America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 261 Dog training and inspection

   "Have you been waiting long?"

  Abel looks like he finally saw Harvey Weinstein.

  He swam up to the fat man and smiled.

   "No, no." Harvey Wayans said quickly:

   "Not for a long time, just a little while at most."

  Abel smiled and said, "But I see that you are sweating a lot, and the waiting time should not be short."

   Harvey Weinstein quickly wiped the sweat off his face, and continued to lick his face and smile:

   "Because I am fat, I usually like to sweat when I have nothing to do. It really didn't take long."

  Look at the obedient appearance of the fat man.

  Abel let Harvey Weinstein go, and pointed to the pergola under the tree not far away—

   "Go and sit over there. I'll be there later."

  Harvey Weinstein was relieved, but his face didn't show at all, and he didn't really go to the shade, he still stood by the pool and looked at Abel with a smile.

  Abel came up from the pool, and Harvey Weinstein even wanted to get a towel to wipe Abel's water.

  The staff of Rock Security will naturally not let Harvey Weinstein succeed.

   Two female bodyguards came over to wipe Abel's body with bath towels and towels.

  Abel didn't even have to move his hands, he was more than a fish than a king, and walked to the arbor while calling for Harvey Weinstein to come over.

   When he walked to the arbor, Abel was completely wiped dry.

   "Sit down." Abel pointed to the stool in front of him, "I see you sweat so much. What would you like to drink?"

   Harvey Weinstein sat down respectfully, and said softly:

   "If you can, please give me a glass of water."

   "啪~"

  Abel snapped his fingers, and said to Doni, who was still wiping her hair, "Get someone to bring you two glasses of water."

  Doni nodded and gave another female bodyguard a look.

  The female bodyguard hurriedly went to prepare.

  Abel chatted with Harvey Weinstein.

   "Let you come here so early." Abel said:

   "I want to know how the copyright company, that is, the Rottweiler company, is going?"

  At the end of April this year, Abel gave Harvey Weinstein an assignment.

  He asked Harvey Weinstein, and one of his consultants named George Williams, a senior certified public accountant who previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

  Abel asked these two people to register a copyright company in Los Angeles, and the name of the company was Rottweiler.

  Logo is the image of Abel's two and a half Rottweilers.

  The starting capital of this company is 200 million US dollars. The goal is to acquire various IP copyrights available in the market.

   Almost two months have passed.

  George Williams has actually been in contact with the company's senior advisory group.

  The progress of the Rottweiler copyright company, as well as the number of copyrights acquired, details, etc., are sent to the core of the advisory group through internal emails.

  The advisory group has a very clear understanding of the situation of the copyright company.

   If Abel really wants to know, he just needs to ask Alan Baker to report.

   Harvey Weinstein was deliberately asked to come, just to toss the fat man.

   Mainly Harvey Weinstein didn't give Abel a good impression.

  Abel has a negative label in his heart for this famous fat man in Hollywood.

   "BOSS." Harvey Weinstein called out boldly, seeing that Abel had no intention of resisting or dissatisfied with his title.

  Harvey Weinstein was very happy and reported immediately:

   "BOSS, so far, your loyal copyright hyena has captured 11 high-quality copyrights for you. In addition, I am in contact with 15 companies and individuals to purchase their copyrights."

   These Abels actually know that he has seen the job briefing emailed by George Williams.

  Harvey Weinstein's ability to act is indeed very strong. He is indeed a guy who can make a living in Hollywood by relying on his own ability.

  However, these IPs currently acquired by Rottweiler Company are generally of low value.

   The most expensive one is just a popular toy IP in the United States.

   It's not Transformers. Transformers is a world-class IP, and the parent company is a giant like Hasbro.

  How could it be so simple that Harvey Weinstein got it.

   It can be said that there are achievements, but it is a little far from what Abel envisioned.

   "Is it possible to get the Transformers here?" Abel suddenly asked Harvey Weinstein.

   "Transformers?" Harvey Weinstein asked in surprise.

   During this period, the Hollywood Transformers movie has not yet appeared.

  Transformers at this time is the general term for a series of peripheral products such as toy products and related comics, animations, movies, etc. that have been jointly developed by Hasbro and Neon TAKARA since 1984.

   Now its copyright belongs to Hasbro Corporation.

  Hasbro is a large game company in the United States and the second largest toy manufacturer in the world, second only to Mattel.

   "BOSS. I'm afraid it will be difficult." Harvey Weinstein said embarrassedly:

   "Transformers is one of the most important core copyrights of Hasbro, and it is unlikely to be sold. But if you need it, boss, I can try to contact and see if I can get authorization from Hasbro."

  In many cases, it is not that there is no copyright, so the product of the IP cannot be produced.

  As long as you can get the permission from the IP owner, that is, the copyright owner, you can also sell the other party’s IP creative products.

   It is necessary to give the other party a license fee, or a share, or both the license fee and the share.

  The "Transformers" movie in parallel time and space is the work of Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks, which can only be filmed after obtaining the film adaptation copyright from Hasbro.

   These Abels actually understand.

