Chapter 303:

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Chapter 303: Chapter 303 The situation a while ago seemed to have been a big stimulus for the Airbnb staff. Brian Chesky muttered to himself. “Hosts are really important. We can’t do without them.” “Right, Brian. Treating them like family might be more effective than investing more in advertising.” Joe Gebbia quickly grasped the sincerity in Steve’s words. “Steve, you mean that the hosts will promote Airbnb themselves?” “Yeah. That’s right.” “I agree. Think about Emma’s case...” Nathan Blecharczyk nodded and brought up the topic of Steve’s conversation with Emma Johnson. Joe Gebbia found a clue to solve the problem that was hidden in his words. “If we make them feel like real family, we won’t need any promotion. They will do it for us.” Brian Chesky accepted his words as the answer. “Rewards are important, but we also need an event that will make them proud of being part of Airbnb.” Steve had only thrown a stone. But they were using the small ripple caused by the stone as a lever to create a product. “Then, for that part...” “Yeah. If we change it like that...” They boldly pointed out the flaws and suggested solutions. They supplemented the weak parts with endless ideas. This process was very fast. It was incomparable to the decision-making speed of large corporations. “...” Steve watched them with admiration. They only needed time to blossom, but they were all gems that would shine anywhere. In this small and shabby office, they were showing their potential.UppTodated from nô/v/e/lb(i)n.c(o)/m After the conversation was somewhat organized, it was time. Verbal help was important, but they needed more practical help than that. Steve expressed his intention with his words. “Brian, I’ll support you with a million dollars. It’s not enough, but it should cover the rent you owe here.” “No, Steve. We can’t accept any more help from you.” Brian Chesky shook his head, and Joe Gebbia also opposed him. “You’ve done enough for us today. Thanks to you, I realized why I’m doing Airbnb.” Steve had only supported them with a thousand dollars last time. He got 5 percent for that, which was absolutely unreasonable. Even if he couldn’t help them, it was fair to support them with the amount they had paid for their initial expenses. Steve said with a bewildered expression. “Why are you doing this? I’m also a major shareholder with 5 percent.” “We only gave you 5 percent because we couldn’t give you more.” Then Brian Chesky, who was always gentle, looked sorry. He appreciated his intention to help, but business shouldn’t be done like that. 5 percent of the shares were really big. “You have to focus more on getting investment in the future. Just take it for now.” Steve insisted strongly, but Brian Chesky made an absurd suggestion. “No way. Then I’ll give you another 5 percent.” “What are you talking about? You can’t manage your shares like that if you’re doing business.” This time Joe Gebbia stepped in. “Yeah, Steve. Just take it. You’re one of us too.” Nathan Blecharczyk, who was next to him, also joined in. “I was honestly skeptical before I met Steve, but now I agree. Steve, I hope you stay with us.” Steve was at a loss for words, and Brian Chesky easily settled the situation. “We can lower our shares a little bit and give you 5 percent more. It’s no problem at all. Is that how we’re going to do it?” “This is ridiculous...” Steve was speechless for a moment. As always, Airbnb friends’ decisions were impulsive and fast. As a result, Steve got 10 percent of the shares. It sounds like 10 percent, but it will be worth at least 3 trillion won in 10 years. Maybe even sooner than that. It was because Steve intervened and reduced their trial and error. Steve thought about Airbnb’s future for a moment and Brian Chesky said to him. “Let’s have a drink.” “Yeah. We didn’t get to drink much last time.” Joe Gebbia also chimed in. Steve wanted it very much too. When would he have a chance to be with these sparkling gems? As Airbnb grew faster, their positions would also rise faster. He wanted to have more honest conversations with them before that happened. But Steve shook his head. Steve dodged the question, and Brian Chesky nodded as if he understood. It seemed like he misunderstood something, but it wasn’t a big deal. At that time. Park Young-hoon, who was in Korea, had sent money to the account that Steve had asked for earlier. -Transfer of $20,000 completed. At first it was $10,000, but soon it changed to $20,000. To send this money, he sold some of Steve’s assets. But since cash didn’t come out right away, he changed some of the cash he was managing into dollars. He also went to the bank to deal with the international transfer because it was hard to do it by computer. He finished all that work and Park Young-hoon chuckled. “I’m his secretary, what?” Zing. Then, a text message came to his phone. -Hyung, thank you. I’ll buy you a drink. Definitely with liquor that you like. Park Young-hoon’s eyes widened at the word liquor. For a moment, his mouth curled up longingly. “That bastard has some manners after all.” Steve closed his eyes on the folding bed in the corner of Airbnb’s office. It was surprisingly good quality for sleeping. He felt rather refreshed when he woke up. “Steve, did you sleep well?” Brian Chesky asked him as he got up and tidied up his bed. He looked like he had stayed up all night without sleeping. “Yeah. Did you stay up all night?” “Yeah. Hard work pays off. Come here.” Brian Chesky showed his unique smile and gestured with his hand. Steve sat down and Brian Chesky quickly brought him coffee. Then he threw him a question that he had been thinking about all night. “When I present...” “That’s good. It would be better if you reflected that part.” Steve nodded and he smiled broadly. He was such a positive and passionate man. Squeak. Then, the door opened and Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk came in with something in both hands. “What did you buy so much for breakfast?” At Steve’s question, Brian Chesky said behind them as they put food on the table, “Airbnb needs breakfast.” “Did only I sleep?” Steve asked incredulously and Joe Gebbia apologized as he took out bread from the plastic bag. “I feel like I made the guest suffer too much.” “What are you talking about? We’re all hosts.” Steve shook his head right away. Nathan Blecharczyk, who flopped down on the sofa, smiled and said, “That’s right. We’re on the same team.” “Of course.” Steve gave him a thumbs up with a smile. They had a pleasant conversation with a delicious breakfast. And now it was time to say goodbye. “Steve, where are you going now?” “I need to wash up first.” “Why? Do you have a date or something?” But the answer that came back was absurd. Joe Gebbia, who was his close friend, pinpointed that part. “Hey, do you have to wash up for a date?” “It could happen.” The two of them bickered and Nathan Blecharczyk gestured with his hand. “Go ahead. You can’t go if you get tangled up with these guys.” “Okay. Take care.” Steve smiled and greeted him, and he also smiled. “Yeah. Have a good date.” Steve was about to turn around. Brian Chesky, who came to his senses, waved his hand. “Steve, I’m looking forward to it. I’ll show you a good result.” “Trust us once.” Joe Gebbia also added his words. “Then. Of course. See you again.” Steve smiled and nodded. And he shook hands warmly with his friends.

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