Episodes
This week on Taking Care of Business, join our Chairman, Lewis Allsopp, as he sits down with the legendary Tony Truman, the man who conquered Ibiza's nightlife scene.From humble beginnings to building iconic venues like O Beach, Tony reveals the untold secrets behind his success. He shares the challenges, the triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way.Get ready for shocking stories, insider knowledge, and exclusive insights into the world of Ibiza's elite party scene. You won't believe...
Published 11/22/24
Published 11/22/24
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 Story 01:10 Lewis' Early Life and Education 03:49 First Job and Early Career Lessons 11:52 Journey to Dubai 15:07 Starting Allsopp and Allsopp 16:13 Family Influence and Personal...
Published 11/15/24
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 Podcast 00:25 Bonfire Night and US Elections 00:57 The Impact of US Elections on Markets 01:19 Discussion on Trump and Leadership 03:52 Dubai Real...
Published 11/11/24
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 Episode 00:24 Chris's Early Career and Move to Dubai 01:28 First Gigs and Success in Dubai 03:36 Impact on Dubai's Hospitality Scene 08:00 Challenges...
Published 11/01/24
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 FGSL 00:48 Saif's Journey in Football Management 03:27 Challenges and Controversies in Football 08:18 Venturing into Nightlife: One Oak 12:02 The Concept of...
Published 10/25/24
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 Welcome 00:43 Early Career in the UK 01:44 Decision to Move to Dubai 03:52 Settling in Dubai 04:16 Starting at AllSop and AllSop 05:40 Challenges in Green Community 08:54 Obsession...
Published 10/18/24
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 Market 00:34 Impact of Interest Rates on Property Prices 02:44 Seasonal Trends in Dubai Real Estate 04:10 Q4 Expectations and Market Dynamics 05:08 Challenges in Property...
Published 10/03/24
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 Kempton 02:03 Chloe's Early Days in Dubai 03:11 Starting in Real Estate 03:27 Challenges and Success in Real Estate 04:35 Adapting to Market Changes 11:08 Balancing Career and Family 15:26 Reflecting on...
Published 09/27/24
On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Chairman; Lewis Allsopp alongside the CEO and Founder of Humantra; Charlie Wright. Dive into the world of electrolytes, uncover the single root cause of most health problems and how Humantra became a global phenomenon! 00:00 Introduction 00:02 Meet Charlie Wright, CEO of Humantra 00:18 The Success of Humantra in Dubai 01:36 Charlie's Personal Health Journey 02:55 The Importance of Hydration 03:42 Launching Humantra with Huda Beauty...
Published 09/20/24
On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO, Carl Allsopp and Managing Director, Marc Walters dive into everything about Dubai’s property market. They’ll discuss how the market stayed active through the summer and reveal insights from August’s property market report! 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Summer Observations of The Property Market 01:12 Dubai Property Market Overview in August 2024 01:48 Is It a Good Time to Buy? 04:09 Market Trends and Predictions 07:53 Challenges for...
Published 09/13/24
On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Chairman; Lewis Allsopp alongside the CEO of Virtuzone, Neil Petch talked about all-things business set ups in Dubai, how the UAE is building a global stage for success and find out how new businesses are fueling the rising demand in the property market? 00:00 Introduction to Neil Petsch and Virtuzone 00:45 The Dubai Business Environment 02:56 Impact of COVID-19 on Dubai's Growth 05:10 Safety and Lifestyle in Dubai vs. UK 06:29...
Published 09/06/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, the brothers are back! Join Lewis and Carl as they dive deep into all the big headlines over the summer and how they will impact Dubai’s real estate sector, why the next federal rate review will give the market an extra boost, and what to expect from the property market for the rest of H2. 00:00 Summer Recap into Dubai's Property Market 00:07 Dubai's Economic Updates 00:38 Impact of Federal Rate Review on Mortgages 02:31 Dubai's Real Estate...
Published 08/30/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Operations Director; Paul Kelly alongside our Senior Recruitment Consultant; Jordan Wilks to dive into the world of recruitment, real estate and what exactly it takes to become a millionaire in the Dubai real estate market!Jordan Wilks is an award- winning real estate recruiter, who comes with 5+ years of experience in recruitment. He has signed over 200+ contracts, placing multiple successful individuals in the right jobs! 00:00...
