Chapter 80 Brokerage Contract

When I got home, Harley's number lit up on the pager, and Song Ya called back.

"Have you met John?" She asked carefully, it should be that John had talked with her about the encounter between the two just now.

"I didn't say anything to him, don't worry."

Song Ya knew that Hari was very unrestrained, and she didn't know how many times she had slept in order to get her MV role. At first, she thought it was okay for the two to play a friendly match, but she wanted to cheat Kaizi into paying for the role? It seems a bit too much, so let’s keep it at arm’s length in the future.

"There is nothing between me and him..."

"Um, Halle, I'm a little busy right now, let's talk about it next time, okay?"

Song Ya hung up the phone.

If Harley was smart enough, she probably wouldn't call again. After getting rid of this little episode, today's unexpected joy was to get Michael Ovitz's contact number. Early the next morning, he went to find Goodman alone.

After contracting the legal affairs of his own A+ record, A+ audio, A+ copyright and investment management company, Goodman simply moved the law firm to the same building as the recording studio to concentrate on providing services.

His consulting business is also developing well. Song Ya saw several people sitting in line outside the office.

Of course, he didn't have to wait in line.

"OK, let's call." Goodman picked up another microphone.

Song Ya went through the few points listed by Goodman in his hand again, took a deep breath and dialed the phone, "I'm looking for Mr. Ovitz... APLUS... I don't have an appointment."

After waiting for a few minutes for the transfer, an awkward 'Ni Hao, head to head' rang through the phone.

"... Mr. Ovitz?"

"Hey, APLUS, what's the matter, don't you speak Chinese?" The other party laughed heartily, "How about my few Chinese sentences? We are all from Chicago, can we count as brain direction?"

Only then did Song Ya realize that what he said was "Hello fellow", "Very standard, Mr. Ovitz."

"Okay, stop kidding, you join, one manager, two joint managers, film and music are included in our CAA package service, some small troubles, we can also settle for you." Ovitz offered conditions .

Song Ya checked against what Goodman listed.

Except for brokers like Hayden who handle most of their affairs, joint brokers were invented by CAA to change the disadvantages of traditional brokers. In the past, brokers and clients served one-on-one. First, it was easy to deceive clients and employers, clients and brokerage companies up and down, and arbitrarily profited. With a joint broker, not only can more people and better services be provided, but the cost of betrayal can also be increased. A single broker can't cause big waves.

The packaging service was also invented by CAA. For example, if a film company wants to make a movie, it has to communicate with various brokerage companies to recruit directors, actors, and recorders. It is very cumbersome and the time cost is very high. And if the whole package is given to CAA, CAA can select the entire team from among its own customers and hand it over to the film company. It is a one-time price, simple and convenient. Entering the package means that the opportunities are greatly increased. CAA has meat, and maybe you can drink soup by yourself.

The service spirit of CAA even extends even wider, such as using social resources to solve various troubles for celebrities, because celebrities are generally people who have achieved class transition, and they have many shortcomings compared to the old upper class, such as children who want to go to prestigious schools to find CAA can help if you don’t have enough letters of recommendation, or you don’t have a trustworthy doctor, lawyer, etc. in trouble.

Song Ya saw Goodman show a piece of paper with a percent sign drawn on it.

"What about the commission?" he asked.

"Nine percent," Ovitz replied.

Goodman wrote three more letters on paper, WMA.

"Can I use this condition to negotiate with William Morris?"

"Ha ha,

Come on, if you've ever paid attention to what's going on in Hollywood, you should know they've been beaten by me. "

"But the music business."

"We also have many artists in the music circle, such as Madonna."

"Okay, Mr. Ovitz, I'll think about it again."

"Yes, my conditions are always valid."

After the call ended, the two put down the microphone, "How is it?" he asked Goodman.

"Take an opportunity to talk to William Morris. At present, the service of William Morris is not comparable to that of CAA, but they are improving, and among the songwriters in the music circle, the veteran William Morris still has a very solid Base."

Goodman now has a good understanding of the entertainment industry, "Since Ovitz is on the phone directly, people like him don't have time to negotiate with you for 1%, 0.5%, and 9% should be the final offer. If William Moore If Reese's quotation can be cheaper... it depends on how you choose, cheaper, William Morris, better service, CAA."

"How about Ovitz?" Song Ya asked. The other party took the initiative to show Chinese just now and he liked him very much. At least it showed that he really valued himself.

"A top broker, who can climb the conference table to dance for clients in order to make business, is also a top businessman. Many of his innovative designs have made CAA, a rising star, a towering tree."

Goodman replied: "Of course he will be scary when he shows his fangs. Also, he likes oriental culture, Chinese culture and book culture. I heard that he is familiar with Sun Tzu's Art of War. When CAA built its headquarters, it even found Feng Shui first." Sir, help Kanyu. He is a good friend of Benzi. Sony bought Columbia, and Panasonic bought MCA. He has made great efforts. You must know that this is a big business that can affect the governments of the two countries. With the current domestic atmosphere that is full of hatred for Benzi, do It is not easy to complete these two businesses."

"Mi traitor?"

These two words suddenly popped up in Song Ya's mind, but she immediately shook off the idea with a smile. After reaching a billion-dollar acquisition, the commission alone could get tens of millions of dollars. It's hard to say if you benefit more.

Anyway, there is still time before the expiration of the brokerage contract. Song Ya is not in a hurry now. He doesn't even plan to convey CAA's offer to William Morris. He has to wait for the other party to take the initiative.

"Well……"

Seeing him getting up and about to leave, Goodman hesitated for a while, and said: "The brokerage company will not be polite to clients who change jobs. Be careful that they collect your black materials. Of course, you are still young, have creative ability, and have no idol baggage. There is no big conflict with them, and they generally don't do so absolutely."

Song Ya stopped and thought for a while, he was not afraid of William Morris, on the contrary, William Morris should be afraid of himself, after all, he did not have the idol burden, but Mira did, and they had high hopes for Mira. As for black material, I am more careful than Hayden, what black material can there be?

"Thanks, Chuck."

He stretched out his fist and touched Goodman behind the desk.

In any case, there is still half a month of promotional schedule to run, and when he is on the road, he will discuss the lyrics of "Remember The Name" with Walter Afanageff.

"You can say that this song is a tribute to Jordan, but it's best not to mention Jordan's name in the lyrics. If you mention him, there will be a lot of trouble in the follow-up. Jordan's manager David Falk is not good at it." Walter Said.

"Agent? Is it great?" Song Ya is very sensitive to the word agent now, "And my song is touting Jordan."

"It's very powerful. Have you heard what two Davids say? The other David is NBA Commissioner David Stern. You think you are touting Jordan, and the other party may think that you are using him to hype. This matter Don't take any risks." Walter warned.

"All right."

Song Ya originally wanted to elevate the style of the whole song from talking about the internal affairs of the rap group to the sports level, but looking at it now, this idea is a bit problematic. Maybe the skeleton of the original lyrics is very good.

"Since this is the case, there is no big change." He made a decision.