Biz Owners, How Do You Feel About This?

I've had this on my mind for a while and I could get some great feedback or get flamed for it. Here goes...

Pipe Dreams - Getting Lied To For The Creators Profit

Why is it that some business owners, marketers, advertisers, and internet businesses, feel the NEED to lie and cheat their ways to a quick buck?

How pathetic do you have to be to prey on people's fears and then when it comes to actually giving them something of value and be upfront with them, you screw them over?

I mean really, come on. Here's how I feel about it: If you can't deliver value and be trustworthy in the space, get the hell out.

I'm tired of seeing people taken advantage of, people that are genuinely trying to provide for their families. People that are just one payment away from being homeless. People that are so desperate for money, they'll sell drugs and even have sex, just to pay the bills. Yeah, it's sick but it's real and it's happening right now.

A big part of it is the whole mentality and the mindset they have, yes and that's why they're in the situation they're in. But another part is greedy and selfish businesses who are in it for some quick profit, delirious of delivering any value, any actionable content, and as trustworthy as a dog with a big juicy steak right in front of him.

Marketers, business owners, advertisers, anyone who sells or markets products and services, LISTEN...

If you don't really care about your customers, if you don't really want people to succeed, if you don't really bring any value to the table, you really need to assess what you're doing. When was it so hard to be honest and create something good that's worth purchasing? Because sooner or later, your customers will speak up and those you lied to will make their voice heard.

If you can't deliver what you promise and have to lie and cheat to get there, nobody wants your stuff.

Either buck up or get out, I think it's something that many of us can agree on....