I have been lax in writing on my blog for quite some time. It seems I have become sidetracked in many ways...now it's time to get back down to business!
Mary Kay has just come out with new foundations - they are absolutely fantastic!! Most companies that have the age fighting results with their foundations only come designed for all skin types. Mary Kay has designed theirs for both Normal to Dry and Combination to Oily!!! Check out my website for more: www.marykay.com/jbfischer
Get ready for visible AGE-FIGHTING results with NEW TimeWise® liquid foundations.
Create the Perfect Finish. These two foundation accessories help complete your flawless look.
NEW!
Mary Kay® Foundation Primer
Perfects skin as it enhances foundation benefits and extends wear. Works well
with any Mary Kay® foundation. $16
NEW!
Mary Kay® Liquid Foundation Brush
Specially designed tapered brush blends foundation more evenly and smoothly than other application techniques. $10
Let me, your Independent Beauty Consultant, help you find your perfect match.
Contact me today!
NEW!
TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation, $20
• A moisturizing complex enriched with skin-loving jojoba delivers lasting comfort and hydration.
• Skin looks luminous, radiant and immediately brightened as skin texture appears visibly improved.
• For normal to dry skin
• Suitable for sensitive skin
NEW!
TimeWise® Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation, $20
• Special microspheres work all day to absorb oil and control shine.
• Skin has a matte finish, and the appearance of pores is visibly reduced.
• For combination to oily skin
• Suitable for sensitive skin
Have a wonderful, spectacular winter day!!! I look forward to connecting with you!!
Jim and I in Mary Kay's office!
Friday, January 21, 2011
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Mary Kay...A Real Job?
Mary Kay...A Real Job?
Shared by NSD Gloria Mayfield-Banks
Throughout my career I have seen many Consultants come and go because they felt they needed to find a “Real Job.” Why do people think that Mary Kay is NOT a “Real” job?
What classifies an opportunity as a “Real” job? Does getting a paycheck with the same number of dollars each pay period classify as a “Real” job? Does working 10-40+ hours, and still making the same amount of money classify?
How about getting up very early, taking a shower and leaving your house every day? What about putting your kids in daycare- does that make it a “Real” job? How about
having to schedule vacation time a year in advance? Or having to explain to your
supervisor why you need a day off? Maybe that is what makes it a “Real” job.
Maybe you need to be working for someone else, have to report to someone else and let
him or her decide when you deserve a raise. Let’s pretend for a moment. What if we apply “Real” job guidelines to your Mary Kay business? Just imagine if you devote 20 hours per week of complete and total focus to doing your Mary Kay job well? What if you set your own goal and always did today’s work today instead of waiting until you felt like it? Imagine the possibilities if you paid attention to profitability and actually took the steps necessary to promote yourself.
You owe it to yourself to make Mary Kay a “Real” job-even if it’s just part-time. Why would you give more time and commitment to someone else’s business than you
would your own? Do you really want to work for someone else forever? Wouldn’t you prefer to work 20 hours, but get paid like you worked 40 hours?
Would you like to be your own boss? Would you like to plan your own hours each week
to work within your family’s schedule? What if you could take an extra day off one
week, then work an extra two hours each day for the next week to make up for it? Do you have this type of freedom with your “Real” job?
If you feel like you have “tried Mary Kay” and it hasn’t worked for you, try asking
yourself a few questions:
* If someone with my MK work habits worked for me, would I continue to pay them or reward them?
* Am I consistent in my efforts?
* Do I make calls when I need to make them- no matter what?
* Do I place orders in a timely manner to keep the “store” stocked with the
hottest, most up-to-date products?
* Do I give great customer service-going over and above what the client
expects?
* Do I follow up on all leads and potential recruits quickly and
professionally?
* Do I work with my Director on accountability and turn in my weekly
accomplishment sheets?
* Do I attend trainings, weekly meetings and events in my area?
If you have answered any of these questions with a “NO”, perhaps this is an opportunity to change your ways and make new goals for your business this month.
Make it a point to treat your Mary Kay business like a “Real” job-you will earn
REAL money, REAL cars, REAL prizes and see REAL changes in your life!
Want to make a REAL difference in the lives of women? I believe we can!
With a Mary Kay Career, what you make is up to you!
Shared by NSD Gloria Mayfield-Banks
Throughout my career I have seen many Consultants come and go because they felt they needed to find a “Real Job.” Why do people think that Mary Kay is NOT a “Real” job?
What classifies an opportunity as a “Real” job? Does getting a paycheck with the same number of dollars each pay period classify as a “Real” job? Does working 10-40+ hours, and still making the same amount of money classify?
