The Story

Mary Kay Ash was a successful saleswoman who had a knack for selling beauty products. She'd worked for several direct sales companies throughout her career, but despite her hard work and dedication, she repeatedly faced gender discrimination and unequal pay. It was enough to make a gal want to throw her lipstick at someone!

In 1963, after being passed over for a promotion that she rightfully deserved, Mary Kay decided to start her own company - one that would empower women to succeed in business on their own terms. She gathered a small team of like-minded women and together, they created a new business model that would revolutionize the beauty industry.

Mary Kay's vision was simple: to provide women with the tools and support they needed to start their own successful businesses, and to help them achieve financial independence and personal fulfillment. And let's be real, who doesn't want to be their own boss and wear lipstick while doing it?

With hard work, dedication, and a commitment to her values, Mary Kay built her company from the ground up. She focused on developing high-quality products, creating a supportive and uplifting company culture, and providing her sales force with the training and resources they needed to succeed. Because, let's face it, selling lipstick is not for the faint of heart!

Today, Mary Kay is a global brand with millions of customers and salespeople around the world. But despite its size and success, the company remains true to Mary Kay's original vision, empowering women to succeed and make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of others. So, to all the women out there, go ahead and put on that lipstick, chase your dreams, and make the world a more beautiful place!

Lessons from Mary

1. A company is only as good as its people.

2. When there’s a problem, admit it.

3. Be consistent with facts and attitude.

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