Reborn Russia As An Oligarch

 Achieving such good sales results is partly due to Wang Ye’s contribution.

　In the preparation stage before the release of the mobile phone, Boss Qiao was not very confident. Although his new mobile phone was technologically advanced, he did not know how the sales volume would be.

  After all, there have been too many precedents. The product was very good, but the sales failed miserably...

 So, he originally planned to sell the first-generation product in the United States on a trial basis. If he could sell over one million units in the product cycle, it would be considered a big success!

 Then collect user feedback, improve the integration of the supply chain, increase production, and develop second-generation products at the same time. When the second-generation products are released, they will be expanded to the entire North American region, step by step.

 But after Wang Ye saw his production and sales plan at that time, he put forward different opinions.

First of all, Wang Ye suggested spending a lot of money to integrate the supply chain in the first year, prepare enough production, and conduct sales in stages. When it is first launched, it will face the entire North American market, and then look at the sales situation and user reputation. If everything goes well, the European and Asian markets will be opened directly, which is basically equivalent to a global sale!

Wang Ye's plan was of course much more radical than Gang Leader Qiao's, and the amount of money needed to be invested was doubled. Fortunately, he was a major shareholder, and his words in the board of directors still had weight. In addition, Gang Leader Qiao was also convinced by him, so there was current sales.

 This sales volume also proves that Wang Ye is forward-looking and has a long-term vision.

So, when the sales of mobile phones exceeded one million, Gang Leader Qiao called Wang Ye excitedly.

“Mr. Mikhail, our mobile phone sales have officially exceeded one million units!

 This is a data of historic significance. It seems that your prediction of sales exceeding 5 million or even 10 million in the first year is possible.

Colleagues in charge of production in the company are working overtime now, urging OEMs and supply chain partners to produce for us as soon as possible.

Next step, I plan to start selling it in Europe. However, because we have very few retail stores in Europe, we can only rely on the sales channels of those communication companies.

I have recently negotiated cooperation with several major communication companies in Europe, and plan to start selling Apple mobile phones in countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Russia, and Italy.

 At the same time, our company’s own retail stores will also be fully launched in major cities in Europe...”

On the phone, Gang Leader Qiao talked non-stop, and his tone seemed very excited.

Also, as he said at the mobile phone launch conference, a person is very lucky to be able to participate in something that changes the world in his life.

 And he has led the launch of three important products that can change the world's technological landscape, from MAC computers to IPOD and now Apple mobile phones!

 Perhaps it can be said that I have died without regrets...

Gang Leader Qiao also knows that his time is running out. He is terminally ill. Even if he can enjoy the world's top medical resources, it is only a matter of five years or three years. It cannot completely treat his terminal illness. cure.

So now he no longer takes terminal illness seriously. If he can live one more day, he will earn more. Instead, he devotes all his time and energy to work, hoping to do his best in the short time. Perfect product.

 Leave something behind in this world.

 Sometimes Wang Ye admires people like Gang Leader Qiao who live a "simple" life with clear goals and firm will.

 Unlike me, living so tiredly...

 …

 After Gang Leader Qiao finished speaking, Wang Yecai smiled and said:

 “Congratulations, Joe, you really did it.

Apple mobile phones are loved by the vast majority of users. I think the most important task for the company now is to continue to increase production and strive to bring this mobile phone to users around the world in the shortest possible time.

 As far as I know, there are already many users in Moscow who are impatiently waiting for the arrival of Apple mobile phones. "

This is true. After all, Wang Ye and many senior executives personally help Apple "bring goods", and their influence is large enough.

The Apple retail store in the Kitty Eagle Shopping Center in Nalan Yaqi is also being renovated. A communications company controlled by Constantine has also negotiated cooperation with Apple. It is estimated that Apple mobile phones will be officially available in about three to six months. On sale in Russia.

Of course, almost all major countries in Europe are making progress. The speed may not be as fast as Russia, but it will not be much slower.

