PinkLighthouse.com

Your Name: Brenna

Date Joined MK : August 7, 2008

When Left MK or Still Active?: August 8, 2008

Initial Inventory Purchased: None

How were you recruited?:
I recently moved to a new area and a lady randomly called me and said she wanted to welcome me to the neighborhood by giving me a bunch of free MK products and a free facial. (The “free products” were actually just a bag of those stupid paper samples tied with a ribbon–Thanks for adding to my recycling bin lady) That facial took 3 hours. My husband was pretty annoyed since it was his day off.

Memorable experience you had in MK:
The hilarious “scripts.”

Your Name: Blessed!

Date Joined MK : 11/07

When Left MK or Still Active?: Active

Initial Inventory Purchased: $3500

How were you recruited?: By a friend.

Memorable experience you had in MK:
The wonderful people I meet.

What did you learn from MK?:
Still learning.

What are you doing now? :
Working the business full circle.

Additional Comments:
I can’t believe all the negativeness at this site! That might be one of the reasons your business was not successful. Who wants to be around a bunch of negative people.

MK does not twist your arm to participate in any of the training, Seminars, events, etc. It is all optional.

Your Name: Jane

Date Joined MK : 2005

When Left MK or Still Active?: Still active and loving it!

Initial Inventory Purchased: None

How were you recruited?:

As a personal use consultant, I later decided to work my business and it was one of the best decisions I ever made!

Memorable experience you had in MK:

There are so many… I guess I would say my 1st $400 class! Or getting my 1st team member!

What did you learn from MK?:

So many things… self-donfidence,[sic] courage, friendship, loyalty… there are so many wonderful things and I keep on learning!

What are you doing now? :

Here are the results of our last poll regarding initial inventory.

Poll Question: How Much Initial Inventory Did You Purchase?

Answers: (from all votes received)

None: 13%

$200 required to be active: 17%

$600 - $1,200: 24%

$1,800 - $2,400: 31%

$3,600 or more: 15%

Thank you to all who participated. Make sure to cast your vote in our new poll.

MK Ash was fond of saying that you “can’t sell from an empty wagon” in business, meaning you have to have inventory in your store to sell. That makes perfect sense.

But I don’t think it adequately explains why MK Consultants have to plunk down hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to purchase “initial inventory.”

There are many home party companies and most of them do not require their representatives to stock inventory.

AVON, one of Mary Kay’s competitors, allows their reps to take product orders from customers and then place the order for product with the company. The customer receives their order about two weeks later. Many other companies, like Tupperware and PartyLite, work the same way.

Name: Cathleen

Date Joined MK: June 2007

Highest Level Achieved: Consultant

When Left MK Or Are You Still Active: still active

Initial Inventory Purchased: $1,000.00

How were you recruited?
A friend invited me for a makeover and it was a glamour makeover class for mary kay

What about Mary Kay appealed to you most?
I love that fact that i can work around my family and i can woek when i want. also the fact that i meet new people and make friends because before i did this i didnt have any and its a good way to build your cofidence and well for me get a life out of the house.

Name: Kim

Date Joined MK: July 2007

Highest Level Achieved:

When Left MK Or Are You Still Active: September 2007

Initial Inventory Purchased: $5,000.00

How were you recruited?
Newport Beach Mary Kay meeting. My 17 year old daughter wanted to sell Mary Kay, but couldn’t. The director explained that I should join then my daughter could take over the business when she turned 18. So, without talking to my husband and not praying about it, I foolishly joined Mary Kay again.

What about Mary Kay appealed to you most?
I was a consultant in 1987, and had to quit because of a move. I still used the product because I LOVE IT. I just hate selling anything, but thought it would be a step for my daughter.