One time when I was a consultant, I was out at the grocery store; I had quickly run out for coffee and cream. I didn’t get all “done up MK” as I called it, I mean I was rushing in and out.

As I was standing in the coffee/tea/sugar isle, a lady, all nicely dressed, hair and make up done walked up to me and said hello. I didn’t realise she was speaking to me so I didn’t respond. She then started speaking about the coffee and how there are so many kinds. I grabbed my brand, as I was about to walk away she said, “You have the most beautiful skin” I replied, “Thank you, how sweet of you to say.” I was flattered; I take very good care of it. She then said, “You know, you really look like you could use a make over, I need face models fo………” I stopped her right there. I couldn’t believe it!! I pulled out one of MY MK business cards, handed it to her and said, “HERE is why my skin is so beautiful, however, I do not need a make over, I simply didn’t put my make up on this morning, and my desire for coffee outweighed my vanity. Also, you may want to consider a different approach in your “warm chatter” Telling someone they need a make over is actually insulting.”

I took myself, my coffee, and cream, paid for it and left the store.

Well now. She had my business card, found out who my Director was, had her Director call mine and tell her I was not up to MK standards and was rude to a fellow consultant. My Director fortunately thought the whole thing was hilarious and told the other Director so.

We were taught to do that exact thing, “warm chatter,” “stalk” whatever you want to call it. Although I never said people could use a make over, I would say face model, pampering, I would like your opinion. The hand over the heart, tilt the head, the whole spiel. Completely scripted by Mary Kay herself. We were told to listen to our Directors and do what they tell us to. They got all of that from their Directors and theirs. Up the pyramid it goes. Well my friends Mary Kay Ash was on the top of the pyramid, now wasn’t she?

Some Directors and consultants role played at meetings, some even video taped the whole thing so the Consultant could watch it, review themselves and make alterations.

Do not think for one moment this company or its “top sellers” are ethical, because they are not! They are deceiving woman with insincere compliments; they are outright lying when they say they need face models, or want to pamper them. It’s BS. They want to 1st sell them as much product as they can. I’ve never seen a consultant, director with before and after photos from their “face models” And pampering?? How is one pampered when they’re putting everything on themselves??

I love it when they give them the recruiting talk with false facts. MK is NOT the #1 Cosmetic company in America, perhaps Direct Sales, but let’s face it; they’re selling to their consultants!!! They’re own sales force. Please!!

They Directors, S. Directors, NSD are not truthful in the no quotas. You HAVE to order so much each quarter to stay active. That is a quota – period.

They say, “you own your business” yet you have umpteen rules to follow. I love the, “You don’t have to have inventory to sign up -the starter kit is just enough” Once you’ve signed that agreement, they get you with the inventory. Making you feel like you simply MUST order to be a star consultant, when lets face it, you can order the minimum, and order from there.

You CANNOT imagine the things that go on behind the scenes with this company.

The only people who win at MK are the ones who get the hell out!!

Oh, and keep the driveling name-calling to yourself. I don’t stoop to calling you failed business owners names.

My facials and makeovers at the cosmetics department are free too–but if I want one, I go there seeking one…they don’t track me down in the aisles to ask me.

As I was saying in my previous post…Our facials and makeovers are absolutely free; it costs nothing but courage and honesty to either say “No Thank You” or “Yes, Thank You”. It’s best to be upfront in person and tell her you’re not interested. It allows you to avoid having to figure out a way to say No over the phone.

Also, to yoyosushi3, it’s great that your mom set appointments. When we MK Consultants have given facials to all of our friends and relatives, we go out and about to meet new women. If they’re not interested, that’s all right with us. No one is going to barricade the aisle and force you to give them your name and number. If you don’t want a booking call, then you simply say, “No, Thank You” as politely as you can and leave it at that because we weren’t trying to be rude to you. We asked a simple question that requires a simple “Yes, Thank You!” or “No, Thank You.” Really, we’d rather be told No during a warm chat in TJ Maxx than over the phone, after having taken my time to make the phone call.

It disheartens me to hear that people are offended by being approached about a complimentary makeover. It’s not as if someone said, “Here are my breath mints; help yourself!”

It’s even more disheartening to hear the makeover referred to as being “baited”. Our facials and makeovers are absolutely free; it costs nothing but courage and honesty to either say “No Thank You” or “Yes, Thank You”. If you go to Macy’s and try on their jeans and decide to purchase them, were you “baited” or tricked? Absolutely not.

We offer to share an incredible product with women out there because it’s intrisically rewarding to see a woman look at herself and like what she sees, and we love and believe in the product. I’ve been to the makeup counter at the mall to compare their service with mine, and it doesn’t compare.

What other company is green, gives to research on cancer and the prevention of domestic violence, offers a free try-before-you-buy experience, free shipping/delivery to your door, personalized gift services, a hostess plan that allows you to earn unlimited free products of your choice, and a business opportunity that allows you to prioritize your faith and family before your career, make 50% on everything you sell, advance at your own pace w/o waiting for someone to retire or pass away, and awards you with diamond rings and cars? When we offer you a free facial and makeover, we’re really offering to share a whole lot more with you than a little skin care and makeup, Ladies.

We’re actually quite normal, nice, fun-to-be-around gals who are just excited to share a little of something we happen to believe is golden.

If you haven’t experienced the Mary Kay I speak of, I encourage you to actually accept the next invitation you receive. I sincerely hope you will because I know you will enjoy yourself.

God Bless You Big! =)