This first-generation Apple mobile phone will definitely be available in most major countries in Europe, Asia and North America before the second-generation new product is launched. There should not be much suspense about the sales data that Wang Ye originally predicted.

“Thank you, Mr. Mikhail, if it weren’t for your support, Apple wouldn’t be so successful.

By the way, I am ready to start training my successor. You also know my situation. I don’t know when I will go to see God, haha...

Which of the senior executives in the company do you think is more suitable? "

 Gang leader Qiao said in a brisk tone, and also made a rare joke. It was obvious that he really didn't take his illness to heart.

Wang Ye is not a mother-in-law. Even if he is a reborn person and has the ability to "predict the future", he is powerless in the face of terminal illness.

Hearing Gang Leader Qiao asking for his opinion, he hesitated for a moment and responded without hesitation: "Cook, I think he is the most suitable!"

 In the management of Apple, Gangzhu Qiao is undoubtedly the most core figure, no one.

 But below him, Cook is actually not very prominent now. He is only responsible for supply chain management.

 There are several other executives responsible for design and sales who rank higher than him.

Especially design director Ive, who is undeniably one of the souls of Apple. It is he and Qiao who determine the style of Apple products.

 From MAC computers to IPOD to iPhones, the design styles are all created by him!

It can be said that after Gang Leader Qiao was diagnosed with a terminal illness, Ivey was the one who called for his successor the most.

 As a result, Wang Ye said that he was more optimistic about Cook today, which surprised Gang Leader Qiao.

I asked subconsciously: "Huh? Why is it Cook and not Ivey?"

 Gang Leader Qiao himself is also hesitating now. In his mind, there are two people who are most suitable to take over his position, and that is Ivey and Cook.

 Each of them has their own advantages and disadvantages.

 Avi is actually more like Gang Leader Qiao, focusing on product design, pursuing perfection, and often coming up with unconstrained new ideas.

However, his disadvantage is that he is not very good at company operations.

 As for Cook, he is proficient in company operations and management, and is even better at supply chain management. He is also quite proficient in finance and does a good job of controlling costs. But his shortcoming is that he doesn’t know much about product design, which is completely opposite to Ive.

 Gang leader Qiao was not sure which one to choose, so he asked Wang Ye for his opinion on the phone today.

 After all, when choosing a company CEO, the opinions of major shareholders are of course very important. Otherwise, even if you select a person and it fails to pass the board of directors, it will be a waste of time.

Wang Ye smiled and patiently explained:

“For Apple in the future, maintaining success will be more important than pioneering!

Perhaps many people are not yet aware of the importance of smartphones, but time will tell us the answer.

 Just the IPHONE product, as long as it is done well, can push Apple to unprecedented heights!

 Hence, this product no longer needs too many breakthroughs. The first-generation product has already laid a solid foundation. Subsequent generations will be nothing more than the application of new technologies and the improvement of performance.

 However, for the entire company, our products will be sold all over the world in the future, and the annual shipment volume will be amazing.

In this regard, Cook has a much greater advantage than Ivey.

 This is also the reason why I chose him! "

After hearing this, Gang Leader Qiao was silent for a while as he was digesting Wang Ye's words.

 To be honest, sometimes Gang Leader Qiao feels that Wang Ye has more confidence in Apple than he does...

To be honest, Gang Leader Qiao himself was embarrassed to say such words as "reinventing the mobile phone" and "unprecedented heights", but Wang Ye said it as a matter of course.

If the company can really develop as Wang Ye predicts, then Cook will naturally be more suitable than Ive to take over the position of CEO.

 It is easy to start a business, but difficult to maintain it. This principle is equally applicable to the business world.

The first-generation Apple mobile phone is only for sale in North America, and it has sold one million units in two months, which should make the entire management a little confused.

In the future, it will really sell well all over the world. When it sells hundreds of millions of mobile phones a year like Nokia, the scale of the company will expand to an extent that Qiao Gang leader cannot even imagine!

 Indeed, by that time, Cook’s advantages became apparent.

