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A Solution Driven Mindset: How One Entrepreneur is Rewriting the Real Estate Rulebook

from Taking Care of Business

On this week's podcast, Carl and Lewis take a trip down memory lane as they’re joined by their first-ever boss in real estate, Sean Newman. Sean, founder and CEO of The Property Experts in the UK, shares his insights into the UK real estate industry and why he believes it’s time for the sector to move towards a commission-only model for agents. He also opens up about his remarkable recovery from a near-death accident through the power of positive thinking and reveals his ambitious goal to hire 50 agents a month over the next five years. If you’re considering a career in real estate, whether in Dubai or the UK, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter00:24 Funny Stories and Memories03:11 Early Career Struggles04:49 Starting in Real Estate06:05 Challenges and Determination07:37 Building a Business14:25 Franchising and Business Models19:19 Self-Employment and Commission-Based Work20:43 Adapting to Market Changes25:43 Expanding the Business32:04 Breaking Down Estate Agent Earnings32:41 Challenges for Traditional Estate Agencies34:27 Comparing UK and Dubai Real Estate Markets36:34 Parenting and Personal Stories43:30 The Importance of Goal Setting49:50 Overcoming Life-Changing Challenges59:47 Future Plans and Business Ventures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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