He is Already a Tycoon at a Young Age! - Chapter 97



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Episode 97 – Samuel the Octopus

New York

Hitler Company

Partner Strategy Meeting Room

“So, let me clear things up. Are you saying that RCA is working on a new drama program?”

“It’s not just one or two. I heard that there are more than five dramas being prepared at the same time.”

Roy Disney nodded.

About ten partners sitting at a conference table.

They were all in charge of different areas of Hitler Company.

Roy Disney takes over the radio station in Tesla’s stead.

“We have already started recruiting Hollywood stars. The marketing campaign is also expected to begin soon.”

“It looks like you’ve been sharpening your sword diligently.”

That’s funny.

RCA and I have been allies since the radio hearings.

In fact, it was a relationship that started with threats.

‘They threatened to blow up the entire radio industry if we didn’t cooperate.’

Have you been waiting for an opportunity since then?

They are Hollywood stars.

It’s not a bad strategy.

[A chance to hear the voices of silent film actors directly!]

Is this the way you want to promote it?

If you put the actors’ photos in newspapers or magazines, it will also attract the attention of fans.

‘I don’t know if the actual reaction will be good.’

Many silent actors lost their jobs when sound films were developed.

The reason was that the voice didn’t suit him.

‘If you don’t meet the public’s expectations, it will have the opposite effect.’

I looked at my partners and smiled.

“Didn’t you expect RCA to make this move someday? Why are you all so surprised?”

“The timing is just so bad. We’ve already invested a huge amount of money into religious radio broadcasting. To compete with RCA and drama…we need three or four times the current budget.”

Roy Disney said, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose.

“We can reduce the size of existing programs and increase their number, but…”

“You can’t beat the competition by lowering the cost of your program. You have to keep doing what you’re doing.”

“Then how about we put our Tesla store expansion plans on hold for a while? That way we can free up a little more cash.”

“…”

Why is RCA taking action now?

‘You start Hitler Motors and build a Compound H factory there…’

I was in a situation where my spare funds were largely depleted.

I guess RCA thought they had a chance now.

“Let’s make a decision at the next meeting. For now, please proceed with the current projects.”

“but…”

“I will tell you more later.”

The partners rushed out of the conference room, and Richter approached.

“Roy, the timing is really bad, just like Roy said. RCA is also pouring in money in earnest.”

“And we don’t have much money to spend on cars.”

“If this continues, what if the car fails…”

“New Frontier will succeed. Even if it fails, it will at least break even.”

The problem is that it takes time until real profits start coming in.

Is this the extent of my involvement in Ford’s operation? If I had started with only my own money, I would have failed miserably.

“And we already have something prepared.”

“Sir, if you’re ready… Are you talking about Carnegie? That talk show?”

“Yeah, Tonight Talk Show.”

Nowhere are talk shows more popular than in the United States.

The Tonight Show, Late Night, The Late Show.

Conan, Larry King, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Kimmel, etc.

There are also many famous hosts.

‘Dale Carnegie is also quite the talker.’

Above all, Carnegie was a friendly person to me.

It is also positive for democracy and capitalism.

“You don’t have to fight the way RCA wants you to. There’s no strategy more foolish than fighting on the battlefield the enemy wants.”

RCA is about to start a money war. It’s a fight to see who can run out of ammunition first.

Is there any reason to fit in there?

“Then what are we going to do? Even if it’s a talk show, we have to invite celebrities. That, too, seems like it’d cost a lot of money.”

“well.”

I smiled brightly as I said that. Of course, any normal person would think that way.

What is the biggest advantage of talk shows?

’21st century American broadcasters have always been obsessed with talk shows.’

The reason was quite simple.

Just money.

What if you could generate the same, if not greater, interest as a drama without spending nearly as much money?

“Just being a moderate celebrity won’t do. Someone who can grab the public’s attention the most…”

There is one person who I can most synergize with.

“I should contact Charlie first. I heard he has a new movie coming out.”

Someone as famous as Charlie Chaplin would be enough to capture the public’s attention.

“As for the appearance fee, wouldn’t ten dollars be enough?”

“Ten dollars?!”

Richter chuckled as if he found it ridiculous.

“Tea, ten dollars to a great actor like Charlie Chaplin? Are you kidding me?”

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LA

Hollywood

United Artists

“Charlie, every time you look at that, don’t you think it’s really pretty?”

Mary Pickford asked, lighting a cigarette. The huge Hollywood sign was visible outside the window.

Thousands of light bulbs twinkled in the sunlight.

“It’s much prettier at night. The lights come on so brightly that you can see it from far away.”

Charlie Chaplin, who said that, started writing. There were only two people in the office, Chaplin and Pickford.

“How’s it going with Mildred? I heard she had a baby recently? Charlie, you’re going to be a father too.”

“I don’t know. Mildred doesn’t seem to like it either.”

Chaplin sighed.

“When I got married, I thought everything would be perfect. I thought this woman would fill my life perfectly. But the reality is…”

“It’s different from the movies.”

Pickford chuckled.

“How many people live a perfect life like in the movies?”

“There seem to be people who live fun lives like in the movies.”

Just then the phone on the table rang.

“Mr. Chaplin, Herr Hitler has called. He wants to speak to you.”

“They say even the devil will come if you call him. Connect me here, Lucy.”

Pickford looked at Chaplin, who picked up the receiver.

Chaplin often got excited whenever Hitler was mentioned.

“Adolf, I was going to call you anyway, so this is good. Remember that speech you gave at the court last time? That really touched my heart.”

Chaplin continued speaking in a heated tone.

“I also wanted to make a movie about freedom and democracy someday. People think I’m just a comedian, but… aren’t those values ​​the most important?”

Pickford leaned forward.

I heard someone answering the phone, but I couldn’t understand what they were saying.

