Building Roman's Empire Podcast

Roman Soyko

This isn't your average Real Estate Podcast... I provide an unfiltered look into the world of Real Estate Investing. I left my public service career and became a professional Real Estate Investor, House Flipper, and Builder. I will teach you how to quit your job, and start, run, and scale a profitable Real Estate Investment Business, and gain your Financial Freedom. You will experience Real Deals that I am actually doing in my daily business; from Wholesaling, House Flipping, Short Term & Long Term Rentals, and New Construction Spec Home Building! You will learn the industry secrets nobody else shares, and get my perspective on how to win in this game!

REA Membership - Mentorship Program
Probate Marketing Blueprint - Probate Course
Roman Empire Academy - My Academy
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#048 - Design Trends & Flipping Operation - Husband / Wife Team w/ Nate & Theresa

#048 - Design Trends & Flipping Operation - Husband / Wife Team w/ Nate & Theresa

In today’s episode I interview local house flippers in my market who are crushing it in the Home Renovation / House Flipping industry. Nate and Theresa – husband / wife team have done dozens of flips in the high end market, the highest sold at $1.8M. We dive into their operations, and how they have become so successful. We also discuss design and trends, and what they are currently doing to maximize the profits on their flips. Tons of value and industry secrets were provided in this interview. Listen and Enjoy!Probate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseREA Membership - Mentorship ProgramRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

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#048 - Design Trends & Flipping Operation - Husband / Wife Team w/ Nate & Theresa

#048 - Design Trends & Flipping Operation - Husband / Wife Team w/ Nate & Theresa

In today’s episode I interview local house flippers in my market who are crushing it in the Home Renovation / House Flipping industry. Nate and Theresa – husband / wife team have done dozens of flips in the high end market, the highest sold at $1.8M. We dive into their operations, and how they have become so successful. We also discuss design and trends, and what they are currently doing to maximize the profits on their flips. Tons of value and industry secrets were provided in this interview. Listen and Enjoy!Probate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseREA Membership - Mentorship ProgramRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#047 - Entrepreneurial Journey of a Fitness influencer & Gym Owner w/ Will Brooks

#047 - Entrepreneurial Journey of a Fitness influencer & Gym Owner w/ Will Brooks

On today show, I have a big-time guest, Will Brooks!!! Will has crushed it in life, business, and in the fitness industry, and is one of the most recognized Jiu-Jitsu influencers on social media. We talk about his journey as an entrepreneur and business owner. We talk about the grind mindset, how-to be an action taker, how to take your health more seriously, etc…Probate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseREA Membership - Mentorship ProgramRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#046 - Student $90K Profit on first Probate deal - Full Interview

#046 - Student $90K Profit on first Probate deal - Full Interview

Today I interview my very first Mentorship student who made $90k profit on his first Probate Deal. I dive into why Probates are so profitable, and the phycological reasoning behind it. In my interview you will hear how my student (Serge) succeeded in Probate marketing game while working a full time job, and doing all the marketing, the negotiation, and the construction himself. This is a value packed episode!Probate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseREA Membership - Mentorship ProgramRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#045 - FL Spec. Series - Construction Loans & How I fund my Spec Homes?

#045 - FL Spec. Series - Construction Loans & How I fund my Spec Homes?

In today’s episode I will be discussing how I fund the construction on my $2M spec home, and how and where the money comes from to buy the land and to start the build. I will be going over the lending options for spec homes, and the secrets of construction loans that you need to know. I also talk about the differences in flipping houses vs. building spec homes, and the risks with each. Listen, learn, and enjoy!REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#044 - 3 Reasons Why Investors Fail ...

#044 - 3 Reasons Why Investors Fail ...

