any opinions about selling mary kay?

Question

do you really make money, is it too time consuming. is it worth quitting a full time job for.(not a professional career,im in now, just a restaurant)

i tried the avon thing, you get a lot more money per item from mary kay. im moving from ohio to eielson afb in a few months and taking my families only baby away,well shes 3, but their only grandchild. i know shed be going through stuff so i dont want to get a full time job right when i get there but we will need money. so ill be quitting my job here anyway but i dont know if i should start that. if the bases are so saturated i might not even stand a chance

ive heard alot of people say run too

Answer 1

The question is, do you allow others to destroy your dreams? Some people can't stand for others to achieve their dreams when they wouldn't do what it took to achieve theirs.

If you wanted to go to college to learn to be a lawyer, a doctor, anthropologist, etc., but you were constantly headed off with negative comments such as: "You're not smart enough", "You're too lazy", "You can't cut the mustard if you tried", "You don't finish anything you start", and so on...you have been beaten down to the point that you don't even believe in yourself so therefore, you believe that Mary Kay or anything else won't work for you. You have already started saying negative things about the situation and yourself before thinking it all the way through, or giving yourself a chance.

If you have been supported by family and friends with words of encouragement such as "You can do it", "I believe in you", "You can do anything you allow yourself to do", then you will succeed at whatever you put your hands to.

Allow people to treat you the way you want to be treated. Don't stand for anything different.

What you tell yourself will be just that. If you tell yourself you can do it, you CAN do it.

Answer 2

If Mary Kay Ash listened to the opinion of all the people that told her no or laughed at her idea there would be no Mary Kay. You need to decide what is best for you and your family. You need to love the product and people to do this business. If you have a consultant you like and trust sit down with her and discuss your concerns and questions then make a factual decision not an emotional one. Do you want to wonder what if when you are 75?
I was never interested in sales I was only going to do this for personal use. I started my business three years ago. Before Mary Kay I worked full time for a large financial institution commuting 42 miles one way taking my daughter to day care rushing home to pick her up make dinner to spend maybe an hour with her then get her ready for bed to start all over again that my friend was hard this business is a blessing. Wishing you much happiness ans success with whatever you choose:)
I have to add it is not a mulit level company you don't share commission with anyone so please get your facts from a consultant not speculation. As for the person that said if you couldn't do Avon you can't do Mary Kay tell that to my Sales director that sold Avon for years with Mary Kay she quit her full time job and has been driving a free car for over 2 years.

Answer 3

I sold Mary Kay for 3 years until we got transferred to another base and then I quit. I was a red jacket. I had 3 people under me.

Personally, if you know a ton of people then it's easier to start. But most military bases are saturated with Mary Kay. It takes a lot of hustle and in the beginning it's tough. You would be better off trying it and then seeing how it goes before quitting your job to be honest. And they will push you into getting a lot of inventory which if your not careful can really add up. Don't go into debt to start this business. Is my number one advice.

If you need any more information on why, etc. I would be happy to help you. Just send me a message through yahoo answers and I will write back. ;)

Edit: I understand your worries completely and they are well founded. I would call the Mary Kay Company public relations department and ask them how many directors and sales consultants they have in the area you are moving to. Not just the base, but the city too. That will give you a better idea.

What about working part time? Or there is usually a big need for child day care usually near bases. You might consider something unique like evening or weekend care as most at home day care providers don't do that. And some working swing shift need evening providers.

Answer 4

These are multi-levels. If you are going to try and sell cosmetics. Try and find a real company to sell for. This way you won't have to share your commission with anyone. Besides Mary Kay, Avon and Arbonne are all way overpriced. They sell drugstore quality at department store prices. That is why it is so hard to sell. That and everyone and their mother sells this stuff and they are more interested in signing you up than selling the product.

Answer 5

I sell Avon...it was only a $10 start up cost and you don't have to do parties. They have a lot of stuff that pretty much sells itself. I know Mary Kay is a little pricey to start up. I guess it depends on the demand of products where you are located. Good Luck!

Answer 6

You tried the Avon thing. How did that work out for you? Mary Kay is the same products, only pricier. If you couldn't do Avon, don't waste your time with Mary Kay.

Answer 7

I have to say that although I like the cosmetics and skin care, I have trouble dealing with the pushy MK sales reps. The pressure for selling the products is too extensive. People who have to sell the products become extra pushy and aggresive. So my suggestion to you is that you should not do it.

Answer 8

Run as fast as you can. I thought it would be a viable means of making money, but you realize quickly that your director will push you to make a sell. I returned all my unused product and went back to being a customer.

Answer 9

like others have said, if you didn't like avon, mary kay will be even harder for you. yes, the items cost more each, but they are harder to sell for that reason. there are quotas and parties to deal with, and it is definitely time-consuming.

Answer 10

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you know I am going to go out on a limb here cause I am not sure but contact Bee Luscious Cosmetics, its new and exciting and the latest RAVE! contact customer service I know they support the Military. I have been a client for 2 years and carry their products in my Salon. Maybe you can rep them for the Military who knows it won't hurt to ask!