DiscoverUnscripted with Spencer Lodge#311: Inside Lewis Allsopp’s Climb to the Top of UAE Real Estate
#311: Inside Lewis Allsopp’s Climb to the Top of UAE Real Estate

#311: Inside Lewis Allsopp’s Climb to the Top of UAE Real Estate

Update: 2024-09-16
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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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#311: Inside Lewis Allsopp’s Climb to the Top of UAE Real Estate

#311: Inside Lewis Allsopp’s Climb to the Top of UAE Real Estate