Exposing Mary Kay| Anti MLM

Exposing Mary Kay| Anti MLM | My Story

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Hey coffee clan, this video is a little different than my normal content and that is because...I needed to get this out and tell my story. I feel MLM's are just icky and scam so many people. I don't like how they pray on people and so here's my story. Where I don't like ANY of the MLM companies I do still enjoy some of the products from a few of them. So this video is not about the products and if they work, it's about the companies. These are my views and personal opinions and are in no way geared to be nasty or mean to anyone. Please enjoy and don't forget to check out my social medias and online shop!
Leave comments down below on your experiences and I'd love to hear your opinions. As always please be respectful.
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@erican3244 4 жыл бұрын

Out of all the trends I've seen on KZfaq in the last 10 years, the anti-mlm trend has to be my favorite. I hope it continues for a long time because people NEED to know the truth about these predatory companies and their huns. There have been far too many victims and they need to be stopped.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Erica N yes I agree. I decided I’m going to continue doing my regular coffee content but I’m going to be adding a lot of anti mlm content as well! I have some ideas for the next video. I just want to make sure I don’t lose site of what my channel stands for and become hateful becuase I do really hate mlms lol

@erican3244 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissasavino2377 I loathe mlm's. I fell for one(Melaleuca) way back in 2003/04 and my upline had me doing all kinds of irresponsible things and wasting money to "grow my business". They convinced me to try to sell their crap to my grandfather who had cancer at the time. I honestly thought it could help him so I bought it for him myself when he didn't want to buy it. Obviously it did absolutely nothing for him. I still get so mad when I think about it.

@erican3244 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissasavino2377 Also, you just got a new subscriber. I hate mlm's and love coffee, so your channel seems perfect. Lol

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I’m so sorry you went through that!! That sounds so icky. Glad you got out. And aww thank you so subbing! It means a lot!

@monicdavis6150 3 жыл бұрын

They need to be shut down 👎🏾

@user-of3yb6cj9x 5 ай бұрын

A true MK Consultant should know the difference between being motivated and money hungry. I’m so sorry you had this experience. You SHOULD NOT have had to pay to go to a meeting. This makes me so mad. I’m so sorry!!

@Sarah-zj9nv 3 ай бұрын

Many of these things really make me sad. My experience has not been like this. A lot of things that you were told to do are absolutely NOT required to do and it is so shameful that the director that you had trained her people to say things to pressure you. I cannot believe that they told you to tell your friends that they didn't support you because they didn't buy. This is disgusting. Please know that many of these things are not company endorsed and individual directors or consultants are misrepresenting things. Durin company official trainings they are very careful to tell us not to misrepresent.

@carlbromley5257 2 ай бұрын

My wife is watching this video sitting next to me and I heard the words "Mary Kay crap" which prompts this comment. To Melissa, it's sad that you PROBABLY didn't read Mary Kay Ash's autobiography and recognize how different Mary Kay's philosophy is from the leadership you were exposed to. Re meetings, it costs next to nothing to meet a potential customer knee to knee and explain the products. Within a consultation, you have the opportunity to provide value to your customers and that builds loyalty. Sorry this happened to you.

@AFFTFOMSICHTS 4 жыл бұрын

Wow your husband is a great guy. My dad is still bitter about my mom putting him in debt from her MLM “business” in the 80s 😂😂😂

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Amber FFTFOMSICHTS lol I bet he’s secretly salty!

@charmedbymeghan 3 жыл бұрын

Lol this made me laugh out loud. Still terrible, but sorta comical

@imacenagirl 2 жыл бұрын

I totally believe this- I have a friend that still preaches that MK is wonderful and fabulous, Yada Yada Yada... my only question- did they never send a monthly credit card bill so you would know what you owe? I mean cuz that's super wrong and I would think you'd have a legal argument

@leanabellemelendez3326 6 ай бұрын

This training that she did was all wrong, you only get a Store, if you want to Sell product!! I knew I wanted to sell when I signed up!! I love Retail! I love to pamper people! My first party with my Sister, her mother in law, her sister in law and a couple of more people was $200 back in 2003! Get lead jars placed in businesses, get referrals from your parties!! Seems to me that you got excited and then realized that you didn't have the personality to talk to people, tell them about inventory. That made you feel uncomfortable. My National has the girls set up 5 -8 parties in a 2 week period and then places her order for her customers that she needs! I have team members that have done just an active order of $225 or just a $600 of already sold product!! I got my down payment for my first 🏠, $ for vacations!! Because I have appointments, take the trainings, do makeup, makeovers, I just sold $200, in a $15 minute period , half of that money is mine. I used to use Clinique from the mall years ago!! Now my sister and my mom are still on the products 20 years later. I'm happy you found the Nanny job. I work doing facials and mini pampering Satin hands sessions! People love it! They can tell I love it! I'm sorry you got people that were pushy!! Mary Kay didn't want us to be pushy but just fill people's needs!!! That's why I have my potential customers fill out a skin care profile!! I find out what needs they have and then have them try products, and let them buy what they want!!! I'm there to consult and help them feel great 🎉the other benefits follow! I'm a full -time teacher and a mom of three. I have to put up with a lot from students today! I thank God for my business ❤️🙏 gives me a very creative outlet! I'm working to build it up more. I have driven the Pontiac Vibe before, I'm hoping to earn my second 🚗

@jahrule73 4 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry you had that experience. The unit I’m with does not do that. I have never been pressured to do anything I did not want to do. I have never been pressured to invest, recruit, vendor markets, or anything. I do not have a team and they do not question me about it. It’s always what I choose to do and they support that. Unfortunately , just like any other company, a good thing in the wrong hands gets exploited for personal gain. I’m sorry they made you feel that way. That’s not what Mary Kay Ash would want them to do. That’s not the reason she started the company. It’s too bad that you came in contact with people like that. I assure you we are not all like that.

