Chapter 29: The First Employee
Chapter 29: The First Employee
Landing the first job was a good start, and making money didn’t conflict with recruiting people.
Though Robert Downey Jr.'s career faced setbacks, it was far from ruin. Hawk had no luck in Brentwood, where too many peers were already camped out, making exclusivity impossible.
At the Wing Chun Gym, he had managed to recruit a few informants, but the Tracy Gym remained a blank slate. The gym wasn’t just Downey’s spot but also a popular choice for many Hollywood stars and athletes.
New to Los Angeles, Hawk lacked connections. After some thought, he remembered Eric Eason, a director he’d met at the Sundance Film Festival. Eric had mentioned plans to develop his career in L.A.
Hawk found Eric’s number and made the call.
Eric was thrilled. “You’re in Los Angeles?”
“More opportunities here,” Hawk said truthfully. “So, I decided to move here and try my luck.”
“Got time? Let’s meet up,” Eric suggested.