tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post8174608897003414466..comments2023-10-14T05:42:23.964-07:00Comments on The Truth About Mary Kay: Pros and ConsJon Bironhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06398467008484819674noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-26873737376020676552016-08-24T18:57:18.920-07:002016-08-24T18:57:18.920-07:00I completely agree with Bren!!
SaraI completely agree with Bren!!<br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-56874670196099164112016-06-14T08:49:34.971-07:002016-06-14T08:49:34.971-07:00I am becoming a consultant today. I too will be bu...I am becoming a consultant today. I too will be buying inventory :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12720804679029873141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-20531962009454021452016-06-07T09:34:56.573-07:002016-06-07T09:34:56.573-07:00Bren yes you are absolutely right we are especiall...Bren yes you are absolutely right we are especially in this last hour suppose to put God in everything including our careers. Satan I come against you influencing others on let's make peace by using compromise. That's not God's word. Compromise that's the problem with America today we have allowed Satan and our flesh to invite compromise to fit the world's wants. Now getting back to this business. God says to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and All these things will be added unto you. As long as we follow Christ in everything we do He will bless us. Greater is He that is in me then he who is in this world!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10895417360935092650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-15204768664360605362016-04-28T10:13:43.057-07:002016-04-28T10:13:43.057-07:00This comment makes me want to purchase an inventor...This comment makes me want to purchase an inventory should I decide to sell MK! LOLL!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01999584587058957910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-10752032739803917062016-04-28T10:10:00.289-07:002016-04-28T10:10:00.289-07:00Is the buyback only for the first year?Is the buyback only for the first year?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01999584587058957910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-91434549402408025072016-01-09T06:14:27.929-08:002016-01-09T06:14:27.929-08:00Thank you for this post. It has been very helpful ...Thank you for this post. It has been very helpful to me as I consider my options.BFC truth youthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530648001297740438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-16294787335768552042015-08-24T04:56:56.434-07:002015-08-24T04:56:56.434-07:00I am thinking about becoming a consultant and I...I am thinking about becoming a consultant and I'm a little nervous. I just moved to the area I live with my husband and I thought it would be a good way to know people and use makeup I love. However our area is pretty saturated with MK consultants, how do you get started when it feels like everyone already buys from someone else? Also I'm really shy, how do I even meet people to sell to? Miss Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01834270553533545584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-35787190758551837232014-12-18T16:48:19.544-08:002014-12-18T16:48:19.544-08:00Not sure if you have gotten your answers or not, I...Not sure if you have gotten your answers or not, I am a new consultant and I'm pretty sure that in Dec MK is offering the starter kit for 75 dollars for people that want to get their business started again. My email is Malloriehilley2213@yahoo.com email me if you'd like me to get more info from my awesome director!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07703311090088685950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-75208818918652232862014-10-14T03:40:38.824-07:002014-10-14T03:40:38.824-07:00if you cannot sell inventory, the buyback is 90%
if you cannot sell inventory, the buyback is 90%<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14741181872619024444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-53834008019562019252014-10-01T14:01:26.601-07:002014-10-01T14:01:26.601-07:00bosslady = therealabbosslady = therealabAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-2080931325667993282014-10-01T13:59:59.748-07:002014-10-01T13:59:59.748-07:00... couldn't fit the cons in the last post (di...... couldn't fit the cons in the last post (didn't realize how much I typed sheesh)<br /><br />CONS!!<br />1) Your experience can be bad given the wrong leader. Your director helps make this experience great. Mine is always positive & checks on me personally - its not always about MK. A bad director can leave a sour taste in your mouth & can fail at relaying the truth and giving you adequate training and advice<br />2) The $5 weekly meetings. That kind of took me by surprise but my first meeting was a great experience. I probably won't make it every Tuesday consecutively but I will be at most bcus I feel if you don't put in any work, time, or money - you won't get much from the business<br />3) It can be somewhat intimidating in the beginning bcus you don't know what to fully expect. I was very overwhelmed initially with all this foreign terminology & concepts of earning stars & what not & when I received my inventory I was extremely overwhelmed bcus I didn't know what to do with it all. My recruiter helped me organize & helped clarify any questions/concerns I had & now I am passed that overwhelming stage. <br />4) This is not a con for me - but it can be for some. You have to put in work. You can't expect to do nothing & make money. You have to be disciplined & organized. You have to WANT to learn about the company & be great. There is still so much I need to learn & don't know but I make sure that I try & figure things out on my own before I ask for help. I found places to get product knowledge & useful tips & advice on how to deal with situations that will arise in the company (I keep all of this stuff in my binder). Some things you will have to teach yourself but if you are not willing to put in effort outside of what you are told to do you won't be successful. I read these blogs often just so I can know what questions to ask my director & so that I can know what to research if I'm not sure about something.<br />5) MK isn't for everybody. You have to have a certain determination & passion for selling products period. You have to have some type of people skills & if you don't you have to be willing to learn new concepts & actually apply them. You will be taken out of your comfort zone & you will feel nervous, but it'll allow you to grow even outside of MK.<br />6) You will get rejected!! People will make appointments or say they're coming to something & will just no show. Don't let this stop you. Rejection is apart of life - it's all about how you recover & bounce back. <br /><br />Sorry for rambling but so far this is what I have gotten out of it. I'm somewhat nervous bcus I don't know what to expect long-term but I am optimistic and dedicated to making the most from this. My debut party is approaching so I'm excited about that & I hope that I can establish the relationships & connections to make this side job work for me.<br /><br />Thanks for reading :)<br />AshiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-7884663216478761722014-10-01T13:59:06.749-07:002014-10-01T13:59:06.749-07:00Hello ladies!!