Perhaps as Wang Ye said, Cook is indeed the most suitable candidate. It is not that he is more capable than Ive, but that his strengths are exactly what Apple needs.

Cook certainly could not have imagined that his future would be decided when Gang Leader Qiao had a phone call with Wang Ye.

Moreover, Wang Ye, a major shareholder who had not had much dealings with him, actually thought so highly of him. It was only with Wang Ye's strong recommendation that Gang Leader Qiao made up his mind and prepared to hand over his position to Cook to take over...

 …

The time came to April. On this day, Wang Ye was handling official business in the office. Assistant Nova came in and reported:

“Boss, Mr. Serev from NTV and director Goncharovsky are here, please invite them in?”

Wang Ye said without raising his head: "Let them come in."

 After a while, Nova led Serev and Goncharovsky into Wang Ye's office.

They came to Wang Ye's desk and greeted Wang Ye respectfully. Wang Ye raised his head and smiled, motioning for them to sit down, and said apologetically: "Wait for me for a few minutes, I still have an important job to deal with."

Station Director Serev quickly smiled and said: "Speaker, please go ahead and we'll wait. It's okay."

The two of them sat in front of Wang Ye's desk, their backs straightened, and they waited with bated breath for Wang Ye to finish his work.

After seven or eight minutes, Wang Ye put down the official document in his hand, stretched, reached for a box of black Russians, and said with a smile: "Come, let's smoke a cigarette and relax together. I remember that you two are both Smoking."

Selev and Goncharovsky nodded at the same time. They were both old smokers, but the Speaker could remember their smoking habit, which made them both a little flattered...

 The three of them lit up their cigarettes and puffed away for a while before getting down to business.

Wang Ye asked: "That big drama has been filmed? It seems to have been almost a year since the filming started."

Selev and Goncharovsky came here today to report to Wang Ye that the drama "Empress Catherine" has been filmed and is ready to be broadcast on TV.

 One year has passed since the establishment of the project, and Wang Ye has not intervened in this matter.

But Serev and Goncharovsky must be under a lot of pressure, because this drama has invested 500 million U.S. dollars, and this investment has set a record worldwide!

If they cannot come up with a perfect answer, there will be no need for Wang Ye to hold them accountable, and they themselves will have no face to hang around in this circle.

 So, over the past year, Serev and Goncharovsky have really been working day and night to polish every detail, striving to make every detail perfect.

 The actors on the crew are also working very hard. Everyone knows that after the show is broadcast, it will directly determine their acting careers!

 Whether they become an instant hit and become a superstar in the global entertainment industry, or whether they mess up and become a laughing stock, all depends on their performance level in the play.

 Therefore, no matter whether it is the protagonist or the supporting role, or even the "passerby" who has no lines, no one dares to take it lightly. They must use their best condition to play every role well!

In fact, Wang Ye is not completely unaware of the filming situation of this drama. His "little girlfriend" Tonya played the role of young Ekaterina in the drama and also joined the crew for a while. Although her role Not a lot.

 After returning from the set for a while, Dongnia complained in front of Wang Ye a lot.

It's not that she was bullied. To be honest, no one in the crew dared to bully her. The director Gangcharovsky knew where Tonya was from and it was too late to support her. How could he dare to neglect her? .

Dongnia mainly complained that the director’s requirements were too high and too harsh!

She had never received any professional training before, and now that she suddenly joined the crew to act, it was naturally more difficult. She often had to shoot a scene a dozen or more times, and the director was still not satisfied.

So Dongnia was very tired and felt that being a star was not that easy after all.

Originally, she thought that being a star meant just acting casually in movies and TV shows, which was not difficult, then performing shows in various public places, and accepting some big-name spokespersons. This was how she became a star.

 But now that I have really come into contact with this industry, I find that this is not the case at all...

 When she was acting, she suffered more and was even more tired than when she was practicing ballet!

However, she gritted her teeth and persisted without flinching. After all, she knew how rare this opportunity was.

If it weren’t for Wang Ye’s support, how would he have the chance to join this crew?