   "Let's get in touch." Abel said, "If you're willing to sell, you can sell it. If you don't, I'll find a chance and buy Hasbro!"

  Although Harvey Weinstein found it difficult to hear what Abel said before, he probably could try to see if he could succeed.

  But Abel later said that if the acquisition of copyright fails, he will acquire other companies.

  Harvey Weinstein was a little speechless when he heard it.

   "That's right." Abel said again:

   "I am very satisfied with your job at the Rottweiler Company. Harvey, do you think you can take on more work, or more responsibility?"

   Harvey Weinstein was taken aback for a moment, and then he was ecstatic.

  What is more work and greater responsibility?

   This is to give yourself more power!

  The extremely clever Harvey Weinstein immediately bowed and nodded to Abel like a servant—

   "Dear BOSS, no matter what it is, I am happy to serve you!"

joke.

  Who wouldn't want to work for Abel Smith in all of Hollywood these days, and even the entire American entertainment industry?

   There was Michael Levine who stepped up to the sky.

  From a senior partner of a caa company, he became the president of Smith Media (not the CEO, there are several presidents).

  After that, Robert Iger, one of Disney's former mid-level executives, became the CEO of Smith Media.

   These two positions are big names in the entire American entertainment industry.

  In Hollywood, it is a first-class giant.

   There are many other people who cooperate with Smith Media and get huge benefits and benefits.

  Abel acquired MGM, Marvel, Dark Horse, DreamWorks and Pixar in a short period of time.

   In less than a year, such a new super giant was created in Hollywood.

   A chance to work for such a super tycoon.

   It is something that everyone in Hollywood, and even the entire American entertainment circle, is fighting for their heads.

  He was in charge of the Rottweiler company for Abe before, and Harvey Weinstein has already cherished it very much.

   If it can go further, Harvey Weinstein certainly wishes for it.

  Looking at Harvey Weinstein's obedient look, Abel said with satisfaction:

   “Everyone in Hollywood says Harvey Weinstein is best friend at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.”

   "Harvey, tell me, is this true?"

  Harvey Weinstein was startled. This smart guy immediately realized what Abel asked him to do.

  At this time, the bodyguard just brought over the ice water, Abel took a glass, and Harvey Weinstein took the other respectfully.

   Harvey Weinstein took a sip of ice water, letting the freezing temperature cool him down.

   After thinking about it, Harvey Weinstein said: "This is just a rumor. But I do like dealing with these old men."

"Of course." The fat man gave Abel a look, "It can be seen in the invitation letters of various internal parties and the funding lists of various foundations. The old men also like me very much, and they like it a lot Stuff I like, like...certain Hollywood movies."

   "Hahaha~"

  When Harvey Weinstein said these words, his tone was very witty and his expression was very funny.

   This appearance made Abel couldn't help laughing.

   When Harvey Weinstein saw Abel laughing, the fat man was even happier.

   Harvey said this on purpose just now, just to make Abel happy.

  Many times in order to achieve his goals, Harvey Weinstein can easily put down his figure.

  Including sycophancy, and being funny like a clown.

   Abel lamented at this guy's cleverness, and he just said it.

   The fat man has already thought of what he wants.

   "Still at the Rottweiler Company." Abel said:

   "But you will be given higher authority. Smith Media, with the permission of managers above the president level, you can also mobilize resources there."

   After saying these words, Abel looked at Harvey Weinstein:

   "But you understand. You must be rewarded for your efforts. This truth, Harvey, I believe that you, who have struggled in Hollywood for so many years, understand and understand it very well."

  Harvey Weinstein, who was in ecstasy, heard Abel's last words, and the fat man's heart tightened suddenly.

   Harvey Weinstein nodded quickly:

   "BOSS, I understand what you mean. Please trust me, I will do it very carefully. I will satisfy you."

"That's good." Abel smiled, "I will have the relevant notices delivered to George Williams immediately. Go and work for me, Harvey. Your hard work will surely satisfy you s return."

  Harvey Weinstein licked and left, full of joy and ambition.

   After he left, Abel thought about it and asked for a phone.

  He made a call to Robert Iger, CEO of Smith Media.

   On the phone, Abel tells Robert about Harvey Weinstein.

  After listening, Robert hesitated on the other side of the phone and said:

   "BOSS. This guy is indeed very capable. But this guy's behavior is usually very disorderly."

   "I understand your concerns." Abel held the phone and said:

   "So I have someone watching him. As long as he can do a good job for us, it is within the controllable range. I think he is a good weapon to defeat the old men in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences."

   "Indeed." Robert agreed.

  Harvey Weinstein is smart, but the key is that he can let go of his figure.

  You can use other filmmakers or entertainment tycoons to lick people unwillingly.

   You can use various methods to make those old guys in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences happy and docile.

This is enough.

  Smith Media's entertainment company, mainly MGM, needs such a pusher internally.

  Robert also understands this, but he is only worried that his boss will be blinded by Harvey Weinstein's powerful flattering ability.

  Now the boss is very sober and knows what kind of person Harvey Weinstein is.

  Robert is relieved.

  As for what Abel explained, it is naturally no problem to provide some resources and help to Harvey Weinstein when necessary.

