Going Into the World!

Leading a multinational army

The meeting room is accompanied by executives from all business support sectors, including management support, finance, legal and marketing, as well as the executives from each of their affiliates’ offices. Now that all the new chiefs are settled, and we have a meeting for a new start.

“First of all, it feels good to have the department organized like this. Now that everything’s settled, it’s time to try for a second leap. ”

Half the people gathered are new. Apparently, the rapid growth caused the organization to grow and there were holes everywhere, but it was now full without any vacancies. I tried to promote as many internal personnel as possible, but most of them only came in a year or two ago, so it was meaningless.

Human Resources naturally received an ad on the Internet or a volunteer through a recruiting company, but the reaction was no joke. I had never known our company to be so popular.

There are very few places to draw people in these cold winds. Of course, it’s not so easy for people in Silicon Valley to suddenly get a job in the eastern United States, even if their capabilities are very high.

Luxury personnel who were looking for new opportunities, or were anxious to enter a venture under good conditions and suddenly the company’s outlook became opaque, knocked on your door as well.

There were too many qualified people, so it was hard to choose. Still, everyone’s working really hard because of the drawings… Haha, I like it, but it must be hard for people down there. I’ll take care of you at the end of the year.

I look around at the people sitting there, and I see over 20 officers staring at me, their eyes glaring at me, and their shoulders shrug. Now I feel like a real general here. But is this multinational? There are so many different colors of faces and hair. Hehe.

“This is the first time we’ve all been together, so let’s go around and say hello. We know each other’s faces and names, but why don’t you introduce yourself? This is a little funny, but I think a lot of new people have come in and done it here. What do you think?”

Everyone looks around shyly, but no one opposes him without a reason. If anyone does that, it’s not self-defense, it’s sociality. He doesn’t need to.

First, I introduced the presidents of my affiliate company. What’s new is that the American branch of Johnstone Construction was officially launched in May, was joined in the summer by Chip Wilson, who runs Lulemon, and established Johnstone Living, a business unit that includes Pizzik 57 and a design shop.

Johnston Investments, Edward Johnson

Johnstone Entertainment (Bungee Soft, Polygram), Sam Beachman

Johnstone Construction US, Mark Simpson

Google, Eric Schmitz

Myway (Myway, Classmate.com), Ralph Orykson

Johnstone Living (Fijik57, Lululemon, Jens), Nicholas Holt

Next, we introduced senior VPs who were responsible for the newly appointed Management Support, Finance and Legal teams. After introducing yourself for a while, the atmosphere becomes a little cluttered.

“Now, Polo, who is in charge of the planning room, will talk about his plans ahead of time.” I brought it out to announce what I discussed.

“So far, in the U.S. market, we’ve had an explosive growth. There’s still a lot of room for growth, but it’s time to expand externally. So this time we decided to set up overseas offices based in Europe and Asia. ”

When I looked around the conference room, everyone nodded their heads in recognition of the need.

“First of all, we plan to build data centers in Europe and Asia. We will be entering the UK, Canada and Australia, English speaking countries. After that, we will sequentially expand the countries of France, Italy and Western Europe into Eastern Europe, including Russia and Poland.

Asia already has offices in Korea and China, so you can move to India and the Philippines in the future. ”

Polo explains in exaggeration, but there are many countries.

“Ah, of course, you don’t have to grimace, as we’re going to proceed as we go along. Don’t worry, I’ll get paid in advance. Haha.”

When you go abroad, you’ll spend all your money at first. Mr. Brown, who is in charge of finance, makes an impression every time Polo speaks of a country. I made a joke not to worry.

“Ha-ha-ha-ha!”

Everyone smiles at Mr Brown for my jokes, so they don’t know what to do if he’s handsome by himself. Although being president is frustrating, there are good things about this time. Everyone’s nervous, but I’m just having a comfortable meeting.

But no one complains. This is my own company. Who’s to say? Heheheh.

“First of all, I plan to go overseas around Myway. Google will establish offices only in English-speaking countries, and the rest will be discussed later by the planning team.” Polo continues.

emerging as a new means of communication, Maiway concludes that going abroad is relatively easy. Once basic technology is the same, it requires collecting and connecting regional information or making some adjustments depending on the national situation.

