Part 4. Drug dealers - A model of entrepreneurial excellence?



By now, in figurative terms...
'The head must seem as tho' it's
rammed up the proverbial backside'.

Part 1. Drug dealers - A model of entrepreneural excellence?

Added on 15/3/2011
Originally meant as a four part series. I have extended the topic to 6 parts. I'm having to much fun stimulating debate on a serious topic and creating questions that cause inward evaluation. I do this in order to lay the ground and remove absolute predications. It should also create a place condusive with re-thinking, re-evaluation and resignation. To what? Read on!

Join the debate for this thought provoking series of blogs!

The Context: Fear and anxiety is written on the face of our nation. The shift towards self-preservation is fueled by job insecurity, rising prices and the prospect of a radical change to lifestyle. In order to cope, some will adopt a siege mentality while others will try to stay positive, but most will resign passively or go into survival mode. History reminds us that over the mid - longterm, a squeeze on resources undoubtedly produces winners and losers!  A rise in unemployment tends to increase entrepreneurial activity resulting in thousands of start-up companies. Some are born out of necessity, while others are opportunistic.

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Part 2 - Drug dealers - A model of entrepreneurial excellence?

If we acknowledge the obvious devestation caused to individuals and communities by the black economy and drug trade, try to put it  aside for one moment, and refocus on the untapped talent and skillsets of those who drive it. We may be able to learn from them.

Part 3 - Drug Dealers - A model of entreprenurial excellence?

Loyalty to the dealer?
This unwavering loyalty tends to be based upon a mix of basic insecurities such as the inane inability to exercise self-control, let’s admit that at least once, we go to just get this one thing – honest! That one thing turns in to an almighty shopping binge that seemed to control us – we lost control. Another part of that loyalty DNA seems to be wrapped up in any event that can trigger a sense of ‘not being listened to, being ignored, alone, constrained – It must be hugely difficult to be creatively dispossessed, written off, misunderstood and future-less. These are typical of the emotions that left unchecked will challenge and create fear for their well being, security, change, the future or the unknown. Each supplier creatively tailors a loyalty reward scheme by analysing the customer demographics, holidays or reasons to increase footfall.