Chapter 107
Behind The Spotlight Chapter 107
"We meet again. It seems like you're doing great, Collin." Stan Gavin greeted his wealthy client with a polished smile and a firm handshake.
"Well, how can I not be happy when the investments are doing great?" Collin replied, a faint smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.
"When was it again? I think you also invested around this time of the month. Let me see... I believe it was in Chapter 84, you know, to remind the readers."
"This time I'm not going to invest more. I just want to know how much my investment has increased so I can make a clear plan for the rest of the year."
In 1997, Collin didn't earn as much compared to his explosive gains in previous years. He earned about $6 million. An enormous sum for most people, more than many could dream of making in a lifetime. Perhaps Collin had become numb to money because of his past successes.
There were several reasons why he didn't earn as much this year despite his relentless work ethic and sharp negotiation skills.
First was his commission. Collin's current commission rate had dropped to 5%. Furthermore, the SAG-AFTRA situation lowered his personal commission rate for Lawrence Terrence, impacting his earnings more than he had anticipated.
Second, Wyatt Bray didn't have a project last year, which meant Collin didn't earn anything from him. As much as Collin wanted to make money, he knew Wyatt needed a break. Forcing clients to work when they didn't want to would only burn them out and possibly damage their long-term careers. Besides, he didn't want Wyatt to lose his passion for filmmaking by being pressured into making one movie per year. Honestly, who in their right mind would even want that?