Chapter 232： Resource M&A

Evan-Bell found Teddy-Bell in the freely chosen office. Because of the good relationship with Sean-Mayer, Teddy-Bell lived in Sean-Bell when he came to Los Angeles. Mayer's. Listening to Teddy Bell, although I don't know how rich Sean Mayer's family is, it is definitely not a poor boy.

Although there is a very good cooperative relationship with [Freedom], and the friendship is deep enough, this is the first time Evan Bell has come to [Freedom]'s studio. When "Just a Dream" was released last year, Teddy Bell and Eden Hudson had been there, but Evan Bell had wandered off to the studio to visit Anne Hathaway's class, so they didn't come. Visited here.

〖Free〗The studio of choice is very simple. It is a large warehouse with messy desks, exquisite and colorful posters on the walls, and a whole bookcase against the wall, which reminds Evan Bell of the artist 's studio.

Today's 〖Freedom〗 is a bit deserted. Teddy Bell and Sean Mayer are sitting at a desk with a pair of documents on the table, discussing something in a low voice. Not far behind, there were three people gathered around a desk. From the direction in which the faces of the three people were facing, it could be estimated that there should be one person sitting in front of the desk.

There are just a few people around, and I don't know if it's the same situation every day, or if today is more special.

After Evan-Bell walked into this warehouse, he politely knocked on the door, and everyone inside turned their heads subconsciously and looked over, "Evan? Come here, come here." Shane-Mayer stood happily. "Congratulations on your good results at the American Music Awards." The news that Evan Bell came to Los Angeles was everywhere in the media, it was not a secret. However, Sean-Mayer obviously did not expect that Evan Bell would come directly to [Freedom] to choose.

The three people around the desk at the back looked at each other and seemed to be considering whether to greet the guests or continue the conversation, but they looked back at the man sitting behind the desk, and they didn't plan to speak, so He didn't move his footsteps, just waved his hand to say hello.

Teddy Bell has been sitting in his seat, welcoming his brother's arrival with a smile. "Didn't you say you want to go back and help Catherine?" Catherine Bell is busy with the evening dress for the Evan-Bel Grammy Awards Ceremony, Eleven Princes Street. The renovation work of No. is temporarily out of the question.

Evan Bell sat down on Teddy Bell's right hand, and simply replied, "It's fine to go back a day or two later." The renovation work of the Eleventh Director of Princes Street is now drawing to a close. No surprise, this week You can create a **** and end, so there is nothing to worry about.

"Isn't it okay to say hello?" Evan Bell said this to Sean Mayer. After all, it was his first time visiting 〖Freedom〗, so he just sat there. It seemed rude to come down.

Sean-Mayer looked back at the few people who were talking behind him. When he turned his head again, his smile was a little bit more bitter, "It's okay, we're about to finish the conversation." Sean-Mayer is not a person who can hide his thoughts very well. people.

Seeing this bitterness, Evan Yibell was stunned for a while, and without asking more, he just changed the topic, "Then let's say hello after the conversation is over.

What are you talking about now? Is it troublesome for you to come to LA this time? "Evan Bell turned to Teddy Bell, in order not to affect the conversation behind him, he controlled his volume and asked.

An independent record company is difficult to operate, and it is not enough for outsiders. But Evan-Bell knows that it is absolutely rare for an independent record company to persist, and almost every independent record company will face different difficulties every now and then. The same is true for Eleven Studios. If the album "One" fails and Evan-Bell has no other income, then the operation of the studio will definitely be in danger. So, although he didn't know what the situation faced by 〖Freedom〗, the bitterness in Sean Mayer's smile made Evan Bell know: now is not the time to be curious.

Teddy Bell didn't change much, and directly handed the information in front of him to Evan Bell. "This is the list of some record shops, this is the producer, this is the music critic, this is the independent music magazine. …”

Watching Teddy Bell carefully unfold the information on the table one by one, Evan Bell was stunned, "You, didn't you come to Los Angeles to find an agent?" At present, what Eleven Studio lacks most is an agent, Jason. Majez needs an agent. Strictly speaking, Catherine Bell also needs an agent to take care of her designer business. Therefore, Evan Bell always thought that Teddy Bell came to Los Angeles this time for the agent. After all, the five top American entertainment agencies are all based in Los Angeles.

But as the information became more and more, Evan-Bell reacted and turned to Sean-Mayer, who was sitting on the other side of the desk. "Are these all freely chosen contacts?" Taking Teddy Bell as an agent in a state of rootless duckweed, it is not impossible to obtain these materials, but it is very difficult. These connections are the most important part of every company, and they all rely on everyone. A drop accumulates and expands.

