I will be back!!

Sorry I have been mia.... alot of life going on around here but I promise... I will get to the last couple of questions and hopefully by the end of the weekend! Hang tough and don't give up on me. Family, friends, and business still doing great... just alot of stuff and I am happy that I can be flexible to be able to help in so many ways and the flexibility I have is thanks Mary Kay and building a strong client base and unit over the years.

Reader Question - Can I work Mary Kay if I don't know anyone?

This letter came in from a reader a few days ago.

I found your blog The Truth about Mary Kay and have been reading it as I am considering getting into the business. Pink Truth and The PinkLighthouse have completely scared me and I am considering not signing my agreement. I know a lot about the company. My grandmother went to church with Mary Kay Ash and actually went with her door to door when she first started. Mary Kay Ash was a wonderful woman who paved the way for a lot of women and it saddens me that Pink Truth and The PinkLighthouse are so against the company. The company can't help what directors do. They can't "patrol" them making sure they are playing by the rules. To me it reminds me of playing the telephone game when I was a kid. You whispered something to one kid and as it went down the line of children it was changed and by the time the last child said what it was, that "something" never even came close to what was first said. Same thing. Information is construed differently from person to person. Unfortunately that is what happens and people will take advantage of it for their gain.  

I am being actively recruited by a woman out of state on my Facebook page. We became friends playing games and she has helped me out tremendously with homeschool materials for my children. She is like the mother I never had. She has been completely up front and honest and has told me both the pros and cons about the business. She even said do not buy inventory until you have earned it. She told me of all the extra fees (propay, website, samples, business materials etc). She even sent me parts of the consultant rules about marketing and online marketing. This woman is so wonderful and her upline is the same way.....never have I been steered in the wrong direction by either of these women and I love them for it. They even have sent me their tax statements to show they have made money and consistently. I guess they have seen Pink Truth too. I have a very positive experience with them and no misgivings about what they have told me.  

However the thing that scares me is that I live in a new area and don't know anyone. It just so happens I live in Texas where Mary Kay Cosmetics was born. There are consultants around every corner. That scares me. I would be starting this business out like if I had opened up an unknown business at my local shopping center. Its scary to me because all I hear on Pink Truth and The Pink Lighthouse is you can't do this business without knowing a lot of people and having a lot of family. After you have exhausted that you are out of business. Wow makes me feel I am out of business before I get started. I have lots of marketing ideas that my recruiter is amazed about. She has been selling Mary Kay for 4 years now and hasn't thought of them and actually said if I joined her team she would like for me to do a presentation on my marketing ideas. Kind of surprised me but I am glad I can contribute some new and fresh ideas. By they way my recruiter is working her business slowly, the way I want to, and only has 6 active recruits in 4 years.  

My question to you is..... can you do this business without knowing anyone and are willing to market yourself, your product, and the company? That is what is keeping me from signing that contract. Wish I had never found Pink Truth and The PinkLighthouse because I probably would have already been making money :)  

Thanks for you time and thanks for your blog. I love your viewpoint and its nice to see pro-mk people out there.

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Balanced Mary Kay - 4 years of talking about Mary Kay

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to take a quick minute to point out that we have now been here for 4 years!!

A HUGE THANK YOU to mk4me for keeping this blog going and for adding relevant content!!  Thank you so much!

I have noticed lately that the conversation has dwindled to almost nonexistent.  I know that many of you are still checking in every day... we have the page views and visitors to prove that.  And I know that we are attracting new visitors daily as well.

I know we are all happy to have this resource available to people that are in Mary Kay and those that are considering Mary Kay (Whether buying it or selling it) for the first time.

But what would make this site better?  What can we add that would make this site more valuable for you?  What would make you more likely to voice your thoughts and opinions.

I just received an email from someone that is considering joining Mary Kay and is wondering about her particular situation.  I am sure that insights from the whole community here would be greatly beneficial to people in similar situations.  Should we have a "reader's questions" section?  Should we post more product reviews?  Would it benefit anyone if we had a regular "success story" posted?  Or would that be too much like a "rah-rah-go-recruit-people" meeting?

Also, it has been a while since we have really heard any opinions against Mary Kay or joining Mary Kay.  Would it be beneficial if I "switched sides" and played the devil's advocate against Mary Kay for a while?

I know these are a lot of questions.  Please let me know that all these visitors to this site are not just random bots scouring the internet for email addresses by letting me know what you think would make this site better (or worse) or if you like it exactly the way it is and don't want to see anything change.

Thanks so much

MK Rocks!!

The Awards Keep Coming!

We have more fantastic news to share! Mary Kay® TimeWise Matte-WearTM Liquid Foundation was named the winner in the “Best Base” category of the Fitness Magazine 2011 Beauty Awards!

The awards mention says: “This satiny foundation comes in 23 shades, controls shine and hides imperfections. ‘It blends well – a little goes a long way – and gives me all-day coverage,’ one voter told us.”

Fitness asked readers and experts to narrow down 1,162 of this year’s newest beauty products to find the 60 best products for an active lifestyle. Once again, Mary Kay® is recognized as one of the best of the best!

The Wait is Over!! Facebook can be your friend!

For recommendations and guidelines on building your own Facebook Fan Page, please visit www.marykayintouch.com It is time to put social media networking to work for you!

Ready to Build Your Facebook Fan Page? The Wait is Over!

It’s here: all of the information you need to set up a dedicated Facebook Fan Page for your Mary Kay business! Head over to the Digital Zone for all of the details!

To help promote getting together- fun sweepstakes!

Enter the Fall 2011 Mary Kay® Makeover Contest

The entry/submission phase of the 2011 Mary Kay® Makeover Contest: New York! New You! has begun so encourage your customers to visit you for a complimentary personalized makeover!

Three Independent Beauty Consultants with the most eligible entries during the entry phase could win a fabulous trip New York City! The trip includes:
•Accommodations, food and transportation for three days and two nights
•The opportunity to attend a beauty, fashion, or fitness photo shoot for Ladies' Home Journal magazine
•A professional makeup, wardrobe and hair makeover;
•And a fabulous new fashionista wardrobe!

You could also win a Kenneth Jay Lane cuff bracelet if you are one of the 50 independent sales force members with the most eligible consumer entries into the contest between September 1 –15!

Clients can win big too!

Just some updates and info!!

From MKintouch... a dedicated page to let us know what changes are on the horizon!

‘Change’ Site Gives Scoop on What’s Coming – and When!

Mary Kay used to say that if you don’t go forward, others will zoom past you. Scientific breakthroughs, evolving trends and customer preferences all are evolving. So with that in mind, we’re rolling out some incredible changes to our color and skin care lines over the next several months. Ready for all of the details? Check out our dedicated site launching today that will keep you up to speed on what lies ahead – and give you the tools to prepare yourself and your customers. Fasten your seat belts, ladies … exciting times are coming!
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Color & Skin Care Advancements - Change is Good!

Exciting product changes are coming!
You'll want to check this site often for new information, including timelines of launch dates and Company inventory status to help you adjust your own inventory needs. In keeping up with the latest trends and scientific breakthroughs you’ll soon be able to offer your customers the latest in skin care and color! You'll want to take advantage of these changes and use this as an opportunity to call customers and tell them all about it! Change is good! Change is exciting! Your customers are sure to agree once they try these fabulous new products.