#311: Inside Lewis Allsopp’s Climb to the Top of UAE Real Estate
Description
While the world was gripped with fear during the 2008 financial crisis, he was busy building the UAE’s largest real estate brokerage from the ground up.
Meet Lewis Allsopp, the Chairman of Allsopp & Allsopp, who started his brokerage in the midst of a recession with just four employees and grew it into an empire with over 650 employees, including 420 agents.
In this conversation, Lewis shares his journey from the early days of intense pressure to leading a powerhouse in real estate. He opens up about his greatest skill, shares his strategy for building a strong workplace culture, and discusses how he balances recruitment with real estate. Plus, discover what fuels his passion for running his business. Don’t miss out on wisdom from a true real estate titan — tune in now.
07:34 – Lewis' career journey from day one
13:03 – The stress he faced in the first three years
19:05 – Lewis’ greatest skill
23:16 – The breakdown of Lewis' business in recruitment vs. real estate
25:20 – Retaining employees with a healthy workplace culture
28:55 – Why Lewis doesn’t plan for the future
31:50 – What excites Lewis about running his business
36:42 – Highlights of running Allsopp & Allsopp for 17 years
39:45 – Their new private office for ultra-high-net-worth individuals
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