Fortunately, globalization helps me by matching the tastes, interests and behaviors of young people.

On the other hand, if the search engine is a non-English-speaking country, it is not easy to adjust the search by language, so it requires more engineering efforts for localization.

I thought it was’ ah ’different and’ uh ’different. Although simple search is not a problem, research has shown that English-based AI is essential for adaptation and development in local languages.

“Sir, and this building is saturated. Now I think we should rent out another floor or build our own. ”

Parker, who is the lead executive support team, brings up the story of the house, and it is now close to 4,000 people, so it is not possible to place them.

Looking at Mr. Crimson sitting next to me, I agreed to do it quickly. I was going to wait until the market got better, but this is urgent…

I looked at Simpson, who was in charge of construction. We’ll have to pay for our meal when we get paid, right?

“Yep. We’re still working with management support to investigate a number of feasibilities. First, there are plans to rent or buy out additional floors of the building, and second, there are plans to build a new building just outside the city, both of which are being reviewed simultaneously.

Then a few weeks ago, the due diligence and design team completed a basic review of the new site and building design. ”

And I said, “Well, now that we’ve got to keep expanding our data centers, this building is a little bit. Take a look at our new site. ”

High-rises are not suitable for operating large data centers. The backup is still rented elsewhere. Now I think prison is a must for the growing Internet business. This is my money again.

“Chairman, there are some companies out there these days that have been struggling with the security footage, and some that have been closed at all. Why not buy more land or build a new building? ”

“That’s right. I heard in the newspaper a while ago that there were some grounds that had been shut down due to poor competition, with only infrastructure built up. They cost a lot less, and they have the advantage of going fast.”

One person gives an opinion, giving ideas everywhere.

“Oh, that’s also a good idea. If you already have basic infrastructure like electricity, sewers and roads, it’s gold. If the process is stopped, the price will be in our favor. I’d like Mr. Simpson to discuss this with the others and bring the report with him soon. ”

Simpson, Finance and Support Representatives respond well to my instructions. I have to work as well as I answer this… But this feels good.

“I know you’re all working hard, but performance is just as important as the company has invested a lot this time. The stock price of Yahoo and Microsoft, the same Internet companies, is half as small as a year ago. That’s how important forecasts and profits are. Be proactive in delivering your vision as well as profiting from your own areas of responsibility. ”

I gave him expensive money and hired him in difficult times, so he insisted that I repay him. I tossed this note and looked around slowly, one by one. Most people don’t want to make eye contact with me because they look nervous.

Some executives make eye contact, but there is anxiety in the eyes. Then we have to make it work! Ah, this is the difference between A and E. But you can’t blame the pack. I pay you a lot of money, don’t I?

Microsoft’s stock price went up to $58 last year, but now less than $28. Yahoo is the same, and the share price of most IT-related companies has fallen below half.

Is a well-directed company like IBM? The company rose in stock prices over the summer, but now it is slightly lower than in the beginning of the year, compared to the same period last year.

IBM is not a Silicon Valley company in New York. Moreover, it was not greatly shaken in this difficult time because it had already been through one difficult time and had established a solid business base. A tree with deep roots is strong.

Not all bubbles are bubbles. Too much elevated corporate value is coming to the right place? The problem was that the position was too low, and the falling speed was too fast.

All my companies are private companies, not affected by stock prices, but not at all. It is not easy to raise additional funds first. In the past, investment firms stood in line to pay for even a fraction of their shares.

But things are different now. Maiway, Google, etc. will be funded by many basic users, but the conditions will be much more disadvantageous than before.

He repeatedly emphasized the need for breakthroughs as Internet companies are still not making a big profit compared to their size. Kmm. I hope they didn’t keep you up all night.

“Sir, I’d like to introduce a dedicated one to the company. There seems to be a lot of problems with managing your schedule or guarding your schedule.” Mr. Crimson suddenly brings out the problem of private planes next to him.

“Hm. That’s right. It was a little bit the same with the line at the airport. And they will?”

When Mr. Crimson told me about the plane, I could feel the executives’ expressions slightly changed. I had a feeling that they were going to try to get a ride by seducing Mr. Crimson. If that’s not the case, then you can just talk to me. Why are you taking me off the stand?