Today I talk about 3 biggest reasons why investors fail... We dive into each one of the three reasons, and why they are important to every investor, no matter if you are new or seasoned. Topics covered include; construction, marketing, lead generation, negotiation, and working the lead, and more.... Other episodes mentioned in this podcast; #012, #022, #023, #004, #038.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#043 - Business Updates and Big Ideas for 2024

#043 - Business Updates and Big Ideas for 2024

In today’s episode, I update you guys on the business plans for 2024. We have a lot of amazing and exciting things planned for 2024, including the Membership program, Live events, New BNB’s, Business expansion, Better and bigger funding, and much more! Listen and Enjoy!REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#042 - The Ugly Side of Real Estate you need to know - RANT

#042 - The Ugly Side of Real Estate you need to know - RANT

On this RANT you will hear about the dark side of being a “Landlord / STR Host” that nobody talks about, BUT I absolutely need to talk about it! I will give you a horror story about a bad tenant who destroyed my condo. I will tell you about an eviction I am currently in the process of that is an absolute nightmare. And I will tell you why Airbnb hates their Hosts, and why they don’t even follow their own policies. REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#041 - 2/2 How to Become a Real Estate Developer w/ Daniil Kleyman

#041 - 2/2 How to Become a Real Estate Developer w/ Daniil Kleyman

In today’s high-level conversation with Daniil Kleyman, we discuss how he went from a flipper to becoming one of the top developers in his market. Daniil talks about how he started in real estate, how we went from flipper to developer, how he scaled his development business. We talk about the knowledge you need to have to become a developer, and it’s not as hard as you might think! We also talk about his 200 unit portfolio that he developed, how he manages it, and how he is scaling to do bigger deals next year.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#040 - 1/2 How to go from Flipper to Developer w/ Daniil Kleyman (Rehabvaluator)

#040 - 1/2 How to go from Flipper to Developer w/ Daniil Kleyman (Rehabvaluator)

In today’s high-level conversation with Daniil Kleyman, we discuss how he went from a flipper to becoming one of the top developers in his market. Daniil talks about how he started in real estate, how we went from flipper to developer, how he scaled his development business. We talk about the knowledge you need to have to become a developer, and it’s not as hard as you might think! We also talk about his 200 unit portfolio that he developed, how he manages it, and how he is scaling to do bigger deals next year.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#039 - Scaling a software business from 0 to $60M w/ my friend Dan

#039 - Scaling a software business from 0 to $60M w/ my friend Dan

In today’s episode I sit down with my best friend Dan to discuss how he helped scale a software business from $0 to $60M. We talk about business management, hiring / firing, company culture, marketing, team building and much more! We also dive into Dan’s background as a professional fighter, and a 3rd degree blackbelt in Taekwondo! We talk about not being lazy, and how doing hard things early on in life makes you more successful in the long run.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#038 - Direct Mail Secrets & Pulling secret Marketing Lists Masterclass

#038 - Direct Mail Secrets & Pulling secret Marketing Lists Masterclass

In today's Episode we discuss how I pull secret marketing lists, and where to pull them? We also discuss Direct mail, and how it should be used effectively in your marketing efforts. We will discuss strategies that still work today, and how they should fit into your marketing schedule. I will also share some secrets I've learned over the years to get higher response rates from your Direct Mail campaigns to close more deals, and make more money per deal. REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramOpen Letter Marketting - OLM (5% OFF code: roman5)Probate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#037 - FL Spec. Series - How did I become a Builder?

#037 - FL Spec. Series - How did I become a Builder?

Today we are starting a new series called “Florida Spec Home.” In today’s episode I am discussing how I am getting started with New Construction in Florida. I talk about the thought process I had to go through to make this decision, and I discuss everything I had to do to purchase the lot, to get my plans approved, and ultimately to start building New Construction Spec Homes. I dive into some tactical advice on what actions I took to learn the market, how I met people that helped me, from the architect, to survey, to site planning, etc… Listen, learn, and enjoy!REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#036 - How to start and scale in Wholesaling - Flipping - Rentals w/ Mark Lane

