Mary Kay - Watch Out!

[deepimpact2]

There are a few products that Mary Kay has that I like, but overall I think the ability to really make a good living from Mary Kay has kind of diminished...and not because Mary Kay died. I think there are just too many consultants out there. People who got into the business some years ago have fared much better. Now it is difficult for women to build up a clientele because there ARE so many consultants and unless they decided to steal clients, they have to struggle. It is difficult for the women to recruit because, again, there ARE so many consultants.

[Thetagirl218]

I like Mary Kay products because they last me a long time and work better on my fair skin then anything else I have used. However, I am tired of being pestered by the person I originally bought from to buy more or host a party for her. I am not going to host a party unless I need to buy more so I can get the discount, and no one I know has the money to spend on Mary Kay!!!!

[chantielicious]

Originally Posted by Thetagirl218

I like Mary Kay products because they last me a long time and work better on my fair skin then anything else I have used. However, I am tired of being pestered by the person I originally bought from to buy more or host a party for her. I am not going to host a party unless I need to buy more so I can get the discount, and no one I know has the money to spend on Mary Kay!!!!

Your consultant should not be pesturing you, if you feel she is then tell her nicely. And if you don't have the money to buy the products hosting is the way to go as you can get the products you need at almost half the cost. If you were smart you would host more often to get MORE products and in return your helping your consultant with her business....so it is a win/win situation...Also, if you think your friends can't afford the products then they should be hosting too....or better yet sign up so you can buy the products at 50% off and be a personal use consultant.

PS - if you're not happy with your consultant you can always find another one in your area...www.marykay.com click on the find a consultant link, add your zip and voila.

[chantielicious]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

There are a few products that Mary Kay has that I like, but overall I think the ability to really make a good living from Mary Kay has kind of diminished...and not because Mary Kay died. I think there are just too many consultants out there. People who got into the business some years ago have fared much better. Now it is difficult for women to build up a clientele because there ARE so many consultants and unless they decided to steal clients, they have to struggle. It is difficult for the women to recruit because, again, there ARE so many consultants.

Agreed we are many, but I have to tell you my mother and I have been consultant for five years and it's very far and in between that we find people that already have their own consultant. I meet so many people that have never tried it before or maybe have tried it 10+ years ago...and there are the people who had consultants but their consultants are no longer doing the business the need a new consultant....so don't think it is over saturated or that you won't be able to build your business. The opportunity is out there...go get it.