01x03 - Episode 3

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PREVIOUSLY

I don't think she'll succeed.

That wasn't a good start.

I'm looking for a villa on The Palm.

I'm throwing a small party. Are you free?

That should work.

I called my friends from the car

and invited them to my party.

Just like Val.

I thought I'd rent a yacht.

Okay.

It's going to be social networking

in conjunction with a possible deal.

-Are you in?

-Sounds awesome.

I'm having a small event

on a sporty and cool yacht.

-Are you in?

-Of course.

Looking forward to it.

I don't know if I'll invite Edwin. Maybe.

But definitely not Sarah.

Okay, Valeria's throwing a party.

Where would one rent a yacht

if not in Dubai?

And I'm always busy.

An e-mail came in.

That's tomorrow.

Okay.

I was wondering why we got this.

I had to call Louisa and tell her.

-Are you awake?

-I just woke up.

I just read my e-mails.

Have you checked your work e-mail?

We got invited to a team building event.

Okay, I'm confused

that we suddenly got one of those.

Yeah, let's see if it's a workshop

or if they're testing us somehow.

I've been tested enough lately.

FIRAS - EMPHASIZES THE TEAM

CAPABILITIES OF HIS AGENTS

HAIMAN - COORDINATED

PREPARATIONS FOR THE EVEN

LOUISA

WORKING ON HER FIRST DEAL

Sarah and Edwin will be there, definitely.

I'm sure there were tensions

because of the listing Valeria got,

since it is basically

in Sarah's and Edwin's domain.

LOUISA

RARELY MINCES WORDS

Let's see if it's just us

or who else is coming,

if we'll hug or shout at each other.

-Doing good?

-Yes, how about you?

Me, too.

How are you?

-Great. You?

-Fantastic.

-You're getting in the mood?

-We just started.

Okay, yeah.

We thought you'd be late again.

-You need alcohol for the mood?

-Yeah.

I don't drink.

I'm definitely skeptical regarding

the team event,

and I want to see

EDWIN

BUSINESS COMES FIRST FOR HIM

if we'll be able to make any use of it.

I wondered why. Edwin and I are close.

SARAH - WANTS TO KEEP

THE TEAMS SEPARATE

We don't need a team building event.

One person's still coming.

-Right?

-Two. Yeah?

-No, there are five table sets.

-Yeah.

If Valeria is coming and somebody else,

then one is missing.

-We'll see.

-What if it's Firas?

We'll have to sit straighter.

A VOLUNTARY COOKING CLASS

IS PART OF THE TEAM BUILDING.

Edwin is usually very confident.

I'm always proud of him,

even when he's cutting fish.

Somebody's coming again.

Like a tourist attraction.

Hello.

All clients.

-No, but really.

-Yeah.

You play golf, too?

Yes, I just played here last week.

It was nice.

You too, Edwin?

-Very relaxed.

-Yes, I've played once.

Accordingly, I don't have the skills.

-Yeah?

-Non-existent.

I love food.

If there's food involved, I'm there.

I don't drink, so I have

to put something else in my mouth.

But at the same time I thought

it was going too well.

There's no team building

because we work well as a team.

I'm going to Topgolf on Monday.

Do you know it?

-Yeah.

-Yeah.

-Who are you going with?

-You got a date?

No, it's not a date.

-With Patrick.

-Who is Patrick?

A business partner.

We want to discuss things

regarding a possible venture.

-Okay. Great.

-Yeah.

What's the company about?

I've got an idea I'd like

to bring to market in Dubai.

And

What kind of idea?

-I don't want to say.

-Okay.

Very interesting team building.

-A lot coming out.

-Definitely.

-Okay. Exciting.

-Sarah's already prowling.

We're close.

That's why it is very interesting.

-Depends on how close, apparently.

-Yes, apparently.

Okay, you're looking for a fight.

I feel like the little Chihuahua

is trying to bite my leg.

That didn't reflect the expected unity.

I teased a bit. That's my style.

I'm excited to see what it is.

No, just because you're a team,

you don't have to work together forever.

That's a fact.

-Okay.

-So.

The weird thing is that I actually

trust Edwin deeply.

But sometimes he does things

and shows me sides of himself

that keep making me wonder

if we're actually as tight

as I thought we were.

I really don't get it.

