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Running Your Own Business as a Mary Kay Rep
I've been solicited to become a sales rep for Mary Kay. Is it a pyramid scheme?
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Julia Posted: 2:34 PM On November 6, 2009
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Mary Kay By Stephanie Posted: 7:46 PM On October 17, 2009
I agree, Mary Kay is very profitable! Now, with that said, it's just like any other business...YOU HAVE TO WORK. You won't make any money and will get into the negative if your products and your books (which is your store) sit at home in a box in the closet.

Mary Kay has a wonderful opportunity for those who do recruit...in addition to 50% commission. Mary Kay does not require you to recruit and many make several thousand just off of sales. Mary Kay gives you 50% commission, and yes you will have some expenses such as shipping, gas, bags, advertising etc, but they tell you upfront to consider 40% profit, 50% products, and 10% overhead. Really whats the better deal.

Good luck to everyone. If anyone has any questions about the business please feel free to contact me! I would be happy to answer any questions!

God Bless!
Stephanie

www.marykay.com/smanning32433

MaryKayStephanie@aol.com
MK REP! Posted: 12:34 AM On September 27, 2009
I have been a mary kay consultant for 5 years now and HAVE NO ONE under me! That whole mess of I cant make money is all about what you put into it. Now I started with the 200.00 order and to get that I had a party for friends and family. with the rest of the money I ordered samples and passed them out with cards! Every order I place is with the 20% profit of each sale and to fill ONLY what is ordered. Now if anyone would like to talk ...or a new consultant needs answers! or has any questions feel free to call!
BTW I am not recruiting! I love working alone LOL

Keisla Clark! 336-684-3187
www.marykay.com/keislaclark
Rachel Suddeth Posted: 2:41 PM On September 24, 2009
By the time I'd been in Mary Kay a week, I'd made several sales. I still still ended up losing money by the time I got out.

I've worked hard at most of my jobs (including Mary Kay), but the only one I ever lost money doing was Mary Kay. I made money at every single other job, whether I liked it or not. I currently make 6 figures, with less stress than I ever had trying to do Mary Kay.

And when you say you keep half of a $250 sale, out of inventory, I ask if your inventory is already fully paid off now that you've added the $125 from that sale? Or do you have $500 of products sitting there that will never sell? Because if that's the case, you may never make any money, even if all your customers actually come to your house and pay full price for the stuff (which is hardly typical. Most sales are either discounted, or have expenses associated, and don't actually bring int 50%)
RAQUEL T. TX MK BEAUTY CONSULTANT Posted: 10:39 PM On September 21, 2009


I HAVE BEEN A BEAUTY CONSULTANT FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND YES I BEEN TO THE TRAINING CLASSES AND THEY DO ENCOURAGE U TO RECRUIT, BUT HOW ELSE WOULD ANYONE GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW MORE IN THEIR OWN BUSSINESS, WHY NOT!!! I DO IT JUST PART TIME ,SINCE IAM STAY AT HOME MOM AND IT GIVES ME SOME THING TO MAKE ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF WHILE MAKING A LITTLE $.NO ONE HAS PUSH ME TO DO ANYTHING I DON'T WANT TO DO.I USE AS MUCH MONEY AS I HAVE OR BY ONLY TAKING ORDERS TO MAKE UP THE MONEY TO INVEST. I BEEN ENCOURAGED TO BUY AN INVENTORY BUT IS NOT ABLYGATORY, IT HELPS TO HAVE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO GIVE EXELLENT COSTUMER SERVICE BUT YOU ARE THE BOSS OF YOURSELF AND YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, AFTER ALL IS YOUR OWN BUSSINESS!!!

WWW.MARYKAY.COM/R.TORRES
RAQUEL T. TX MK BEAUTY CONSULTANT Posted: 10:34 PM On September 21, 2009
I HAVE BEEN A BEAUTY CONSULTANT FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND YES I BEEN TO THE TRAINING CLASSES AND THEY DO ENCOURAGE U TO RECRUIT, BUT HOW ELSE WOULD ANYONE GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW MORE IN THEIR OWN BUSSINESS, WHY NOT!!! I DO IT JUST PART TIME ,SINCE IAM STAY AT HOME MOM AND IT GIVES ME SOME THING TO MAKE ME FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF WHILE MAKING A LITTLE $.NO ONE HAS PUSH ME TO DO ANYTHING I DON'T WANT TO DO.I USE AS MUCH MONEY AS I HAVE OR BY ONLY TAKING ORDERS TO MAKE UP THE MONEY TO INVEST. I BEEN ENCOURAGED TO BUY AN INVENTORY BUT IS NOT ABLYGATORY, IT HELPS TO HAVE PRODUCTS AVAILEBLE TO GIVE EXELLENT COSTUMER SERVICE BUT YOU ARE THE BOSS OF YOURSELF AND YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT, AFTER ALL IS YOUR OWN BUSSINESS!!!

