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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 33 MIN

No Experience, No Problem: "I Came to Dubai with Nothing and Closed a $12M Deal in 3 Weeks."

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in this week’s episode of Keys to the City, Recruitment Director Kameron Hutchinson is joined by Senior Sales Consultant Ben Streeton.Join us as we explore Ben’s incredible journey from a holiday in Dubai to becoming an ultra-successful real estate agent in just one year! Kam and Ben share the story of his unconventional career start, including interviewing in beachwear, his shift from lettings to sales, the challenges he faced within his first three months, and the vital role resilience played in his success.Ben’s journey also highlights impressive milestones, including a $11.5 million property sale, and offers invaluable advice for anyone considering a career move into Dubai’s dynamic real estate market.00:00 The Beachwear Interview02:10 A New Beginning in Dubai03:59 Challenges and Rewards of Real Estate06:45 Choosing Allsop and Allsop10:40 First Impressions and Team Dynamics13:23 From Lettings to Sales15:42 First Big Sale in Dubai16:34 The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Massive Sale17:09 Convincing the Client to Buy Instead of Rent18:11 Challenges and Setbacks in Closing the Deal19:32 The Final Push to Close the Sale21:29 Earning the Commission and Reflecting on the Journey21:56 Building Trust with High Net Worth Clients23:06 Personal Branding and Client Experience27:59 Lessons Learned and Advice for New AgentsOur concierge team is always on hand to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

in this week’s episode of Keys to the City, Recruitment Director Kameron Hutchinson is joined by Senior Sales Consultant Ben Streeton.Join us as we explore Ben’s incredible journey from a holiday in Dubai to becoming an ultra-successful real estate agent in just one year! Kam and Ben share the story of his unconventional career start, including interviewing in beachwear, his shift from lettings to sales, the challenges he faced within his first three months, and the vital role resilience played in his success.Ben’s journey also highlights impressive milestones, including a $11.5 million property sale, and offers invaluable advice for anyone considering a career move into Dubai’s dynamic real estate market.00:00 The Beachwear Interview02:10 A New Beginning in Dubai03:59 Challenges and Rewards of Real Estate06:45 Choosing Allsop and Allsop10:40 First Impressions and Team Dynamics13:23 From Lettings to Sales15:42 First Big Sale in Dubai16:34 The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Massive Sale17:09 Convincing the Client to Buy Instead of Rent18:11 Challenges and Setbacks in Closing the Deal19:32 The Final Push to Close the Sale21:29 Earning the Commission and Reflecting on the Journey21:56 Building Trust with High Net Worth Clients23:06 Personal Branding and Client Experience27:59 Lessons Learned and Advice for New AgentsOur concierge team is always on hand to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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