@MeraKristina 4 жыл бұрын

MLM’s kind of give me a culty vibe not gonna lie😬😬 also I’m glad you shared your story! It’s so important that people talk about this💞

@wizzardofpaws2420 2 жыл бұрын

The bottom line is, they are not giving you a job, they are selling you a dream. And that dream is extremely expensive

@queenmarynovelwriter5397 4 жыл бұрын

You are so brave to tell your story and who knows how many women you will help.

@miriamhavard7621 4 жыл бұрын

Queen Mary Novel writing 😊

@queenmarynovelwriter5397 4 жыл бұрын

@@miriamhavard7621 We watch some of the same stuff, great minds think a like, as they say. Have you checked out Emily Leah?

@miriamhavard7621 4 жыл бұрын

Queen Mary Novel writing no l guess l'll have to check her out!

@veelux76 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry that you went through that. I’m a Mary Kay consultant and have been for 20 years. I’m thankful my director doesn’t pressure me. Yes, meetings are good way for recruiting, the money is a tax write off. Your person screwed you. Booths are optional.

@michaela446 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Sounds like she and many others had a crappy director. When I signed up I straight up told mine that if she was lying and was going to be pushy I'd be out like a light. She has proven to be honest. And they are so helpful. Really your director makes a big difference.

@veelux76 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaela446 it does. I’ve been in this business for 20 years and when I work the business the way Mary Kay designed it, it will work.

@RosieHusbands 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaela446 I've been with MK for 3 years now and I have really taken my recruiter and directors for granted. I feel so sorry for her having this experience with the company. My relationship with my recruiter has always been about the persons we are first and not about the business.

@landofthebooks 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes you guys are so brainwashed by this company 😬

@veelux76 3 жыл бұрын

@@landofthebooks no, I’m not. If it didn’t work for you, that’s you or if it isn’t something you want to do, that’s you. My choice and it was the best choice.

@malmal8863 4 жыл бұрын

These things really target military wives, don’t they? It’s like they only want vulnerable, potentially lonely women... hmm wonder why?

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

MAL MAL yes they do. When we lived in Jacksonville nc every ordain I met seemed like they were in an mlm. Posh, beach body, scentsy. I was thinking of making another video on how they target military wives. It’s hard to deny the pitches too because they play the “my husband is higher rank than yours “ card. It’s very awful and I can’t believe I heard that. My biggest issue is how they recruit and don’t care about your finances.

@malmal8863 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa Savino SERIOUSLY! My sister has either been in, or bought from (as a very supportive friend) every single one of them. It’s sad because of the exact reason you mention at the end. If she wasn’t supportive of their business they wouldn’t consider her a friend.

@1purplekw 4 жыл бұрын

@@malmal8863 Yes. I lost a friend this way as well. I asked if she had an item. She didn't. So I found another person who had it. It was limited color, and I needed it for christmas. Well my friend flipped out on me on facebook. Infront of everyone. Needless to say. We are not really friends anymore.

@malmal8863 4 жыл бұрын

KeepinitReal Wow how eye opening. Really opens your eyes about how brain washed these people are.

@1purplekw 4 жыл бұрын

@@malmal8863 Yes, and how they think they own their customers. Girllll..... No body owns me!!

@davidromanowski9090 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I said something sooner to you, but it seemed like it was working for you, and i didnt want to discourage you from a good thing or burn bridges. This was insightful for me as a friend, and im glad you managed to get out before they really took a chunk out of you. Please keep in mind that you can always talk to us when need someone to listen.

@davegvaughan 4 жыл бұрын

Hey David it helps seeing your comment. I don't know if it helps you at all, but I've been the one to try to drag a friend out of one of these outfits in an attempt to rescue them. They couldn't see it for the problem it was in their life. Their failure was being attributed to other things that were meant to buffer them from losses experienced in MLM. My buddy is out, but I doubt I'll be able to ever talk to them again. There seems to be no good way to prevent all harm from these companies. Kind of you to continue to offer support.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

David Romanowski ❤️❤️

@kelley_stoll 4 жыл бұрын

I just cut the cord on my business. It takes way more time and effort and money than they tell you. Looking back now, telling someone they can use a credit card to get started is a major red flag. I cringe at the amount of money that I have potentially wasted. Thanks for sharing your story. And yes, asking people/strangers to try your product is painful. I want to go back and apologize to everyone I bothered. I joined my sister-in-law's team and have started to feel the resentment from her since I told her I was done.

@rtracy1216 Жыл бұрын

I had the same instinct - wanting to apologize to everyone I harassed while I was in. And I’m so glad I didn’t ever make red jacket. I couldn’t ever bring myself to push inventory or “warm chat” or any of that - it felt gross to even attempt while i knew full well I was going deeper and deeper into debt ordering products I was not selling.

@corvetteshrell 4 жыл бұрын

I think harassing family/friends to buy, having to walk up to random strangers compliment them and then try to sell a brand, and them pressuring you to make sales/buy inventory is all a horrible combination. This has been happening forever Idk how they still sucker people in. I believe when they first came out it probably was really successful but now there are Sephora's, Ulta's, and Drugstores etc to buy a variety of products if you were not in on ground floor then it's hard to turn a profit. Also almost everyone I know is having a hard time in life right now the last thing I would want to do is force them to buy something they don't really need.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Corvette Shrell exactly. I can’t imagine being forced to make sales right now with everything going on. Even Tati Westbrook said “don’t buy my pallets” I think more companies need to have that mentality right now. But all the mlms think it’s okay to continue to push for sales even though people arnt working right now. It’s aweful

@deboq63 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh...I wholeheartedly applaud you for doing this video!! Unfortunately I was exactly you 30 years ago. I went through the same exact gruelling process with Mary Kay. The only difference was the company hadn't yet been offering a credit card...Lord knows I would have jumped on it as well! I'm so sorry that you endured this and am honestly SHOOK to hear that young girls are still falling for it to this day. 😞 Best of luck to you Melissa! I guess we could say at best it was a learning lesson. I hope your message reaches many so that they don't make the same mistake.

