American History 1988
Chapter 91 - 85 Columbus_2

Chapter 91: Chapter 85 Columbus_2

From AT&T to Price’s List, John had undoubtedly given up a job with a stable income. However, it was precisely because of his exposure to telecommunications network technology at AT&T that John realized the immense opportunities it contained.

In his early thirties, he wanted to climb higher at AT&T which usually required over five years. But if he moved to a company representing the emerging internet technology industry, that time could be significantly reduced.

Of course, the most critical aspect was the potential rewards, fixed salary was what he earned at AT&T, at Price’s List John hoped one day to be earning stock dividends.

"Boss, I think the series of cultural festivals happening lately in Columbus are a great opportunity to promote Price’s List," John, already getting into his role, had started to think about the future development of Price’s List on the way there.

Now, the scene before him made the plans in his mind even clearer. "Leveraging the popularity of the celebrations, I believe we can quickly become a topic among the youth."

Of course, if we could provide sponsorships at events like the jazz festival and the beer festival, and put the name of Price’s List out there, I believe our plan would proceed even more smoothly."

"Alright, write a business plan for me. The sooner, the better, we need to act quickly. Wedner, regarding the drafting of various contracts, you also need to ensure they don’t leave us any issues,"

Now that Price’s List was corporately operated, Dean was also delegating some of his authority. Let the professional matters be handled by professionals. He wasn’t omniscient and using talents effectively was an essential quality of an excellent manager.

With his approval, John felt relieved and also quite satisfied. His boss might be young, but at least he didn’t have the domineering mentality of most founders who held on to power.

As for Wedner, he directly promised without hesitation that there would be no problems with the contracts he was in charge of. Ever since Dean’s last trip back to Youngstown, he had seized the opportunity to promote himself and successfully gained Dean’s trust.

This time coming to Columbus, of course, he followed as well, how could a business activity be without a lawyer?

Company operations were a cooperative process anyway, Dean just needed to grasp the direction and steer Price’s List properly. Then he was a qualified CEO, or perhaps a president.

The day-to-day business activities of Price’s List should be left to the executives in their respective positions. Modern management rules had been around for many years, and Dean was adapting to them.

"Simon, John, and Wedner, you guys go book a hotel first. The Columbus office that Price’s List has rented is in Upper Arlington, not far from Ohio State University. You already know the address, we’ll all meet again tomorrow."

Also, regarding the cheap rental headquarter, John, you call them later and ask when they are available. They are our first client, whether we can break into the Columbus market depends on if we can collaborate with them or not."

The arrangements for Price’s List here had already been taken care of by Morgan Tailer Venture Capital. They will continue to follow up, including potential clients in the future.

Since there were ready resources available, naturally they should be used. With the help of Morgan Tailer, Dean’s actions in Columbus would be much more convenient.

Upon hearing Dean’s arrangements, John immediately nodded and agreed. "Ok, I will personally visit the cheap rental headquarters this afternoon." He had his own home in Columbus and was very familiar with everything there.

"Good, let’s act separately, I need to see another friend." Dean also had acquaintances in Columbus, and half a month ago, Susie had already moved the headquarters of the rent-collection company here.

Cough~ Speaking of headquarters, in reality, including Dean, it was just two people. After Susie rented an office in Columbus, the rent-collection company finally had its own official place of business.

Before, the business volume in Youngstown was manageable with just a computer, a set of software. Whether it was Dean or Susie, they could handle it with ease.

But now it’s different. Ever since DCAP was acquired by NCR. Price had to swiftly follow in its footsteps, expanding across the entire Ohio.

Just last month, NCR’s subsidiary, CRC Computer Systems Company, announced a collaboration with the state courts. The DCAP system will officially go live for a trial run this month, with Columbus as the first pilot area, and it will be extended to the entire state of Ohio within the next year.

Forewarned, Susie naturally came over early to spearhead the initiative. On Dean’s instructions, the offices of Price and the apartment where she lived were both located in the Upper Arlington district.

This is where Columbus tech companies, startups, and international businesses gather, offering a favorable business environment and situated adjacent to Ohio State University.

Previously, Dean had asked Morgan Tailer to rent an office space from Price’s List here for the same considerations.

Just as in Cleveland, Ohio State University, with its nearly fifty thousand students, is the best starting point for spreading a website.

Youngsters are always more open to new things, at worst Price’s List could just host another campus beauty contest. The Yellow trick always works like a charm!

Moreover, to some extent, Price’s List and Price have a symbiotic business relationship. The former provides advertising services to landlords and agencies, helping them find suitable tenants. Price, on this basis, screens the tenants for them.

Look, Dean could make money twice from the same business and it all appeared very reasonable.

Being able to harvest from the same group twice while they also give their approval was something Dean considered one of his skills.

Of course, that wasn’t his only strength, and Susie knew this all too well.

"Oh~ dearest, I’m really beginning to find it hard to let you go now." Susie, frolicking in her own Eden, was very pleased with Dean’s ’talents’.

"Susie, keep up your current figure, and I’ll come back often to keep you company while you practice." Unable to turn over, Dean simply gave up struggling and lay flat in resignation.

"It seems I need to sign up for a yoga class." After exercising, Susie lay contentedly on Dean’s chest to rest.

"So, my dear, do we have any leads on our business deal?" While enjoying the softness in his hands, Dean discussed the progress of Price in Columbus with her.

"Met a few judges, but they’re all cut from the same cloth." Susie raised an eyebrow, her tone laced with scorn. "I never knew that the judges presiding over justice in courts would also kneel before the throne of money."

"Perhaps we should be thankful for that. It’s because they’re willing to take our money that Price has business in the first place." Dean was no stranger to this, after all, his beloved Judge Wedner was a prime example.

"Dean, America will be doomed one day if it keeps going like this!"

"No, Susie, you are wrong. Without these rules of the game, America would be doomed!"

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