I think many Mary Kay sales directors have convinced themselves that they are “working ethically.” That they’ve made themselves believe that there is nothing wrong with the Mary Kay pyramid scheme and nothing wrong with the fact that almost all Read more…

We’ve talked before about sales directors ordering too much inventory, so let’s go back to ABC’s 20/20 segment about Mary Kay and Pink Truth. Two of the biggest problems in Mary Kay Cosmetics are the lack of retail sales of Read more…

A recent announcement from Mary Kay: We’re thrilled to announce that Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Barbara Sunden, who currently ranks as the No. 1 NSD nationwide, has broken yet another record – this time for the highest monthly Read more…

Written by SuzyQ So, I am spying again. And while checking the February reports from my used-to-be-wanna-be area, I pull up one of my sister directors.  She has about $4K “on hold” due to credit cards declining. Not surprising, since Read more…

Written by SuzyQ I was going to write an open letter to Mary Kay NSDs and sales directors, and I know they read here, but it seemed to be a futile gesture. I wanted to ask them to think, to Read more…

Written by Raisinberry Here we go again. July numbers are always dismal, mainly because everyone ordered so much in June to “finish a goal.” It’s August. The company sets up another promotion based around ordering, and your prize is a Read more…

Written by Raisinberry One of the common denominators shared by “career path consultants” on Pink Truth is how they know they are responsible for the decisions they made in Mary Kay, yet they still feel as if they were “led” Read more…

Written by Raisinberry I remember lying in bed looking at the ceiling, sick inside, because 4 credit cards were maxed out… How did I get here??? At an area event, I was teaching the DIQs, and I opened my mouth Read more…

Mary Kay sales director Diane Kuciel has a vested interest in women signing up for Mary Kay. Her very livelihood depends on unsuspecting victims signing up to become consultants, and then purchasing large inventory packages. She has been in Mary Read more…

The Mary Kay sales directors and national sales directors will twist your arm to attend all the events…. Prior to joining Mary Kay, you’re told about all the money you’ll make, and how you’ll be able to stay home with Read more…