Charlie Mullins is a deeply contradictory and complex figure - from a deprived council-estate childhood in south London to founding a plumbing empire, cashing out for £148 million and remaking himself as a global-living, politically outspoken tycoon.

He embodies both the grit of old-school trades and the excesses of modern wealth. His post-sale life is marked by public provocation - from giant anti-Brexit signs to incendiary social media posts, and threats to relocate his wealth abroad which are now in force as he is here to get his residency.

His journey offers a potent lens: success, escape, conflict, and reinvention, but also tension, moral ambiguity. He is confrontational, outspoken and a political provocateur.

2:40 – Charlie's childhood

6:03 – Plumber apprenticeship

09:56 – Bill, the man Charlie looked up to

17:28 – The importance of apprenticeships

20:22 – Success is simple

21:58 – Nearly going bankrupt

25:34 – Selling for 148 million

26:19 – Charlie's regrets

32:17 – People pay for quality

40:53 – London is unsafe

45:16 – The importance of having a job

50:08 – Coming to Dubai

54:15 – Favorite things about Dubai

57:31 – Youngsters don't have a future in the UK

1:02:53 – An opinion that would break the internet

1:04:43 – Harshest truth about success

1:07:25 – Charlie's message to Bill

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This episode isn't about motivation. It's about perspective.

Cyrus Rustom shares the moments that reshaped how he sees life — from joining the Marines at 16 to escape chaos at home, to surviving an accident he was certain he wouldn't live through, to rebuilding everything afterward.

We talk about business failures, discipline myths, opening a company one week before Covid shut the world down and why real risk isn't danger — it's waiting for certainty that never comes.

This conversation isn't polished or performative.

It's about identity, loss, belonging, and what changes when you realise time isn't guaranteed.

Some decisions aren't heroic.

They're survival.

3:31 – Learning What Not to Do

5:28 – The Biggest Mistakes

09:35 – The Discipline Lie

12:37 – The Start of Boxica

14:32 - Worst Timing Possible

16:12 – Making People Feel Welcome at The Gym

24:05 – Entrepreneurship

24:52 – What is Success?

36:27 - I Joined the Marines at 16

39:35 – The World of the Marines

54:44 - Crushed Between Two Vehicles

1:01:42 - Perspective Saved Me

1:05:27 - Leaving Was Lonely

1:07:42 - I Wouldn't Change What Happened

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From buying Bitcoin at $66 to tokenizing gas fields. In this episode, Sebastian Huth reveals the hidden lessons most people miss about crypto, tokenization, real estate and creator economy.

Learn why leaving your crypto on exchanges is a huge risk, why infrastructure beats hype every time and how tokenization is about to change the way we own almost everything, including real estate and even energy.

Don't miss the shocking stats about creators losing millions on streaming platforms and how Air channel could be the next game-changer.

2:59 Buying Bitcoin at 66.99$

6:35 Crypto is only the tip of the iceberg

7:32 How to tokenize a property

10:24 How to buy tokens

12:13 Why choose tokenization over the traditional way

15:51 You can tokenize anything

18:07 The process broken down

20:15 The importance of creating your own wallet

24:25 Air: Artificial Intelligence Radio

29:10 Content creators don't make enough money from traditional platforms

37:34 Redefining the audio space

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Peter Doyle's life proves that success isn't a straight line and that sometimes, losing everything is the beginning of becoming who you're meant to be.

From the worlds' top DJ booths and global stages to sleeping in the back of a Toyota Yaris in Dubai when things got really tough, Peter opens up about the highs, the lows and the moments that nearly broke him.

With no passport, no money and no one coming to save him, he was forced to dig deeper than ever before. What followed was a complete reinvention; one built on discipline, faith and relentless self-belief.

This is a raw, honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and why it's never too late to start again.

2:30 - 6:30 The curious kid

6:32 – 14:27 From kid DJ to global opener

14:28 – 20:40 DJ-ing or the family?

