That was the headline I saw in an article today (a CNN article of all things).  

Its been a rough year for comedians this year.  Seems like way too many have passed away, but maybe this is a way to end things on a good note.

Funny how some things seems so simple, but don't always work out so easily for everyone.  It seems like a dilemma I have always thought about over the years while contemplating various business ideas.  Its the idea of true supply vs. demand.  

Especially in the era of the internet, you think more would have this new type of business model. The model of 'low overhead, low cost' for your product.  And why not?  Think about it.  If you were a really great entertainer (Louis C.K. is a brilliant comedian), and you were given two options:  1) pay agents, promoters, managers, retailers, and distributers money to sell your product (CD, DVD, whatever) for $15 each at stores throughout the country, or 2) have customers purchase, and have immediate access to, your product directly, online, for only $5?

In this day and age of Reality T.V., where everyone is looking for their 15 minutes of fame, we forgot what it is to succeed through trial and error.  Succeed through hard work, and succeed through 'self' promotion.  

You don't always need a staff of 1000 to make you wealthy.  What you need is to be talented.  What you need is to believe in yourself.  And what you need is a simple plan for success.... oh, and being as talented as Louis C.K. doesn't hurt either.

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