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Post by Kpatch on Aug 5, 2024 7:04:52 GMT -5
Chapter 483b
“I have an idea for a new business,” Philip told Justin, “and I can’t pull it off without you.”
“Does this have anything to do with that soul searching you were telling me about?” Justin asked.
“It has everything to do with it. Parker and I were camping out one night and I was staring at the stars in the night sky wondering what I’m gonna do with the rest of my life. I’m too young not to work, but my experience is limited.”
“I wouldn’t put it that way.”
“Well, I know business and industry. I know how to lead, but there aren’t a ton of jobs out there where you can just walk in and start at the top,” Philip stated. “So I decided I want to start my own business.”
“Hmm. What kind of business?”
“Well, my favorite time in my career was when I ran Media. So, that’s what I want to do. Start a media business. Publishing. Music. Streaming content.”
“No imports and exports?”
With a sigh, Philip explained, “The shipping business is where Titan started before we expanded into publishing. But you know as well as I do that Shipping was the least profitable division in the company. We were just about breaking even. It’s a tough business and there’s too much we can’t control. Too much we don’t control. Shipping channels. Theft. Dealing with overseas distributors and their expectations of payment under the table. Frankly, I’m happy to be out of that part of Titan. Besides that,” he added with a smile, “it’s not sexy.”
“It definitely can be a dirty business. But if you’re talking about the rest of it, you’ll be competing directly with Titan Media,” Justin pointed out.
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Post by André DiMera on Aug 5, 2024 8:47:55 GMT -5
Philip’s idea sounds interesting so far. Excited to hear more of it!
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Post by heroicmuse on Aug 5, 2024 9:40:08 GMT -5
I'm always interested in publishing businesses  I hope Justin will be able to help Philip. |
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Post by doolfan4life on Aug 5, 2024 12:56:16 GMT -5
Who better to compete with Titan media than the person who initially built it up
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Post by mae00 on Aug 5, 2024 13:27:00 GMT -5
That's exactly what I was thinking doolfan4life! And with all of the firings that are taking place (and even those who haven't been fired yet), I'm sure they will have no issues finding employees. |
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Post by Kpatch on Aug 6, 2024 7:50:11 GMT -5
Chapter 483c
“You’ll be competing directly with Titan Media,” Justin pointed out.
“The way I see it, they’ll be competing with me.” Philip smiled a little. “Either way, that’s just a fringe benefit,” he said. “But I can go one better.”
“What do you mean?”
“Before the takeover, I was networking with Jensen Huang, as one CEO to another. You know him?”
“Name’s familiar.”
“He’s the CEO of Nvidia, the chip maker that’s cornered the market on AI.”
“Artificial Intelligence?”
“Exactly,” Philip replied. “We were discussing a strategic partnership. See, Titan barely scratched the surface of AI, suggesting playlists and e-books based on customer history, but working with Nvidia, the sky’s the limit. We’d be offering services we can’t even imagine yet.”
“No kidding!” Justin asked enthusiastically.
“So I called Jensen from the road to tell him about the takeover and asked him not to do business with Titan just yet, because I was working on a new venture and to stay tuned. He agreed.”
“Wow, you really did a lot of thinking on your trip. And planning.”
“It helped me keep my mind off my problems,” Philip mumbled. “And as of stock-market close tomorrow, I’ll have cashed in my Titan shares before Shin ruins the company and renders them worthless. I plan to use that money to bankroll the new venture.”
“Ha! I’m a step ahead of you there. I’ve already cashed in mine.”
“Good! So, what do you think of my idea?”
“I’m intrigued,” Justin admitted.
“I was hoping you would be. We’re going to need a sharp legal mind like yours to get us incorporated and to make sure we’re in compliance with corporate law. So, you in?”
Justin smiled a little. “In the course of a week, I’ve been called obsolete by one family member and a sharp legal mind by another.” Justin extended his hand. “Count me in, cousin.”
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Post by André DiMera on Aug 6, 2024 7:55:30 GMT -5
So glad Justin agreed to join Philip! This new business venture is intriguing!
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Post by doolfan4life on Aug 6, 2024 7:57:52 GMT -5
Sounds like this can be very promising
I hope the shins go way down
Hopefully everyone they fired will apply to work for Philip
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Post by mae00 on Aug 6, 2024 21:57:54 GMT -5
Yay!!!! I'm so glad that Justin is going to help Philip!
For some reason, I feel like this is all going to come full circle and Philip will be back in control of Titan before all is said and done. Both Justin and Philip cashing in shares "before the Shinn's make them worthless" and now Philip is stopping cooperation with Titan on something. I see Titan's downfall on the horizon and Philip swooping in to buy the company back.
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Post by Kpatch on Aug 7, 2024 7:07:23 GMT -5
Chapter 483d
“Have you thought about what we’re going to call this new venture?” Justin asked Philip.
Philip nodded. “I was thinking ‘K3.’ I know it’s not sexy and maybe that’s just the name we incorporate under until we come up with something better.”
Justin nodded slowly as he considered the name. “K3. I presume the K stands for Kiriakis.” He pointed at Philip, then himself. “You’re one, I’m two. Who’s three?”
Philip cocked his head. “I was thinking maybe Xander. I’m sure it’s just a matter of time until Titan cuts him loose too, if they haven’t already.”
“They have, as of yesterday,” Justin replied. “Maggie said he’s back home, but I haven’t had a chance to talk to him yet. So, Xander, huh?”
“He did an incredible job at Media.”
“Building on the foundation you laid.”
“True, but—.” Philip read Justin’s expression. “You seem skeptical.”
Justin pursed his lips as if he just sucked on a lemon. “Xander’s not one of my favorite people.”
“I get that. But I can’t ignore the fact that my father entrusted Xander’s future to me. It was in his will.”
“Victor was talking about giving him a job at Titan. Not a job in perpetuity.”
“Yeah, but Dad didn’t foresee what would happen to Titan. Besides, Xander’s grown on me. I’ll even admit that I like the guy. I trust him.”
“You do, huh?”
“Yes,” Philip answered, as he thought about all the times and ways Xander was there for him, for Parker, and even for Chloe. Xander definitely had Philip’s back.
“Well, that’s good enough for me,” Justin decided. “Let’s get Xander on board at K3.”
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Post by doolfan4life on Aug 7, 2024 7:23:26 GMT -5
I like the name
I hope xander goes for it
It’s a good way for xander to start getting in people’s good books too
Glad Philip defended him but I hope he still remembers all the ways he’s a good guy when his boo boo is exposed
He didn’t do it with malicious intent but it was a big boo boo
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Post by André DiMera on Aug 7, 2024 8:05:38 GMT -5
Nice name. Hopefully Xander will go along with this when Philip brings it up to him.
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Post by heroicmuse on Aug 7, 2024 12:58:00 GMT -5
This is an interesting idea. I'm excited for Philip and Justin's partnership.
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Post by mae00 on Aug 7, 2024 13:11:16 GMT -5
I'm excited about this partnership but I hope Xander comes clean in his part in Shinn acquiring enough shares for the takeover.
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Post by Trey on Aug 7, 2024 14:40:11 GMT -5
Very exciting and awesome that Philip feels he has people who he can trust. I wish that Philip and Xander could have formed a real relationship on screen, too. But, alas, they have to write Philip right first.
Once again, the void from the soap is playing out in a @kpatch story!
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I hope Justin will be able to help Philip.