20:41 – 29:03 Started a new life at 38

29:04 – 32:35 From DJ to asset management

32:36 – 44:33 Penniless in Dubai

44:34 – 1:04:10 The turning point

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This episode takes a look back on 2025 and lifts the lid on Spencer's journey so far as a long form content creator, podcaster, entrepreneur and incredible storyteller. In this episode Spencer speaks from the heart about the big names along the way and the impact of his show on his life, and the guests around him, including what doesn't show up on the highlight reel.

From nearly quitting the show (more than once), to falling asleep mid-recording, to losing a full episode forever, Spencer opens up to us about the real emotional and operational reality of building a long-form meaningful podcast.

Raj pulls back the curtain on how Episode 100 was secretly produced as a surprise, why the show pivoted from chasing big names to telling human stories and holding worthwhile conversations, to how "success" can still feel unachieved even when things look great from the outside.

Raj and Spencer talk about redefining success as impact, kindness and consistency, the internal "me vs me" mindset and the moments that proved the show genuinely mattered — including an email from a listener that changed everything...

This is a behind-the-scenes conversation about:

2:30 - 5:58 The story behind the podcast

5:58 – 27:26 how Episode 100 was secretly produced as a surprise

27:26 – 49:39 The impact my guests have had on me

49:40 – 1:00:10 From Spencer Lodge podcast to Made in Dubai

1:00:10 – 1:13:10 Dubai's impact on spencer

1:13:10 – 1:17:00 Fear of failure

1:17:00 – 1:23:27 Falling asleep during a recording

1:23:27 – 1:25:00 2026 goals

1:25:00 – 1:44:28 Kindness isn't my superpower

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This week's guest is Sam MCone, a lifelong Dubai resident and the visionary founder of McCone Properties. Having moved to Dubai at the age of two, Sam has a unique, ground-level perspective on the city's meteoric rise from a quiet trading post to a global powerhouse. His journey in real estate began as an agent, but his innate, level-headed resilience led him to build his own successful brokerage over the past 13 years.

In this deeply personal episode, Sam opens up about the tough lessons learned from transitioning from being a tennis ace as a youth, to a top salesperson then to becoming a business owner. He shares invaluable insights on finding a niche in a saturated market of 9,000 brokerages and the uncomfortable but vital role of social media in building a brand. Beyond business, Sam gives a raw and honest account of his complex relationship with his past as a tennis academy student, the challenges that shaped him, and how it contrasts with his current extreme physical challenges, including his upcoming attempt to run 200km in 24 hours to raise 1 million AED for The Sparkle Foundation in Malawi.

01:40 - Growing Up with Dubai

05:30 - An Honest Audit of Dubai's Pros & Cons

09:53 - The Coming Real Estate Correction

17:29 - From Salesman to CEO

23:20 - Carving a Niche in a Crowded Market

42:12 – Running 200 KM in 24 hrs

45:01 – The Past Trauma

48:01 - Parenting Through the Lens of Past Trauma

56:40 - The Story Behind the 200km Run and self-worth

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Join us on Made in Dubai as we sit down with Nico de Corato, an ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur who is passionate about the UAE. From ultra-marathons and mountain biking to freediving, jet skiing, and desert adventures, Nico's story spans resilience, discipline, and pushing beyond limits. In this episode, Nico shares:

How he moved from Naples to Dubai and mindset behind his training ultra marathons, 200 km races and achieving the Dubai Sports Challenge

Why sports are a lifestyle, not just a hobby, and that lessons from the unseen moments alone in the desert have made him who is today

How setbacks and challenges can be used a positive motivator to set even great goals, even when no one was supporting him and thought he was seriously unwell (TBC)

Perfect for anyone interested in Dubai, extreme sports, ultramarathons, personal growth, and balancing life and extreme challenges while making a home in Dubai.

This episode is a deep dive into the life of someone who truly lives without limits. Tune in, get inspired, and discover what it really takes to conquer Dubai – on a mountain bike or alone in the desert.