@christycatuncan3383 4 жыл бұрын

Thank God I was declined when I applied for the MK CC! Blessing in disguise!

@SAVYWRITESBOOKS 4 жыл бұрын

i LOVED Natalia's Mary Kay video as well! And I love Savannah Marie's channel -- her videos are amazing. I appreciate how in-depth you got when sharing your story. That's so wrong that they make you pay for the meetings! Congratulations on getting out of this company. (PS - I love the pineapple on your mug! Super cute!) and YES I HATE WHEN MLMS SAY THEY'RE SMALL BUSINESSES TOO!! I'm a small business owner and that's a lot of what got me into the anti-MLM movement... seeing MLMs taking spaces from artists at a lot of the fairs/expos I sell at. (That, and having family/friends get roped in, and my terrible experience going to an MLM interview when I was 22.) Keep up the good work!!!! :)

@krystaliverson1127 4 жыл бұрын

I've been in Mary Kay for 14 years, the first 5 years I was really gung ho and was a Red Jacket and blah blah blah. I now just do personal use but over the past couple months I've wanted to cut the cord more and more. I do like the products, mostly the skincare. But there are SO MANY great products out there and it's not hard to find something comparable. I've been ordering once or twice a year for the products I use so that is all find and good but like I said, more and more companies are coming out with good quality products and MLMs make me cringe. I will not and refuse to recruit people. I think if someone asked me to join I would decline and send them to someone else. I hate that if you are inactive you need to order a minimum of $250 in product to get the discount. I think this was a good company years and years ago before MLMs became big, but the market is so saturated now and businesses like these are becoming scammy

@keepinitreal8755 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with all you said. Biore is a way better facial cleanser, and facial cloths then MK. Amorepacific has a great Treatment toner. drunk elephant great eye cream. hempz really good shampoo, conditioner, scrub, body wash, lotion. Bath and body works hand soap. Covergirl outlast lipstick, easy to use, lasts so long, affordable. Anastasia Beverly hills best glittery lipgloss. morph really good eyeshadows. Fenty beauty trio stixs, easy to use, natural looking, affordable. Mk timewise serum, eyeshadow, under eye corrector, suntan lotion, blush, highlighters bronzers, thinking of you perfume, some brushes, are really good, and worth getting. Hope this helps you.

@imjustanasshlesometimes3488 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Mary Kay extra emollient night cream. That stuff heals everything... Plus I live in Minnesota. Great for chapped whatever... My husband even runs off with it (he's a welder and heals his burns beautifully). Sorry... Just had to throw that out there lol.

@keepinitreal8755 4 жыл бұрын

@@imjustanasshlesometimes3488 Yes. I forgot about that cream. It is really good.

@krystaliverson1127 4 жыл бұрын

@@imjustanasshlesometimes3488 omg funny I live in MN too and the emollient cream is a must have!!

@imjustanasshlesometimes3488 4 жыл бұрын

@@krystaliverson1127 right? I absolutely love that stuff. My mom has used it on my "owies" ever since I was a kid. I swear by it 😉

@thatamberchick 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you made this video and told your story!! I saw where you had commented on Emily’s video and figured I’d come check you out. Loving this!! One of my friends, unfortunately, just joined MK recently. Every time I turn around she’s asking me to come get a facial....After I’ve told her I refuse to support an MLM, and MK products don’t have a good reaction with my skin. Bless her heart I hope she wises up to it soon and doesn’t go broke. New mom and all, she got suckered in big time.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

That Amber Chick aww thank you so much for coming and checking my video out! Oh know. Maybe just politely tell her about the scam. Or maybe just hope she doesn’t get inventory. They always pray on new moms or moms. It breaks my heart :(

@thatamberchick 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa Savino definitely. She’s not one that I would ever think would fall for it, but hey we all do stuff we aren’t proud of sometimes (I know I sure have more than once lol). I hate that these people make you really think that they’re your friend. That’s the worst part to me, even loosing money isn’t as bad as thinking you had a true friend, just to learn that they drop you at a drop of a dime. In my opinion. I’m sorry you went through so much stuff but I’m glad you were able to get out before becoming a statistic. These companies and their ‘policies’ are set up to brainwash people, who they then set up to fail for their own gain. It’s sickening honestly.

@katiev5675 4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky that my friend and her director weren't pushy about inventory when I signed up with MK. I'm with you, I wouldn't want people to put money that they don't have on a credit card. I don't really ask people to sign up, just sell to family and friends and get things for myself. I like MK as a hobby, but not my main job.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Katie V and that’s a better attitude to have about it.

@yordienidesteves7200 4 жыл бұрын

Katie V this it’s exactly what I do !

@nataliebowman3295 4 жыл бұрын

So proud of you for telling your story, Mel!! Proud of you that you took yourself out of that situation fast!! 💙

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Natalie Bowman thanks girl! So glad you took the time to watch! ❤️

@angelidez13 4 жыл бұрын

I entered a sweepstakes for a spa day at my friend's work, and I was shocked when I was called and told I won! She told shes free in about an hour, so I told my mom, and she came over, I was excited cause I NEVER WIN ANYTHING! About an hour later the lady shows up with a Mary Kay bag and I was crushed...I spent the next 4 hours talking to this lady and I roped my mother into it too. I felt so stupid...

