Ep 77 - 11Year Old Hustler Ray Cooke | Property, Business, Careers & Hiring

This week I’m joined by Ray Cooke, one of Ireland’s best-known property entrepreneurs and the founder of Ray Cooke Auctioneers.

We dive deep into Ray’s journey, starting with his very first job at just 11 years old, organising pre-debs parties and hustling from an early age. Ray shares how that early entrepreneurial mindset shaped everything that followed.

We chat about his time travelling through Australia, the lessons he brought home, and how he landed his first role in real estate—before going on to set up Ray Cooke Estate Agents and open his first office in Clondalkin, a move that would become the foundation of a hugely successful business.

Ray breaks down: • The different routes into becoming an estate agent • How to obtain your licence and what people often get wrong starting out • What it really takes to build and scale a property business • The roles he’s currently hiring for • And what he looks for when hiring

A great-listen for anyone interested in property, entrepreneurship, sales, or building a career from the ground up.

This episode is proudly sponsored by:

Top Drawer Talent — Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists, helping businesses hire top-tier talent across Ireland and internationally.

Nesta Storage — secure, flexible storage solutions for businesses and individuals, offering modern facilities, short- and long-term options, and peace of mind when space matters.

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HERE WE GO!

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