tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post7613678614331552495..comments2023-10-14T05:42:23.964-07:00Comments on The Truth About Mary Kay: Reader Question - Can I work Mary Kay if I don't know anyone?Jon Bironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398467008484819674noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-21658461918923267072011-10-15T14:14:03.566-07:002011-10-15T14:14:03.566-07:00Moosemama....thanks for the advice. I do know tha...Moosemama....thanks for the advice. I do know that MK controls alot of what you can and can't do.....but all of my marketing ideas fall into the rules of the company so I won't have any problem at all. As far as inventory.....I actually don't want any at this time. I know I have a full year to purchase a $200 wholesale order to activate my discount so I am taking my time. I have found other consultants from other companies and have joined a network marketing group just for women in my city. They have given me tons of leads and actually I didn't have to pay a dime. It really was all about getting my voice out there and having it heard. I am giving it a year and if I do well great, if not fine too. At least I tried. Plus I use MK and the kit this month was just too good of a price, it actually saved me money on my order. :)<br /><br />Again thank you for all the advice!!A Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046214639013760889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-61887800084373070362011-10-11T12:13:26.796-07:002011-10-11T12:13:26.796-07:00One thing you should know is that you are can'...One thing you should know is that you are can't "market" yourself anyway you want. There are definite guidelines set down by the company that you will have to follow. If you are caught violating the guidelines, Mary Kay will issue you a warning and they have the right to terminate your contract if they find you in violation. <br /><br />You don't need to know a lot of people or have a lot of family, but it does help, they are your initial customer base, they are also your source for more contacts. Now you could do this business knowing no one, its not impossible, but it will take a lot of work warm stalking (walking up to people in a store and asking them for a booking) and cold calling (calling a list of numbers you either bought from a company or numbers from a contest drawing) Both of these techniques work for women who are driven and dont mind hearing no, your director or recruiter will be able to provide you with scripts to help. <br /><br />Also please be careful in regards to an inventory purchase. Mary Kay is about to have a lot of product changes in December, so it would be in your best interest to learn what they are and not buy too many of those items in your inventory. <br /><br />An inventory purchase is not necessary to start your business, except you will have to buy at least $200 in inventory in order to activate your discount. Take a look at your own situation and do not allow your recruiter or director convince you to purchase an inventory package that is not right for your situation.<br /><br />I'm not saying you should or should not join, in fact I doubt anyone would honestly be able to convince you not to because you seem like you have your mind made up. Hopefully you go into this business with your eyes openMoosemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706801674447650117noreply@blogger.com