Therefore, Evan Yigel made his own speculation.

Shang Zhuan Mayer looked at Evan Bell's slightly wrinkled brows, but felt relieved, the bitterness in his heart just disappeared, and smiled at Teddy Bell, "You're right, as expected he I guessed it right away."

Evan Bell is at a loss now, what's going on? There is something wrong before and after today, the empty office, the endless discussions, and the personal information that Teddy Bell brought out....... Could it be that the predicament that [Freedom] faces is overloaded already?

Sean-Mayer looked back at the few people who were still negotiating at the back, and pointed to the door, "Go out and get some air." Evan-Bell knew that what he was going to say was probably related to [free choice], and even the inside That desk was talking about the same thing.

Standing in the doorway blowing the warm air of Los Angeles in January, seeing the clear frustration in Sean-Mayer's eyes, Evan-Bell knew it, and couldn't help sighing: [Freedom] The freedom to choose has just disappeared.

Teddy Bell came to Los Angeles this time, and it was indeed for the agent. Teddy Bell originally wanted to dig into Sean Mayer's corner. For Eleven Studio, who has no connections, there have been three singles "Just a Dream", "Broad Sky" and "The Last". Good cooperation Experienced Sean Mayer is undoubtedly a very suitable agent.

But I don't want to, I encountered an unexpected situation: [Freedom] is already at the end of the fight, and it can't go on. Although relying on Evan-Bell's three singles and an album by Jason-Mayez, 〖Freedom〗 barely broke even at the end of last year, and did not continue to lose money in 2000. However, the long-term losses have still made [Freedom] an embarrassing situation.

After the incident on September 11th in the East, there were brokers in the company of 〖Freedom〗 to defect to other companies. At first, the situation was under control. After all, "Freedom" has been established for several years. The company Internal cohesion is still very good. However, in January this year, the situation deteriorated again. In the absence of development prospects, several brokers switched to other companies. This time, almost all the independent musicians under 〖Freedom〗 were taken away.

Running an independent record label has always been tough. As we all know, if a record company wants to make a profit, it has to sign a singer, release an album, and the album has to make money. The same is true for independent record companies. Albums, underground concerts, etc. are all means of profit. However, the shortcomings of the independent record company system also make it difficult for them to be directly proportional to their pay and income.

〖Freedom〗 It's really not easy to have nearly six hardships to choose. 〖Free〗 There are only twelve people in the whole company, and now they are almost gone. Ganghe Evan and Bell saw the six people in the warehouse, except Teddy and Bell, and the remaining five are 〖self〗 It's up to the last employee to be selected. And the agent who left took away almost all the independent musicians in the hands of 〖Freedom〗, and "Freedom" also faced the situation of no singers, not to mention making a profit, everything went back to the company just established with nothing. Case.

Therefore, [Freedom] is about to dissipate.

That's what business is all about, there are successes and failures. "If it wasn't for your three singles, maybe we wouldn't be able to make it last summer." Sean-Mayer's smile was no longer bitter, but a touch of desolation.

Although Evan-Bell did not inquire carefully, it is speculated that Sean-Mayer should have entered the company from the very beginning of the establishment of [Freedom]. He has stayed in a company for five years and has experienced his own life for 20 generations. Half, it is impossible not to leave a memory. What's more, Sean-Mayer has always liked the days when he was free to choose.

"Actually, if you want to keep insisting, it's not impossible to create gods." It is Teddy Bell who is speaking. He is currently in the position of executive director of Eleven Studio. He also has his own ideas on how to run a company. " 〖Freedom〗 There is no debt It’s just that there is no income. They can start from scratch, recruit new people, and sign new contracts. As long as the contacts are still there, the brokerage company can continue to do it. .only……"

"It's just that David felt tired. [Freedom] persisted for six years, but he still failed to expand the field. Yae alone was unable to support him, and the rest of us were not able to provide sufficient support.

"Shann-Mayer took Teddy-Bell's words, but Evan-Bell knew about this David, the boss of [free] choice, David-Greenblatt." So, Tai When Di came to the door, David felt that since Studio Eleven was going to develop, it would be a waste to freely choose the existing resources and put them here. "

Hearing this, the corner of Teddy Bell's mouth showed an untimely smile, yes, just a smile. Seeing this in the eyes of Evan Bell, I can't help but guess, is there a follow-up to the matter? Following Teddy Bell's line of sight, he first looked at Sean Mayer, and then at the warehouse office behind him. In an instant, Evan Bell understood!

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