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#006 - Jodi Thompson - The Truth About Moving to Dubai to do Real Estate

Broadcast on:
06 Feb 2025

The only regret Jodi Thompson has about moving to Dubai? Not doing it sooner.

In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Thompson, one of Dubai’s top real estate recruiters and a powerhouse on LinkedIn. From her early days in property investment to becoming a key figure in Dubai’s real estate recruitment scene, Jodi shares the highs, the struggles, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

We talk about:

✅ Why Dubai’s real estate industry is so competitive

✅ How commission-based brokers survive (or don’t) in their first year

✅ The truth about earning six figures in Dubai real estate

✅ The sacrifices and rewards of chasing big goals

✅ The bits you don’t see – the challenges of recruitment, burnout, and making Dubai home

Jodi also opens up about her marathon journey, balancing personal and professional growth, and the mindset that’s taken her from a UK-based regional manager to a leader in one of Dubai’s top real estate firms.

If you’re thinking about making the leap to Dubai, getting into real estate, or just want to hear an inspiring story of resilience and ambition, this one’s for you.

🎧 Available now on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GoQcDSj3bU1og11KUZ7uX

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bits-you-dont-see/id1787517797

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitsYouDontSee

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