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

angelidez13 oh no! I’m so sorry! I put out some of those boxes too. We are supposed to call everyone. 🤦‍♀️

@angelidez13 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'll tell you what, that was sly LMFAO I've worked a few MLMs (I wasn't very dedicated to be honest) and that one's a pretty good way to get your foot in the door. No worries I'm not mad atcha lol you gotta get creative when your working with these companies and that one took the cake for me😂

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

angelidez13 lol if it helps I totally regret it!

@angelidez13 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissasavino2377 Trust me girl I've done the same things, you get roped into these scams rooted in pride and self preservation but in the end we snapped out of it and can warn the people of these shameless tactics so they won't fall prey to the same things that pulled us in so in a way, some good came out of it...

@izzyg6566 4 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me too

@FarleyProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I've had very similar experiences with companies like Tranont and Arbonne. Huge MLM's in their own right. I tried trying Tranont and all they did was provide services you don't need and the only way to make any money is by signing people up. No products, only services. At least at the time anyways (2016). And it just was not very pleasant because I felt like I was stealing from my friend when I they signed up for me. Made me so sick I canceled both of our memberships and decided to pay the friend back. Multi-level marketing is definitely not the way to go. Thank you for speaking out about this one. I'm glad it works for some people but for us that really do care about others...it just does not work for us and never will. Because who is going to think about the person on the bottom of those pyramids? Certainly not the ones at the top making all the money. BUT that's just my opinion.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Farley Productions I agree whole heartedly.

@FarleyProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissasavino2377 At least we learned from our mistakes and can move forward; while also never looking back.

@justinkelsey9218 4 жыл бұрын

@@FarleyProductions the prob I have is that these companies are operating illegally. The guidelines set bu the FTC is that 80% of their sales need to be to retail end users of product not inventory loading the companies own distributors. I think the lobby groups and the DSA aren't going to be able to keep buying their way out of the fact that their just is not a legal ethical way to run an MLM business because they all depend on constant recruiting to remain sustainable and the internet has brought them huge fast growth but it has also become their undoing because it's so easy for massive amounts of people to band together and force legislatures into action for consumer protection.

@AnjelicaLynch 4 жыл бұрын

I came here from Emily Leah. I had to pause to say a few things before I keep watching- I’ve always been anti-MLM just due to the business model and the way honest people are swindled out of money and ostracized from people in the company. I’m glad you gained confidence to tell your story. I live in North Carolina too so when you said that I was like HOLYSHIT. Edit: you’re an excellent storyteller. Your candor and honesty is something everyone should hear. I heard someone else’s story about how her director bought her inventory even though they’re technically not supposed to.

@skstudios2948 4 жыл бұрын

I am a upline in a certain mlm. And when my director started pushing me. I just quit and made my downlines quit with me. Basically making a small anti mlm within the mlm. Anywayyy I was like a friend to my downlines and before we were forced to get inventory or such and race in a saturated market. I just had to end it before any of us lost money. I am so glad I saved myself and my team

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

No.Filter Sarah yes! When I quit I had al my team quit with me as well. So glad I did

@skstudios2948 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissasavino2377 yea..and the way my director degraded me saying I am too young and stupid making this dicision when downlines are straight up crying on our Ig and whatsapp or fb to sell their inventory. And it horrified me seeing tones of facewashes and face creames and it sickens me to see all these women so blindfolded and the whole group just coming at me. I am so glad I left and so thankful to all of you making these anti mlms. It lit saved me and my team.

@TiffanyG8675309 4 жыл бұрын

I hate Mary Kay with the fire of a thousand suns. There are few things I hate more than someone pretending to be my friend so they can try and get me to buy patchy eyeshadow.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Diesel Darlin well said!

@TiffanyG8675309 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissasavino2377 thank you!

@miriamhavard7621 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@TiffanyG8675309 4 жыл бұрын

@12345grov I go to church too, and there are so many huns! One lady is pretty high up in Mary Kay. She's had several cars. No Cadillac yet though. She approached me one time and I blistered her ears so bad she's left me alone ever since. 😂 She talks to me, but doesn't mention Mary Kay.

@TiffanyG8675309 4 жыл бұрын

@12345grov the incident I mentioned in my first post was from around 2007ish. I started going to church where I go now in 2010. So it was still pretty fresh on my mind when the next person tried it. 😂 I'm one of those people who can tell someone to go to hell and they'll thank me and tell me they'll send me a postcard. 😂 I try not to ever be full on rude, but sometimes it's necessary to get someone to quit trying to push their overpriced garbage on me.

@Yola386 3 жыл бұрын

Well said💯💯 you don’t need those people, quitting was a huge blessing for you. May many good things come your way.

@KatrinaSM 4 жыл бұрын

this is WILD to me! WHAT! omg. girlfriend, thank you for being so honest and vulnerable with us. I am grateful to hear about your experience so I continue to steer farrrr clear of these. this just sounds like a ploy to make money, but from WHAT??? just booking more people, who then will book more people? who is actually buying these products? friends/family? sorry so many questions LOL I appreciate you so much!! this must take a lot of courage to share. I once "won" a free makeover for me and a friend and the woman wouldn't stop texting me! I just kept saying, "I'm busy, sorry!"

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Katrina S yes all they wanted was to keep booking and booking and texting and calling. They would say to keep lists of everyone’s phone numbers and contact them like once a month wondering if they wanted to buy or have a free skincare class where they felt forced to buy

@sabrinas3674 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you are sharing your story. Thank you for being so brave.

@macgirl1234 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really hard story to share. It's hard to admit we got sucked in. But I'm so glad you got out and that you shared your journey.