WWW.MARYKAY/R.TORRES.COM
I Love Mary Kay Posted: 1:31 AM On September 20, 2009
Hi I have been with Mary Kay for about a week and I already made a sale. I love the product and the people I let try it love it to. I look at it thes way if you want to make it to the top you will and if you don't you won't it is all up to you.

www.marykay.com/tpeterschmidt
taleshap@yahoo.com
Success doesn"t create itself Posted: 2:33 AM On August 20, 2009
No matter where you work , success doesn't create itself you have to work hard to get somewhere. You have to eat the elephant one bite at a time. Like one of the previous postings said how can you go wrong if you sell $50 and you make 25$, in a time of economic crisis , I know I do not get paid 25$ an hour. You can make the money as little as an hour. This is my second month in MK and just this past weekend I invited two friend too look at my inventory and they bought between both of them 250.00 in product and I kept half in 45 minutes. The reason it took so long because they couldn't narrow down what they wanted to try.
MK rocks Posted: 4:20 PM On June 22, 2009
I started with Mary KAy just last month and i didnt buy a huge inventory. i brought a simple $200 order and i have been doing great ever since. Im reading alot about 'i was pressured to buy inventory i was presssured to recruit' no one can MAKE you do anything. and i honestly believes its not Mary Kay who is looking at you at 'CASH COWS' but its the people who recruit for the wrong reason. and yes they are giving Mary Kay a bad name. My recruiter and director were great they understood my situation and worked well me. And my business is running smoothly. i bulid my inventory based on what i can sell. no what they suggest. anyway to each its own. All my Mary Kay IBC's KEEP MOVING STRONG!
Dirty Vagina Hater Posted: 8:44 PM On June 12, 2009
Mary Kay is as much of a Christian company as organized religion is to scams.
Teacher Posted: 12:02 PM On June 6, 2009
I loved Mary Kay at one time. When married in 1973 and starting on the honeymoon, my make-up bag fell off the back of a car-and my aunt ran over it. Well, on the way to the airport, we stopped off at my Mary Kay lady's house to buy more make-up, with a long line of cars honking behind us-a funny scene. My marriage lasted 20 years (the dark ages). My love of MK didn't last that long because they started changing up products constantly. I quit MK because they stopped making the refills for an expensive eye compact I had just bought. And now the make-up has dangerous chemical ingredients and preservatives to provide long shelf life. MK does not post ingredients on the web. Do not use Mary Kay Cosmetics because it is unhealthy. Also, I think that they are untruthful to their consultants-after all-look who is in charge now-certainly not Mary Kay. I'm sure the spirit of Mary Kay is sad. Check out some newer safer cosmetics.
not in MK Posted: 10:36 PM On May 31, 2009
Hi To all- First of all, Let me just say this- I am not in Mary Kay. However, I have noticed a few people mention that they were in it, and did not earn anything from it. Well, Hello! those products are not going to sell themselves. I love the people who join these businesses, and think that they will instantly become millionaires. It's a business, and just like any other, you have to work it, to earn it. No one can every be sucessful without giving 100%. I think that if you are earning 50% for every product you sell.. that's pretty good! Even if you had a party that only sold you $50 worth of product.. that's still $25 in your pocket that you didnt have before...I imagine that could add up quickly if you tried hard enough.
New consultant Posted: 8:32 PM On May 10, 2009
I've just signed up to be a Mary Kay consultant and I'm going in with my eyes wide open. I am already successful working full time consulting so I have the needed sales skills. If I didn't think I knew how to sell something, I wouldn't do it. Also, I know all about the push to recruit. I don't have time to try to convince someone to join my team and water down my territory. The economy has really killed my prior secondary source of income so there's no way they can convince me to purchase product I can't sell. $100 would be the most I can do. I'm not an innocent bright-eyed bushy-tailed girl about to get her butt handed to her on a plate. Know what the job entails, and get out if it doesn't work out soon (that's my plan).
Sarinha ex-MK consultant Posted: 11:58 AM On April 24, 2009
I had the same problems:feeling pressured to buy inventory and being pushed to recruit.I barely knew how to sell the product and my sales director was urging me to pass on the 'opportunity'! I bought $1800 worth of inventory and was basically left to fend for myself. I went to one 'training' meeting. I didn't understand anything they were talking about and no one bothered to explain anything. I still have a good deal of my inventory and I wanted to sell it to another consultant instead of doing the 90% buyback thru the company (i wold take a HUGE loss) her sales director told me that was not allowed and that i should sell it back to the company at the 90% buyback. Even if you sell $100,000 a year you won't move up in the company...you can only do that if you have people working under you...in other words recruit recruit recruit. Not worth it!
MK Beauty Consultant in NC Posted: 1:47 PM On April 9, 2009
Now I do know there are some overzealous people who want to sell a bill of goods to people. But those people are everywhere. As a person, you must know what you can or cannot do. If MK is not for you, that's ok. If you just want to do MK on a very P/T or hobbie basis, that's ok too. I am trying to build a unit of integrity. I would NEVER tell a consultant that they need to invest their 401k or any large sum of money they do not have. I buy my inventory with money I have...no debt for me. In fact, I tell women if all they have is the $100 to invest, thatis ok. I will help them by having a party or large event where they can take orders (remember, people still LOVE to BUY the product). That way they can buy the inventory they need with some of the proceeds.