The best is always saved for last

VALERIA

ENJOYS THE SPOTLIGH

and I usually arrive last.

-Where shall I sit?

-Here.

We just got started at the bar.

-Give me my stuff.

-Edwin has prepared some ceviche.

I love ceviche.

We're slightly mixed now.

-We knew that would happen.

-It's a team building event.

-It's fine.

-Yeah.

Are we here because we need team building?

Not necessarily.

That's what it said.

I don't know why.

I think

I think it's because

we could've solved the whole thing

with the villa on The Palm differently.

Had we known that you would be

getting the listing,

we could've informed you about everything.

Yes, but then we could've just

gotten the listing.

But if we work together,

everybody makes money.

That's why I don't get it.

The question is what is a team?

We two are a team? You two are a team?

But this is team building

for all four of us.

So are we actually

We don't see ourselves as one big team.

-But we're in the same company.

-Sure.

We're the only Germans.

You always work against each other.

Yes, but if we have a listing in your area

or you in ours,

cooperation makes sense.

Otherwise, we can just work separately.

I actually think we could do this well

on our own.

-So

-Did you have the time to

Not at all. I didn't know anything.

Nothing.

But now you know

The next step is, can I sell it? And how?

Yeah.

I've got the brochure with me.

Great.

FIRAS - CEO OF THE LARGES

REAL ESTATE AGENCY IN DUBAI

Since it was on such short notice,

I went there spontaneously

and just wanted to take it in

because I didn't have

all the information on hand.

Maybe she's too proud to find out

the basics for herself.

But that's necessary.

You have to set your ego aside.

SARAH - DOESN'T UNDERSTAND

WHY VALERIA GOT THE LISTING

It's not about coming along

in a pretty outfit.

That doesn't sell listings.

The vibe was strict.

Kind of like, "I'm watching you."

I knew I had to be honest with Firas.

I told him that she tested me.

That I could've known beforehand

what the square meter price

is on The Palm.

Thankfully I'm not in that situation

because facing Firas's wrath

is not pleasant.

She somehow talked herself out of it.

SARAH

HAS A LOT OF RESPECT FOR FIRAS

But very unpleasant.

It's fine. I can deal with criticism.

VALERIA - HAS THE CHANCE

TO SELL A VILLA FOR 60 MILLION

Some can't.

IF YOU DON'T SELL ANYTHING WITHIN

THREE MONTHS, YOU'RE REPRIMANDED.

IF YOU DON'T CLOSE A DEAL

FOUR WEEKS AFTER THAT, YOU'RE OUT.

Louisa sat just across from me.

I saw the tension in her face.

I couldn't really tell him anything

except that I'm on it,

but I've been on it the whole time.

I noticed that Louisa

was very cheeky towards us

and tried to hurt us.

It's totally different with Firas.

She explains herself and pulls in her tail

like the Chihuahua she is.

I just spontaneously

SARAH - DREAMS OF FOLLOWING

IN FIRAS'S FOOTSTEPS

had the urge to tell him

how much it means to me

that he took the time for us.

She tried to suck up to Firas.

I thought, "Okay, if that's her style

VALERIA

DOUBTS SARAH'S IDEAS

"that's her style, but not mine."

That was a little She was so desperate.

I may have a buyer for the villa.

I just wanted to quickly talk to you

about that.

-Really?

-Yes. Can we talk for a minute?

-Maybe now?

-Yeah.

I used the event to tell Valeria

SARAH - IS INTERESTED

IN BECOMING PART OF THE DEAL

that I may have a buyer

for the listing.

And it's good to show Haiman

that we're bringing in the buyer,

not Valeria.

-Can we?

-Sure.

-I've got a German client. Marvin.

-Okay.

He's looking for a direct

Royal Atlantis view on The Palm.

-Your villa is perfect for that.

-Okay.

He wants a big pool.

You've got a 17-meter long infinity pool.

It's perfect, of course.

That's why I'd be thrilled

while we're here

at the team building event

If the deal goes down,

we can split the commission 50-50.

Do you have any other options?

Just this one.

I think this could be the selling point.

Let's organize this. I'll get him in.

We can prepare it together,

have all the information ready.

-Okay, great.

-Hopefully.

-Fantastic. Sounds good.

-Great.

Come on. Let's do it.

You rarely make such a deal alone.