@demetriuswilliams5620 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve went through all this with Mary Kay as well, I’m so over it. It’s definitely a MLM scam

@WallebyDamned 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. You are helping tell so many the truth about these predatory companies and reps. So many feel like they failed, but as more people tell their stories it is clear that the structure failed you from the beginning. Your sharing will help save others who find themselves in these positions.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

JMR Creations that’s my hope! Watching it back I wish I added more. So much happened that I couldn’t fit all in one video!

@tlsimonsson 3 жыл бұрын

Bless your heart, I can tell this was very difficult for you to talk about. Thank you so much for this video and getting the truth about things out there for the rest of us to hear. Hopefully you learned some good things from this bad experience and are now a better person because of it.

@keepinitreal8755 4 жыл бұрын

They over push Inventory. My Director is the worst for it. I don't really want to sign anyone up under her, because she is so greedy. Pushing people into $3000.00 - $6000.00 in inventory. I never fell for it. Inventory is a waste of money. skincare and makeup Inventory is only good for 6 months. 1. 2. 0r 3 years. After that it expires. Where i live, it only takes 3 days for NEW MK products to be delivered to me. New is better then old. If you are going to get into MLM businesses, invest in testers. If a customer can see it, try it, they are more likely to buy it. If you can try it, you are more likely to sell it. If you can find customers, that aren't scared of Consultants.

@sarahkolseth9209 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, invest in testers and direct ship products to customers THEN if/when you build a large enough customer base to support an inventory have a small inventory. That is a SMART way to work business. I wish more direct sales leaders in all businesses would train like that. More people might actually succeed if they did.

@aprilmatis Ай бұрын

I agree. You never have to put money into inventory up front. You know I've heard of pushy people but you guys have the worst! I just say NO and tell your team the same thing. It's okay to say NO we are taught this at a young age. I wish I could direct you all. So sad😢

@gabyflores9412 4 жыл бұрын

The second she mentioned the credit card I winced

@miriamhavard7621 4 жыл бұрын

Gaby Flores that is recent. When Mary Kay was alive, they didn't have this credit card nonsense. And you certainly didn't have to pay to go to meetings!!!! They were free!!!

@Relicangel77IBCSMK 2 ай бұрын

I am a current mkc and I've been wanting to quit too. The pressure is too much the expenses are too expensive. And if you don't place your whole 250 purchase in the same order, shipping and tax makes the 50% profit b.s. I barely made 3% and even lost money on some. Thank you for exposing this. ❤

@djs2182 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Sorry you went through that. It’s not your fault! They target single moms and military wives with manipulation. Glad you got out and you’re doing well!

@AlyssaGrace 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you made this! More people need to come out about these companies. Also, oorah ;) My hubby is in the Marine corps too! 👍 Every base we've lived at it, most the other wives were involved with some kind of MLM. 😐

@shoshannagreen9233 4 жыл бұрын

I am sooo very sorry that you had this experience. I feel like you didn't truly have the support/ leadership that you need also. I promise I'm not an advocate for MLM's cause I was introduced to Amway and was not a fan myself. I just know the feeling of having support in taking that step into starting whatever it is (MLM, start up biz, etc) But I appreciate that you shared your story and I now have a broader perspective of this company. Thank you!

@AS-fx6jb 4 жыл бұрын

You can be really proud of you, that you told this story. Speaking about your own wrong decissions and a situation, where people fooled you, is one of the hardest thing a person can do. It s really really awesome, that you made this step!! :) And btw. I do not often say this, I honestly hate it, when people say "be proud of yourself" or something like this to every person, who ....I don t know... who f.e. speaks about their depression or post a picture from their body, when they are overweight or so. But in your case, I really have to say "be proud of yourself"!

@breannarg 4 жыл бұрын

This was such an honest video. I appreciate your bravery girl

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Breanna Lynn thank you so much! ❤️

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Breanna Lynn thank you so much! ❤️

@katiuscabaezrosso5221 4 жыл бұрын

Omg! I'm so glad I found your video. Everything you saying is TRUE. I'm not active in mary kay anymore and I'm glad, they don't care about no one's but them self. I ordered $600 dollar's worth of products and is still sitting in my boutique even like that they wanted me to buy more and telling me the I have to go out and try to get people to buy from me! I'm no I'm so glad I don't get manipulated the easy. I feel sad I know someone who is trying to leave a business of her own just to do mary kay but she's older then me and she won't listen.

@lliz6172 4 ай бұрын

I became Mary Kay with the old wives' tale "extra income", with extra income you go into debt. Everything is beautiful and pink, you can do it! After three months working as a consultant, I realized that you bother people, deceive people, take on debt to stay on the program. The person who puts you through this is the one who wins, and leaves a trail of people in debt. You lose if you don't participate in the programs, in the programs you support the company. The illusion of mothers who are working from home. She's at home but she can't keep her mind on her children, she pays people to stay with them (that was the example I had), she was bitter towards her husband and her marriage, she thought she was superior than others.

@MalloryMay 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. It’s so important we get these things out there. My next video is about my own MLM experience and it’s not easy to relive that!

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Mallory May let me know when it’s up I’d love to watch! ❤️

@SAVYWRITESBOOKS 4 жыл бұрын

OMG I'M SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL THROUGH THIS VIDEO!! I just subscribed. I am an anti-MLM youtuber as well (well I'm primarily a booktuber & authortuber but I do anti-MLM videos too) and I love this! When I went to your channel I was excited to see you do videos on coffee -- lol I'm drinking coffee as I watch this! Anyway, what I'm saying is, LET'S BE BEST FRIENDS!

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

SAVY Writes Books thanks so much for subbing and welcome to the coffee clan! I did so much thinking and came to the conclusion I don’t know if I’ll be doing more anti mlm stuff or not. For now I’m sticking to my coffee content :) thank you so supporting me! I hope you enjoy my coffee content coming up!