MK Beauty Consultant in NC Posted: 1:46 PM On April 9, 2009
I have been reading many of the comments here and I must honestly say ther is some truth to what I am reading. Yet, lets consider something. As I understand the structure of MK, you move up the career ladder by selling product and recruiting. The more you recruit, the higher you go. So you are rewarded for hard work. Now I must admit, there are those people who will tell people that they need to buy a certain amount of inventory to be successful. That is not true. It is totally acceptable to take orders...good customers will wait for the product to come. Success or failure in any business venture depends on how much you invest...in time as well as money. But if you dont have any money, but you have time, you can hussle and take orders to make the money to invest.
FL Sales Director Posted: 10:30 AM On April 3, 2009
I can honestly say that I was not pressured into buying any inventory when I began my MK business. My Sales Director worked with me on how I could work to an inventory. In fact I worked using the 60/40 split in profit and chose to use 15% of my profit to put into inventory every order I placed. This allowed me to build to a full inventory ($3600) in about 5 months. Recruiting was and still is a by product of my sales, it simply comes with the territory and now as a Sales Director myself I encourage my unit to focus on sales the rest is gravy. Focus on your sales, this is where a lot of consultants get lost, they want to push to the top through recruiting and realize that if you don't sell you can't stay at the top. My advice to anyone thinking about signing is to talk to your consultant at length and ask questions, if you don't have a consultant call me 1-352-453-6395 and I'll answer the questions for you before you decide. This is the key, be informed!
Mary Kay Posted: 4:23 AM On March 19, 2009
Okay, the greatest thing about Mary Kay is that absolutely anyone can do it! All the training and resources you need to get going are provided. The worst thing about Mary Kay is that ANYONE can do it, meaning that you will end up with Sales Directors and Consultants who recruit with their heads, and not with their hearts. When I recruit, I am looking to truly share my wonderful life with another woman, not thinking 'Oh my god, she needs to sign up and get her order in so I can wear this pin.' The products are the lifeline of Mary Kay, what allows us to meet others and share with other women. Most of my recruits have asked me, showing me that following the plan the Mary Kay Way will end in success.
D. Kirk Posted: 9:23 PM On March 15, 2009
I am a brand new Mary Kay consultant and I was not pressured to start out with any certain amount of products. It was my decision. With Mary Kay you have the opportunity to 'move up' and grow with the company, unlike most jobs today.
Mary Kay meetings are positive and best of all it is a Christian based company!! That is what sold me.
God Bless and try the product for yourself. It's the best out there!!
www.marykay.com/davkirk
Country Girl Posted: 1:04 PM On March 4, 2009
Hi I am a MKIBC - With some directors and wannabe's there is way too much emphasis on recruiting - and not near enough on support for new recruits. They want the recruits to support them. This is Not the MK way. Those wanting to push to the top fast - there are those,like anywhere, who see an advantage and exploit it. The products and the company are excellent - with anything you must exercise caution when dealing with people. The greatness of the company is the products and the freedom of opportunity. You can do your business your way - and stay away from the directors who are 'recruiting machines' - they are giving the company a bad name. Mary Kay herself was a wonderful lady and a heroine for all women. I hope the company will start watching this trend and do something about it.
JJC Posted: 10:50 AM On February 11, 2009
I worked in retail management for over 20 years. My wife bacame an MK BC a few years ago; she didn't work, I figured what's the harm, it will give her something to do. She's tried to do everything that was asked of her and only recently did I attend a 'party' hosted by her sales director. After eating and sitting down with the group, I was amazed at what I heard. There was a presentation from the sales director and from two or three of her top consultants; all about how to make more money, by recruting more people. There was not one word on how to promote or sell the products. Every 'tip' given, was in regards on how to recruit new people. Some even involving the husband. One consultant talked about how her husband handed out her business card to everyone at his place of business and just about anyone he met. When I ran my sales meetings, my focus was on sales and how to increase them. It was just strange to be there.
Rachel Suddeth Posted: 8:26 PM On February 1, 2009
Nice to see those who are using this to try to recruit others into their MLMs. Having a product involved is certainly not enough to ensure it's not a pyramid scheme, and it's certain that many people have lost money trying to do Mary Kay as well as many other MLMs. Don't trust any of these.
Coach Brenda Wagner Posted: 8:52 AM On January 28, 2009
In don't believe Mary Kay is a pyramid because there are products involved. However, I have an Interesting news story (video) about Mary Kay, and in our business, it not only is happening with Mary Kay, but we are seeing many people come to us from Avon, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, and many other businesses like that. This story is about a successful Mary Kay rep that traded it in to come to.....You'll see. If you have any questions, call me at 888-800-8914 est (it rings to my home). Here's the news video, just click on the link for the Mary Kay story:
http://www.allstarfitnessnow.com/latestnews.htm

