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  • 149. The Allsopp Empire: Inside the Mind of Lewis Allsopp, Dubai Self-Made Multi-Millionaire

    51:11||Ep. 149
    This week on Taking Care of Business, join Recruitment Director Kameron Hutchinson and Chairman Lewis Allsopp as they uncover the rise of "The Allsopp Empire" and the journey that made Lewis Allsopp the driving force behind Dubai's leading real estate agency.Don’t miss out on this one!00:00 The Lewis Allsopp Story01:10 Lewis' Early Life and Education03:49 First Job and Early Career Lessons11:52 Journey to Dubai15:07 Starting Allsopp and Allsopp16:13 Family Influence and Personal Values23:31 Balancing Success and Humility26:18 Dealing with Social Media Negativity26:49 Authenticity vs. Highlight Reels28:04 Personal Moments and Reflections on Money29:18 Celebrating Others' Success31:11 Creating Your Own Luck in Dubai33:53 Overcoming Rock Bottom Moments36:52 Future Goals for Allsopp and Allsopp40:29 Dubai's Booming Real Estate Market44:47 Mindset and Determination50:40 Upcoming Webinar

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  • 148. Time Is Money: Why Waiting For The "Perfect" Time To Buy Could Be Costing You Millions

    34:25||Ep. 148
    This week on Taking Care of Business, our Chairman, Lewis Allsopp, sits down with our CEO, Carl Allsopp. Tune in as they discuss the October market snapshot, why time in the market is better than timing the market and how it could be the ultimate make-or-break factor when investing in properties!00:00 Introduction to Dubai's Leading Real Estate Podcast00:25 Bonfire Night and US Elections00:57 The Impact of US Elections on Markets01:19 Discussion on Trump and Leadership03:52 Dubai Real Estate Market Overview04:50 Property Prices and Investment Insights06:50 Personal Property Investment Stories08:22 Dubai's Rental Market Dynamics09:44 Future of Property Payments in Dubai10:31 Dubai's Real Estate Launches13:17 Dubai's Growth and Infrastructure Plans15:47 Buyer Trends in Dubai Real Estate16:02 Canadian Influence and Pop Culture16:20 TikTok Trends and Cash Buyers16:45 Dubai's Real Estate Boom17:35 Upcoming Online Seminar17:59 Comparing Real Estate Markets: Dubai vs. UK18:55 Perceptions of Dubai21:36 Property Viewings and Listings Surge24:16 Off Plan Projects and Market Trends28:24 Investment Opportunities in Palm Jebel Ali31:51 Year-End Market Predictions33:41 Recruitment and Closing Remarks
  • 147. Ibiza DJ to Dubai CEO: The Success Secrets That Built a $100 Million Entertainment Empire

    19:25||Ep. 147
    On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Chairman, Lewis and hospitality hero and CEO of The Wright Group, Chris Wright.Tune in as the guys cover Chris's early days as a club promoter and how he has turned that into hosting 1,600 of Dubai’s hottest annual parties.This is one you won’t want to miss!00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode00:24 Chris's Early Career and Move to Dubai01:28 First Gigs and Success in Dubai03:36 Impact on Dubai's Hospitality Scene08:00 Challenges and Staying Relevant13:49 Launching Pearl Rosé18:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
  • 146. “Your Reputation Is Your Biggest Currency” - Why Success Goes Beyond Your Skillset

    26:04||Ep. 146
    This week on Taking Care of Business, our Chairman, Lewis Allsopp, sits down with serial entrepreneur and football agent, Saif Rubie. Tune in as they discuss ‘why your reputation is your biggest currency” and how it could be the ultimate make-or-break factor when running multiple successful businesses.00:00 Introduction to Saif Ruby and FGSL00:48 Saif's Journey in Football Management03:27 Challenges and Controversies in Football08:18 Venturing into Nightlife: One Oak12:02 The Concept of Players House12:58 Trey Songz in Dubai13:28 Paul Pogba's Frequent Visits13:44 Creating a Comfortable Environment13:58 Expanding the Offerings15:25 Community Hub on the Palm16:02 Innovative Shisha Experience17:25 The Business of Football Deals20:43 Navigating Legal Challenges24:20 Advice to My Younger Self25:42 Final Thoughts
  • 145. The Real Truth Behind Making Millions: How Obsession Fuels the 1%

    26:37||Ep. 145
    On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Managing Director, Marc Walters alongside our Partner, Darren Murphy. Tune in to know more about how Darren became the highest billing agent in Allsopp & Allsopp history, and what is his secret sauce to real estate success!00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:43 Early Career in the UK01:44 Decision to Move to Dubai03:52 Settling in Dubai04:16 Starting at AllSop and AllSop05:40 Challenges in Green Community08:54 Obsession with Perfection11:06 Success in Jumeirah Golf Estates12:31 Top Performers and Client Relationships13:44 Genuine Advice and Long-Term Relationships15:39 Discipline and Daily Routines18:04 Advice for New Brokers22:51 Dealing with Rejection24:45 Future Goals and Team Success25:55 Closing Remarks and Appreciation
  • 144. Dubai Property Is Cheaper Than You Think: Q3 Market Report Reveals Shocking Stats!

    25:16||Ep. 144
    On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business join CEO, Carl and Chairman, Lewis as they deep dive into Q3’s shocking market report.Where they'll dive deep into the latest market trends and discuss why it is now cheaper than ever to buy a house in Dubai.00:00 Introduction: Interest Rates and the Dubai Property Market00:34 Impact of Interest Rates on Property Prices02:44 Seasonal Trends in Dubai Real Estate04:10 Q4 Expectations and Market Dynamics05:08 Challenges in Property Development and Sales06:39 Buyer Demographics and Cash Transactions10:13 Off-Plan Sales and Market Speculations18:31 Ras Al Khaimah: A Visionary Investment21:19 Personal Investment Insights and Future Outlook24:00 Conclusion: The Ever-Growing Dubai Property Market
  • 143. The Billionaire Broker: What It Takes To Be Dubai's Most Exclusive Female Agent

    29:25||Ep. 143
    On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Chairman, Lewis Allsopp alongside Associate Director, Chloe Kempton as they discuss all things real estate, and find out how Chloe became the most successful woman in Allsopp & Allsopp's history.01:08 Introduction to Chloe Kempton02:03 Chloe's Early Days in Dubai03:11 Starting in Real Estate03:27 Challenges and Success in Real Estate04:35 Adapting to Market Changes11:08 Balancing Career and Family15:26 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Family Priorities16:30 Balancing Work and Family Life17:02 Cherishing Moments and Professional Productivity17:58 Future Planning and Investments for Kids19:16 Achieving the Dream Life21:00 The Journey to Financial Freedom24:29 Learning from a Successful Partner26:35 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities28:44 What's Next for Chloe