@CrystalBarratt 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you made this video! I don’t like when I get a message from someone I haven’t seen in forever and they start off a message like they just want to catch up and then bam I have a great business opportunity for you!! I have one friend who works with an mlm but she never tries to get us to join just tells you about the products. I can see some people are just trying to make money to support there families but I think what these companies do to them is awful most are worse off from working for them.

@keepinitreal8755 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Directors tell you to contact anyone you ever have know. I personally think this is a horrible practice. I decided to never stoop this low. As I believe in treating others the way I would like to be treated. And I would be insulted if someone called me out of the blue just to use me. Ya... Not Cool!!

@Singerella3 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video. Your story needs to be heard and women need to be warned to really check it out before joining. I am a consultant now (for a year), and I want out. My director is very sweet and helpful, but I have put so much of my money in this that I will not get back, and I feel like the whole Mary Kay business is deceiving also. I didn't want a Team, or to make Lots of money. I just thought it would be fun, and I could meet and help other women with skincare. It is not at all what I was expecting, and my excitement for doing this is Gone, and I now need to tell my sweet friend/director I'm quitting.

@melissasavino2377 2 жыл бұрын

I totally understand that feeling. What I did is started to order less and less and then just stopped all together

@ShannySells 4 жыл бұрын

This was so interesting im so happy you got out before it got worse!

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Shanny Sells thanks! Yes me. Too. Lol

@katrinabrown6749 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your honesty. I've been in for 25 days and am already experiencing the same sentiments. What bothers me the most is the supposedly "God first, family second, and career third." I don't see that in the KZfaq videos of top producers. I see power hungry boastful women that only talk about getting more earthly stuff (power, money, and cars.) They throw God in somewhere to sound Christiany. It comes off like a pink sisterhood cult. I've prayed about how I can do the business and make money to help my family without getting sucked in to the pink hype. I think I will go active and get what I want for myself and hang low. If I make sales, great. If not, I'll go inactive and not worry about. I pray all is well with you and your family.

@darkdemonqueen 4 жыл бұрын

All the practices they have sound so “cult-y” to me... when you got to the part of the story about the credit card I think I already knew what you were about to say! I audibly groaned. (Been in similar circumstances w credit card myself at a very stupid 19!) Glad things ended up ok and thanks for sharing your story!

@christycatuncan3383 4 жыл бұрын

I always found it to be mega creepy when everyone at the meetings were always cheery and bubbly. I would just sit there like, "Am I surrounded by aliens or something?" Plus, I always felt violated when they sat next to me all cult-like... Also, they would take my hand, and say how beautiful I was...I would be thinking, "Woman, if you don't get your damn hands off me..." Not recommended for anti-social or people with a good heart. The 1% that do make it are either sociopaths, or narcissists.

@curlsavenue1035 3 жыл бұрын

Toxic "happiness."

@iamderah5080 3 жыл бұрын

Lol...

@dalbert-cv2dk 4 жыл бұрын

That's the problem with MLM's. You're always pestering your family and friends to buy from you.

@ksha8586 4 жыл бұрын

Better to have one good friend than 10 non real friends.

@samp2531 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. I had a similar experience. I wanted the community of other women because I was also new in town. It was very appealing. But now, ONLY ONE WOMAN FROM MARY KAY ever contacts me or will even talk to me(and that's just barely). And the amount of money I lost? And the cheap jewelry prizes??? Gross. Please, don't join Mary Kay, or any other MLM. PLEASE.

@miriamhavard7621 4 жыл бұрын

Sam P l thought people won diamonds........minks......

@samp2531 4 жыл бұрын

@@miriamhavard7621 I don't know, I never got high enough in the ranks for that. I just won the cheap jewelry like she showed in the video. You can win nice prizes but you really have to have a lot of sales.

@Maik-iz7gs 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your story, you’re very brave!

@conniecornsilk2955 4 жыл бұрын

I have been with Mary Kay for 3 years and have always treated it as a side hustle, getting into it I purchased about $2000 and made about $6000 my first year. After that like you I had done the conventions and booths and made alittle money from it. I do have about 6 customers that order from me now. And that's pretty much it. That pretty much keeps me active and some months I'm not active. When my Director moved out of state that's when I did my fade out. I don't need to go to meetings I'm not trying to build a team. I keep track of my sales if you do $1000 you have to claim it. It has saved me a few hundred dollars in taxes. When Stacy did her fade out that's when you should have done yours. Great Story !!

@sarapurdy8712 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. I really like you're open honesty

@amandamc.6200 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your coffee mug!!☕🍍

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Amanda Mc. Thank you!! Hobby lobby!!

@breannarg 4 жыл бұрын

I’m having a hard time seeing girls telling me they will be at x level and I should be happy for them. And I try to be. But you just want to shake them. I tell them I hope they do it... because I do ❤️ even if the satistics they show me prove they won’t

@jestinajoy5558 4 жыл бұрын

You need to watch Kiki Chanel’s videos on MLM she does great videos.

@jestinajoy5558 4 жыл бұрын

And she’s fucking hilarious 😂

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Jestina Joy I do! I LOVE her channel! I forgot to mention it lol

@jadeelizaishere 4 жыл бұрын

@@melissasavino2377 also the iiluminaughtii's anti MLM content is pretty great, if you haven't already seen it.

@alexandraschroeder5275 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story! Really enjoyed the video. :)

@Chez_Doa 3 жыл бұрын

Totally understand your story.. i was part of this schemes. only thing i didnt get the credit card but remember my director told me " u should get a credit card to get all the inventory you need to be successful". Because wasn't growing faster on her | or spend as she wants me too. I try to built my team with my friends, family. to sell them products they was able to get. don't believe in their fake friendship life.

