There are so many methods a Mary Kay recruiter will use to get you to say yes. Any objection you have, they can overcome. Any need in your life, they can fill. Anything that makes you happy, they can make Read more…

Written by Raisinberry I can remember when things were much different in Mary Kay. I think that for the most part, that old school mental image was in our minds when we conducted every recruiting interview, every career talk. We Read more…

This is the story of a former Mary Kay director who was taught to deceive women in order to get the numbers to move up. When her directorship finally ended, she and her husband were forced to put their dreams Read more…

Written by Frosty Rose Mary Kay recruiting pitches always lean in on the fact that the “business opportunity” is so low-risk. “You’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself.” And, “This company has been around for over 60 years. Read more…

I’m sending this email as a call to change in regards to pink truths practices on spelling out the “deceptive practices” of this company. I’m not really sure of anyone’s true walk or experience in this buisness, however, after researching Read more…

If a Mary Kay recruiter was being truthful about the “opportunity,” this is what it might sound like. Hi Perfect Stranger! I have just bought into a huge Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) scheme and I would like to get in your Read more…

The concept of “dialing for dollars” is as old as MLM itself. These days, your sales director can email or text you, but we still call it dialing for dollars. The end of the month is coming. Commission checks have Read more…

How many of you felt (or feel, if you’re still in) the sting of the holiday open house failure in Mary Kay? Your upline insisted that you order a ton of Christmas products. After all, they’re going to sell out Read more…

In response to our Friday “Pink Truth Critics” post, we got a fabulous little comment from someone named Ashley. Does anyone want to mention to her that she didn’t “win” $1100 in free products? She doesn’t realize she bought those. Read more…

The usual “blame the victim” mentality is alive and well. Yes, women who fail at MK (or any other MLM) are victims because they are lied to. They are recruited with representations that this is an actual business. No it’s Read more…