Just think, when the deal

is worth 60 million,

the commission would be

1.2 million euros each.

I'm at a point where I'm just testing.

DUBAI AIRPOR

LOUISA NEEDS A BREAK. SHE'S VISITING

HER BEST FRIEND IN FRANKFURT.

I went to Germany for a few days

to focus all of my energy on one goal.

My problem is

LOUISA

IS UNDER ENORMOUS PRESSURE

I know that I'm not doing well.

Of course I'm not happy

about not selling anything.

That's my sore spot.

Firas has a company which only works

if we deliver.

If we don't deliver,

we're worthless to him.

I've made it.

I just landed in Frankfurt.

We had close to no delay.

Everything went well.

It's important not to tense up

before such an important deadline

but to tell yourself, "Hey, I'll just

take a breath and chill for a moment."

Just so you can get through.

FRANKFURT ON THE MAIN

LOUISA - IS ORIGINALLY FROM

CLOSE TO FRANKFUR

I told my best friend

that I was coming to Frankfurt.

CAFÉ NERO UNO

FRANKFURT ON THE MAIN

-I'm so happy.

-So am I.

Julie and I have known each other

extremely well for a long time.

JULIE

LOUISA'S OLDEST FRIEND

No matter how big or small, she was

always there and simply knows me better.

Well, I got a written warning

from my boss.

I already told you.

Anyone who doesn't sell anything

gets this letter.

Read it out loud for me.

They noticed that I didn't make the 40%

in the last few months.

If I don't sell anything within a month,

I'm fired.

A deadline puts you under pressure,

of course.

It's a weird feeling because I'm

investing a lot and nothing is working.

I believe in happy endings.

I've put so much energy into this.

I'll find a buyer.

I'm trying to take the energy

that you get from a change of scenery.

-You seem so chill.

-Because I'm with you.

I met my best friend.

I tried to connect that with a meeting

with Bushido or Anis.

LOUISA

RECEIVED COACHING FROM BUSHIDO

And to show him my new video.

Make a video.

Not about a client, but about yourself.

HUNKY DORY BAR

FRANKFUR

He took the time to meet me

on his German tour in Frankfurt.

-Hello.

-How are you?

-All good?

-Great. How about you?

He's a good coach.

He gave me pretty tough feedback.

You need that respect.

If you describe yourself like,

"I think I'm like," that's just

Just say, "This is who I am."

Remember when we first met?

I knew you were there, but that was it.

I want to convince him, of course.

Your problem is your boss saying

BUSHIDO

IS INVESTED IN LOUISA'S PROGRESS

"Look at the papers. There's

a zero missing," or something like that.

It's only zeroes.

I do feel like we're bonding.

-We talked about the video.

-Yeah.

I did my homework.

-Okay.

-Looking forward to your honest feedback.

You watch the video

while I watch your face.

Let's see what's prettier.

I'm slightly nervous

because I prepared something

and don't know how he'll react.

-Okay.

-There.

Hi, I'm Louisa,

a real estate agent in Dubai.

I've used my time intensively

to study the market

to support you in the best way

possible with your real estate sales.

My advice is not just based

on my personal opinion,

but on numbers and facts.

My experience working

in consulting is also helpful.

With my social media knowledge

in particular, I can help sellers

with their sales in the best way possible.

I'm looking forward to meeting you

and advising you

about Dubai's real estate market.

Sick.

I'm not laughing about you.

-Don't get me wrong.

-No, it's fine.

My favorite scene was with that stick.

Germans might think it's weird or awkward.

Awesome. Louisa.

That's what you need to stand out here.

I don't want to offend you,

and maybe what I'm thinking is bogus.

But I'm thinking if this reel is supposed

to make a guy spend 60 million euros,

I would say, "Forget it."

Just forget it. That's the problem.

I know I'm a bit more girly

and sweet in the reel.

And you're a rapper.

You know,

"Sweet is the little sister of"

Yes.

What works for Bushido

works for him because he's Bushido.

And I'm just Lulu.

I wanted to make it more personal.

The difference between us is

you're Bushido.

When you talk to the camera,

people always listen.

Yes.

I want to show him that I've changed,

that I've listened to him.

Not "I think." I know.

Where did Louisa from Dubai go?

You've changed a bit.

You're totally straightforward now.

