RomaTalks

🎯 Meet Daniel Hill – Roma’s FIRST employee, with over 11 years of dedication and growth at the company.

🏡 From Delicatessen to Property Finance – Dan’s Roma journey began when he was approached by Roma's Managing Director, Scott Marshall, while working at his family’s delicatessen. Since then, he's been a core part of the Roma team.

📈 A Decade of Growth – Over the years, Dan has witnessed Roma’s evolution and growth firsthand, reflecting on how the business has changed and improved with each passing year.

💡 Supporting Property Developers – Passionate about property, Dan loves helping property developers and investors. He takes the time to visit sites personally, ensuring a hands-on approach to supporting their journeys.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Following Family Footsteps – Inspired by his entrepreneurial Grandfather, who moved from Ukraine to the UK, Daniel is driven to continue the family legacy of hard work and entrepreneurial spirit.

🚀 Roma's Growth Story – With a unique perspective, Daniel shares how Roma's success has grown substantially, as well as how his role has expanded with the company’s achievements.

🌍 From IT to Property Investing – Manni Chopra transitioned from an IT career to real estate after feeling burnt out, aiming for financial freedom and a better work-life balance.

🏡 First Property & Cash Flow Focus – Her first investment was a 6-bed HMO, providing £2,000/month passive income, proving cash flow is key to success in property.

📈 Adapting to Market Changes – Over time, Manni shifted strategies, from acquiring assets to prioritising cash flow due to rising costs and regulatory pressures on landlords.

💡 The Power of Networking – She built the Titans Property Network, growing from a small meetup to nearly 900 investors, creating a supportive and resourceful community.

🏗️ Future Strategies – Manni now focuses on commercial-to-HMO conversions and land development, aligning with new government planning policies for long-term gains.

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, see: www.romafinance.co.uk

🎯 Meet the Experts: Jay Howard & Piotr Rusinek, auction specialists and founders of Hammered Auctions, help buyers master property auctions.

🏠 Passion for Auctions: They share their journey into property, turning their love for auctions into a thriving business.

📖 Authoring Success: Their book 'Before the Hammer Falls' equips buyers with insider strategies for auction success.

🔑 Guiding Buyers: Through the Auction Buyers Club, they provide expert insights and support to secure the best deals.

🏆 Breaking Misconceptions: They share success stories, proving auctions are a great opportunity when done right.

🛠 Mastering Auctions: They reveal their winning auction strategies from research to bidding.

💻 The Digital Shift: Online auctions have expanded access but changed the traditional experience—Jay & Piotr explore the impact.

💡 Expert Tips: First-time buyers get essential advice on avoiding pitfalls and bidding with confidence.

'Before the Hammer Falls' is available to purchase on Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-Hammer-Falls-Insiders-Property/dp/1912892367

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, see: www.romafinance.co.uk 

🌟 Meet Adam Bates: From customer service to Business Architect at Roma Finance, Adam shares his inspiring career path.

🧑‍💼 Role of a Business Architect: Adam explains how he bridges the gap between strategy and execution to drive innovation.

🔄 Fostering a Culture of Change: Learn how empowering teams to question processes leads to continuous improvement.

🚀 Learning from Failures: Adam highlights the importance of celebrating mistakes as opportunities for growth.

💡 Adapting to Digital Transformation: Discover how Roma Finance evolved from paper-based workflows to a fully digital approach.

💼 Meet Anastasia Ttofis: Co-founder of iLA, the UK’s leading independent legal advice firm for property finance.

🏛 Innovating Legal Services: iLA provides a streamlined, fast, and accessible approach to legal advice for clients nationwide.

🌟 A Bold Entrepreneurial Move: Anastasia shares how she identified a gap in the market and built a business to fill it.

🚀 From Panic to Power: Hear how Anastasia overcame personal challenges, including panic attacks, to become a successful business leader.

🧘‍♀️ Resilience Through Well-being: Learn how mindfulness, yoga, and self-development helped her succeed.

🔄 Solving Real Problems: Discover how iLA simplifies complex legal processes to support lenders, brokers, and clients.

🛠 Key Takeaways for Entrepreneurs: Understand the importance of niche services, client communication, and sustainable growth.

🎯 Introduction and Background: Hayley Andrews, a Property Entrepreneur, Educator, and TV Personality, brings over 20 years of experience to the property world. She has successfully expanded her portfolio from HMOs to serviced accommodations, commercial conversions, and property development.

🏠 Diverse Portfolio & Development Journey: Hayley takes us through her extensive and ever-evolving portfolio, including her unique journey into a Grade 2 listed museum building. With nostalgic ties to the museum from her childhood, Hayley shares how this historic property will be transformed into an entertainment hub, combining her passion for history and development.

👩‍💼 Woman in Property: Overcoming challenges in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Hayley has turned obstacles into stepping stones, rising to become a successful businesswoman. She reveals how she has empowered herself to reach new heights through resilience and adaptability.

