Sutherland Superstar of the Month of April- Phyllis DiNicola
Posted on April 2, 2009
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Congratulations to Phyllis DiNicola who has been chosen as our Superstar of the Month for April (and actually is her birthday month too!) Phyllis is a personal team member who started her Mary Kay business in June 1989!
As a hostess she helped me to earn my very first diamond ring for the Queen’s Court of Personal Sales. In the process, I convinced her that she could earn one for herself too. I am very proud to say that just one year later, Phyllis was on stage in Dallas being awarded a diamond ring while I collected my second one. (Hers was so much more exciting for me!) Let’s all get to know her a little better!
- * NAME: Phyllis DiNicola
- * FAMILY: Husband, Gary, Son, Garrett. Daughter, Amber
- * PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED THAT : I love playing golf
- * MY BEST ASSET : My personality
- * MY FAVORITE CITY: San Francisco, CA
- * FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION: Any Beach or Mountain
- * I AM CURRENTLY READING Dictionary on Cultural Literacy
- * BEST BOOKS I EVER READ : Bridges of Madison County, Zig Zigler when in DIQ training
- * MY FAVORITE MEAL : Surf and Turf
- * MY FAVORITE TIME OF DAY: Afternoon
- * HOBBIES: Gardening and Cooking
- * I COLLECT Smiles
- * IF I COULD SING, I’D SING LIKE: Faith Hill
- * I AM MOTIVATED BY: Music and planning vacations
- * MY TRADEMARK: Red Nail Polish
- * FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL:Gym Class
- * BEST ADVICE I’D GIVE TO A 20-YEAR OLD :Pay attention and learn as much as you can
- * I’D LOVE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH: Tom Hanks- I think he is a great actor
- * PEOPLE DESCRIBE ME AS: Fun, sweet, and very social
- * I KNEW I HAD MADE IT WHEN: I’m still waiting to win the Powerball- haha
- * FAVORITE MARY KAY MEMORY: My first diamond ring and the trip to Dallas!
Listen now, or download my interview with Phyllis. She is truly a Superstar that I am privileged to have in my unit and my life for decades!
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Spring Gift Opportunities
Posted on March 23, 2009
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This short 3 minute video gives you some ideas for Spring gifts and some ordering strategies to maximize your sales and profits. I hope that you find value in it!
Available for Limited Time Only- Don’t Miss This!
Posted on March 21, 2009
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Spring is Here- Website Updated With New Products!
Posted on March 16, 2009
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Today is the big day for all of you! Our new products have been updated on your Personal Web Page and the Look Books have been mailed for those of you participating in the Spring PCP program! I am so excited! Local consultants have recieved their invitation for their own personal Products on Parade pampering session- schedule it now! Bring with you this Coastal Colors smear sheet so you will have something to take home and show your customers. Here are some additional tools that all of you can use to promote the new colors:
- When you bring a guest with you to your Products on Parade session or local sales meeting, this survey is great to get their feedback. You can also schedule a on the go or bring this to work to share with coworkers. Click here for the 2009 Spring Advisory Survey
- This Global Beauty survey is used when you show these products to your customers. What I really like about it, is that it gives other options for them- they can purchase it, earn it free, or even request it as a gift from someone special! Click here for the Global Beauty product survey
- Now is the time to start putting together your portfolio with the four new featured Color 101 Looks that are featured in the new Look Book. Here are the cards that you can use to put together these looks.
- Click here for the Shimmering Sea Color 101 Look
- Click here for the Sweet Spring Color 101 Look
- Click here for the Urban Bazaar Color 101 Look
- Click here for the Wind SweptSands Color 101 Look
Red, White and Blue Fashion Show!
Posted on March 15, 2009
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CHOICES, CHOICES!
Trendy cape Red Jacket ! Short waisted & fitted Red Jacket!
Look at these sharp Limited Edition Red Jackets!! You can earn them by Seminar!!

The blue suits are the 2009 Director Suits!

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Posted on March 10, 2009
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Sutherland Superstar of the Month for March
Posted on March 6, 2009
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I am so excited to introduce you to Alexis! She was part of my qualifying unit back in 1988! (One of my personal team members named Bobbie Ann recruited her.) She lives in Exton, PA. I am so thankful to have her as a loyal unit member for all these years. Once you get to know her better you will see why! Here she is:
- * NAME: Alexis Campbell
- * FAMILY: Elizabeth (26) and Matt, Madeline (23) and Robert (20)
- * PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED THAT : I live within 2 miles of my director!