Not like, "Hi, I'm also here

"and that's my best friend

who sells a lot of houses."

He's very honest.

But I like that.

If you ask me, I'd make another version.

I have something else to confess.

I'm listening.

-Okay.

-I already posted it.

-It's online already?

-Yeah.

Well

then that's the way it is. What can I say?

You have to sell the house, you know?

Maybe we're not quite on the same page,

but he can accept that.

-Any comments yet?

-Yeah.

-What do they say?

-They're smileys.

Positive smileys.

No laughing smileys.

The people in Dubai love it.

You don't make it far

with a run-of-the-mill video.

I think it's the right match for Dubai.

Okay.

The nice thing is

that you've done what you wanted.

You're standing behind what you've done.

Whether it works out or not,

we shall see.

We don't know.

I'll try until my final day.

Give it everything. Fingers crossed.

It's awesome that Bushido

helps you like that.

The chances of that

are much smaller than selling a property.

I hope that's a good sign.

Frankfurt Airport

Marvin is a German client

SARAH

CLOSED MORE DEALS THAN VALERIA

who is looking for a villa on The Palm.

Marvin is very successful

in the crypto field.

He's now getting

into the restaurant business.

That's his motto.

I brought in my buyer and I'm positive

that Valeria can take over.

Whether or not she'll do a good job,

we shall see.

We're hoping for a deal.

VALERIA'S LISTING

60 MILLION EUROS - PALM JUMEIRAH

-Hello.

-Hello.

-This is Marvin.

-You speak German?

-Yes. But we can also speak English.

-Cool. My pleasure.

That's the constellation.

I was a bit confused.

-Nice to meet you.

-Likewise.

I've heard of you

First off, there are ten rooms.

VALERIA

IS IRRITATED

It wasinappropriate.

You can change the floor plan.

-In most respects

-Let's take a look around.

Valeria will show us around.

Then you can decide.

You can definitely throw good parties

and invite friends over here.

Exactly.

-Where are you from?

-Berlin.

I've been in Dubai

for three and a half years.

-Okay. Awesome.

-Exactly.

-Where are you from?

-Originally from Düsseldorf.

Three and a half years ago, it boiled down

to the question: Miami or Dubai?

Various aspects drew me here.

That was the big dream for me.

Downtown is starting to get busy.

And I'm looking into my options now.

Yes, of course.

The Palm is the absolute peak.

-It's

-Sorry to interrupt.

We've got a 17-meter long pool.

Sarah just babbled on,

putting information and facts out

VALERIA - GREETS CLIENTS

WITH SMALL TALK

as if she was the agent.

That was confusing.

I really don't know

what was up with the small talk.

That's not what the owner hired you for.

You're there to represent them.

And you see

-Of course. The Royal Atlantis.

-Royal Atlantis.

Let's just open the door and step outside.

Yes, I'd love to.

If you know The Palm, that's the G Frond.

The Billionaires' Frond.

And you have a great view

of all the signature villas.

FROND G IS ALSO CALLED

BILLIONAIRES' ROW

When was the villa built?

It was built I'd have to look it up.

I've got a brochure.

I was at a loss for words.

And the price?

250 million dirham.

-250 million dirham.

-Yeah.

-So roughly 60 million euros.

-Yeah.

I can show you another option on Frond A

with a view of the marinas.

No-go. Taboo. You don't do that.

Even if there are other options.

We're talking about this listing.

-You can

-Let's stay here.

-Let's look at this villa, then

-Yeah, perfect.

-Right. One step at a time.

-Yes, of course.

Okay, let's take a look.

The dining area is down here.

I'm guessing the kitchen is, too.

-You've never been here?

-No.

-No, it's Valeria's listing.

-Okay.

-I see.

-Yeah.

You can't take the lead

if you don't know the house

and you even say so to the client.

-I've gathered some information.

-Some.

-Okay.

-Yeah. Sure.

It was more out of sheer interest.

I didn't have to do that.

I can come there with my client,

just know the b*llet points

that the client cares about before buying.

Okay, so here's the dining area

and the kitchen.

Where's the kitchen?

Where can I envision that?

Unfortunately, I don't know.

-Okay.

-Okay

-Okay.

-So, we

Well, the kitchen would be

rather essential.

Not being able to tell the client

where the kitchen is

in a 60 million euro property,

that's pretty embarrassing.

