Chapter 149

Chapter 149 Cunning plan to get the Knicks Abel then stayed in Tarrant County for two more days. Over the past two days, he visited five branches of mass-market supermarkets in the United States that were overrun by locals. He found that the locations of these five stores were really good. Not only is there ample parking, but it's also not far from surrounding gathering areas. A few minutes to half an hour's drive is the most suitable distance to reach a major shopping mall in the US. Logically speaking, this place, this area. Combined with America's mass distribution power, the performance won't be bad. We can force him to leave. It can be said that some local people are quite cruel and have too many tricks. Local protectionism is truly omnipresent in the United States. Also suggested by Alexander. It also reminded him of the possibility of joining the American industrial world. He asked David Jones to give him a list of the ten largest private companies in America. in this list. In addition to Koch and Cargill as mentioned. The remaining eight companies are... Albertson's Supermarket Company, with annual sales of approximately 40 billion knives, is a giant twice the size of mass supermarkets in the United States. Wal-Mart, a publicly traded giant in the same industry, has annual global sales of only about $100 billion. Although Albertson's has only one market in the US, its sales are very high. This means it is only for the US market. Albertson's, which is not listed, is not much worse than Wal-Mart. In fourth place is Deloitte, with $30 billion in sales, services and supplies. Fifth place belongs to PricewaterhouseCoopers, with revenue of 30 billion USD, providing services and supplies for businesses. These two companies actually belong to the same industry. In sixth place is Mars Inc., with revenue of $20 billion. The company's main activities involve the production and marketing of snacks (candy and chocolate), pets, staple foods and electronic products. Seventh place belongs to Ernst and Young, with $20 billion in sales, services and supplies. This is the same type of company as Deloitte and PwC. The 8th position belongs to an American public supermarket company with revenue of 20 billion USD, mainly operating in supermarkets and retail. In ninth place is Reyes Holdings. , revenue of 20 billion USD, main business activities are food, beverages and tobacco, and supplies to major American fast food restaurants such as McDonald's and KFC are basically owned by the company This. In tenth place is Pilot, with sales between $20 million and $100 million, a nationwide chain of convenience stores and gas stations. Abel discovered that the giants among these ten private companies. Except for some accounting firms and Koch. Everything else is about retail, food and supermarkets. And these industries are essentially asset- and investment-intensive industries. This is an industry that can generate huge cash flows if done right. As long as it continues to grow, it will be difficult. It gives him inspiration. In fact, it can also start from these industries themselves. These industries often require more employees than energy. In addition, with the development of automatic machinery, the need for workers in factories will increasingly decrease. In turn, these service industries will always need a lot of workers. Their profits will likely be much lower than those of the Internet, let alone those of Wall Street. But you only need to master one or two of these giants. Next is the actual influence and power of your voice in the United States. will certainly increase a lot. With this thought, Abel quickly made up his mind. He decided to eat at five American supermarkets in Tarrant County for the first time. Use these five branches to expand beyond Tarrant County, focusing on expansion into Texas and neighboring states. At first you just need to spend more money, combined with Internet shopping which is about to explode. Abel thought he could stay there for a few more years. Create an Amazon Wal-Mart combination. It's just that if it doesn't go public, I want to hold it in my hands and become a private tycoon. During this process, the amount of money spent is too high. After all, there is no first-mover advantage. These companies have been growing for decades, if not hundreds of years. If you accumulate enough, you will only get so far. I want to reach this level within a few years. Besides borrowing money online, the only way is to burn money. The Internet and the burning of entities and personal money, two very contradictory concepts. Not being listed means funding cannot be received. If you cannot get financial resources, you can only spend your own money. The good news is that sometimes Abel's money is easier than the wind blows. As long as he wants, he can afford to spend money. In this way, Abel's hitherto unclear material industrial path was tentatively determined by him. Currently, it is physical production and energy retail. And in doing so, see if you can create high-tech. Finally, try to achieve your goals before the age of thirty. There are currently two steps to take. The first is the Taylor family's continued contact with Sempra Energy. Strive to have about 16% of shares to officially participate in the energy field. Two is the first to win five American supermarket branches in Tarrant County. With these five branches, they all started in Tarrant County. Taking advantage of the east wind when Alexander came to power and the favorable conditions of Texas itself, it grew rapidly while burning money. After confirming these two points, Abel left Texas on November 9. He returned to New York. Temperatures in Texas have cooled but snow has not yet begun to fall. This side of New York. When Abel turned back, heavy