   After all, if you want the horse to run, you have to feed the horse.

  Although Harvey Weinstein is capable, he has no follow-up resources to support and help, and fat people are just as good.

   After hanging up the phone, Abel checked the time, and it was only around ten o'clock in the morning.

  The sunshine at ten o'clock in the morning in California in June is already a bit hot.

  Sunshine California, California sunshine, Los Angeles has this kind of weather most of the year.

  Abel went back to the room to change clothes, and saw that Li Fuzhen was still lying on the Simmons and sleeping late.

  He turned over the quilt and wanted to continue on the horse.

  After opening it, I found that the injection site of the horse was swollen.

   It is estimated that the skin will be broken if you hit it again.

  He also let Li Fuzhen go.

   After changing into decent casual clothes, Abel asked Doni and several other bodyguards to stay and take care of Li Fuzhen.

   At exactly ten o'clock, Abel left 9425 Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills.

  Take the Gulfstream G400 at Los Angeles International Airport, and the target is the San Francisco International Airport in the Bay Area, which is the San Francisco market.

  The distance between the two most economically developed cities in California is about a thousand miles.

   It takes about one to two hours to fly by plane.

  Before twelve noon.

  The plane landed at San Francisco International Airport.

   An hour later, Abel reappeared in Palo Alto.

   It can be said that besides New York, Tesla here is the one he visits the most.

  Next to Google, which is more powerful now and will be equally important in the future, he doesn't pay so much attention to it.

  The big boss is coming, of course Tesla has already received the news.

  The CEO of the company, Jack St Cage, came out early to greet him.

   Chief Technology Officer Hans did not come out, this white old man took people to Asia to investigate technology.

  During this period, the United States was not far behind in research on the cutting-edge technology of lithium batteries in the world.

   But when it comes to specific applications and production, Asia is still more powerful.

  Especially Neon people, they have the most lithium battery patent technology at this time.

  Also Abel’s Tesla, from the very beginning planned to study cheaper lithium iron carbonate.

   Otherwise, during this period, if Tesla Energy wants to have its own battery technology, it is estimated that it can only spend money to buy the patented lithium battery technology of the neon cabinet.

  Professor Hans and his team were away, so Abel chatted with Jackster Cage and went into the company to have a look.

   Not long after he stayed, he left Tesla New Energy Company.

   By the way, I went to the Google next to it to have a look.

  Google last month, once again rejected Yahoo's acquisition request.

  Yahoo, who has been gentle with Google for almost half a year, found that the "goddess" rejected her again, and her attitude was very firm.

  Licking the dog became so angry that he took the Google search engine off the shelves in his own portal in early June.

  This caused Google's market share in the US market, which was originally as high as about 80%, to drop to about 62% at once, causing heavy losses.

  But the two founders and shareholders are determined, and even so they are unwilling to take half a step back.

  Yahoo sees that the acquisition is really hopeless, and has decided to restart its own search engine research again.

   It's just that this is doomed to futility.

  Yahoo after the Internet bubble burst, without changing the management.

  It has a high probability of embarking on the path of depravity in its previous life.

   At Google, Abel naturally received a warm welcome.

  The two co-founders kept murmuring in their hearts about his excessive shareholding ratio.

   It’s just that under Abel’s power and authority, they are afraid to do anything.

  Google is currently operating well.

  Even if Yahoo kicked it like this, the impact is actually not that big.

  The three-seven rule of the Internet has already appeared on Google.

  The three-seventh law of the Internet refers to the fact that once a top company occupies about 70% of the market share in a certain Internet track.

  The company with the second market share can usually occupy 70% of the remaining share, which is about 20% of the total market share.

  The remaining competitors can only share the last 10% share.

  Once this pattern is formed, the competition on this track is basically over, and it is difficult for other participants to achieve a counterattack.

   In the search engine industry in the United States, this is already happening.

  Even if Yahoo is stabbed in the back, it will be difficult to change this.

   In the case that Schmidt came to work at Google earlier than in the parallel time and space.

  Google's development and situation don't need Abel to care at all.

  The two co-founders wanted to discuss with him and want to launch another round of financing.

  These two guys speak nicely.

  It is said that the purpose of financing is to obtain more funds to cope with being betrayed by Yahoo and to continue to expand the market.

  Abel knew what they were thinking.

  The two co-founders want to introduce more shareholders and funds through financing to disperse Abel's shares.

   Abel agreed.

  He raised the new valuation to a level that even the two co-founders found outrageous.

  The two co-founders wanted to protest, but Abel said directly, "If you don't like expensive, then I will continue to increase capital according to this valuation?"

   With these words in mind, Larry and Perry had to temporarily stop their efforts.

  Around three o'clock in the afternoon.

  Abel left Google and flew to San Diego without stopping.

   It's been more than a month.

  He came here to visit the internal integration results of Pacific Energy.

  Like Tesla, this company is also one of his most important and important cores.

   The next one is a bit late, so don’t wait, we can watch it together tomorrow. The three children take turns to catch a cold, it's not a big problem, it's really annoying

  (end of this chapter)