- * MY BEST ASSET : My family and friends
- * MY FAVORITE CITY: New York
- * FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION: Sea Isle City, New Jersey
- * I AM CURRENTLY READING "Bones" by Jonathan Kellerman
- * BEST BOOKS I EVER READ : Any one of many mysteries.
- * MY FAVORITE MEAL : Shrimp Scampi
- * MY FAVORITE TIME OF DAY: Definitely morning
- * HOBBIES: Cooking and baking
- * I COLLECT Coffee mugs
- * IF I COULD SING, I’D SING LIKE: I REALLY can’t sing!
- * I AM MOTIVATED BY: My friends. they have helped me through some really rough times.
- * MY TRADEMARK: My cakes
- * FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: English
- * BEST ADVICE I’D GIVE TO A 20-YEAR OLD :Whenever an opportunity do do something you really want presents itself, take advantage of it and have no regrets.
- * I’D LOVE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH: Michelle Obama
- * PEOPLE DESCRIBE ME AS: genuine
- * I KNEW I HAD MADE IT WHEN: When we bought our first home.
- * FAVORITE MARY KAY MEMORY: first time I went to a MK convention.
My interview with Alexis was 20 minutes! Listen now or download for later. She’s great!
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Posted on March 1, 2009
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Sutherland Superstar of the Month for February
Posted on February 20, 2009
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Karen Ann and I at Seminar
A new feature that I will be starting this month is spotlighting one of my unit members each month as "Sutherland Superstar of the Month".
Congratulations to this month’s Superstar, Karen Ann Antonucci! Karen has been a member of my personal team and our unit since 1988! When Karen Ann started her business, she lived in New Jersey. She now lives in Hendersonville, NC.
I am so proud to feature her in the first podcast interview. Listen now to learn more about Karen Ann, her journey in Mary Kay and the wisdom that she has learned along the way. I know that you will enjoy it! Let’s get to know Karen Ann better:
Fast Fun Facts About Karen Ann
- NAME: Karen Ann Antonucci
- FAMILY :2 teenage daughters
- PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED THAT : I love to fish
- MY BEST ASSET : my daughters
- MY FAVORITE CITY: Hendersonville, NC
- FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION: Oak Island, SC
- I AM CURRENTLY READING : Power of Positive Thinking, Dr. Norman Peale
- BEST BOOKS I EVER READ : Bible
- MY FAVORITE MEAL : Pancakes
- MY FAVORITE TIME OF DAY: Breakfast on Saturdays!
- HOBBIES: Talking to friends, hiking
- I COLLECT: teapots and tea cups
- IF I COULD SING, I’D SING LIKE: Theme to ‘Titanic’
- I AM MOTIVATED BY: life
- MY TRADEMARK: laughing
- FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Science
- BEST ADVICE I’D GIVE TO A 20-YEAR OLD : Enjoy every minute that is given
- I’D LOVE TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH: Mary Kay Ash, Mother Theresa, Jesus
- PEOPLE DESCRIBE ME AS: nice, helpful
- I KNEW I HAD MADE IT WHEN: I received a proclamation from the Governor of NJ
- FAVORITE MARY KAY MEMORY: When she rode into the arena in a white coach drawn by white horses!!
Now enjoy the 18 minute interview that I did with Karen Ann Below!
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Super Skin Care Chart
Posted on January 12, 2009
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Here is an awesome chart that you can print out and take with you when you see your clients. We now have so many personalized products that it is important that you know which ones to recommend.
If you are somewhere that you have internet access, don’t forget that you can always go to http://marykayintouch.com and go to the product section. Everything that you need to know including ingredients will be found there!
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Posted on January 7, 2009
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Beginning Your New Year
Posted on January 7, 2009
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By Sonya LaVay, SNSD
- Do some soul-searching to find out what you really want from your Mary Kay Career.
- Decide what you want to accomplish by Seminar.
- Write down your goal, then tell your Recruiter, Sr. Director and your NSD.
