I think this also speaks to an emphasis on volume over quality. A good product will turn a profit, but the current trend is to try to make everything so big to conquer some theoretical market share. Get big, don't worry about whether or not your product is good or if your production cycle is sustainable, just get Amazon big or burn down the whole industry trying.

It's absurd.

Make a good product and you will make enough money to pay everyone and fund the next product. Repeat ad nauseam. You now have a thriving and successful company.