Okay, most of you have probably seen this, but if you haven't...  This is one of the creepiest things about scary kay!  Found this on my old director's website...   Sick Sick

Suggested Do's and Don't's Of A Mary Kay Husband
 
DO
•   Love your wife. Everything else will follow.
•   Encourage her to use the time available for her business when an appointment cancels. For instance, she could book selling appointments, do customer service calls, invite guests to her unit meeting.
•   Write her notes, telling her how proud you are of her.
•   Acknowledge her accomplishments.
•   Keep her motivated by offering dinner, movie or time alone without the children, if she meets her weekly goals.
•   Help her set family and business goals. Dream with her.
•   Read Company-related material and compliment her when you see her name in print.
•   Tell your friends how well she’s doing.
•   Strategize with her. Two minds are better than one.
DON’T:
•   Say any of these things: “Burn the Starter Kit.” “Quit!” “How do you put up with this?”
•   Point out the frustrating parts of her business. She already knows them.
•   Ignore her accomplishments. She works for your praise.
•   Be selfish. Share your time with her by doing things that will allow her to work her business.
•   Say, “You’ll never accomplish that.” Think out of your comfort zone. If her goals don’t sound far-fetched, she isn’t reaching far enough.
•   Ask how much she sold. She’ll tell you, if it’s good news.
•   Listen to negative comments from your friends, family or colleagues about her business.
•   Ask why her business things aren’t in perfect order.

Thanks to Independent Future Executive Senior Sales Director Kim McClure for sharing this list with us!
 
 
COMMON QUESTIONS FROM HUSBANDS

Questions from husbands always concern the well being and success of their wives.  After viewing a Consider the Possibilities Video, or attending a Mary Kay Career Guest Event, husbands are sure to have a clearer understanding of a career with Mary Kay.  However, many may still have questions you should be prepared to answer.  The following is a list of common questions with suggested answers:

Exactly what will my wife be doing?

She will be retailing the #1 Skin Care and Color Cosmetics products in America via teaching   skin care to women.  She will be self-employed in her own business.  She will hold Professional   Skin Care Classes for small groups of women.  Based upon your   wife’s personal goals, she will   have the opportunity to just retail the product and earn  extra money or she can choose to go   into leadership with Mary Kay where she can earn the use of a company car, earn a 6 figure income, go on free trips every year, and much more.

Where will she be working?

Your wife will have a choice of whether she wants to hold classes in your home or   whether she wants to go to her hostess home.  She will have no quotas or territories.

What sort of hours will my wife be expected to work?

She may set her own hours since she is in business for herself.  We suggest that the two of you   develop a weekly plan sheet every Sunday so you know and agree upon her work schedule.  Her   hours can vary depending on family plans and desired income.  The more hours worked the  higher her income potential.

My wife knows very little about sales and teaching skin care.  How can she expect to be successful?

There is a thorough educational program for all new Mary Kay Consultants.  I will train her in the basic skin care and make up techniques.  She will learn all facets of her business including   how to schedule classes, earn profits, manage her income, etc. at a training class held on a 1 day  a week basis.  Your wife’s commitment to training will be essential to her earning potential and   growth in the business.  You are always invited and encouraged to attend all training classes  and functions.

What is in a Starter Kit?

Your wife’s new business tools!  The showcase includes demonstration products, training materials, and literature needed to begin her business.  The front of the agreement and brochure   she received shows the large assortment of materials that will be included in her showcase.    This is essentially all she will need to get started.

What is inventory and why will my wife need it?

First, inventory is not required for her business, but it is recommended to get her off to a good   start.  Inventory is product your wife will retail to her customers to make a profit.  The showcase   is only a tool.  She will buy her product at a wholesale discount directly from Mary Kay Cosmetics, and will sell it to her customers at the suggested retail price (earning 50% of what   ever she sells).  Having her inventory on hand will aid in her business being more professional,   convenient and more efficient for her.

How much inventory will she need?

There are several options, and where she starts will be something you both need to decide.  Always remember that inventory is the source of profit.  When you place an order with  Mary Kay, you are purchasing the at wholesale prices.  The wholesale price of an order is  determined by a discount from the suggested retail price.  This discount is 50% of the retail   price, depending on the amount ordered.  (Sometimes it will be 55%-60% during special  promotions.)  Everyone in Mary Kay, both Consultants and Directors, buy directly from the   company at the same discount.  The discount structure has just been simplified. Any order for at least $400.00 suggested retail   qualifies for the maximum discount of 50%. For example, you pay $200.00 wholesale for  products you can sell for $400 retail.  By always making your orders a minimum of $200  wholesale, you receive the full 50% discount.

The key to consistent earnings is restocking inventory on a consistent basis.  If your wife sells   $800.00 suggested retail per week, she will want to allocate about 60% of her sales to product  orders.  Inventory planning and control can be a joint planning area.

What amount of inventory is really best for my wife?

The two of you know your financial circumstances better than I do.  We recommend that each   new Consultant begin with a product inventory and reinvest her profits until she has at least   reached a full store inventory status at $3,600.00  I recommend that every consultant start with a full store inventory.  This inventory level will give your wife an adequate variety and number of products to service her customers, and puts her at immediate profit level.

We don’t have that much money in our savings account.  Now what?

Few people have that much money readily available.  Even if you did have it, I wouldn't  recommend using it ( as humans we are not usually disciplined enough to pay ourselves back). I recommend using a credit card or bank loan.  Most businesses begin on borrowed capital (it is always better to use someone else’s money to start your own business, besides that’s what banks are for anyway!)  Profits from sales can be used to pay off the charge.

That sounds like a lot of money.  Frankly, what is in it for you?

It’s worth the same to me if your wife starts off with full store inventory or if she started at a lower level and worked her way up to profit level.  I earn a commission check from Mary Kay Inc in Dallas based upon your wife’s wholesale purchases from the company along   with my other business associates and unit members.  What’s great and most important is that   your wife can earn the same commissions.

With all this training and all this money, I am a little afraid of the changes I may see in my wife

Part of Mary Kay’s philosophy is a strong belief in priorities, God first, family second and  career third.  With your encouragement and continued moral support, your wife can only  succeed.  Most of us in Mary Kay are wives.  That doesn’t stop.  It just gets better!

   Yes by all means max out your cc at the start and then order more each month!  You can apply and get a MK cc by then! Of course, you'll need an office & storage area because what you ordered won't be going any where because people won't want what you have, unless of course you start at the $ 3,600 and then won't you be glad you bought that 1 onyx eyeshadow?   

And reinvest 60% and pay yourself 40% - you'll see profit in about 3 - 5 years after you finally get the initial $ 3,600 order paid for, at what 18 -22 % interest? This doesn't count each consecutive order you'll have to make either! 

Oh, and by the way, you now get all kinds of "Family time" - watching the kids, cooking dinner, and cleaning the house because your wife MUST attend meetings, each week, and then have 2 nights set aside for sales appointments (a/k/a classes - but don't worry she won't be able to get them booked and if she does book 'em, they'll cancel!)  But your still supposed to watch the kids so she can run up the phone and aggravate all her friends/family trying to get them to hold classes!

PS Why don't you both pick up cans by the road?  You'll actuall MAKE money & have time to spend together!  Bring the kids & double the $$!