@rosaellis8149 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Melissa! Long time no see! I am so sorry you went through all of this! This is awful how you were treated. I was in MK for a few years and did go to seminars. I stopped selling before I met you. I had a great “up line “. I’m still friends with most of them. This is so upsetting, but unfortunately with MLMs everyone in them isn’t always kind and treating others they way they want to be treated.

@mariesanchez7991 10 ай бұрын

I am so glad I saw this video of your story. I was in MK 25+ years and went through 5 Directors and I thought it was me. I got out because alot of what you said is True. Thanks for sharing. ❤

@allanaguercia3650 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely relate to your story. Thank you for sharing❤️

@thebanirekids9107 4 жыл бұрын

oh girl , i can imagine thanks for sharing this, as one of my friend is forcing me to join and am not interested but she has not let go of me , still persuading of spending my money

@angell.purvis8741 3 жыл бұрын

Girl you telling the truth. I'm so sorry you experienced that. But now that you're free of them you can sell your leftovers at your own pace to people who actually love and use it for reasonable price. Just know that you'll meet new people at other functions besides this business. You are definitely NOT a failure. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

@connienoel4110 6 ай бұрын

my experience exactly! I am so happy you are exposing this...

@jeanetteross4590 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry you went through this. The entire model is not that way. I have done different MLMs through the last 30 years. 1. NEVER go into debt to get inventory ever 2. If you use a credit card do research to get the best on interest rate. 3. Don’t go in to get rich, 98% of the time it will not happen 4. If you run into a “pushy” person find a different person

@rachaelphillips1725 Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head with the losing friends part. I see this girl I went to school with on Facebook bragging about her fabulous life thanks to Pure Romance. She talks about the amazing sisterhood that she has, blah blah blah. So bad I want to tell her to quit the business now and see how many of those "friends" stick around.

@MagdaSlav 2 жыл бұрын

They're right because the owner is the only millionaire …. scamming people omg, I feel sorry for you and thank you for share =)

@rayraay19 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa, I don't know if you remember me, but we were Vince's neighbors and all went to youth group together in high school! I love watching anti-mlm videos and was shocked to realize that I recognized you! Lol! I remember seeing lots of your Mary Kay facebook posts a few years ago, and I was curious as to why I didn't see them anymore. I just want to say thank you for posting this, and that I love your bravery and vulnerability and your self-awareness you displayed in this video! I think your story will help a lot of people and spread awareness, and because you know what it's like to be on the other side, you have a unique way to empathize and help others.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Rachael Allen of course I remember you! I hope you are well too! Lol that’s crazy! Small world lol. Thanks for watching it means a lot for the support! :) I lobe watching those videos too lol

@cynicalrecidivist2026 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you got dragged into it. I detest all MLMs, thank you for telling your story. Hopefully the anti MLM movement will continue to get stronger.

@sarahkolseth9209 4 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry that you were treated like this. Not everyone runs their direct sales businesses like this. The people who do are extremely annoying and are not working with honesty and integrity.

@samanthasimmons791 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! You said it right. I cringed watching this video. She was treated terribly and it makes MK sound like a terrible company because of this unit. I'm sure there are many but I'm thankful mine doesn't portray this behavior.

@adventuresofthelhfamily4016 10 ай бұрын

I'm a consultant but I'm getting my training outside of mary kay with a Christian lady. You don't have to do everything they say there is other places to get free training. And I have found some mk directories that make youtube videos with Christian values backing them up. You just have to be careful who you get your training from.

@lacain8194 4 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry all of this happened to you. I had the worst Director and a sales consultant, I had all so the some of the same experiences my first time selling MK. It is three years later and I rejoin MK and my Director is great this time around.

@dianthus9266 2 жыл бұрын

When I was 16 my sister and I worked at the same store and a lady from mary kay came in and asked my sister about her makeup and was like oh you and your sister should come to one of our nights were we do your makeup and you get free things! Turns out it was to reel us into their ‘business’ and the whole night they just spoke about inventory and getting customers etc… was so stupid we ignored her calls and texts after that night and Im so glad we did!

@Svartr.HrafnSvartr 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing - I think you presented your story well, so please don't feel like this isn't a good video! There are some in MLM who will blame the person for failing because they perceive them as being 'lazy', but you obviously put in real time, effort and financial resources into this and still didn't reach the level of success that they promise. I'm glad that you were able to bounce back from the experience - some MLM prey is not so lucky. Out of all the jobs and businesses I've done in my life, MLMs are the the only ones that really made me feel gross as a human being and I think that's a really big tell for how these things function at a fundamental level. Some are better than others, but when a huge percentage of 'training' is devoted to being a huge PEP TALK to get yourself into the mindset of taking advantage of your relationships with people, then there's something really wrong there.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Svartr I agree with what you’re saying all the way. Thanks for this support and comment. I needed the reassurance especially with some of these other comments and messages I’ve gotten. I tried to stay on track and give all the facts and my feelings at the time! I definitely felt like a crappy human with the way we are forced to sell.

@kdlove3118 4 жыл бұрын

Thank heavens they shut down in Australia and New Zealand!

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Kd Love yes! It was perfect timing to post this lol. I’m so glad they did. Next it’s this one lol

@miriamhavard7621 4 жыл бұрын

Deets!!! ☕😮

@deniceran1 2 жыл бұрын

Girl….”No one knows what happened to Stacey…” took me out!!!!! 🤣😂😭🤣😂

@sarahkitchen9276 4 жыл бұрын

This was very good! I binge watch these MLM story times, and you mentioned quite a few things I’ve never heard! :)

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Sarah Cook oh good! So glad you stopped by and watched my story! Means a lot!