You can house up to twelve employees

-in six rooms.

-Yeah.

Okay.

I think how big was the property?

-About 16,000?

-Yes, roughly 16,000.

-You think or you know?

-16,500.

-I'll give you the brochure.

-That'd be great.

It contains all the details

about the villa.

Giving the client a brochure and saying,

"check it out yourself."

That's a no-go.

So. Okay.

Do you like the style?

-It's super sexy.

-Yeah.

I love the high ceilings

and the large windows.

THE 8 METER HIGH WINDOWS

GO FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING

The natural light.

You enter and it's open for entertaining.

When you open the door

How much can you talk

and interrupt others?

I'll follow you.

-It's your listing. Or Valeria's.

-Yes, Valeria's.

-Okay.

-Are we going upstairs?

That wasn't respectful.

You're not very well prepared.

It's not my listing. All good.

That was not my style at all.

It had neither style nor class.

And it was unprofessional.

It bothered me that it also

reflected negatively upon me.

And yes, it was just awkward.

You never want to hear

SARAH - THINKS SHE ISN'

RESPONSIBLE IN THIS CASE

a client say that an agent is

badly prepared, that's a total no-go.

APART FROM THE PURCHASE PRICE

OF 60 MILLION EUROS,

THE RENTAL PRICE OF THE VILLA

IS 4 MILLION EUROS A YEAR.

What's your estimate

of the real estate market?

It's always a secure investment.

In Dubai, definitely.

It would be interesting to consider

not using the house for myself

but renting it out.

Renting These are

very individual properties.

Prices range from 1.2 to 1.5 million.

Yearly rental prices in dirham.

-One could say.

-But not for this villa.

Yes, that's way too low.

No. But those are

the current rental prices.

-Impossible.

-But they are.

I'd say roughly four million.

VALERIA

4M EUROS IS ABOUT 16M DIRHAM

For this villa, it's much higher.

She was talking garbage there.

-But if you calculate

-No. Really.

Are we talking 1.5 million per month

-or per year?

-Per year.

-Impossible.

-But it is.

It really is.

That would make it a very bad investment.

I would not recommend it

as a rental property.

When you talk that kind of rubbish

and notice the client is confused,

you shouldn't keep insisting

on your opinion,

but just keep quiet for a moment.

I meant euros.

SARAH

CONFUSED THE CURRENCIES

I was slightly confused.

I hope you can take the time

to look through the brochure.

-I'm there in case of any questions.

-A beautiful brochure.

Definitely.

-Thank you.

-Thank you very much.

It was my pleasure.

You can contact me.

-How do we communicate?

-Through me.

-It was my pleasure.

-Likewise.

Through me. I'll send it to Valeria.

Okay.

Alright. Great.

Thank you.

-See you.

-Bye.

Bye.

There was no teamwork whatsoever

with Sarah. It didn't work.

I think he likes it.

We have other options,

but this one is a good candidate.

Don't show him too many other options

so as to not confuse him.

Just a few, of course.

But only if he wants to. But he did say

we'd stay here for now.

I told him about various options,

but you two were very personal

right from the start.

We don't have that much time.

We're in a professional situation.

You have to

How much your client talks is up to you.

I mean, we cannot change that.

You noticed that he talked a lot.

You can't change that

unless you interrupt him.

No interrupting.

Just keep directing him and showing him.

That's what I did.

Really? I didn't notice.

How immature and childish can you be?

Going straight on the defense instead

of thinking about what I just said.

Who are you to criticize me?

And the criticism was

that I had too many options.

You didn't even know

your one and only option.

Different approaches.

No, it's not that.

Maybe you perceived it differently.

I think you didn't get it right

in your head, so

I didn't get it into my head right?

-No problem.

-Weren't you thinking about the villa?

There seemed to be some confusion there.

No, I have everything straight in my head.

-And

-Okay, where's the kitchen?

Just speechless.

Okay, got it.

She didn't take the team building

seriously and didn't pass the test.

And I'll report that to Haiman.

Conclusion.

COMING UP

Oh, my God.

Suddenly, Sarah is standing there.

At my yacht party.

I hoped to be able to symbolically hide

behind his back.

That's enough.

Then we should part ways!

-Probably for the better.

-Yes, please leave.

Oh, my God!