Among direct sales companies, Mary Kay is one of the best-known. Many Mary Kay sales representatives worldwide have found that selling the company's products enables them to earn money while handling their other priorities, such as taking care of their families.
- Mary Kay Ash founded the company that bears her name in 1963, at age 45. Success came quickly: Wholesale sales hit $1 million in two years.
- Consultants who sell Mary Kay products market directly to customers, buying the products at wholesale prices and selling them at retail prices. They build their customer bases through traditional routes, such as networking.
- Mary Kay cosmetics are sold in high volumes worldwide. In 2008, the company estimates that total wholesale sales reached $2.6 billion.
- Mary Kay representatives sell many types of beauty products to men and women alike. The line includes moisturizers, fragrances, makeup, sunscreen and other items.
- Addison, Texas, just outside Dallas, is home to the world headquarters of the Mary Kay brand.
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