Chapter 198 Quote for Yourself

"If I were still the owner of the record company, I would end up competing with Motura. Unfortunately, Geffen Records no longer belongs to me."

When it comes to business, David Geffen also made it clear that he has no intention of entering the market, "The two British invasions (the British rock music began to be marketed around the world in the 1960s) gave birth to a large number of powerful British companies, and then the book entered the market again. With those nasty rewritable cassettes, the record industry is so competitive, and the laws and industry climate are becoming less and less label-friendly, I understand Motura, he's not having it easy."

"That's it..." Song Ya's expectations fell through again.

"You still have great influence in the record industry." Sandy Glenn seemed to be a little more concerned than Song Ya, "Why do you want to put all your cards on Hollywood? I heard that you have recently gotten very close to Spielberg and the others. .”

"You still lack some experience, APLUS." David Geffen did not respond to him, and asked Song Ya: "Have you studied game theory?"

"Not yet." Song Ya replied.

"You and your team think things too well, and you put all potential buyers on the weak side of the game." David Geffen said: "Let me deduce, for example, I will ask Motura Make an offer, and then what? I will bear the wrath of Motura, and you will take my offer and ask people around, trying to get better terms, right?"

"Uh..." Song Ya really thought so, "Almost, but I'm not a cold-blooded businessman through and through, I'm very friendly." He defended.

"Business is business."

Song Ya heard this sentence again, Americans love this sentence so much!

David Geffen didn't have much time for Song Ya, and when half an hour was up, a secretary came to remind him that entertainment giants are usually very busy, far from the rumored life that is pure enjoyment and enjoyment.

However, Song Ya feels that he has benefited a lot from the simple dialogue between the two parties. Potential buyers, indeed, this concept corresponds to all other record companies except Sony Columbia Records. They are all potential buyers, but the reason why potential buyers do not Being willing to jump on the stage is not because they are not interested in themselves. I also want to know, who would not be interested in a genius creator like himself?

And it is true that I have given them a too weak situation in that game, although it seems that I am going around to 'beg' for their help...

Daniel, MJ, Quincy Jones, David Geffen and even Benzi, as well as those record companies who don't know, who would be willing to take the risk of being used as a springboard by themselves and be the first to challenge Motura? They might as well take this opportunity to trick themselves and Motura, which is much less risky than investing in the previous game!

He felt his confidence recover from this severe blow,

"Listen carefully." He went back to join the three of Hayden, "I don't want to go around meeting any big shots like this anymore, I want to save myself."

"How to say?" The three looked at each other.

"I want you to settle the unsettled accounts of Sony Columbia Records as soon as possible, as well as the expected future income, and then evaluate the losses I can bear, formulate several countermeasures, and come out with an offer."

"What offer?" Hayden asked.

"I made an offer for myself." Song Ya said: "I open this offer to everyone, and then wait for someone to come to me, whether it's Daniel, Quincy Jones or even Motura! Whoever comes first A matching offer, whoever can get me! Risks, benefits, one-off deal!"

"Uh, can you elaborate on that?"

Yeremov was still a little confused, but Hamlin roughly understood, "Song Asheng, an accountant, can't make this quotation. You need to sign a large accounting firm, and it has to be multinational."

"I see."

Just as Goodman was gradually unable to keep up with the development of his career on his own, it was time to split up his accounting affairs.

This time Song Asheng was not as lucky as Goodman, and he could upgrade the law firm calmly when he had time. Song Ya and others rushed back to Chicago and began to negotiate with Song Asheng to split the business.

"You also said that my most trusted accountant continues to handle my personal business and tax returns, but the record business..."

Business is business, Song Ya has nothing to be ashamed of, and she speaks to Song Asheng openly.

"I know, I know."

Song Asheng also expected this day, "The last time I settled the overseas sales revenue to De Klerk with SBK, I felt powerless. Your choice is very correct, boss."

What he said made Song Ya feel a lot better, "Okay, the question now is, which one should we go to?"

His time was tight and he didn't have so much room for leisurely selection. Soon, he met Samur DiPiazza, the chief partner of the Chicago office of WingCoopers in the A+ Records office.

"I've heard people mention you, APLUS."

This business elite, who looks a bit like the middle-aged version of the white-headed detective hero, attaches great importance to Song Ya, a potential customer, and visits him in person, and immediately builds a relationship when he comes up. "We talked to the boss of Bain Chemical, and he appreciates you very much."

"Old Barn? I haven't seen him for a while. What's the status of his company now? All I know is that he and AW Investment Company are splitting up the chemical plant."

"Hehe, I'm so overwhelmed." Samuel smiled, "What do you need here? I want to hear it first."

"Okay, I want to spin off the accounting for my recordings, primarily my A+ Records and A+ Investments and Rights Management."

"Okay, we will calculate according to your company's annual turnover, total assets, net assets and other standards, and charge a certain percentage. This is a formula, which is applicable to record companies like yours." Samuel put the relevant documents Distributed to Hamlin, Song Asheng and others.

This kind of big accounting firm has its own standards for fees, at most you can shop around, but there is no room for bargaining inside.

Since he chose Yongdao Firm, Song Ya must have already compared the price. He also took a fancy to the other party's British background. Although they have a big business in the United States, they have nothing to do with Motura and Benzi.

"I agree." Song Ya didn't want to talk too much.

"Then this is the cost of our audited working hours. According to the standard, partners and above are 500 knives per hour, and interns will be much cheaper..."

The corner of Song Ya's mouth twitched, "Alright." He gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Then shall we start working right now?" Even Samuel himself didn't expect the business to go so smoothly. He opened his hands and happily propped them on the table.

"Okay, my request is..."

Song Ya signaled to Song Asheng and Hamlin that they took out all the contracts signed by Song Ya and Sony Columbia Records, and piled them up in front of Samuel, "calculated that Sony Columbia Records should be given to me and my company. Earnings payable on all single releases, including overseas earnings. Calculation of my jumping out of the contract, or my matching Motura's new contract, and the various financial consequences of the other party's breach of contract, or the other party's factual breach of contract, and related legal actions. .”

Samuel's face became serious, and he flipped through the contracts one by one, "Do you want to turn against Sony Columbia Records?"

"Not just turning heads, I want you to calculate the best quotation for me, for my own quotation, and for other record companies. Whoever matches this quotation can make a profit. Of course, they can't make too much money , must reach a win-win situation with me." Song Ya said.

"Have you ever thought about it, when my people and I enter Sony Columbia Records, the other party will start to deal with you, can you survive it?" Samuel is keenly aware of the risks, "Is your other asset allocation healthy? I don't mean the ones in the news, I don't want you to be bankrupt before we get paid from you."

"Don't take me for those silly X entertainment stars, I will never be knocked down by Motura."

"OK, let's sign the contract."