There is always someone who benefits from the misfortune of others.
- During COVID, think of the increase in sales for plexiglass, to-go containers, test kits, and hand sanitizer. Delivery services and online shopping saw a spike in orders.
- After a natural disaster, sellers of tarps, generators, plywood, chainsaws, and cleaning supplies experience robust sales.
- To supply a war, defense contractors benefit from providing ammunition, equipment, uniforms, and intelligence.
There are many benefiting from the government’s horrendous immigration raids and detention facilities, and it’s a sign of how much terror has escalated when companies want to profit from individual fears and needs. My social media feed has had advertisements for bulletproof backpacks, safe bags to prevent phone tracking, and gas masks. I’ve also seen ads encouraging dual or new citizenship in several countries.
Mister Rogers said to look for the helpers in bad times. You can also look for the entrepreneurs who are turning someone else’s bad into their good.
