In any ecosystem, a niche exists only because it has value; if that value is absent, the niche cannot exist.
The essence of having a say is providing utilitarian value. The greater your utilitarian value, the more influence you …
The essence is simple: it's lending.
Holding positions for 30 years without selling is essentially lending money—except with risk. You provide capital to the business, and in return, you share in its profits.
That's the value proposition—the core reason you earn profits.