How about getting up very early, taking a shower and leaving your house every day? What about putting your kids in daycare- does that make it a “Real” job? How about
having to schedule vacation time a year in advance? Or having to explain to your
supervisor why you need a day off? Maybe that is what makes it a “Real” job.
Maybe you need to be working for someone else, have to report to someone else and let
him or her decide when you deserve a raise. Let’s pretend for a moment. What if we apply “Real” job guidelines to your Mary Kay business? Just imagine if you devote 20 hours per week of complete and total focus to doing your Mary Kay job well? What if you set your own goal and always did today’s work today instead of waiting until you felt like it? Imagine the possibilities if you paid attention to profitability and actually took the steps necessary to promote yourself.
You owe it to yourself to make Mary Kay a “Real” job-even if it’s just part-time. Why would you give more time and commitment to someone else’s business than you
would your own? Do you really want to work for someone else forever? Wouldn’t you prefer to work 20 hours, but get paid like you worked 40 hours?
Would you like to be your own boss? Would you like to plan your own hours each week
to work within your family’s schedule? What if you could take an extra day off one
week, then work an extra two hours each day for the next week to make up for it? Do you have this type of freedom with your “Real” job?
If you feel like you have “tried Mary Kay” and it hasn’t worked for you, try asking
yourself a few questions:
* If someone with my MK work habits worked for me, would I continue to pay them or reward them?
* Am I consistent in my efforts?
* Do I make calls when I need to make them- no matter what?
* Do I place orders in a timely manner to keep the “store” stocked with the
hottest, most up-to-date products?
* Do I give great customer service-going over and above what the client
expects?
* Do I follow up on all leads and potential recruits quickly and
professionally?
* Do I work with my Director on accountability and turn in my weekly
accomplishment sheets?
* Do I attend trainings, weekly meetings and events in my area?
If you have answered any of these questions with a “NO”, perhaps this is an opportunity to change your ways and make new goals for your business this month.
Make it a point to treat your Mary Kay business like a “Real” job-you will earn
REAL money, REAL cars, REAL prizes and see REAL changes in your life!
Want to make a REAL difference in the lives of women? I believe we can!
With a Mary Kay Career, what you make is up to you!
Monday, June 14, 2010
The Look Book
A new way to check out the new catalog - great new colors...great tips...check it out!!!
http://ecatalog.marykay.com/US_en-US/GetLatest.aspx?d=www.marykay.com&m=jbfischer
http://ecatalog.marykay.com/US_en-US/GetLatest.aspx?d=www.marykay.com&m=jbfischer
Win a Kitchenaid Mixer
Win a Kitchen Aid mixer!
Go to the following link at savingdinner.com and follow the instructions. Maybe, just maybe you'll be the winner!!!! WooHoo!!! http://savingdinner.com/contest
Go to the following link at savingdinner.com and follow the instructions. Maybe, just maybe you'll be the winner!!!! WooHoo!!! http://savingdinner.com/contest
Thursday, May 13, 2010
When Offense Is Given
Unfortunately, I hurt someone recently that I care deeply about. Even though it was unintentional, it happened and for that I am truly remorseful. I am thankful that she brought it to my attention and we talked about it. I was definitely in the wrong.
Has this ever happened to you? It happened to me years ago when I took offense at what someone said in our Church Choir and I stopped going to choir because of it. Whenever I saw this sister in the halls at Church I went the other way. I just didn't associate with her. Well one day, the alto section leader called me and asked me why I wasn't coming to choir anymore and I ended up telling her what happened. She in turn called this sister, who also happened to be our choir director and explained to her what happened. This sister caught up to me in the bathroom one Sunday and sincerely apologized...she had NO idea she had even offended me. What a lesson to me! That is why I appreciate this person bringing to my attention that I had offended her.
Unless we let someone who has offended us know they have, sometimes they don't even know they had given offense. This has made me realize I need to be more careful in the future about what I do and say. I pray this person has forgiven me because I cherish her friendship.
Each day I learn and grow - I pray that I can have the pure love of Christ (charity) in my thoughts and actions and make me a better person.
Has this ever happened to you? It happened to me years ago when I took offense at what someone said in our Church Choir and I stopped going to choir because of it. Whenever I saw this sister in the halls at Church I went the other way. I just didn't associate with her. Well one day, the alto section leader called me and asked me why I wasn't coming to choir anymore and I ended up telling her what happened. She in turn called this sister, who also happened to be our choir director and explained to her what happened. This sister caught up to me in the bathroom one Sunday and sincerely apologized...she had NO idea she had even offended me. What a lesson to me! That is why I appreciate this person bringing to my attention that I had offended her.
