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The Property Founder Podcast explores the real journeys of Property Entrepreneurs building businesses. Hosted by Andrew Okun & Ross Agbaje, each episode uncovers how today’s founders started, scaled, and overcame the challenges of growth — from rent-to-rent to multi-million-pound developments. Expect honest conversations about mindset, systems, partnerships and lessons learned in the field. If you’re interested in property & business and want to grow faster and think bigger, this podcast is for you.

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Episode thumbnail for #007 Aidan Doyle: Aidan Doyle: Leaving the UK to Sell 250 Million AED in Dubai Real Estate

February 8, 2026

#007 Aidan Doyle: Aidan Doyle: Leaving the UK to Sell 250 Million AED in Dubai Real Estate

<p><strong>What does it really take to leave the UK and build a career in Dubai real estate?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Property Founder, we sit down with Aidan Doyle, a Dubai-based real estate broker and co-founder of a media-first brokerage, Imara, to unpack the real story behind the move so many people talk about but few actually make.</p><p>Aidan moved to Dubai at 19 knowing nobody, no clients, and no guarantees. The first year was brutal. Months without a deal, borrowing money to survive, and battling loneliness behind the scenes. </p><p>Then everything changed when he leaned into content, personal brand, and a completely different way of building a brokerage. We dive into the realities of Dubai real estate versus the UK, the myths sold on social media and why media and self-mastery have been the biggest catalysts in Aidan’s rise. </p><p>We also unpack mindset, environment, family expectations and what young agents/brokers need to know before chasing the Dubai dream.</p><p>This conversation is for anyone considering Dubai real estate, building a personal brand, or questioning whether their current environment is holding them back.</p><p>Topics we cover:</p><ul><li>Why Aidan left the UK for Dubai at 19</li><li>The reality of Dubai real estate behind the highlights</li><li>Dubai vs UK property opportunity</li><li>Building a media-first real estate brokerage</li><li>Personal brand as a growth engine</li><li>Self-mastery, mindset, and environment</li><li>What new agents must know before moving to Dubai</li></ul><p>If you are building in property, business, or thinking about making a bold move, this one is for you.</p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with property founders, operators, and investors sharing the real stories behind the success.</p><p><br></p><p>What does it really take to leave the UK and build a career in Dubai real estate?In this episode of Property Founder, we sit down with Aidan Doyle, a Dubai-based real estate broker and co-founder of a media-first brokerage, Imara, to unpack the real story behind the move so many people talk about but few actually make.Aidan moved to Dubai at 19 knowing nobody, no clients, and no guarantees. The first year was brutal. Months without a deal, borrowing money to survive, and battling loneliness behind the scenes. Then everything changed when he leaned into content, personal brand, and a completely different way of building a brokerage.We dive into the realities of Dubai real estate versus the UK, the myths sold on social media and why media and self-mastery have been the biggest catalysts in Aidan’s rise. We also unpack mindset, environment, family expectations and what young agents/brokers need to know before chasing the Dubai dream.This conversation is for anyone considering Dubai real estate, building a personal brand, or questioning whether their current environment is holding them back.Topics we cover:• Why Aidan left the UK for Dubai at 19• The reality of Dubai real estate behind the highlights• Dubai vs UK property opportunity• Building a media-first real estate brokerage• Personal brand as a growth engine• Self-mastery, mindset, and environment• What new agents must know before moving to DubaiIf you are building in property, business, or thinking about making a bold move, this one is for you.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:35 – Meet Aidan Doyle02:56 – Aidan’s First Property Seminar at 1708:01 – Becoming a Deal Sourcer09:41 – What Kept Aidan Motivated to Close His First Deal13:59 – Aidan’s Family History in Real Estate28:04 – Going from Liverpool to Dubai33:29 – How the Dubai Opportunity Came to Aidan39:48 – Juggling the UK &amp; Dubai Businesses44:29 – The Mistakes People Make in Dubai Real Estate48:07 – The Early Struggles of Moving to Dubai53:32 – Selling 250 Million AED Worth of Real Estate in Dubai01:01:30 – How Aidan Found His Niche in Dubai01:12:54 – Advantages of Becoming a Real Estate Broker in Dubai vs the UK01:16:11 – Launching a “media-first” Brokerage01:24:03 – Creating Self-Mastery in Dubai</p>

Episode thumbnail for #006 Aqeel Khan: Building £3M in Property in Just 30 Months