Published 08/23/24
Tune in to this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business with CEO, Carl Allsopp, and Operations Director, Paul Kelly, as they uncover Dubai’s record-breaking July property market!From all-time highs in price per square foot to phenomenal sales volumes and surges in the rental market. They answer big questions like: Why is everyone investing in Dubai? Does Dubai’s market offer better value than other global hotspots? And, is an oversupply on the horizon? 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:16...
Published 08/16/24
How can you speed up your property deal? And how long should a transaction really take? This week, Paul Kelly, our Operations Director, sits down with Jess Stephenson, our Head of Sales Progression, to uncover the secrets to a smoother transaction. Learn about common mistakes to avoid, expert tips, and how our team pulled off a last-minute deal at a private jet terminal! 0:04 Meet Jess Stephenson 0:45 What is Sales Progression? 1:40 Agents vs. Sales Progression: Who Does What? 2:49...
Published 08/09/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join our Recruitment Director, Kameron Hutchinson as he speaks with our Managing Director, Marc Walters.Tune in to hear about Marc’s inspiring journey from Liverpool to Dubai, his secrets to real estate success and what it really takes to be the best of the best! 00:00 Teaser 01:24 Mark's Early Career and Move to Dubai 02:24 Challenges and Early Successes in Dubai 11:21 First Big Paycheck and Life Changes 16:00 Sacrifices and Hard Work 20:58...
Published 08/02/24
On this week’s episode, join our Recruitment Director; Kameron Hutchinson alongside our Head of Commercial; Jade Simpson to chat about all-things commercial real estate, the future commercial hubs and areas, and how Dubai’s commercial market continues booming amidst the global slowdown. 00:00 Welcome back, Jade Simpson! 01:03 Looking into - Jade's career trajectory 03:36 Dubai's Commercial Real Estate Market Overview 06:09 Office Space Demand and Supply in Dubai 08:43 Future of Commercial...
Published 07/26/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Kameron Hutchinson, our Director of Recruitment, as he speaks to positive workplace psychologist, Dr Louise Lambert, about workplace wellbeing in Dubai.Tune in to find out the biggest mindset shifts to be a top performer, the reality of how to succeed in Dubai’s workplace, the main killer or careers and much more! 00:57 What is Workplace Wellness 02:53 The Disconnect Between Employee and Employer Expectations 05:03 All About Toxic Work...
Published 07/19/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Operations Director; Paul Kelly alongside our Managing Director; Marc Walters to chat all-things H1 2024, uncover how many new units are set to be handed over this year, and tune in to find out what is driving rental demand in the property market? 00:12 Diving into - Dubai's property market H1 2024 00:32 Dubai Land Department's data insights 01:54 Looking into market trends and buyer behavior 02:02 Are first-time buyers reshaping the...
Published 07/12/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join Operations Director; Paul Kelly alongside our Head of Off-plan; Fintan Flannelly, to chat about all things off-plan properties in the market.Uncover how many millionaires are migrating to Dubai and where they are investing, which new developers have come into the city, the different types of payment plans for off-plan properties and where Dubai’s future master communities will be located. 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Reviewing Dubai's...
Published 07/05/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO; Carl Allsopp alongside the minds behind Horton Interiors; CEO, Abdelbasset Betraoui and Managing Director, Douglas Drummond. From Dubai’s commercial real estate to workplace trends and the secret behind successful businesses - tune in to hear it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 06/19/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO, Carl Allsopp alongside Mortgage Specialist; Connor Humble to dive into the world of mortgages. Uncover how to effortlessly obtain your first mortgage, why the current interest rates will shock you, and bust some popular mortgage myths! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 05/31/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, the brothers are back!Lewis Allsopp, Chairman of Allsopp & Allsopp, and Carl Allsopp, CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp, break down the biggest Q1 real estate trends and the news headlines set to push the market even further.Tune in to find out how many sales occurred below AED 3 million, what’s driving rental viewings up by 126%, and what you can expect in Q2 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 05/10/24
On this week’s episode of Taking Care of Business, join CEO, Carl Allsopp and Managing Director of Beneple, Sonny Ridgewell, as they talk all things insurance after Dubai's heaviest rainfall in 75 years. From AED1 Billion in motor claims, the importance of home insurance, and the fine print in your insurance that can save you thousands. Find out how to protect your home and car today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 05/03/24