Real Estate Brokerage: Then vs. Now - A 40 Year Perspecti...

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🟡 This week on Golden Nuggets, I sit down with Mario Volpi, Head of Real Estate Brokerage‬, Novvi Properties, columnist for The National, and real estate veteran with 40 years in the industry (breaking our guest longevity record!).☎️ The past is calling… but are we ready to answer the future? From rotary phones to AI, fax machines to Cybertrucks, we’re diving deep into how the industry has transformed over the decades. We also explore the highs and lows of being a sales manager and why opening a brokerage should not necessarily be the final step on this career ladder. Chat highlights include:00:00 Intro 🎬 01:58 Transitioning to Dubai's Real Estate Market 🌍 05:56 Nostalgia and Evolution of Real Estate Practices ⏳ 08:44 Client Relationships and Loyalty in Real Estate 🤝 14:50 The Impact of Technology & AI on Real Estate 📱 21:01 Why I Hate Pocket Listings 🔐 23:55 Cultural Differences in Real Estate Practices 🌏 26:42 Sales Managers: The Real MVPs (With No Trophy) 🏆❌37:58 The Truth About Why I Never Opened My Own Real Estate Brokerage 🤔45:35 Building a Strong Sales Team 💪 52:26 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Branding 🎙️ 01:01:03 Advice for Home Buyers, Sellers, and Real Estate Professionals 🏠 🚀 What was your biggest takeaway from our conversation? Share your thoughts below! 💬 And if you're an aspiring agent, experienced agent or brokerage owner, let us know what challenges you're facing – we'd love to hear your story in the comments! 👇Check out the Dubai Property Podcast ‪@dubaipropertypodcast‬🔗 Follow Mario:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-volpi/https://www.instagram.com/mariovolpi18https://www.instagram.com/lifeatnovvi/https://www.instagram.com/novvipropertieshttps://www.novviproperties.com/ 🔗 Follow Silvia:https://www.instagram.com/silviaeldawi/https://www.instagram.com/propologi/https://www.tiktok.com/@silviaeldawihttps://twitter.com/propologihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/New studio set designed with 💛 by https://thestudiobydh.com #MarioVolpi #NovviProperties #LifeAtNovvi #DubaiRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #RealEstate #SilviaEldawi #GoldenNuggets #PROPOLOGI

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