- Make a plan on how you are going to accomplish your goal. If you have difficulty in creating a plan, discuss it with your Sr. Director and your NSD.
- Make a committment to work toward your goal every day. Be persistent.
- Develop an “I Can Do” Attitude.
- Put as much effort into working your business as you would if you were working a full-time job for someone else. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results.
- Stay focused… focused…. focused… FOCUSED…
- Never, never, never, NEVER Give Up!
- Enjoy the satisfaction of your accomplishments and the recognition onstage at Career Conference and Seminar
A New Year Awaits Us!
Posted on December 30, 2008
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As the last few days of 2008 go by, are you starting to think about what your goals and dreams are for 2009? As Mary Kay would always say, “If you knew you couldn’t fail…” what would your goals be for the new year?
I have created a goal sheet for you to use that allow you to put any goal that you want and break it down and make yourself accountable! Being accountable is such an important part of reaching a goal that I also wrote a post about it today on the parent site. I recommend that you take a few minutes to read and go over it tonight. Then put some thought into what YOU desire for the new year, not what you think that I want to hear!
It all begins in your mind. Will you create abundance? I would love to help you get everything that you want in the new year! Tell me what you think. I want to know what your goals are!
Queen’s Court Plan
Posted on December 19, 2008
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Women Buy for Holidays
Posted on December 19, 2008
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Mary Kay says…
“There are 6 reasons why
a woman buys something…
Because her husband says she can have it!
Because he says she can’t have it!
Because it will make her look thinner!
Because nobody else has one!
Because everyone has one!
Just because!!”

Preferred Hostess Program
Posted on December 18, 2008
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Preferred Hostess Program
Look for 25 Women who love to hold Classes
Why this is beneficial to YOU!!
Want to have 2 classes a week every week guaranteed?
Here’s how to do it:
Look for 25 women who LOVE to hold classes, shows etc.
You offer her the Preferred Hostess program, tell her you are only allowed to have 25 and you would like to offer it to her!!Here are the results:
25 women holding 4 parties @ year = 100 parties
100 classes a year divided by 50 weeks = 2 classes a week
100 Classes X $250 average = $25,000. in sales with a minimum 300 NEW customer base and you can always add new Preferred Hostess!!
By offering the different levels, Gold, Silver and Bronze, it allows a hostess to try the program once or twice without committing to all four parties. So make a list of 1 to 25 and start finding those preferred hostesses. Start with your existing Hostesses, good Customers, call them today and offer them your special as one of the 25 you are ALLOWED to have. Make them feel special!!! Treat them special…send thank you cards, reminder cards, especially birthdays etc….
Work the Program and Enjoy the Results!!!
Click here for the Preferred Hostess Flyer
Millionaire Secrets
Posted on December 15, 2008
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This was broadcast on CNBC about six months ago. Gloria Mayfield Banks is the only person that I know that has the ability to deliver such wisdom within three minutes of airtime. Take five minutes and watch the replay here.
Remember Gloria’s Five Secrets-
- Become a People Magnet
- Short term strategic goals backed by big thinking
- Create a powerful circle of influence
- Work the numbers
- Study hard to become skill based
It sounds so simple, but if we follow these success principles, our outcome will be incredible!
Run with me!
Posted on December 15, 2008
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It’s Not About the Shoes
It’s What You DO IN THEM…That Counts!
It’s about knowing where you are going.
Not forgetting where you started.
It’s about having the courage tofail.
Not breaking when you are broken.
Taking everything you have been given
and making something better.
It’s about work…before glory
And what’s inside of you.
It’s doing what they say you can’t.
It’s not about the shoes…
It’s about what you do in them.
It’s about being who you were born to be.
History 1977- Makeup in America
Posted on December 14, 2008
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Take a look back in time to see this documentary on the Company. I am so proud to have been a part of this Company for half of the time that it has been in existence. (1963) This video shows some exciting “behind the scenes” operations. Many of the women in this video have reached the top level of National Sales Director! You can hear Mary Kay herself announcing the beginning of Awards Night with the very same words that are used today! Listen carefully at the end to hear the story of the diamond bumblebee. Then you will know why I cherish mine so much! Enjoy!
Makeup Artist Teaches Color Tips
Posted on November 18, 2008
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