Unless we let someone who has offended us know they have, sometimes they don't even know they had given offense. This has made me realize I need to be more careful in the future about what I do and say. I pray this person has forgiven me because I cherish her friendship.
Each day I learn and grow - I pray that I can have the pure love of Christ (charity) in my thoughts and actions and make me a better person.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Pearls of Wisdom
Follow the website to get more information about Mary Kay, including some of her Pearls of Wisdom: http://www.marykaytribute.com/WisdomAttitude.aspx
"Every failure, obstacle or hardship is an opportunity in disguise. Success in many cases is failure turned inside out. The greatest pollution problem we face today is negativity. Eliminate the negative attitude and believe you can do anything. Replace 'if I can, I hope, maybe' with 'I can, I will, I must.'" Mary Kay Ash
"Every failure, obstacle or hardship is an opportunity in disguise. Success in many cases is failure turned inside out. The greatest pollution problem we face today is negativity. Eliminate the negative attitude and believe you can do anything. Replace 'if I can, I hope, maybe' with 'I can, I will, I must.'" Mary Kay Ash
Common Questions about Starting a Mary Kay Business
1. How do I get started?
Discuss the details with your beauty consultant, then submit your
consultant agreement and purchase your starter kit, which includes all the
demonstration items and business-building sales tools you need to start
your business.
2. How is Mary Kay different from other direct-selling businesses?
To name just a few of the company’s numerous distinctions, Mary Kay:
* has the highest commissions structure of any direct sales company
* was founded on and still practices the concept of the "Golden Rule"
* does not test on animals
* holds the philosophy of “God first, Family second, Career third”
* has a product line that is consumable, making repeat business possible
* is neither a pyramid scheme nor a multi-level company — each consultant deals directly with the company, so there is no middleman;
and all commissions are paid directly out of Mary Kay’s corporate
profits, never out of anyone's pocket
3. How many hours do I have to work?
You are your own boss, so you make that decision based on your needs
and your schedule (anything from “working it around my job” to “replacing
my job”). There are no sales quotas in Mary Kay, so there is never any
pressure to sell. An "active" consultant is one who places a minimum
order every three (3) months. Remember, everyone's situation is
different, and you work your business the way you want.
4. How much will I make?
Consultants earn a 50% profit on sales, whether they’ve just started or
they’ve been in for years. In addition to profits from retail sales (from skin
care classes, facials, and reorders), you can earn prizes, the use of career
cars, personal team-building commissions, and director commissions as
you progress along the career path.
5. Where can I sell Mary Kay products?
Beauty consultants can have both customers and team members in any of
the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the American Virgin Islands, and
Guam. There are no assigned territories, so your customers and team
members can still be part of your Mary Kay business even if you move to
another state. Directors can also expand to any of Mary Kay’s
international markets.
6. What if I don’t know anybody?
You are educated on how to develop customers and book classes as part
of your initial training. Your director and recruiter will work with you to help
you succeed. If don’t live near them, a local director will “adopt” you to
provide training, support, and guidance so you will never feel alone.
7. Do I have to recruit people?
Whether or not you decide to build your team is up to you. You will find,
however, that women will be drawn to the benefits of the Mary Kay
opportunity even without your urging. Your director and your recruiter will
help you mentor your team until you decide to promote yourself into
leadership. You can also earn a commission and bonuses from Mary Kay
based on your team’s activity.
8. What if I don’t know anything about skin care or makeup?
With the step-by-step education provided to consultants, you can become
an expert as quickly as you like. Even with just the materials in your
starter kit, you will be better-informed than many of the customers you will
meet. You also become more skilled and confident as you teach others,
meaning you can “learn while you earn.”
9. What if I don't know anything about selling?
Mary Kay consultants aren’t simply sales people; they actually teach and
service their customers. Our products “sell themselves” — when
customers try them, they want them. Consultants are provided with ongoing
education in skin care, cosmetics application, business operation,
and customer service. Every consultant has access to printed training
materials, DVDs, CDs, internet resources, and monthly and weekly
education, as well as regular motivational support.
10. What if I don't usually wear make-up?
That’s okay! Mary Kay is primarily a skin care company, and has been
the best-selling brand in the U.S. for 14 years in a row (as of 2008). Color
cosmetics, body care, sun care, and fragrances are collections that
complement our skin care line. Being a Mary Kay consultant is also a
great way to learn how to apply your own makeup with confidence.
11. Isn’t the market already saturated with Mary Kay consultants?
While Mary Kay is the best-selling brand of skin care and cosmetics, only
10% of the women in the U.S. use Mary Kay. And more and more
consultants are needed to keep up with all of the new customers being
generated by Mary Kay’s national media exposure.
