Areas Quote by Roger Corman
“There were two practical reasons we moved to Venice. One was that there was an artists movement and a countercultural movement. Lots of people we might want to hire lived in the area. We also wanted to buy in a lower rent area that looked like it was going to be gentrified so that we could eventually sell the studio for more money.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business decisions, 2020
Corman moved to Venice to tap into a vibrant artistic community and to invest in a low‑rent area expected to appreciate in value.
In simple terms: He chose Venice for talent and future profit.
Key Takeaway
Leverage location for talent and investment growth.
Themes
business strategy
real estate
culture
investment
talent acquisition
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
strategic
observational
When to use this quote
- startup hiring
- studio location
- real‑estate investment
- urban development
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
gentrification
creative clusters
market speculation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance cultural fit with financial speculation?
- What risks arise if the area does not gentrify?
A Different Perspective
Assumes gentrification will occur as predicted, which may not happen.
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