330032336692007-12-17T19:41:00.000-08:002007-12-17T19:41:00.000-08:00i am very close to the Meixsell family and know pe...i am very close to the Meixsell family and know personally that the money the hotel required them to spend on food highly exceeded both estimates and she actually spent money out of her pocket to host this even, rather than making any. She's a remarkably amazing lady with a heart of gold. If haters could open their heart to family, friends and god maybe they could learn some of the go-give spirit that Donna has.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com