12.What is the worst thing that could happen if I try doing Mary Kay?
The worst thing that could happen is that you spend $100 to get over $450
worth of products and supplies…because buying a starter kit is all a
beauty consultant is required to do. What you do with your starter kit and
your business is your decision. Five years from now, you will be in one of
two groups: either, “Man, I’m glad I did!” or “Boy, I wish I had!” You have
the opportunity to be your own boss, to set your own hours, and to meet a
lot of inspiring women — not to mention getting your own products at
wholesale instead of paying full retail like you’re doing right now.
Discuss the details with your beauty consultant, then submit your
consultant agreement and purchase your starter kit, which includes all the
demonstration items and business-building sales tools you need to start
your business.
2. How is Mary Kay different from other direct-selling businesses?
To name just a few of the company’s numerous distinctions, Mary Kay:
* has the highest commissions structure of any direct sales company
* was founded on and still practices the concept of the "Golden Rule"
* does not test on animals
* holds the philosophy of “God first, Family second, Career third”
* has a product line that is consumable, making repeat business possible
* is neither a pyramid scheme nor a multi-level company — each consultant deals directly with the company, so there is no middleman;
and all commissions are paid directly out of Mary Kay’s corporate
profits, never out of anyone's pocket
3. How many hours do I have to work?
You are your own boss, so you make that decision based on your needs
and your schedule (anything from “working it around my job” to “replacing
my job”). There are no sales quotas in Mary Kay, so there is never any
pressure to sell. An "active" consultant is one who places a minimum
order every three (3) months. Remember, everyone's situation is
different, and you work your business the way you want.
4. How much will I make?
Consultants earn a 50% profit on sales, whether they’ve just started or
they’ve been in for years. In addition to profits from retail sales (from skin
care classes, facials, and reorders), you can earn prizes, the use of career
cars, personal team-building commissions, and director commissions as
you progress along the career path.
5. Where can I sell Mary Kay products?
Beauty consultants can have both customers and team members in any of
the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the American Virgin Islands, and
Guam. There are no assigned territories, so your customers and team
members can still be part of your Mary Kay business even if you move to
another state. Directors can also expand to any of Mary Kay’s
international markets.
6. What if I don’t know anybody?
You are educated on how to develop customers and book classes as part
of your initial training. Your director and recruiter will work with you to help
you succeed. If don’t live near them, a local director will “adopt” you to
provide training, support, and guidance so you will never feel alone.
7. Do I have to recruit people?
Whether or not you decide to build your team is up to you. You will find,
however, that women will be drawn to the benefits of the Mary Kay
opportunity even without your urging. Your director and your recruiter will
help you mentor your team until you decide to promote yourself into
leadership. You can also earn a commission and bonuses from Mary Kay
based on your team’s activity.
8. What if I don’t know anything about skin care or makeup?
With the step-by-step education provided to consultants, you can become
an expert as quickly as you like. Even with just the materials in your
starter kit, you will be better-informed than many of the customers you will
meet. You also become more skilled and confident as you teach others,
meaning you can “learn while you earn.”
9. What if I don't know anything about selling?
Mary Kay consultants aren’t simply sales people; they actually teach and
service their customers. Our products “sell themselves” — when
customers try them, they want them. Consultants are provided with ongoing
education in skin care, cosmetics application, business operation,
and customer service. Every consultant has access to printed training
materials, DVDs, CDs, internet resources, and monthly and weekly
education, as well as regular motivational support.
10. What if I don't usually wear make-up?
That’s okay! Mary Kay is primarily a skin care company, and has been
the best-selling brand in the U.S. for 14 years in a row (as of 2008). Color
cosmetics, body care, sun care, and fragrances are collections that
complement our skin care line. Being a Mary Kay consultant is also a
great way to learn how to apply your own makeup with confidence.
11. Isn’t the market already saturated with Mary Kay consultants?
While Mary Kay is the best-selling brand of skin care and cosmetics, only
10% of the women in the U.S. use Mary Kay. And more and more
consultants are needed to keep up with all of the new customers being
generated by Mary Kay’s national media exposure.
12.What is the worst thing that could happen if I try doing Mary Kay?
The worst thing that could happen is that you spend $100 to get over $450
worth of products and supplies…because buying a starter kit is all a
beauty consultant is required to do. What you do with your starter kit and
your business is your decision. Five years from now, you will be in one of
two groups: either, “Man, I’m glad I did!” or “Boy, I wish I had!” You have
the opportunity to be your own boss, to set your own hours, and to meet a
lot of inspiring women — not to mention getting your own products at
wholesale instead of paying full retail like you’re doing right now.
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