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Old 04-24-2017, 09:01 AM   #30
henry quirk
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as i recall, tw and me had this discussion way back

This is how it works in the real world...

The owner/operator wants to make money (profit).

He does so cuz he wants to eat, shelter himself, buy stuff, etc.

He makes money by offering a product or service.

If wise, he offers the best product or service he can, at the best price he can, cuz, in doing so, he increases the probability of repeat and increased sales.

If unwise, he offers shit (usually flashy, designed to draw the eye and nuthin' more), or (rarely) he just gives his product or sevice away which is nice for the consumer but does nuthin' to feed or shelter the owner/operator (self-care, again, bein' the reason the owner went into business)

Business, then, is not about 'making the world better' but is, always has been, and always will be, about makin' a buck.
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