<p>In this episode of <strong>Golden Nuggets</strong>, host <strong>Silvia Eldawi</strong> sits down with <strong>Sam McCone</strong>, Managing Partner of <strong>McCone Properties</strong>, for a high-impact conversation on <em>ambition, resilience, and purpose</em> - three traits that define Dubai’s real-estate evolution.</p><p>Together, they break down the factors shaping the market in 2025 - investor confidence, rental yields, PropTech adoption, and population growth - before diving into the human story behind Sam’s 200kilometre charity run to raise <strong>AED 1 million</strong> for the <strong>Sparkle Foundation</strong>, supporting education and healthcare for children in Malawi.</p><p>This isn’t just another market update. It’s a lesson in leadership, discipline, and doing business with heart.</p><p><br></p><p>Chat highlights include: </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Dubai Does Ambition Best – Meet Sam McCone<br>02:37 – Market Resilience &amp; Post-COVID Growth<br>05:10 – Investment Trends &amp; Global Wealth Migration<br>08:13 – Dubai’s Rental and Holiday Home Economy<br>14:07 – Rethinking Rental Practices and Monthly Payments<br>19:27 – PropTech Adoption and the Gaps in Brokerage<br>28:56 – Running for a Cause: The 200KM Challenge<br>36:36 – Training, Mindset, and Mental Grit<br>47:56 – Golden Nuggets for New Real-Estate Agents<br>52:40 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why Dubai’s property market remains one of the most resilient globally</p></li><li><p>The real ROI behind rental and holiday-home investments</p></li><li><p>What’s missing in PropTech adoption across brokerages</p></li><li><p>The parallels between endurance sports and entrepreneurship</p></li><li><p>How purpose transforms ambition into sustainable impact</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaway:</strong></p><p><br><em>Running a business and running a race both demand endurance, clarity, and consistency — but only purpose turns effort into legacy.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support the cause:</strong><br>Help Sam reach his goal of <strong>AED 1 million</strong> for the Sparkle Foundation — donate via <strong>YallaGive</strong> and make a tangible difference today. https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/One-Man-One-Day-One-Million-Raised-for-The-Sparkle-Foundation-The-Sparkle-Foundation-48200</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>Golden Nuggets with Silvia Eldawi</strong> for conversations with the visionaries shaping Dubai’s real-estate, PropTech, and investment landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>SamMcCone #McConeProperties #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstate #IndustryInsights #BrokerTips #DubaiProperty #GoldenNuggets #SilviaEldawi #PROPOLOGI</p>

Golden Nuggets

Silvia Eldawi

From Running a Business to Running 200KM in 24HRS | Purpose Beyond Profit

NOV 7, 202561 MIN
Golden Nuggets

From Running a Business to Running 200KM in 24HRS | Purpose Beyond Profit

NOV 7, 202561 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <strong>Golden Nuggets</strong>, host <strong>Silvia Eldawi</strong> sits down with <strong>Sam McCone</strong>, Managing Partner of <strong>McCone Properties</strong>, for a high-impact conversation on <em>ambition, resilience, and purpose</em> - three traits that define Dubai’s real-estate evolution.</p><p>Together, they break down the factors shaping the market in 2025 - investor confidence, rental yields, PropTech adoption, and population growth - before diving into the human story behind Sam’s 200kilometre charity run to raise <strong>AED 1 million</strong> for the <strong>Sparkle Foundation</strong>, supporting education and healthcare for children in Malawi.</p><p>This isn’t just another market update. It’s a lesson in leadership, discipline, and doing business with heart.</p><p><br></p><p>Chat highlights include: </p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Dubai Does Ambition Best – Meet Sam McCone<br>02:37 – Market Resilience &amp; Post-COVID Growth<br>05:10 – Investment Trends &amp; Global Wealth Migration<br>08:13 – Dubai’s Rental and Holiday Home Economy<br>14:07 – Rethinking Rental Practices and Monthly Payments<br>19:27 – PropTech Adoption and the Gaps in Brokerage<br>28:56 – Running for a Cause: The 200KM Challenge<br>36:36 – Training, Mindset, and Mental Grit<br>47:56 – Golden Nuggets for New Real-Estate Agents<br>52:40 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why Dubai’s property market remains one of the most resilient globally</p></li><li><p>The real ROI behind rental and holiday-home investments</p></li><li><p>What’s missing in PropTech adoption across brokerages</p></li><li><p>The parallels between endurance sports and entrepreneurship</p></li><li><p>How purpose transforms ambition into sustainable impact</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaway:</strong></p><p><br><em>Running a business and running a race both demand endurance, clarity, and consistency — but only purpose turns effort into legacy.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support the cause:</strong><br>Help Sam reach his goal of <strong>AED 1 million</strong> for the Sparkle Foundation — donate via <strong>YallaGive</strong> and make a tangible difference today. https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/One-Man-One-Day-One-Million-Raised-for-The-Sparkle-Foundation-The-Sparkle-Foundation-48200</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>Golden Nuggets with Silvia Eldawi</strong> for conversations with the visionaries shaping Dubai’s real-estate, PropTech, and investment landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>SamMcCone #McConeProperties #RealEstatePodcast #RealEstate #IndustryInsights #BrokerTips #DubaiProperty #GoldenNuggets #SilviaEldawi #PROPOLOGI</p>