When he heard that there would be a job introduced to him, Sun Laosan immediately became excited.
Tell Han Chudong:
"I was just talking to your dad about your store. The location you chose is great, with a lot of people coming and going, and it's easy to remember. But the rent is too high, and you rented three rooms at once, when two would actually be enough.
This business can definitely be done, as everyone needs home appliances. However, it will probably take two years in the early stages. Once we have regular customers, the business will be better. However, the rent is so high, so the pressure will probably be great.”
The reason why Han Chudong thinks selling home appliances is better than selling toys.
The main reason is that after the business is well managed, home appliances can continue to sell, while toys are popular for a while but will soon become sluggish.
Moreover, game consoles and personal computers are developing, and by then all kinds of home appliances will still be necessities, and the appeal of toys to children will plummet.
Even though Sun Laosan has been repairing home appliances for many years and seems to be more experienced, in fact, his experience is not of much help to Han Chudong.
The vision is there.
I have visited various home appliance sales malls and have also personally bought things at stores such as Suning and Best Buy.
We are fully aware that individual retail outlets are vulnerable to chain home appliance malls and are at a disadvantage in terms of product variety, price and after-sales service. Now that the retail market is just beginning to show signs of becoming a chain giant, it is a good time to enter the market and develop.
Just last year, Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and some people began to learn its business model. The era of retail oligopoly had just begun.
Han Chudong doesn't have the capital to open a supermarket for the time being, but he can try selling some electrical appliances first, gradually accumulating capital to enter a broader market. He has a big plan in mind.
Neither Han Yiqiang nor Sun Laosan could guess how big Han Chudong's appetite was, so naturally they would not consider the issue from his perspective.
His father agreed with this and nodded, saying, "Son, you should listen to your master more. He has been repairing electrical appliances for so many years and has been dealing with this industry all the time. He must be more experienced. Since you have invested so much money and want us to pay out money to support you, you must do it seriously. Don't slack off on Yo-Yo either. Tomorrow I will go to the bank to withdraw some money for your wife to pay the rent first."
"I've already paid. I just signed the lease with Brother Hou and I'm thinking of a name for the store."
As an elder, I always like to pass on some experience as a person with experience.
It wasn't a bad thing, so Han Chudong ignored it and said it with a smile, then handed the lease to his father for review.
Father Han was slightly stunned.
He remembered that just last week, his son had no money to pay the rent. After looking at the rent, he took a breath and said through his teeth: "That's more than 20,000 US dollars!?"
"It's OK. The sales channels are not good, otherwise we would have sold them all over the world. This is only half of Los Angeles. Maybe we can open a store without you having to pay for it."
Speaking in a nonchalant tone, Han Chudong recently went out to set up a stall early in the morning and came back late at night, and rarely talked about his business with his family.
His family only knew that the goods piled up in the living room were constantly decreasing, but they had no idea how much money Han Chudong actually made.
"...Fortunately, I didn't agree to give you money to open a store, otherwise you wouldn't have made this money." Upon learning that his son had earned more than 20,000 dollars in a few days, Han Yigun was shaking a little, and his mouth was slightly open with excitement.
Glancing at him, Han Chudong said with disdain: "You really know how to flatter yourself. Just a few words are considered your own achievement?"
"Not all of it, but it's also my credit. The ability to make money is really forced out. Um, I'll take care of the home appliances for you. Let the old man take care of the store first, and you can go sell more yo-yos first.
If this were sold all over the world, how much money would we make! Fortunately, we applied for a patent!"
When he said the latter sentence, astronomical figures flashed through his mind, first scaring himself, and then Father Han's eyes almost sparkled.
"It's not that easy. My price is too high. After I make a profit, pirated goods will soon appear. I guess some toy manufacturers have already set their sights on it."
Han Chudong added, "I really need your help with the purchase. I might be out of town in the next few days, so I want to talk to a professional toy company.
"Third brother, can you help me find a reliable wholesale channel for home appliances? I need refrigerators, TVs, telephones, ovens, microwave ovens, washing machines, typewriters, etc. I want as many varieties as possible."
"Let's talk about this... who should we ask to fix it if it breaks in the future?" Sun Laosan eavesdropped until now. While speaking, he glanced at the archway not far away, wondering if this apprentice could really make a fortune by selling toys.
As for selling home appliances, since he is very familiar with this business, he doesn't think he can make much. He may be able to make a small fortune, but don't think about making a fortune.
The concept of home appliance retail is still stuck on branded retail stores.
"Have some ambition, please. When I become successful, you can close your shop and come to work for me. The salary will definitely be higher than now!"
"Okay, your words are enough. I often order spare parts and will ask for you when I have time." Sun Laosan replied.
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Leave the repair shop.
The father and son were traveling together, preparing to buy wonton noodles and visit their old man's dry goods store.
Having grown up walking on this street, Han Yiqiang is familiar with all the nearby vendors. He knows whose son is in a gang, whose daughter is a mistress, etc.
Han Chudong was pushing his bicycle and listening with great interest. Whenever he saw someone playing with a yo-yo, he couldn't help laughing. They were all benefactors who had given him money.
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
It’s a pity that most of the money earned so far has been given to the landlord, which means that I have helped Brother Hou make a lot of money. It’s depressing to think about it.
There was a poster posted at the entrance of the cinema with "Enter the Dragon" written in Chinese and English. Bruce Lee had just passed away young, and a little over a month after his death, the film company took advantage of the popularity to make money. It was a bit like the seventh "Fast and Furious" in Han Chudong's memory.
I know the famous Bruce Lee, but I have never seen his movies. I thought I would come and watch them when I have time.
I accompanied my dad all the way to the noodle shop. As soon as I sat down, I heard my dad say, "By the way, I saw your very pretty girlfriend before, the blonde white girl I saw. Have you had any contact with her recently?"
"Hmm? Where did you see it?"
Han Chudong left her his number, but he never received a call from Miss Helena Bergman. Or maybe she called, but no one at home answered the call.
There is no message function and no caller ID, which makes communication very troublesome. It is impossible to sit by the landline all day long, and whether you can get a call depends entirely on luck.
It's been a while since I last saw her.
During this period, Han Chudong has not met a girl who made his heart beat more than Miss Bergman, so his good impression of her remains.
As for men, it's actually like that. Unless they have no choice, they prefer to put appearance at the top of their mate selection criteria, and only then will they consider the man's character, whether he is suitable for them, etc.
Han Yigun told you, "It's at the dance hall on the west side, three blocks away. When I saw her, she was wearing a ballet skirt. I never asked you, was she in school or something?
But I have to tell you in advance, it’s not good to have a wife who is too pretty. If she’s not strong enough, other men will be interested in her. There were many people chasing after your mother back then. If I hadn’t been so outstanding, you might not have been born.”
"I don't really know her well. We're only three blocks away. I'm going to see a movie with her later. Can you lend me fifty dollars first?"
"Why are you asking me for money for watching a movie? But... I'll give you the money. If you have the ability, bring me a mixed-blood grandson. Do you want me to find someone to let you be a hero and save the damsel in distress? I know a lot of hooligans. It's no problem to find eight or ten of them to act in a scene with you."
“…”
I quickly finished my wonton noodles and found the dance studio where I was learning ballet.
It is only three blocks away from the main road of Chinatown. There are more white people on the street, many Europeans live nearby, and housing prices are relatively cheap compared to the city.
Han Chudong strode upstairs and looked carefully, and indeed saw Miss Bergman.
She was wearing a white sling and dancing gracefully.
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