Coach Brenda Wagner
former mk rp Posted: 5:11 PM On January 26, 2009
Truth be told, I miss it! No one has ever pressured me into doing anything that I didn't want or need to do. One thing about going into business for yourself is having a strong will. If you don't have that, no matter the business people are going to get over on you and make you spend more than you intend. Mk is a good business, with good people running it and they have an excellent product. I started with $100 (I had to scrape that up) and that was it. I never got the $3600 inventory and my business did just fine. Being a business owner is not for the spineless, that is plain and simple. MK or anything else, if you are going to do it, do it! Oh, to answer your question, no it is not a pyramid. I got my products at 50% just like the higher ups got theirs for 50%. Your making money is not affected by how many people you recruit, yeah it would be more, but that is just bonus money if you are working your business. Good luck and God Bless!
no more MK Posted: 12:34 PM On January 17, 2009
Having been around MK for almost 20 years, I have seen it all, well almost. You absolutely can not believe any of the leaders/seasnoned consultlants. Ask for proof of their income (1099's/schedule C). You will get the run around. I am currently watching a close friend drown in debt due to this so called 'opportunity' just waiting for it all to come together, you are always waiting. You are recruited by certain promises but find out later that most simply were not true. Search the internet BEFORE signing, take your time. And, the by back policy is only good for the products you purchased in the last 12 months! Any thing prior you keep. See, already, lies by omission and most don't even realize they are lying.
Nothing against MK Posted: 12:40 AM On December 1, 2008
Hi there. I've noticed a few comments here about MK spending more time on telling their consultants to recruit people rather than make sales.

I've used MK products before and I have been a consultant. I stopped being a consultant because I was young at the time and wanted to study and travel instead. I still believe in the MK products. They are the best I've ever used on my skin and I think that's one reason why MK do not emphasize too much on telling you how to sell the product - because the products really do speak for themselves.
And are there many other companies that believe in their product so much that they will offer a 90-day, 100% money back guarantee - no questions asked?
The consultant opportunity may not suit everyone but the products ARE great. From experience the support to succeed as a consultant is there and you don't have to invest money into an inventory if you don't want to. The rest is really up to you.
Nothing against MK Posted: 10:37 PM On November 30, 2008
Hi there. I've noticed a few comments here about MK spending more time on telling their consultants to recruit people rather than make sales.

