America 1919

Everyone has their own self-interest, and all hope that their favored candidate becomes the new successor. The struggle for power and profit here is certainly very complex. That's why Thomas Watson sought us out, because we have no direct vested interest with those people, and our operations with the Coca-Cola deal also convinced Thomas Watson that we would not be involved in the company's management. "A partner who supports him unconditionally before he becomes the CEO of CTR, and upon his accession, willingly becomes a shareholder who is content with dividends without meddling in company operations, is truly the kind of ally he has been dreaming of!" Helen nodded at first and then said, "Although that makes sense, I still feel that he's hiding something from us in this matter!" Donnie said, "There's definitely concealment. I've had someone look into Thomas Watson, and he's a very determined and capable individual. I definitely wouldn't believe he places full trust in us as strangers." At this point, Donnie pulled Helen from the other couch into his arms, laughed and said, "But that doesn't matter. Our goal is CTR. Just as Thomas Watson has said, I believe that under his leadership, CTR will certainly become a super company in the United States, and that's more than enough for us!" Shifting slightly in Donnie's arms to find a comfortable position, Helen then said with a smile, "So you're saying this is just a partnership where everyone has their own agenda?" Donnie nodded and said, "Yes, we believe in CTR's future development, Thomas Watson needs our support, everyone gets what they need, and if disputes arise in the future, then we will just deal with each other when the time comes!" Helen said, "As you start acquiring shares of CTR, I think it's time for you to set up a new company!" Donnie asked, "What kind of company?" Helen replied, "An asset management company or an investment company. Besides the Surf Hotel, ABC, United States Logistics, and the Oil Company that we control, you are now the largest shareholder of the Coca-Cola Company, as well as a shareholder in Goldman Sachs, Merrill, CTR, and Sinclair Oil Corporation. These shares all need professional management." "Jesse Livermore is indeed a competent trader, but he's not suited to manage these shares!" Donnie fell into deep thought. In fact, before leaving Atlantic City, he had realized a significant issue: his assets seemed enormous but were actually quite chaotic. This is a common problem among those who are reborn, because most of them understand the future trends of an era very clearly, meaning that they can spot future companies and industries with huge potential. This leads to a situation where they are interested in investing in and developing everything they can. Naturally, this also leads to a disorderly situation in one's business empire. If a business person unaware of the future were in such a situation, it would be fatal because such diversified investments could lead to a broken capital chain or even trigger a chain reaction, where the failure of investment in one company might plunge the entire business empire into crisis. Donnie might not have such concerns, but chaotic and unplanned investments could still cause him unnecessary losses. With these thoughts in mind, Donnie set Helen down from his lap and moved to the desk in the carriage room. Kafe, Surf Hotel, United States Logistics, Pandora Oil Company, Starry Media, Hephaestus Refining Company, Apollo Company. Donnie first listed these seven companies, among which Apollo Company was the chain company that Donnie was about to establish. Companies like ABC, "Atlantic City Post," Miss America, UFC, etc., were all subsidiaries under the newly renamed Starry Media. Apart from Kafe not having a named business empire, the rest were all under Donnie's actual control. Then Donnie wrote down... Hearst Corporation, Coca-Cola, CTR, Merrill, Goldman Sachs, General Motors, Sinclair Oil Corporation, United Artists, Breton Bank. He held shares in these eight companies but did not control or manage them. "Hearst, Sinclair, United Artists, these three companies will surely have to come into my hands in the future!" Looking over the names of these companies, Donnie pondered for a moment and then turned back to Helen and said. "Indeed, there is a need to establish an investment company. Keep that in mind. Once we get to Atlanta, I will instruct Café Jackson to set up an investment company in New York and transfer shares of Coca-Cola, CTR, Merrill, Goldman Sachs, and General Motors to the new investment firm." By this time, in Donnie's mind, a comprehensive industry chain was gradually taking shape for his various businesses. While there were many companies, a detailed analysis allowed Donnie to categorize them into six major sectors: media, oil, logistics, retail, finance, and gambling. "It's still not enough!" An ordinary person would most certainly be very satisfied with their current business empire. But as Donnie looked over his holdings, he still felt that these industries were insufficient to support his future development.