Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Avoiding Knob Nuts


A few years back, I got some of my money a job at Colgate. I brush my teeth every day, twice a day. I plan to continue doing that. I like businesses that solve problems people recognise. That solve them in a way that the customer is happy. Buying toothpaste is not something I think about a lot. Regular, content, repeat business. I also like companies that laugh in the general direction of Nation States. Multi-national companies that recognise that where you are born is pretty random. That have suppliers, customers, and shareholders all over the world. The great thing about my money working at Colgate is it can’t be made redundant without the other owners and managers hurting too. Some knob nut can’t turn around and decide to let my money go because they had to make a “tough business decision”. My money’s life isn’t turned upside down by some clown with the power over a real person’s life. People need toothpaste. My money makes toothpaste. Can I think about something else?



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