snow must have blocked the way. This time the weather forecast predicted snow would fall for five consecutive days, from the seventh to the twelfth. Fortunately, the snowfall is not heavy and continuous. Combined with the occasional snow melt in the middle, winter in New York is colder this year. One more thing to mention. Ikana, who has been working in Los Angeles for nearly half a month, just returned to New York today. She returned half an hour earlier than Abel. Ikana didn't even leave the airport after hearing about Abel's return. She was in the hot airport waiting room, waiting for Abel to return. When Abel returned to the VIP room. What I saw was Ikana, who was wearing a fashionable winter coat, holding the latest issue of the "New York Observer", sitting on a comfortable sofa and reading a book. This is a private waiting room and no one else is allowed in when the room is occupied. After the user leaves, disinfection will be carried out immediately, after which other VIP guests will be allowed to enter and rest. This secures the room, except for Abel and Ikana. Only two bodyguards and assistants are allowed in and out here. This also ensures that in the private VIP room, Abel and Ikana's kiss for several minutes will not be seen by outsiders. After the French classic style ended, Ikana was a bit out of breath. She leaned half of her body against Abel, with one hand pulling Abel's clothes, the other holding the "New York Observer" newspaper. His beautiful, majestic and majestic face was now covered by red clouds. A pair of beautiful eyes filled with spring water. Abel firmly believed that she would not resist if he wanted to eat her here now. Luckily, it's a public place. Although used for private purposes, this is also a public space. Abel is not a pervert, so of course he won't like Ikana here. He smiled at her, hugged her, and intimately put his hand inside her jacket. But he is talking about the weekly newspaper "New York Observer". "The New York Observer will switch from weekly to biweekly publication starting next month." "The weekly edition of the New York Observer is coming to an end. Ikana, if you are interested, you can take a few copies." Ikana naturally knows that this week belongs to Abel. She tried to endure the strange feeling in her body, panting and saying: "Why did you suddenly make this decision? I remember after your exclusive interview, the sales of two consecutive issues exceeded 100,000 copies?" "Exactly. I think it should be changed from weekly to biweekly." "His content once a week is definitely fast food. This is inconsistent with his elite professional status." "If it becomes a biweekly magazine, it would be much better to have two issues a month," Abel said. This will also make the interviewed celebrities feel more appreciated. Ikana nodded, she felt it was indeed effective. It's just that if weekly becomes bi-monthly, it will impact revenue. Selling four or five issues a month became two issues a month. Although prices may increase slightly, the sales volume of some issues may also increase slightly. But total income must decrease. In this way, it will reduce the magazine's revenue and affect the magazine's profits and revenue. I was just thinking about Abel's net worth. Ikana felt he probably hadn't even thought about how the New York Observer could make money. In terms of money and influence, Ikana thinks that what Abel wants most is influence. That makes sense. "GOOD." Ikana Didi gasped and admitted. "Can you stop rubbing? If you keep doing that, how will I handle this in the future?" She wanted to continue. I can't even walk alone. Legs are very weak. Abel also knew that that was enough. He smiled and removed his hand, taking the remaining scent with him. "Let's go, the weather forecast says the snow will be thicker at noon. Please leave now while the snowflakes outside are still relatively small. » Ikana rolled her eyes, she looked graceful and dignified, with two very contrasting temperaments. Her bodies blend together very harmoniously. The two left the private VIP room, surrounded by bodyguards and assistants, and left the airport. Because it's snowing outside and the wind is blowing at the same time. I also can't take a helicopter, I can only be surrounded by convoys and leave the airport. The two were heading to the big city of Lincoln City. This car has been slightly modified. Although it is bulletproof and explosion-proof, it also has the ability to keep warm very well. Equipped with a naturally aspirated V8 engine, 7.7 liter capacity. The car's air conditioning system ensures a warm and comfortable temperature inside the car. Even if it is minus three degrees outside, the inside of the car can still maintain a temperature of twenty-four degrees. After getting in the car, Ikana saw Abel and stopped bothering her. While breathing a sigh of relief. She wasn't even used to it. She noticed Abel carefully examining two documents. This document was given to David Jones in the front passenger seat when he first got into the vehicle. Ikana also knew David Jones, who was always smiling. is a figure similar to the Director of Alberta. For this kind of person, Ikana thought she should persuade him better. This way, you can also strengthen your position with Abel in the future! She looked at Abel and discovered that Abel was still reading the documents carefully. Minutes later, the convoy got stuck in Queens. Ikana felt a bit depressed and couldn't help but say: "What are you looking at? Is this a business plan for a new business?" Hearing that, Abel raised his head slightly, smiled and handed the documents to her. "You can watch it if you want. This is a test mission for my research team." "I want them to design and plan for me to buy the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks within the next few days." "Hey, here's the plan." After Ikana received what he gave her, she did not open or read it right away. This will make her seem impatient and mean. May leave a bad impression on Abel. This is what Ikana is currently trying to avoid. Hearing what Abel said at that time, Ikana was shocked and full of curiosity. Acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks? These two teams are generally the two teams with the highest market value and most expensive NBA currently. You want to get one. It is impossible not to spend more than a billion dollars on this fund. And Ikana as a New Yorker. It is even clearer that even if you spend billions of dollars, it will be difficult to get the New York Knicks. Who is the boss behind the New York Knicks? This is SCC, not bad when it comes to money. "I got it?" Ikana was very curious about these two marriage proposals. But before watching, she politely asked. Even though the two have such a relationship. But until now, the relationship between boyfriend and girlfriend has not been clearly defined. Not to mention the relationship between husband and wife. In America, sometimes even husband and wife relationships are clearly distinguished in business. Not to mention the current situation. Ikana, now afraid of leaving a bad impression on Abel, could be considered a bit too cautious. Abel waved his hand indifferently, signaling her to calmly look. There are only two suggestions. It hasn't really started to take off yet. Additionally, even if the acquisition is successful, it's not a big trade secret. There are only two basketball teams Even the two most valuable teams in the NBA currently have nothing left in his eyes. The reason the idea of ​​buying a basketball team came up was to test the think tank. Monday is coming He was before his rebirth, before Dayao retired and left the NBA. I also pay attention and love the NBA, and I also have some affection for the NBA. Like the original body, I really like Marvel superheroes. Because I can tell the outside world that because of my feelings I bought Marvel which is going bankrupt. So why can't I buy a team or two to have fun because of my true feelings? Like a normal person, the normal monthly salary is 10,000, paid in one lump sum. Because of sensation and pleasure, one can also spend hundreds of euros on pleasure, or simply on important health care, etc. Strictly speaking, it's not an investment, it's just an interest. "Yeah~" As soon as the planning book was opened, Ikana couldn't help but hum. Because someone removed the partition between the back compartment and the front compartment. While she was reading the planning book. He looked at her. Before, he said he wouldn't bother getting in the car, but he was a little worried that he would quickly get bored of him. Ikana was now sure of it, he wasn't tired yet! She had no choice but to endure the strangeness of her body, gently bit her lip, and carefully read the two proposal papers. The previous match was the Los Angeles Lakers. This business plan remains within the normal range. This is nothing more than trying to find a way to buy back shares from Los Angeles Lakers shareholders. The data columns are detailed and highly actionable. Follow this plan, as long as you're willing to pay. Ikana believes there is at least a 60% chance of buying one of the hottest teams in the NBA. The rest has to do with the Knicks' business plan. This business plan is less formal than the Los Angeles Lakers. Even a little sinister! There is nothing so evil, so insidious, so unpleasant, so insidious. Because it's in this plan. He also proposed using a somewhat three-dimensional approach to attract James Dolan, CSC TV's sports director, New York's famous black sheep. Leave it to James to do outrageous and unpleasant things. . Then use public opinion's advice to make the public question the qualifications and capabilities of CSC officials. He then encouraged the NBA's senior leadership to use other shameful measures. Like lobbying or just corruption. Let the NBA's upper management decide that CSC cannot own the New York Knicks. Calculate the ownership of the New York Knicks from the perspective of public opinion and conspiracy! Compared to monetary precedent. Ikana carefully read this final plan, which looked a bit like a three-dimensional story. However, she believes that if these two proposals are implemented at the same time. On the contrary, it may be the latter solution, with a higher success rate. The required cost is relatively less. This made Ikana think. The research institute that Abel founded is truly a very talented person. You can play the sales game aggressively and negotiate honestly. You can also play villains that only appear on TV or in movies. But it seems like the success rate is higher, but it's hard to say. If this story is exposed, Abel's reputation will also be affected. I don't know which one Abel will take. she thought. But in the next second, she immediately lost interest in these two NBA-related business plans. Because of someone, her hand fell on the Hermès winter velvet wool dress and the LKI high-end long-sleeved socks she was wearing. "Ah, it's in the car." "impossible." Ikana said. But what answered him were Abel's other actions. Accompanied by dense snowflakes occasionally falling from the car window. There was also snow accumulation on both sides of the road. The Smith fleet consisted of five or six cars, the most specially modified Lincoln City in the middle. Its rear wheels shook and shook slightly. If you look closely. We also see the car's rear end vibrating discreetly. Manhattan today. Traffic jams are still there and it's still very cold. But in the compartment. Warm as spring in many different senses. (end of this chapter)