Gil Dezer - Developer & Visionary | From $500 Million Debt to Luxury Real Estate Empire

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Gil Dezer is a powerhouse real estate developer behind over $5 billion in luxury property development and one of the largest oceanfront landowners in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, with over 27 acres of prime beachfront. As President of Dezer Development, he’s led iconic, record-shattering projects like the $560 million Porsche Design Tower—featuring the world’s first patented car elevator—and the $1.2 billion Bentley Residences, set to become the tallest residential tower on a U.S. beachfront. Renowned for pioneering branded real estate and redefining the skyline with engineering marvels and ultra-luxury experiences, Gil has become the go-to developer for the world’s elite. When it comes to blending luxury, lifestyle, and brand power—no one does it bigger or better.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro
01:24 – “I Won’t Sell What I Won’t Live In”
04:59 – How Gil Differs From His Dad
06:24 – What Luxury Really Means
08:26 – Crafting the Ultimate Luxury Experience
13:24 – Debt Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
18:09 – Sponsor Break
20:06 – Why Gil Doesn’t Sell to Investors
23:12 – Bringing Big Brands Into Real Estate
31:03 – Creating What’s Never Been Built
33:17 – Sponsor Break
34:54 – Investing in Real Estate 101
37:28 – How to Protect Your Big Ideas
39:32 – Future-Proofing Through Design
40:44 – New Tech in the Luxury World
44:49 – Why Gil Bets on South Florida
46:14 – Hot Real Estate Markets Beyond Florida
47:27 – Should You Invest Locally or Strategically?
48:25 – The Future of Luxury Buyers
51:11 – Where $100M+ Founders Invest
56:12 – Wisdom from Gil’s Signature Sayings
59:35 – The Best Lesson Gil Learned From His Dad

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