“Hmmm. That’s a big business, more officers to go around, and now we’re going to need another one in the backyard to set up overseas offices.” Looking at Mr. Crimson speaking, I wonder who this is for. The executives must have done it because they said something in person.

I heard that the gatekeeper’s neck is tightening, but Crimson, who takes care of my personal matters as secretary, seems to be strong within the company.

It will be very awkward for others to post this issue. That’s why you yelled at Mr. Crimson, right? Mr. Crimson, you always thought it would be less burdensome to bring up whatever it was you were talking about.

Mr. Crimson doesn’t misbehave, he tightens his neck. It’s odd that you can’t stay strong when you’re next to a powerful man. It doesn’t matter if it’s appropriate.

You’re supposed to be a bodyguard, so you have to be that loyal. That’s what I’m asking you to do for me.

“Haha. How much?” Suddenly I was curious about the price. When I accept it with a smile, the atmosphere in the meeting room brightens. Is this the biggest agenda of the day? Ugh.

“Yes, your plane is thinking 30 million dollars. I don’t think it would be uncomfortable for you to go abroad.”

Hmm. From what I hear, that should be fine. I asked him how many different things he did with his eyes.

“Yes, the other one would be good for about five to seven million dollars.” After saying this, I have a little bit of insight. I look at Mr. Crimson and suddenly turn my eyes to one side, and everyone quickly avoids my eyes. Why are you looking at me like that? Did you get Mr. Crimson to do that?

“Kmm. Yeah? I think that’ll be okay.” I’m a little sorry that it’s only mine and executives’ are cheap, but it’s all my money.

“Oh, by the way, what plane was Rupert Murdock on the other day? How much is that?” Suddenly, at the last hearing, I remembered seeing a private plane Murdock took to England. What was the teratoma?

“It’s a Boeing 737 business jet. This is the first model that came out last year. I’ve been looking into that — oh, here it is. It says something like 60 million dollars.” I look at the documents in my hand, whether I have examined various types of airplanes, and I answer straight away.

60 million dollars? ”

I was surprised. Is it that expensive? Damn, it looked a little loud. This poor bastard spends more money than me. Suddenly I feel dishonored.

“Well, in Murdock’s case, there’s another one called the Gulfstream, which says it’s about 50 million dollars.”

When I heard Mr. Crimson’s continued remarks, I thought, ‘Bam!’

“What an inspiration. You spend a lot of money bullying people. Murdocks have a BMW on a Mercedes, and I live in Sonata? Shit. ‘

At first, I looked surprised and puzzled, but I kept my poker face on my chest. Then maybe Lachlan, who was kicked out, was on it, too?

When I think of Rupert Murdock and Lachlan, I think of all the arrogance. Suddenly, when I woke up, the conference room was quiet and everyone was staring at me. Gosh! I was thinking of something else.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I need to think about something.”

Heheheh. Was I too comfortable with this meeting? Why do I keep thinking…

When I look around, thinking about what to do, everyone is just curious.

“Let’s do that. You don’t have to buy something that’s too cheap. We’re going to keep moving forward, and we’re going to have to buy something that’s right for us.”

After the biggest and most awkward agenda was passed, everyone was able to finish the rest in a warm atmosphere. After the meeting, I see the bosses grabbing Mr. Crimson and asking him questions.

I came back to the office, sat on the couch, and the bear thought.

‘I think $30 million is too sweet. At least 50 million dollars is enough to make a living.’

Lachlan and his brother, James, ride like that, but no matter how much they think about it, it’s unfair. I called Mr. Crimson right away.

“Chief, you know that thing back there — 50 million dollars or more. And executives are okay with up to 10 million dollars. As I said before, we should at least buy something to get to Europe.”

Mr. Crimson says he will investigate again and get the price and exact specifications from the manufacturer.

‘Hehe! Murdock robbed my wallet. Tsk, tsk. These guys aren’t much help anyway.’

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Murdock has two private planes.

Boeing 737 ($62 million)

Gulfstream 550 ($48 million)

There are also four houses there.

Manhattan Apartments (Around $44 million)

Manhattan Mansion ($10 Million)

Beverly Hills Mansion (unknown price)

Apartment in London, UK (not priced)

Two beautiful yachts… I’ll have to work hard.

If you want to see a picture, you can go down there.

http://www.bornrich.com/rupertmurdoch.html