👠 Hard Hats to Heels: Hayley is the founder of Hard Hats to Heels, an award-winning networking group dedicated to empowering women in property and business, creating a community for collaboration and support.

📺 TV Personality and Role on Property Elevator: From her early days on Property Question Time, Hayley moved into the spotlight as an Angel on the hit Sky TV show Property Elevator, where she shares her expertise with aspiring property investors.

🚀 Future Focus: Hayley is committed to continuing her success, embracing new challenges, and empowering women to rise in property and business while shaping the future of the industry.

🎯 Introductions and Backgrounds: Claudine Reynolds and Kerry Bradshaw share their extensive experience in financial services, including how Claudine's 20-year journey led her to Roma Finance, while Kerry transitioned from travelling the world to working in financial sales.

 💼 Roles in Roma Finance: Claudine serves as a relationship manager, focusing on building direct borrower and broker connections, while Kerry, as a business development executive, works primarily with new brokers and clients via phone and email.

🌟 Building Relationships: Both emphasize the importance of relationships in their roles, noting that people buy from people, and successful relationships are built on trust and shared values beyond just transactions.

🤝 Roma Finance’s Culture: They highlight how the collaborative culture at Roma Finance makes it easier for employees to work together, resulting in excellent service and long-term client loyalty.

🏆 Proud Moments: Claudine is most proud of the supportive team behind her, while Kerry points out the company’s inclusive environment and the sense of belonging it creates among employees and clients.

🚀 Future Focus: Both plan to continue smashing targets, building relationships, and exploring new networking opportunities, particularly around women in property and finance.

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, see: www.romafinance.co.uk

🎯 Career Transition: Gil Dudson, a professional rugby league player with over 15 years of experience, discusses his journey into commercial finance, explaining how he balanced both careers while still playing rugby.

🏉 From Rugby to Finance: After starting rugby at age 14 and playing in top teams like Wigan and representing Wales, Dudson transitioned into financial services, starting with life insurance and later moving into commercial finance.

🔄 Transferable Skills: He emphasizes the transferable skills from elite sports to finance, such as resilience, teamwork, and handling setbacks, which have been essential in his new role.

🧠 Resilience and Growth: Dudson discusses the importance of resilience in both sports and finance, highlighting how dealing with injuries and career setbacks prepared him for the challenges in the finance world.

💼 Commercial Finance Passion: He finds joy in solving financial problems for clients, comparing the satisfaction of closing deals to the rush of winning in rugby. Dudson has also co-founded a project to help fellow athletes navigate property investment opportunities.

🔄 Future Goals: While he continues playing rugby at a semi-professional level, Dudson aims to build a lasting legacy in commercial finance and hopes to guide other athletes in their financial journeys.

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, see: www.romafinance.co.uk

🎯 Journey into HR: Amy Shaw, the People Director at Roma Finance, describes her accidental start in HR, transitioning from finance to people management, where she found her passion for working with people.

 💼 HR Responsibilities: She outlines the various aspects of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee development, and ensuring a positive working environment throughout an employee's lifecycle.

🌟 Importance of Values: Amy highlights the importance of core values like courage, care, and creativity, which drive her approach to HR and help create an enjoyable work culture.

🏆 Building Company Culture: By sharing personal stories, such as participating in Tough Mudder, she underscores the significance of team bonding and aligning employees with the company's values.
💡 Commitment to Well-Being: Roma Finance’s focus on employee well-being and personal growth, as well as initiatives like employee-led committees, showcases the company's dedication to fostering a supportive and engaging workplace.

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, see: www.romafinance.co.uk

🎤 Inside Roma Finance with Matt Severs: Finance Director Matt Severs dives into the operations of Roma Finance, explaining the complexities behind property finance and lending.

💼 A Day in the Life of a Finance Director: Matt manages Roma’s funding lines, the collections team, and customer services—keeping the business running smoothly and securing growth.

🔑 Why Diversification Matters: Matt highlights how Roma’s strategy of working with multiple funding partners, including banks and family offices, provides security and flexibility for borrowers.

🏆 25 Years of Financial Expertise: From accountancy to property finance, Matt shares his career journey and the invaluable experiences that led him to Roma.

🚀 Driving Business Growth: Since joining Roma, Matt has overseen a fourfold increase in the loan book and the doubling of staff, playing a crucial role in Roma’s success.

⚖️ Balancing Ambition and Risk: Matt explains how he juggles being both an enabler and moderator of business growth, working closely with entrepreneurial stakeholders.

📈 What’s Next for Roma? Matt hints at more exciting growth and development ahead for Roma Finance, with a focus on continuing the company's upward trajectory.

For all your FAST, FLEXIBLE & TRUSTED lending needs, see: www.romafinance.co.uk