#10 - From Russia to Monaco: Mila's Journey in Real Estate in Monaco

Mila, a successful real estate agent in Monaco, shares her background and experiences in the world's most expensive property market. She discusses her journey from Russia to Israel to Monaco and how her family's resilience and adaptability shaped her drive and ambition. Mila highlights the unique aspects of living and working in Monaco, including the high net worth clients, the favorable tax system, and the tight-knit community. She also emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships with clients and the challenges of working in a small, high-pressure market. In this conversation, David and Milla discuss living in Monaco and the high cost of living. They talk about the language barrier and how English is widely spoken in the South of France. They also discuss the booming real estate market in Monaco, with properties selling for over 100 million euros. Milla shares her experience working in the luxury real estate industry and the kind and humble nature of the people she has met. They also talk about Milla's new business venture, a spa for dogs in Monaco. The conversation ends with a discussion about the importance of treating everyone with kindness and authenticity. Takeaways Monaco is the world's most expensive property market and attracts high net worth individuals. Mila's journey from Russia to Israel to Monaco shaped her drive and ambition. Living and working in Monaco offers unique opportunities and challenges. Building genuine relationships with clients is crucial in a small, high-pressure market. English is widely spoken in the South of France, making it easier for non-French speakers to get by. The real estate market in Monaco is booming, with properties selling for over 100 million euros. Milla's experience in the luxury real estate industry has shown her that people with wealth can still be kind and humble. Milla's new business venture is a spa for dogs in Monaco, catering to the high demand for pet services in the area. Treating everyone with kindness and authenticity is important, regardless of their status or background.