January 18, 2026

#006 Aqeel Khan: Building £3M in Property in Just 30 Months

<p><strong>In this episode of the Property Founder Podcast, we sit down with Aqeel Khan to break down how he built £3M worth of property in just 30 months — starting young and learning the hard lessons most people only see when it’s too late.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Aqeel opens up about raising over £1.4M in capital, why he focuses on North West property, and how he’s built a done-for-you portfolio service for professionals like doctors and CEOs who want ownership, not just returns.</p><p><br></p><p>We also go deeper than deals.</p><p><br></p><p>Aqeel talks candidly about:</p><ul><li>Going from imposter syndrome to real responsibility once people start watching</li><li>The pressure of influence and why he’s careful about what he promotes</li><li>Why he avoids pushing clients into high-risk development and bridging deals</li><li>Building a serious power team without formal partners</li><li>Using social media intentionally; not for clout, but to attract the right investors</li><li>The difference between content that looks good and content that actually drives business</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This conversation is about speed with discipline, capital with caution, and growth without losing your head.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re building in property, raising money, or navigating visibility while trying to stay grounded, this one will hit.</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with real operators building real businesses.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to get started in property?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Download our FREE Quick Start Guide to Rent-to-Rent:</p><p>👉 https://learn.propertyfounder.co/guide-page</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 –Intro</p><p>02:35 – Meet Aqeel Khan</p><p>05:08 – Background11:50 – Discipline &amp; Mindset</p><p>13:19 – Why Property Builds Real Wealth</p><p>17:06 – First Property Journey</p><p>21:45 – Airbnb / Service Accommodation</p><p>24:23 – Leasehold vs Freehold Reality Check</p><p>31:02 – Pivot Mode</p><p>34:15 – Discovering the BRRR Strategy (Buy Refurb Refinance)</p><p>35:51 – First BRRR Deal</p><p>40:52 – Raising Finance:</p><p>44:18 – Raising £130,000 in 24 Hours (Social Capital Advantage)</p><p>55:23 – Adapting fast in Property</p><p>57:22 – Why BRR (BTLs) over HMOs</p><p>01:03:58 – Best cashflow business in Property</p><p>01:05:20 – How to profit around property as a service</p><p>01:14:33 – Personal branding</p>

Episode thumbnail for #005 Kelvin Sillah: From Chartered Surveyor to Property Entrepreneur

January 4, 2026

#005 Kelvin Sillah: From Chartered Surveyor to Property Entrepreneur

<p><strong>In this episode, we sit down with Kelvin Sillah, a Chartered Surveyor turned Property Entrepreneur, to unpack the real journey behind building a property business.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Kelvin opens up about leaving the corporate world, managing development projects, alongside the reality of navigating HMOs, cash flow pressure and investor challenges. We dive into his recent pivot towards creative strategies like lease options and direct to vendor, why he chose to play a different game in the market, and what it really takes to keep going when things do not go to plan.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation is about patience, conviction, documenting the journey, and locking in for the long game. If you are building in property, considering a pivot, or figuring out your next move, this one will resonate.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to get started in Property?</strong></p><p>Download our FREE Quick Start Guide to Rent to Rent: https://learn.propertyfounder.co/guide-page</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Subscribe for more honest conversations with founders building in real time</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8">00:00</a> – Intro<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=82s">01:22</a> – Kevin’s Background<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=414s">06:54</a> – How a teacher changed Kelvin’s career<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=591s">09:51</a> – The influence of environment<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=919s">15:19</a> – Leaving the 9-5<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=1078s">17:58</a> – The first HMO deal<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=1397s">23:17</a> – The Power of Accountability Circles<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=1548s">25:48</a> – Managing a 12-Month Project<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=1943s">32:23</a> – Raising Finance<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=2161s">36:01</a> – Transferable Skills<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=2347s">39:07</a> – Why taking a break matters<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=2556s">42:36</a> – Lease Options &amp; Assisted Sales<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=2940s">49:00</a> – How an Assisted Sale works<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=3280s">54:40</a> – Finding motivated sellers<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=3424s">57:04</a> – Personal branding in Property<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=3701s">01:01:41</a> – Mentorship &amp; The Artist’s Way<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=3992s">01:06:32</a> – Productivity Hack: Voice Notes &amp; AI Journaling<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhy-kw8Mdr8&t=4059s">01:07:39</a> – Future plans &amp; wrapping up</p>

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What is Property Founder?

The Property Founder Podcast explores the real journeys of Property Entrepreneurs building businesses.

Hosted by Andrew Okun & Ross Agbaje, each episode uncovers how today’s founders started, scaled, and overcame the challenges of growth — from rent-to-rent to multi-million-pound developments.

Expect honest conversations about mindset, systems, partnerships and lessons learned in the field.

If you’re interested in property & business and want to grow faster and think bigger, this podcast is for you.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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