The Mary Kay Car Program
Do Mary Kay consultants actually win free cars?
How much Mary Kay do you have to sell to get a pink Cadillac?
One of the most asked about, and most misunderstood, features of Mary Kay is the car program. Since the beginning of the company’s car program in 1969, Mary Kay claims that over 100,000 consultants have earned the use of a Mary Kay career car or taken the optional cash compensation.
Clearing Up A Few Misconceptions
First of all, in order to earn the use of a Mary Kay car, you have to build a team. That means you have to sign up others to sell Mary Kay as well.
And those people need to place a minimum amount of product orders with the company. These wholesale orders of you and your team members are called your “production”. To qualify for the car at the “Grand Achiever” level, a consultant must build their team to 12 members and have a minimum “production” of $18,000 within 4 months. That means your average monthly production is $4,500. You may only contribute $4,000 of the $18,000 toward the requirement.
You can get all the specifics in the Career Car Program Guidelines and the Career Car Specs documents, as well as all the other documents in our Car Program documents section.
So You Got the Car. Now What?
Once a consultant “wins” their car, they DO NOT own it, nor do they get to keep it unless they and their team maintain a specified level of production for every month that follows. Mary Kay actually calls the arrangement a “Co-op Lease”. Depending on the net production of your team, you will either owe the full lease payment, a portion of it, or nothing. The lease agreement lasts for 24 months. If you fail to meet minimum production requirements for several months, you will lose the car.
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Hmm you are right there are certain areas that promote nothing but recruiting and seeing people as a number and not a person. If you are happy keep doing what you are doing. You will know when to run when they start to promote HUGE inventory packages.
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My name is alexia and I have been selling mk for a year in a half and I love it!! Its been hard at times to keep the sales but I enjoy it and know I can make it..my goal is to sell 4,500 a month and im doing about 2,200 a month my money making is ok but I know I can do better..my director lupita is very supportive and keeps you active and motivated that’s what makes me enjoy working for mk because all the people I know are very helpful, motivated, and most of all SUPPORTIVE!! =)
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I am thinking about a career with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Any Suggestions?
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Its a great opportunity, but like anything in life you have to work for what you want.
So don’t look at the scary messages. Look for potential Sr Consultant that have the time to train you and mentor you and you will be successful.
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I’ve been a consultant for 7 years. I’m not a director. I don’t go to any company functions or weekly “success meetings.” All of that crap is a waste of time. I sell online, on the go, and in person. I pass out free samples constantly and I advertise on the internet. My Skype name is beautybycandice. You can contact me if you need moral support for your mary kay business, or want to sign up.
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Wow, its really nice to see that even although you feel that ALL of that is crap and a waste of time that you are still in the business? Uhh!
I am wondering why? because what I am hearing and maybe its just me that you are unhappy with the other MK women/company? and if that isn’t what you meant to say that is what came out LOUDLY, and the only reason that I say or care to share this with you is that I am also in MK just for a few minutes….lol but that makes anyone else that is already “tense” and worried about the process be skeptical.
Best Regards and much success.
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Tasleemah..I think people should be skeptical. I am in the business and it is working for me….HOWEVER, if you have read this site then you will realize that there are a lot of people who will not look out for you. People should be skeptical about any venture and find out as much as they possibly can before they make a decision. Also, in my opinion, the meetings were not very productive. There were a few sessions that did give me ideas to “work the biz,” but it wasn’t anything that I couldn’t get myself on Intouch.
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Michele~ As you are looking into doing Mary Kay, My suggestion is research.. research and then a little more research…Listen to both the negatives and the positives and realize the real truth is a mix of both…Do ONLY what YOU feel comfortable doing! Best of luck to you! Hope to see you inside…
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Michele,
Check out the forum here before you sign up for MK! It’s free, just click on forum on the top left side of the page and sign in. There’s a LOT of more info and u can also ask questions! Join us and check it out! Well worth ur time! There’s alot more than MK but some really good info on it !
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Well I wouldn’t say “all that crap” beautybycandice I think different women are motivated differently- and it is good to go to the meetings if you can to see the diversity of women all striving for similar goals. Each woman’s “why” their in the business is different. I never was much of a cheerleader and the girls on my team are all VERY different some don’t even wear makeup, but they are all in Mary Kay to succeed and to be around positive influences. You can be open minded and try many different avenues to find a way to work your business, that is the beauty of it – it is your business! Do what works for you. I have been in the business since October and I do fantastic working 1-2 days a week and internet sales help a lot. Truly most of my orders are shipped out of state. I carry my Mary kay purse and wear my pin and that attracts a few faces. But the more I do skin care classes- the more rewarded I feel because women really do want to be pampered and they get to win free stuff and feel pretty and when they get to try before they buy- you develop trusting relationships with these girls. When a new product comes out- if you think it is for them – they appreciate it! If you decide you want to do this just to get your products at cost and order a couple times a year I say do it- $100 is a very small investment and the reward could be amazing! I am a positive leader now (not a salesperson) but if anyone would like to join my team or has any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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LJ,
I’m done here….. Just for the sheer fact that you allow these people to post their personal information such as this and not remove it. I could go on to explain why it is that I feel so strongly about this, but I won’t waste our time.
I’ve enjoyed my time here at PL. Huge thanks to all of the ladies who aided in my healing process post Mary Kay.
Love to all of you,
Trudie.
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Trudie, I sure hate to see you go, you have been a great part of our PLH family and a good friend and contributor to what makes this site special. I hope you reconsider, you will be missed!
I echo your concern that people post their personal information and it is not removed.
I am hoping that LJ just has not seen this information and had an opportunity to remove it.
Hugs to you, Trudie!
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Trudie, you can stay or go. Your choice. I think your reaction is a little extreme. If you’re that offended that quickly and make such a snap decision based on a snippet of personal info…well, *I* could go on as well, but it simply isn’t worth it.
I removed her phone number. I’m sorry I didn’t see that sooner. But other than that, there’s nothing new in her comment that we haven’t seen from other active consultants who show up to provide their side of the story, complete with glowing recommendations and most likely hoping to snag a recruit.
And for future reference, if anyone ever feels there is a post here that should be reported to me because of language, spamming, personal info or similar things, all you have to do is us the Contact link and send me a message about it.
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