“I mean, the ceasefire on the Western Front at Christmas. A movie based on that would be great. Griffith says every day that you’re a great filmmaker. Let’s work together.”

A brief silence.

Hitler was heard answering on the receiver.

“Oh, yeah, there’s a new movie coming out soon. I found a really great child actor named Jackie Coogan. He’s been in a slump for a while now, but I’m sure this one will be a hit.”

“Talk show? You want me to be on a radio show? I guess that’s something we can do between us. How much are you thinking of paying me? What? But…”

“I see. Okay, I understand. Let’s make an appointment. Have a nice day, too. If you have any reason to stop by the West, give me a call.”

Chaplin put the receiver down and chuckled.

“I told you, he’s a really funny guy.”

“I heard you said it was a radio broadcast, Hitler asked you to appear on his show?”

“Yeah, he said he’d give me ten dollars for the appearance fee.”

“Ten dollars? Are you kidding me? You’re just asking me to give it to you for free.”

“I guess I’m a step ahead of you in business, Pickford.”

Chaplin burst into laughter after saying that.

“Who pays for an advertisement in a newspaper? The person who commissioned the advertisement? Or the newspaper?”

“Of course… Oh, I see!”

Pickford smiled broadly.

“Then how about you pay H for his appearance, Charlie?”

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morgan mansion

“You are the successor to the family business one day, son. This is not the time to be wasting time like this.”

Jack Morgan.

He looked at the young man across from him and sighed.

“Shipping is already a dead industry. A Morgan man should have gained experience in banking.”

“I told you last week, Dad. Two years. Just give me two more years and I can normalize my income.”

Jack Morgan’s son, Morgan III.

He said with a frown.

How many times has this conversation happened?

It was already difficult to even count.

“Whenever I see you, I always think of your grandfather. He was stubborn too.”

Jack Morgan sighed and smiled faintly.

“I have no intention of forcing anything on you. I just want you to face reality.”

“…”

“The shipping industry hasn’t been on its feet since that damned Titanic sank.”

Jack Morgan’s father, Pierpont Morgan, who dominated the railroad and steel industries in 1901, also entered the shipping industry.

The famous IMM holding company.

Like the present-day Hitler Company, the IMM had numerous shipping companies under its control.

However, profitability deteriorated rapidly as the British Empire began to control IMM.

To overcome this, two giant passenger ships were built, one of which was the Titanic.

[A hero who saves IMM from crisis!]

“I don’t need to tell you what happened after that.”

“It’s already been nine years, Father. The shipping industry is slowly recovering.”

“To me, it looks like a broken clock. It’s too rusted and warped to be repaired. Winding it up is just a waste of effort.”

Jack Morgan shook his head.

“I understand that you like ships, having served in the Navy. But a Morgan man should know how to see numbers. It would be profitable to quickly abandon the shipping business.”

“…Your father is not planning on investing in the automobile business. Isn’t that guy building a factory?”

“That guy?”

“Hitler. I heard your mother invited him to her house a while ago. Do you like that German so much?”

“Hitler is a capable man. He doesn’t whine and has great drive. You can learn a lot from him.”

Jack Morgan said that and patted his son’s arm.

“You don’t have to try to become a farmer yourself. You were born to be a farmer. You just have to learn how to manage it.”

“I know, I know. You’re saying to look at the bigger picture.”

“Okay, then I’ll go now. I’ll see you at dinner.”

After a brief conversation, Jack Morgan left the room.

A knocking sound resounds immediately after.

“Is it okay if I come in?”

“Come in, Amelia.”

Morgan III looked at his sister and smiled.

“Are you here to tease me?”

“I saw your father come out. Did you fight again?”

“I didn’t know it would be that obvious.”

“Even a fool can tell just by looking at the face. Let me guess. Your father told you to get out of the shipping business, right? Your brother said no.”

“You’re always right. It’s true that the shipping industry is in a bad state. But it’s not impossible…”

Morgan was lost in thought.

Maybe my father was right.

While serving in the Navy during World War II, he developed a love for the sea and ships.

So is that why you’re more obsessed with the shipping industry?

“Actually, I have an idea.”

“Thinking?”

“You probably know, Brother. Not long ago, Hitler acquired IMM’s shares in exchange for sharing the Compound H business.”

“so?”

“Hitler would not have acquired IMM shares without a plan. He must have had something in mind.”

“There’s a chance that Compound H is a scam. It can cure syphilis without any side effects. I still can’t believe it.”

“Hitler would never have lied in a way that would have been exposed soon. He never has.”

“I guess you think pretty well of that guy.”

“Well, anyway, Hitler owes me something. I guess I could help him if I asked.”

“I don’t know. Even if you’re an expert, shipping isn’t something that can be easily fixed. I don’t think you’ll stop doing it just because I tell you not to.”

Morgan chuckled.

Amelia has always been quick-witted and clever since she was a child.

“I don’t think I’ll lose anything. Oh, I forgot to tell you. I brought you a cute wooden doll from China. Just the kind you’d like, Amelia…”

“I’m done playing with dolls now.”

Morgan burst out laughing as he looked at his sister with her arms crossed.

“liar.”

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Author’s Note

Q: How much do celebrities get paid to appear on talk shows?

A: In the United States, most guests on talk shows receive the minimum daily wage set by the broadcast union.

Most of the reasons guests appear on talk shows are…

1: Promote your own products such as movies, song albums, etc. (in this case, you must sign a contract with a media company in advance)

2: Celebrities promote themselves to the media, or share personal stories or clarify controversies.

3: Expressing opinions on politics, policies, or specific matters.

It can be broadly divided into three categories.

For this reason, talk shows are considered the most profitable programming on most major networks.

In Western countries like the United States, celebrities often appear on talk shows without any publicity.