03:30 – From Napoli to Dubai

09:10 – When everything that can go wrong, goes wrong

10:57 – Nico's health problems

13:31 – Nico breaking his sternum

16:20 – Coming to Dubai in 2004

17:11— Solo triathlon for the 49th UAE National Day

20:48 – 200 KM solo run

21:52 – Nico's mom passing away & honouring her

23:16 - Nico having no support when he first moved to Dubai

30:07 – Nico's mindset and discipline

42:45- Why do people hate Dubai?

48:56 – Nico's way of encouraging people to run

51:41: Nico's first run

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This week's guest is Sahar Khan, the dynamic Head of Marketing at Bayut. A foundational member of the team, Sahar joined Bayut in 2014 as one of its first sales employees and has been instrumental in building the brand into the UAE's leading property portal. With a innate passion for creative, out-of-the-box marketing since childhood, she has spearheaded some of the company's most iconic campaigns, including the landmark partnership with Chris Hemsworth.

In this episode, Sahar takes us through her incredible journey from a salesperson in a small startup to leading marketing for a household name. She shares invaluable insights on building a brand in a unique market like the UAE, the evolution of her marketing strategies, and the delicate balance between sales and marketing teams. Sahar also opens about her leadership philosophy, the importance of staying true to one's principles, and how maintaining a clear mind through fitness is crucial to her success.

2:41 - Humble Beginnings at Bayut

4:04 - A Marketer from the Start

5:55 - Marketing in the UAE: A Unique Playbook

8:45 - Sales vs. Marketing: The Eternal Friction

11:55 - From Underdog to Market Leader

13:27 – Working with Chris Hemsworth

20:00 - Solving Industry Problems: Content and Verification

30:13 - Live Events vs. Digital Marketing

Measuring the intangible impact of live events like the iconic B3 launch and the clear metrics of digital campaigns.

36:57 – Dubai's booming real estate market

42:51 - Where Big Ideas Come From

52:15 - Giving Back: More Than Money

55:10 - A Personal Conversation on Principles and Pain

1:08:09 - Starting Over: Lessons for Bayut 2.0

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Sebastian Bates is a British entrepreneur, author, and martial artist best known as the founder of the Warrior Academy, a Dubai-based organisation dedicated to developing children's confidence, focus, and resilience through martial arts. With over 25 years of experience and a background in professional martial arts and extreme sports.

He is the best-selling author of The Warrior Method and Not a Victim, host of the Warrior Academy Podcast, and founder of the Bates Foundation and the "Not A Victim" anti-bullying campaign, initiatives that reflect his commitment to empowering young people and fostering positive character growth worldwide. In this episode, Sebastian dives deep into the journey behind founding the Warrior Academy and the powerful mission driving its global impact.

He discusses how early life challenges and experiences with bullying shaped his vision for empowering children through character development and martial arts. Listeners will hear insights on transforming victim mentality into resilience, the psychology behind bullying, and how celebrating a child as a victim can unintentionally disempower them. Sebastian also explains the Warrior Academy's unique approach to measuring the "3Cs"— Confidence, Conduct, and Concentration and why focusing on the lowest "C" drives transformational growth. The episode highlights inspiring testimonials from over 50,000 children who've been through the academy, explores the impact of the Bates Foundation across Eastern Africa, and reflects on how charity work and purpose-driven entrepreneurship can redefine personal and professional success.

02:53 – Sebastian's backstory and why he founded the Warrior Academy

10:20 – Turning testing times into success: using challenges as motivation for growth

14:46 – Symptoms of a victim mentality and practical steps to overcome it

20:56 – Building the Warrior Academy

40:08 – Understanding why bullying occurs and how to support bullies

42:34 – The Bates Foundation: the purpose behind it

56:50 – What drives Sebastian: finding purpose through meaningful impact

59:10 – The role of Dubai in accelerating the commercial growth of the business

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