#036 - How to start and scale in Wholesaling - Flipping - Rentals w/ Mark Lane

On today’s episode, I sit down with Mark Lane to dive into how he started his wholesaling & flipping journey, and how he scaled his business six figures per month! We dive into quality over quantity, and how to create a business that you enjoy. We also dive into the technicalities of his operation, the lists he pulls, the marketing he uses, the phone systems he set up, and his negotiation process with sellers. Value packed episode!REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#035 - Quitting Police Work - Starting a Business -Thinking outside the Box w/ Sean Hathaway

#035 - Quitting Police Work - Starting a Business -Thinking outside the Box w/ Sean Hathaway

In Today’s episode Sean (Retired Police K-9, Sergeant) and I talk about our Police careers - the good the bad and the ugly. We talk about why we left our careers, and mindset we had while making the decision to quit and start our own businesses. We talk about the health and safety aspect of Public Service work, and what can be done to fix it. Sean also provides actionable advise to anyone looking to leave a job they hate, and start a business they love.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#034 - Scaling a Home Inspection Business & RE Investing with Sean Hathaway

#034 - Scaling a Home Inspection Business & RE Investing with Sean Hathaway

In today’s episode we break down how to start and scale a Home Inspection Business, while transitioning into Real Estate Investing. We dive into what it takes to run a business while having a full time job. We go over major red flags on Home Inspections, what to look out for when buying an investment property, and much more. Sean and I also discuss leaving our jobs to get into business full time and the mindset it takes to take the leap.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#033 - Riches are in the Nitches (Salon Suites) with Jason Cousineau

#033 - Riches are in the Nitches (Salon Suites) with Jason Cousineau

It is true, the Riches are in the Niches, and today’s guest (Jason Cousineau) gives you an inside look of his “niche” investment strategy looks like. Jason owns and operates Salon Suites (THE SUITES). We talk about how this investment strategy is different from Multi Family and Self-Storage, we discuss how he buys them, how he renovates them, how he structures the leases and finds his tenants, etc… This is a value packed episode, listen, learn and enjoy!REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#032 - Masterclass with Marko - White Board Finance 2/2

#032 - Masterclass with Marko - White Board Finance 2/2

In todays Episode you will listen in on a Masterclass with “Marko – White Board Finance”. We dive into the following topics: Real Estate team building, and how to find the right people; Saving money on Taxes; Air BNB’s / STR, How I got started in Flipping houses; Banking – how to become bankable; Increasing Interest rates and how they impact the market; Florida Spec Homes; Rental property Strategies; How to focus on bigger opportunities; and how America is still the Land of Opportunity.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramWhiteboard Finance - Whiteboard Finance UniversityProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#031 - Masterclass with Marko - White Board Finance 1/2

#031 - Masterclass with Marko - White Board Finance 1/2

In todays Episode you will listen in on a Masterclass with “Marko – White Board Finance”. We dive into the following topics: My business overview; Marketing for deals in today’s market; Designing Flips and design Inspiration; Major Issues to look out for when looking at Flips, Finding good Sub Contractors; Systematizing your business with VA’s; How to underwrite deals the correct way, and much more.REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramWhiteboard Finance - Whiteboard Finance University Probate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#030 - New Construction & Virtual Flipping

#030 - New Construction & Virtual Flipping

In today’s episode I share with you the internal battle I went through while deciding to start building $2M Florida Spec Homes. I share the thought process that got me to decide to become a builder in Florida and how I came to that decision. I also discuss my house flipping operation in Ohio and how I am planning on scaling the operation virtually while living in Florida. REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial

#029 - How to do Bigger Deals & Why more is NOT always better.

#029 - How to do Bigger Deals & Why more is NOT always better.

In today’s episode, I discuss the idea of stepping into doing larger deals, and the skillset necessary to get into the bigger profit margins. I talk about doing 100 flips per year, vs. 10 flips per year - and how "more is not always better." I dive into the success formula you need to master if you want to climb the ladder of success in real estate, and as always I give you some news and updates on my biz!REA Membership - Mentorship ProgramProbate Marketing Blueprint - Probate CourseRoman Empire Academy - My AcademyLink Tree - Everything else you’ll need.Propstream - Free Trial