PropMedia Podcast

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, Matty and Moses (co-founders of Pixlmob and PropMedia) dive deep into strategies for upselling real estate media services. Learn how to frame post-production upgrades—such as virtual staging, lot line overlays, AI video clips, and lawn edits—not as sales pitches, but as essential problem-solving tools for realtors. ----- ### **Chapter Markers**   * **00:00...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down in the studio with architectural photographer and YouTube creator Jordan Powers. Jordan shares his evolution from shooting weddings and portraits to building a successful real estate photography business, and ultimately transitioning into high-end architectural photography. We dive deep into the fundamental differences betwee...

Join hosts Matty and Moses (co-founders of Pixlmob and PropMedia) on the Prop Media Podcast as they welcome back legal expert Daniel DeSouza from Copycat Legal. In this episode, they go beyond basic copyright registration to explore how legal rights interact with modern tools, MLS systems, realtors, and emerging AI technologies. Key Topics Covered: AI and Copyright Protections: What the U.S. Copyr...

In this episode of the PropMedia podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with Darryl Stringer, a premier real estate photography coach based in Brisbane, Australia. Darryl shares his journey in the property media industry—starting with film photography in 1998, transitioning to digital in 2003, and ultimately building, scaling, and selling a successful real estate media company before transitionin...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with Alok Gupta, the founder of AutoReel—an innovative technology platform that transforms standard real estate listing photos into dynamic social media videos and reels. Alok shares his unique transition from a product manager at Silicon Valley giants like Facebook and Snapchat into a real estate media tech entrepreneur. We...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses tackle the age-old question: Is real estate media dying? Every few years, a new technology emerges that triggers panic across the industry—from the release of the latest iPhone camera to the introduction of floor plan tools and virtual tours. Now, in the era of AI and advanced 3D scanning, they explore the ultimate potential disruptor...

Are you tired of chasing individual real estate agents one by one? In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down for a masterclass in volume growth with Todd Kivimaki, founder of the Spiro platform and one of the country's top operators at WOW Video Productions. Todd shares the exact "top-down" strategy he used to scale his real estate media business acros...

Welcome to the Prop Media Podcast! In this special episode, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with internationally recognized architectural photographer Simon Devitt. If you are feeling caught up in the daily hustle of traveling between multiple property shoots and are strictly looking for business principles, this might not be the episode for you. Instead, this conversation invites you to slow down,...

In this episode, the co-founders of Pixlmob and PropMedia talk with Devon Pastorius, the head of Narwhal Creative in Windsor, Canada. Known for his work with the PMRE conference and his "zany" creative approach, Devon discusses his transition from traditional real estate media to running a full-scale advertising agency. He shares insights on standing out in a crowded market by thinking l...

In this episode, the co-founders of Pixlmob and PropMedia continue their discussion on how they would build a real estate media company from the ground up using principles learned from scaling an international software platform. The conversation explores two distinct "fantasy" business models: a high-end luxury boutique agency and a high-volume production-based company. *Key Discussion P...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with Albert and Ransome from Blended Sense to discuss their unique "video operating system". Blended Sense is a managed marketplace that matches vetted, professional videographers with businesses across various verticals, including real estate, legal, and medical. Albert and Ransome share insights into their innovat...

This episode of the PropMedia Podcast features a discussion with industry veteran Vince Collura on leadership, community-building, and the future of real estate media. **Featured Guests:**   * **Vince Collura**: A veteran with over 23 years of experience in the industry, having held leadership roles at Gotham Photo Company, VHT, Matterport, and Co-Star. He is currently the founder of a unique phot...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with Scott Golmic, owner of The Real Estateographers in northeastern Florida. Scott shares his journey from professional sports broadcasting and running an ice cream shop to scaling a massive real estate media empire with a team of nearly 10 photographers. Key Discussion Points: Operationalizing for Scale : Scott discusses th...

In this second installment of our "Multiverse of Media" series, Matty and Moses dive deep into the operational engine required to scale a real estate media business. Drawing from their experience building international software companies like Pixlmob and PropMedia, they translate high-level business lessons back to the local photography level. In this episode, we discuss: Recruiting at S...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with Daniel DeSouza, an attorney at Copycat Legal, to demystify the complex world of copyright law for photographers. Daniel explains the fundamental principles of ownership, starting from the moment a shutter clicks, and how real estate photographers can protect their intellectual property from common infringements. Learn ab...

What We’d Do Differently Starting a Media Company Today In this episode of the Prop Media podcast, co-founders Matty and Moses take a deep dive into the "multiverse of madness," reflecting on their journey with North 7th and Pixlmob to discuss how they would approach starting a property media company from scratch today. With the experience of scaling a software platform into over 150 cou...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with Chris Powell, the founder of Lighthouse Studio in the Pacific Northwest. Chris shares his unique perspective on building a "joyful business" by moving away from the typical "hustle bro" mentality and instead prioritizing servant leadership and deep alignment with his team of nine. Discover how Chris t...

In this episode, the co-founders of PropMedia and Pixlmob interview Harman Walia, co-founder of Fotello, a leading AI product for real estate media. Harman shares his journey from being a Senior Product Manager at Angie’s List to revolutionizing the real estate photography industry with AI-driven solutions. The discussion explores Fotello's evolution into a comprehensive "book, edit, del...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses sit down with California Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin to discuss her landmark legislation, AB 723. This first-of-its-kind bill in the United States addresses the growing impact of AI and digital manipulation in real estate photography by requiring clear disclosures for materially altered images. **Key Discussion Points:**   * **The Ins...

This episode features Chris White, a product manager with iGuide, discussing how to scale a real estate media business through virtual tours and floor plans. In this episode, we cover: The iGuide Experience: Discover how iGuide combines a floor plan with 3D virtual tours to provide a simple, information-focused property representation. Efficiency in Capture: Chris explains iGuide's obsession...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, hosts Matty and Moses go behind the scenes of Pixlmob to explore how the platform has evolved from a simple editor marketplace into a comprehensive post-production ecosystem. They dive into the "business owner's mindset," discussing how to transition from the "frenetic hustle" of putting out daily fires to achieving calm, controlle...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, founders Matty and Moses sit down with Phil Maurion, the founder of Visual Advantage. With over 17 years of experience in the real estate media space, Phil is often considered a "godfather" of the industry. He shares his journey from being a single shooter to scaling his business across four different locations and managing thousands of shoots an...

In this episode of the PropMedia Podcast, Pixlmob co-founders Moses and Matty welcome their first-ever in-person guests to the studio: Jamie, founder and CEO of Autoenhance.ai, and Josh, the Head of Growth. Together, they dive into the evolution of AI-driven photo editing and its growing impact on the property media landscape. The Big Reveal: Unmasking Omni A highlight of this episode is the offic...

In this episode of the PropMedia podcast, hosts Moses and Matty, co-founders of PropMedia.com and Pixlmob, discuss AI editing and the question: "Is it legal to use AI editing?" The conversation explores the distinction between generative AI and other machine learning technologies and the ethical implications of using AI editing in property media. The hosts emphasize that AI editing is a...

Mickie Kennedy, founder of e-releases, joins the PropMedia podcast to discuss how small businesses, particularly real estate photographers and videographers, can successfully get media coverage and grow their business through Public Relations (PR) and press releases. Learn how local companies can compete with big names like Coca-Cola or National Geographic by leveraging their niche and local appea...