I recently joined Mary Kay a few we...Hello ladies!!<br />I recently joined Mary Kay a few weeks ago & would love to share my experience thus far. I am a college student & work a full-time job - MK is just a way to make more money to spend on myself or save or whatever. Now I know I'm still in the early stages & things can change but here's my take so far:<br />PROS!!<br />1) It's giving me something to be determined about. I love starting new things bcus I put my all into everything so this is making me work hard at something and push my boundaries<br />2) I was never really big on makeup, but MK makes me want to explore that feminine side. I enjoy learning about makeup & skin care and sharing how I went from no interest to a lot of interest with this company & with cosmetics in general<br />3) I love the empowerment. I'm very humble & positive & it's great surrounding yourself around positive people who motivate you and cheer you on even when if you haven't accomplished anything<br />4) My team rocks! I've read posts about horrible directors & such & everyone in my team is supportive, encouraging, and not pushy. When learning about my inventory I did not have the $$ to buy but my director listened to me & understood my situation & helped come up with a personal solution for me. I know a lot of women who want/use MK and I have a very out-going personality so I knew selling the product wouldn't be the hard part (I sell things for a living) but my funds were extremely tight. I did get the MK Visa credit card & created a $900 inventory bcus I wasn't comfortable with spending 3600 but I didn't want to start small either. From looking at what I received in the inventory I know I won't have any problems selling everything in my inventory<br />5) I get the chance to network & connect with so many interesting women<br />6) I get to travel. I'm usually always busy or don't have the $$ to travel but MK allows me to do so. Granted you still have to pay, but now that I have extra money I can afford to do so<br />7) MK is extremely flexible. If you want to buy the minimum to just have products for personal use you can. If you want to make some serious money, you can. If you want to take time off you can.<br />8) The 50% discount & free products you get on your first order. I never used MK products & now thats all I use (my personal choice bcus I notice the difference & see how great the products are)<br />9) I love the philosophy of putting God first in your business. I'm not religious but I am very spiritual & I include God in every aspect of my life.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-785767337427505782014-06-26T16:17:55.210-07:002014-06-26T16:17:55.210-07:00I was recruited in ga a couple years back but I di...I was recruited in ga a couple years back but I didnt kno anything or how to start my own business. No one pointed me to training for facials and what not. So I stopped I didnt fully quit but I didnt sell or do anything.<br />im rethinking selling mk again in al because I think if found someone who can help push me in the right direction. I dont have a car so the mk car is very appealing to me.<br />so I've researched what I can (google isnt very helpful sadly) n this site/blog is very helpful cause you get both good n bad (pink truth annoyed me cause it was so hateful). I am more confident now that I know what ill need to start a business (thank you) cause pink truth started to discourage me. However I do have a few questions.<br /><br />1. The car. Do you actually get to keep keep the car? Cause I found info that you/your team have to make a certain amount each month for the next 2 yrs after you get it. What about after? Is it completely yours then?<br />2. Restarting. Is there any fee for restarting your mk business after a few years? I didnt do anything other than purchase the starter kit. Would I be fine just buying another starter kit n starting my business that way? Or are there certain procedures ill have to go through/pay?miko-nekohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456541798787601329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-37546544972744007022014-05-20T20:45:39.818-07:002014-05-20T20:45:39.818-07:00Dear JUDI, you must use money expenses to start a ...Dear JUDI, you must use money expenses to start a business..There is no such thing we can get free for our business. MK is about ur small business. me myself invest for about RM 4000 (USD 1,176) approximately to buy enough skincare n cosmetics as sample/ trial for my prospects customer. It is not include with money expenses on car oil,MK stock, sample, food etc..But i really enjoy to use this product. It change my face a lot, it makes my face looks healthier that before. Before this i'm look as a sick women with pale face and black spots.. MK Beauty Consultant N Shima (Cma)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05628860620225147883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-209152404029331172014-04-23T20:56:34.552-07:002014-04-23T20:56:34.552-07:00I've been a consultant for 5 years I decided i...I've been a consultant for 5 years I decided it wasn't right for me to but inventory when I first started and I always tell my team to not feel like they have to. I just recently purchased inventory because I have a big customer base now and I know what's on my shelves I will use. I reccommend waiting on inventory! <br /><br />Email-trishabrooks1991@hotmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282431357749135259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-54118818879155848462014-03-19T02:10:39.194-07:002014-03-19T02:10:39.194-07:00It's been almost a month did you get the advic...It's been almost a month did you get the advice you were looking for and have you joined? I didn't see anyone respond to you so I would love to if you haven't joined yet. NeNehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272198333605714466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-82470995773729905332014-03-19T02:06:06.021-07:002014-03-19T02:06:06.021-07:00I just went on the site a browsed through Mary Kay...I just went on the site a browsed through Mary Kay Consultants in my area and found a director.... man I really wish this thing took my full story. I just caution anyone taking on Mary Kay or any business with the false hope that they can leave their full time job, go through every training under the sun and be successful because it isn't going to happen. I strongly urge anyone if your going to take on owning a business know how to effectively run a business before jumping in. Do not allow anyone to convince you that purchasing inventory will be the only way you will keep your customers happy because it isn't true. Really do your homework before investing... NeNehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272198333605714466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-57637650783142188032014-03-19T01:56:12.953-07:002014-03-19T01:56:12.953-07:00I had a story to tell but it was too long and it w...I had a story to tell but it was too long and it wouldn't take. <br /><br />My best advice is if your not ready to truly run a BUSINESS do not sign up until you are. The meetings in my experience are more for motivation, pageantry and women getting together to have fun. <br /><br />Know how to manage your books, know how to set up reminders for when it is time for your customers to restock their products. If your wanting to make money there is money to be made however, know when to keep your recruiter and your director OUT of your business. <br /><br />When you get your kit learn the products you have 30 days before you can no longer get the free product. Learn the products and place your own initial order based on what your comfortable selling as well as what really sells. Don't focus on trying to be a "Star" consultant or even becoming Director. Before trying to build your team know your business and how YOU want to run it. Don't allow your director talk you in to purchasing a storefront when your not ready to run the store. <br /><br />Do not come in to Mary Kay thinking you can quit your job and this be your first source of income. A true business takes 5 years to show a true profit if done correctly and be free from debt from the startup. Do NOT get a loan for inventory. Purchase what you can afford. Satin Hands, Timewise Skin Care and the Botanicals are great starters. <br /><br />Should you make it to DIQ be prepared to foot your trip for training in Texas to become Director. Be prepared to possibly pay back residuals if any one from your downline drops out and sends back their product for the 90% buy back program. If you made a commission you have to pay it back.<br /><br />So if your going in it know what our coming in to ... if your wanting to make extra cash it can be made but just be willing to work. If your really not interested in the titles you can move up but stop at Red Jacket don't take on DIQ and Director if your not ready to take on a much bigger commitment. You think the pressures of being a consultant is a lot get up to DIQ and Director and beyond... being a consultant is the piece of cake piece of pie.NeNehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272198333605714466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-37863188516628135542014-02-25T21:47:15.746-08:002014-02-25T21:47:15.746-08:00Hi, ladies! I am a 25yo single mom. I'm curren...Hi, ladies! I am a 25yo single mom. I'm currently living on welfare and going to school. I do not have my own car yet, though I should be getting one in the next six months. I LOVE this makeup, and I want to become a consultant. What advice can you give me? I'd love to hear ideas and warnings, so I know what I'm getting into. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18159185619329194112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-19119843527600228782014-02-21T21:44:16.231-08:002014-02-21T21:44:16.231-08:00Wow very interesting and eye opening. Wow very interesting and eye opening. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873642217201422759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-34808665093117890032014-01-04T16:38:18.017-08:002014-01-04T16:38:18.017-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08186059458054365413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-22371852288116826142013-08-11T16:28:05.008-07:002013-08-11T16:28:05.008-07:00My Mary Kay Experience:
