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

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In this episode of Golden Nuggets, host Silvia Eldawi sits down with Sam McCone, Managing Partner of McCone Properties, for a high-impact conversation on ambition, resilience, and purpose - three traits that define Dubai’s real-estate evolution.

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 AED 1 million for the Sparkle Foundation, supporting education and healthcare for children in Malawi.

This isn’t just another market update. It’s a lesson in leadership, discipline, and doing business with heart.

Chat highlights include:

00:00 – Dubai Does Ambition Best – Meet Sam McCone
02:37 – Market Resilience & Post-COVID Growth
05:10 – Investment Trends & Global Wealth Migration
08:13 – Dubai’s Rental and Holiday Home Economy
14:07 – Rethinking Rental Practices and Monthly Payments
19:27 – PropTech Adoption and the Gaps in Brokerage
28:56 – Running for a Cause: The 200KM Challenge
36:36 – Training, Mindset, and Mental Grit
47:56 – Golden Nuggets for New Real-Estate Agents
52:40 – Final Thoughts and Call to Action

In this episode:

Why Dubai’s property market remains one of the most resilient globally
The real ROI behind rental and holiday-home investments
What’s missing in PropTech adoption across brokerages
The parallels between endurance sports and entrepreneurship
How purpose transforms ambition into sustainable impact

Key takeaway:

Running a business and running a race both demand endurance, clarity, and consistency — but only purpose turns effort into legacy.

Support the cause:
Help Sam reach his goal of AED 1 million for the Sparkle Foundation — donate via YallaGive 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

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