When Supply is Trash, Demand Suffers—Here’s Why That Matters
- Andre Allen
- May 28
- 2 min read
Let’s skip the classroom voice today—this is a real talk moment. I’m André Allen, and after 10 years in business, one thing’s clear: supply and demand are real. And right now, we’ve got a quality control issue. Actually if you don't want to hear me rant and want to learn a little about supply and demand here you go, scroll to the bottom.
When supply becomes saturated with low-quality inputs—whether it’s inferior products, subpar services, or underperforming personnel—the demand side inevitably breaks down. Sometimes poor quality is visible. Other times it looks good on the surface but is crumbling underneath.
Let’s use an example I know all too well—college education. Specifically, the supply of college professors at the entry-level is, in many cases, unacceptable. Instead of building trust, teaching critical thinking, or offering real mentorship, some instructors are just handing out YouTube links and calling it a curriculum. Then they turn around and talk about “no plagiarism.” Seriously?
That’s the definition of a broken supply—recycled content, no originality, no real delivery.
Now look at demand. Students—the consumers—start questioning the value. They drop out. They say, “I can just learn on YouTube.” And they’re not wrong. The irony is the supply is using the same platform to “teach.”
This degradation affects the future too. Some of these students will become professors themselves, and the cycle continues. We’re seeing the erosion of educational standards because we’re allowing low-quality supply to shape our most critical institutions.
Here’s where I stand: I believe we need to raise the bar. That’s why I’m starting a group on www.americafamilygroup.com dedicated to changing how we source and develop educators. Let’s build communities that demand better—and supply it.
Because if I didn’t have my own personal goal to finish my degree, I’d be done. But instead, I’m channeling that energy into reform.
Let’s make the supply better. Let’s earn the demand back.
Now—back to homework.
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