It first started by having...My Mary Kay Experience:<br />It first started by having a one on one facial done by a lady. She seemed really positive and happy and like this stuff was awesome. I envied her attitude. I had just found out I was pregnant and my then current waitressing job wasn't ideal. She really talked me in to it and made me feel so good about myself. Then she introduced me to the director. She was and is still today a wonderful woman with a bright personality and love for people. The problem was I felt that the consultant had me meet her in order for the director to "win me over" and get a new consultant. The director went on and on about how she was part of "corporate america" and as a woman had hit her "glass ceiling" when she found mary kay. It all sounded so amazing. Could I really do that awesome and make that much money? I was sold. So, I happily paid my $100 to get started. I was pumped and ready to get going. Then the director sweet talked me in to getting inventory to have on hand. She talked me in to getting a credit card and having my Grandmother to co-sign on the card. So yes, I purchased $4200 work of product that my director said I needed. Again, I was pumped and ready to go.....two weeks later I had a miscarriage. I went from the highest point in my life to the lowest. I couldn't function for a long time. Every day I'd pass the cabinet that held all that product and just cringe. The sad thing about it is that non of my fellow consultants really cared. I told them but they were like "oh yeah, that happened to so and so. It'l be ok. Just try again." Really? Oh I didn't realize it was that easy. lol. SARCASM. I ended up deciding to sell it all back to the company. My directer was very upset about it and tried to persuade me to keep trying, but at that time in my life...I just couldn't. So I got 90% of my money back for unused product. Of course that money doesn't put a dent in a credit card that has a 25% interest. Three years later and we just about have that credit card paid off. <br />My advice<br />1. If you are motivated to sell...you will. <br />2. You really can help improve peoples lives. <br />3. The products are good (but of course you could get comparable products for cheaper at Walmart)<br />4. Know who you are as a person. If you're not a people person or make new friends easily than this is not the career for you. <br />2. If you deal with large insecurities...the rejection from this job is painful.<br />3. Never let a person convince you to do anything! Ever! You have to make the decisions about what is right for you. This is especially true when dealing with money. Be wise about spending.<br />4. This career really does work for some people. They are bright shining starts that we can all look up to. You may be the person to get to the top or you may be the person who does not. It's all about your choices and decisions. <br />5. We all want to make 6 figures and be given cars but the reality of Mary Kay is that you have to start from the bottom and work your way up. You have to be able to convince people to do what you do and love the products. Realize that sometimes that comes off very fake. You have to be a good networker and people person. <br /><br />My story is sad not because Mary Kay is a bad. My story is sad because of very sad circumstances. I also let myself be talked into things and now I know better. <br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873764129939038105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-37936026947283400322013-06-26T20:41:58.215-07:002013-06-26T20:41:58.215-07:00OMG, this was definitely eye opening and thank you...OMG, this was definitely eye opening and thank you so much for sharing! I had been thinking long and hard about joining Mary Kay. but something seemed deceptive and not all together there when I was "tricked" into a contest that I apparently one for spa day, which just turned out to be a bit of foundation on the face and that's it. Regardless of the deception, I was interested in joining, especially how they beefed up the business. But I noticed they weren't too open to answer most of my questions fully. Thank you so much. I'm gonna think longer before I decide. I absolutely hate when people sugar coat things. That doesn't help anyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03926873957206301076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-14416542494526826302013-06-26T11:09:48.241-07:002013-06-26T11:09:48.241-07:00Just to add why I want to sell Mary Kay. As a cust...Just to add why I want to sell Mary Kay. As a customer I enjoy the feeling of having someone to sit down with me and talk about skincare and make up for a couple of minutes. And that’s because I’m really in to pursuing glowing natural skin and enhancing with makeup. It’s fun to me and I think I could make it just as fun and addictive (lol) for others. Because I understand how little thing like skin care can help with self-esteem because it has helped me. I just feel like I’m missing my main tool (potential clientele) to even start to be successful.Shysheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212196956620573457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1716666792083573252.post-86845537116069889312013-06-26T10:53:30.365-07:002013-06-26T10:53:30.365-07:00I'm glad this blog was started! I am really co...I'm glad this blog was started! I am really considering starting and this gave me a TON of information that I needed to know! I apologize but I'm not able to read every posting but I do a have questions as well.<br /><br />1. I do not have a potential client base to start with. I do not have family around, I don’t really have friends (3 kids under four, don’t have time to really connect and hang out). And I’m shy, would this be a good choice for me?<br /><br /><br />I will appreciate all responses, positive or negative. Thanks!<br />Shysheephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212196956620573457noreply@blogger.com