@mariearteaga3056 4 жыл бұрын

I am really anti mlm as of late. The only problem is that MaryKay lashlove in I heart black is literally the only mascara that works for my lashes! Can someone suggest a similar formula in another brand? I have literally spent $30 on mascara before and it didn't work as well. Any and all suggestions are appreciated!

@WallebyDamned 4 жыл бұрын

They target enclosed communities that have strong influence over their members. Religious groups, mommy groups, military spouses, basically any decently large and tight-knit group. People are less likely to pull out if they risk the wrath of the community, not just one or two Hunbots. Plus it gives enough people to get a foothold. The more successful the first few in the community are, the easier to get and hold the rest of the community. They then have a decent amount of people singing it's praises making it seem more legit to those outside the hub. It's how they keep growing and convincing folk after saturating their hub. And they will do anything to reach these folks because their identity and place in their MLM community is so combined, they have to. It's social and financial suicide to fail. I need to make a vid one of these days on how this shit makes the monsters we see. Never buy from an MLM, they are all susceptible to this bullshit

@ClassyCarlaa 4 жыл бұрын

hey i've just subscribed to your channel

@ClassyCarlaa 4 жыл бұрын

I needed to say this because it caught my attention but the turtle has been struggling to get out during the whole video lol I don't know much about turtles anyway but it looked to be in a panic

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! She’s fine lol. She likes to get into places like that. I’ve had her for 12 years. But yes she’s a pain sometimes lol.

@ClassyCarlaa 4 жыл бұрын

Melissa Savino it was awesome watching your videos! Especially your cute turtle.. I wish you nothing but success in you future businesses!

@natalkakot 4 жыл бұрын

I love this story time vids x

@jacih1034 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. There was a great podcast about MLM I listened to a couple of years ago. It really opened my eyes. I tried Mary Kay and did not agree on their business practices . Product was great but not for me to be a part of.

@crystalraf 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of bracelets did you get? If they are .925 silver, they will tarnish, but can be polished. I have a lot of silver jewelry and it does take a lot of effort keeping it looking nice.

@PatrickGagnon1 4 жыл бұрын

Really great, honest account of your story. Thank you.

@leahgrandin1014 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I think it depends on the person.... the lady who got me started actually paid for everything for me and paid for the meetings for me but I've met other ladies who weren't like that

@EPHtheChemist 3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! People have ONE bad experience and demonize the ENTIRE industry and everyone in it. It’s ridiculous!

@EPHtheChemist 3 жыл бұрын

My upline has literally paid bills for me and purchased groceries for me. People need to stop this anti MLM Bullshit.

@Jade_902 3 жыл бұрын

@@EPHtheChemist 😂🤦🏼‍♀️ CULT thinker

@Ms.MD7 Жыл бұрын

This is why I fckn hate mlm since the very first time. It was never tempting for me to join. I hated being approached by strangers at cafe shops and tjmaxx of all places.

@traciepatterson9264 8 ай бұрын

You are spot on with this video. I’m from NC also and joined Mary Kay. I went through everything you talked about. The director would tell people to quit whatever they were doing and just do Mary Kay. They would delete you on social media lol.

@susandeyoe1445 3 ай бұрын

I loved your sharing. I had similar experience!

@ISing4Jesus6353 3 ай бұрын

Not all of them are pushy...I wasn't pushy because I didn't care to grow an empire...I just wanted to sell product. But, yes some can be pushy. I hated seeing some director's pushing young newbies to get a credit card and go into debt. I never had to pay for a meeting! That's ridiculous!

@ritapainter8396 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story!

@sunnyblueskies6505 4 жыл бұрын

MLM’s are all the same. I remember when I went to “convention”, I knew I didn’t fit in - I wasn’t dressed like the others, I didn’t enjoy the speakers, I missed my family, and I felt pressured into spending soooooo much money. It was actually “convention” when I realized I needed to get O U T ! Our poor husbands. Bless them for wanting us to be happy, but seeing how annoying and stressed out we were. For anyone thinking of selling sh!t - just go apply somewhere and make it straight up! Don’t waste your precious home time on MLM!!!

@mariyamkhandwani 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you got out !!! Mlms are terrible terrible .

@KayDejaVu 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I wasn't this 😦. Very sorry for your story. Paying for a meeting? I wonder if Mary Kay knew a rep was doing this?

@lisamcdonald2877 4 жыл бұрын

I believe you would like the channel The Recovering Hunbot. She was a Beachbody "coach" and is 100% anti-MLM.

@melissasavino2377 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa Mcdonald ooh yeah I’ll check it out :)

@jessicak.delaet7460 2 жыл бұрын

I am stuck in mk. My eyes are opening and I've been watching all of these anti mlm videos to get the courage to walk away. I have so much inventory and put my money in to be active :(

@tonyasimpson4224 4 жыл бұрын

The Stacee girl that you’re not blaming shouldn’t have pushed you to get a $3000 inventory. My director does not push people to get a $3000 inventoryAnd she was wrong for doing that

@EricMobley1 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, I don’t care for MK’s recruiting tactics and the “requirement” for inventory. But please know that not all direct sales companies are like this!

@queenbeezbuzz9038 4 жыл бұрын

MLM'S have a 99% failure rate and yes, this stat includes all current pyramid scheme.

@EPHtheChemist 3 жыл бұрын

So does just about all businesses

@melodydporter 3 ай бұрын

So sorry this happened to you!! I ended up over $10K in debt bc of MK! That wasn’t fun….thank God my hubby is so amazing! I was told the same things….‘you’ve got an atm at all times’ (in the form of inventory that no one wanted!!) SEMINAR?! Yeah that was EXPENSIVE and honestly, just another way to pump you up about buying more products, and pushing harder for recruitment and sales!