Pink Truth: 10 Big Lies of Multi-Level Marketing

Pink Truth Facts, opinions, and the real story behind Mary Kay Cosmetics.

10 Big Lies of Multi-Level Marketing May 18th 2012, 11:00 Following are some excerpts from Robert FitzPatrick’s article “The 10 Big Lies of Multi-Level Marketing.” Robert has studied MLMs and pyramid schemes for years and is the author of the book  False Profits and the head of  Pyramid Scheme Alert. Robert has also served as an expert witness on pyramid schemes in both state and [...]

This isn't Pink Truth's first time rolling out Robert as their "expert witness" that somehow proves Mary Kay is an illegal pyramid scheme. But just like before, the only connection made between these illegal pyramid schemes and Mary Kay is Tracy's request that you "ask yourself if Mary Kay fits the criteria" Robert's "facts" are considerably subject to opinion as it is... asking yourself if they apply to Mary Kay makes it that much more opinion subjective. I will say this for his analysis though.  His observation that one - one sales is becoming a thing of the past is probably true.  If you are considering getting started in this kind of business, consider whether or not you want to fight the trend to buy online or in mega-stores.

Pink Truth: How to Save Face When You Sell Nothing and Someone Is Watching

Pink Truth Facts, opinions, and the real story behind Mary Kay Cosmetics.

How to Save Face When You Sell Nothing and Someone Is Watching May 17th 2012, 11:00 What happens when you hold a Mary Kay skincare class and you sell nothing…. and a new recruit is watching? Well nsd Anita Garrett Roe says it’s a good thing, and explains it like this. She realizes that if you've got a new recruit along with you and you lay an egg on sales, it [...]

I love Tracy's comment at the end of this article.   " Do you see the key here? You don’t do ANYTHING that isn’t going to directly earn you money. "  Yet, isn't it this same Tracy that complains about how much time and money directors are putting into things that don't earn them money?

Pink Truth: Mary Kay Drives a Wedge in Marriages

Pink Truth Facts, opinions, and the real story behind Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Mary Kay Drives a Wedge in Marriages May 16th 2012, 11:00 This story offers the point of view of a Mary Kay husband. While some may say that this schedule is temporary and will end once the wife is done with her Director In Qualification period, that is false. Sales directors are constantly “in DIQ,” always looking for new recruits while barely making minimum wage. Let [...]

I feel bad for this guy.  He feels so unable to offer his wife feedback about her involvement in Mary Kay that he has to tell the world about it through Pink Truth.  At least assuming this is a real guy and not someone that Pink Truth made up!

Pink Truth: Speak of the Devil: Mary Kay’s Wacky Word Wizardry

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Speak of the Devil: Mary Kay's Wacky Word Wizardry May 15th 2012, 11:00 Written by The Scribbler If you've walked the earth long enough (or at least as long to have witnessed Prince go through three name changes) you know that one's choice of words can make or break a given situation. I'm a Midwestern native – a part of the country where tornado shelters and weather radios [...]

The Scribbler, while always entertaining to read, seems to be drinking the same pink (or un-pink) kool aid as the rest of the Pink Truth lot. Anybody that produces or sells ANYTHING should be careful how they describe their product.  Look for instance at Subway or KFC. Both love putting hamburger based fast food joints in a bad light. Do you see Burger King, Wendy's or the famous Golden Arches jumping in and saying, "Yeah! Our burgers are bland and tasteless and will make you so fat your buttons will pop off and you will break the chair you are sitting in"?  Absolutely not. Do KFC and Subway focus on the downside of selecting them for a meal?  Of course not. When you turn in a resume, do you say that you were "just a... (anything)" or do you make the last thing you did (even if it was 'unemployed') sound like an intentional step in your life and career path? Scribbler makes it sound deceptive for Mary Kay to use adjectives that cast Mary Kay in a more favorable light.  To me that is just ignorant.  Any thoughts?

Pink Truth: Mary Kay Skincare Class Reality

Pink Truth Facts, opinions, and the real story behind Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Mary Kay Skincare Class Reality May 14th 2012, 11:00 This story was shared by one of Pink Truth’s members. It is an excellent story for anyone thinking of getting involved with Mary Kay Cosmetics. This story is not the exception. It is the rule! I must share my story with Pink Truth, because it will help some women out there lurking on this site… trying [...]

Typical Pink Truth propaganda.  "This experience happened to me (and someone else) therefore it is 'typical' and not the exception. Interesting though IF this is the 'typical' experience for those on Pink Truth, it is no wonder that some of their critics (real or imagined) call them 'lazy losers'.  This women clearly (from her own account) went into the class with an incredibly negative attitude. "I felt bad for the woman and her friends" "I didn't sell anything - as usual" Etc.

Pink Truth: An Open Letter To My Offspring Director

Pink Truth Facts, opinions, and the real story behind Mary Kay Cosmetics.

An Open Letter To My Offspring Director May 11th 2012, 11:00 A letter from a former Mary Kay sales director to her offspring sales director. This letter really captures the essence of the Pink Truth mission. Getting women to understand that reality of MLMs, the predatory nature of Mary Kay, and that there is life after Mary Kay. Dear XXXXX, When we met four months ago, [...]

This Pink Truth post has me torn.  On the one hand, if someone is really hurting as much as this letter describes, she probably does need a good friend to try to hit her between the eyes with it... hard, as this letter does. On the other hand, this is disgusting, stalker-ish behavior.  "I have stepped down from my position, but I am still obsessing about what the people I worked with are doing and I am spying on them." Also, it is Pink Truth, so there is a chance that there is not a shred of truth to any of it.

Pink Truth: Reasons to Order

Pink Truth Facts, opinions, and the real story behind Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Reasons to Order May 10th 2012, 11:00 That’s right… this article isn’t about selling and ordering to replenish. This isn’t about selling and ordering to fulfill those sales. Nope. It’s about ordering. Just ordering. Because there are many, many reasons to order Mary Kay products when you’re a consultant. And very few involve actually selling anything. While this piece mentions you know [...]

This is why no one should ever trust Tracy, ever.  She practically spells it out for you with this one. "I know this article says focus on selling, but clearly this director is just saying that as a 'cover' and doesn't really mean it." Tracy, if it is sitting there in black and white (as this one is) you can't claim that it doesn't say it.  It DOES say it.  Mary Kay (this director) said that selling needs to be taking place.  You can't argue with that.  Unless you are Tracy and can say whatever you want.