I've used MK products before and I have been a consultant. I stopped being a consultant because I was young at the time and wanted to study and travel instead. I still believe in the MK products. They are the best I've ever used on my skin and I think that's one reason why MK do not emphasize too much on telling you how to sell the product - because the products really do speak for themselves.
And are there many other companies that believe in their product so much that they will offer a 90-day, 100% money back guarantee - no questions asked?
The consultant opportunity may not suit everyone but the products ARE great. From experience the support to succeed as a consultant is there and you don't have to invest money into an inventory if you don't want to. The rest is really up to you.
Tonya Posted: 2:55 AM On November 10, 2008
If you really want to become a sales rep, continue to do your research. I think it's a great decision! I would be more than happy to help you get started. Feel free to contact me at www.marykay.com/toche-howard
i love my mary kay products Posted: 11:35 AM On October 13, 2008
i love being a mary kay beauty consultant. i love making other women feel and look beautiful. the products enhances your beauty. No scheme here Avon and other direct selling companies are doing the same thing. visiting my website to let me know you want to sign up or order something. www.marykay.com/nmcbride
Kathy W Posted: 4:18 AM On October 9, 2008
I MET MY MK CONSULTANT AT A BNI MEETING AND I FLAT OUT ASKED HER AGE. I KNOW IT'S RUDE BUT HER SKIN LOOKED TERRIFIC. I ASKED HER ABOUT THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AND IT MAKES SENSE TO ME. WHAT OTHER COMPANY WILL BUY BACK YOUR INVENTORY AT 90% VALUE LESS SHIPPING CHARGES. MY DIRECTOR HAS BEEN WITH MK FOR 20* YEARS AND IS STILL EXCITED ABOUT HER PRODUCTS IT CONVINCED ME!!

mkwwww Posted: 4:38 PM On September 26, 2008
go to my web site www.marykay.com/wwise
Or call me @ 239-567-2113 to get started!
Tonya Toche-Howard Posted: 2:47 PM On September 7, 2008
EVERY business recruits! If McDonald's didn't RECRUIT more employees, they would be slower at getting orders out & would not have served over One Billion Burgers so far! More employees=more $$. How is Mary Kay (MK) different? You promote a great customizable product while making your own schedule! It offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee as well. If I buy something and don’t like it...MK buys it back or exchanges it (my choice). Can't take used stuff back to Wal-Mart can you? It's a job that you work into YOUR lifestyle! Men can be successful too! What woman doesn't enjoy a man catering to her or having his perspective on looks? The latest products, free samples, products, & gifts...Where else do you get something free for buying your skincare/makeup? There is NO pressure. Your directors will help you reach YOUR goals. I enjoy making my extra cash. Want to know how to get started doing the same? Find avenues for getting the all of the info you need at www.marykay.com/toche-howard
I Sell MK Posted: 12:22 PM On August 28, 2008
I can honestly say that as a Mary Kay IBC myself I have never been pressured to buy anything. My husband and I had a long conversation with someone in his office who sells Mary Kay as well before I decided to start my own Mary Kay business. In the end I decided to start my business under her leadership - and not once have I been pressured by any of my directors (I have had two - strange but true).

Also, I have never once pressured anyone to join or to buy extra inventory. I don't keep a lot of inventory on hand because I want to ensure that my clients always have the freshest products available. I have also decided to set my own pricing levels - while Mary Kay suggests the retail price setting consultants are free to change the price of the items - not once pressured to raise or lower my prices. Feel free to reach me if you have any questions - aradogna@marykay.com - www.MaryKay.com/aradogna
ex- mk rep Posted: 2:33 PM On August 23, 2008
MK generally encourages recruiting more than they do sales. After first joining I was encouraged to set up 'practice interviews' to learn how to recruit. I barely knew how to sell the product and they were on me to start recruiting.
VICTIM OF PINK Posted: 12:03 AM On August 21, 2008
MK DOESN'T LOOK AT AS YOU AS A PERSON, BUT AS A CASH COW. THEY ARE VERY PERSISTENT, EVEN THOUGHT THEY SAY...I DON'T WANT TO PUSH YOU INTO SOMETHING YOU DON'T WANT...THEY INSIST ON ONE BUYING INVENTORY SO THAT THEY CAN GET YOU TO COMMIT, EVEN THOUGH YOU DON'T WANT TO COMMIT....AND WHEN YOU DON'T BUY INVENTORY...YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!!
danyell barrs Posted: 4:14 PM On July 30, 2008
i would like to become a sales rep. for your co.
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