jaycanwk
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I thought I would start this topic in it's own thread since it is one that is touched on in other threads but never really gets fully developed in my opinion. We keep hearing from LDS's with failing business models defending there failing business model with last ditch efforts, usually in the form of threats, ie., "where ever would you go to get your tank filled if we weren't around??" etc., etc., bla bla bla. Arguments like that are rather telling in that their lack of business sense really shines through in that they can't seem to imagine any other way for an LDS to exist in a time when internet commerce, for example, is pretty much here to stay or the business model of selling OW courses at loss leader prices in order to generate gear sales at outrages markups seems not to be fooling the average consumer anymore.
So what will the LDS of the future look like? What is the new business model that will still attract new divers to the sport and still keep gear, training, etc., affordable??
So what will the LDS of the future look like? What is the new business model that will still attract new divers to the sport and still keep gear, training, etc., affordable??
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