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January 22, 2025363. SIMLAB WEEK | Day 3: SIMLAB SIM-ON + Matterport + NETxAutomation: Revolutionizing Building Management
Episode Title:
"SIMLAB SIM-ON + Matterport + NETxAutomation: Revolutionizing Building Management"
Description:
Welcome to Day 3 of SIMLAB Week (Wednesday, 22 January 2025)!
Today’s episode ventures into the future of building management with SIMLAB SIM-ON and its integration with Matterport and NETxAutomation. Imagine walking through a Matterport digital replica of your building—controlling lights, tracking assets, and even predicting maintenance—all within a 3D model.
Discover:
✓ How SIMLAB SIM-ON and NETxAutomation work together to streamline building operations.
✓ The potential of 3D models to revolutionize asset management and predictive maintenance.
✓ Real-world applications for enterprise-level facilities management.
If you're a facility manager, building operator, or tech enthusiast in the AEC industry, this episode is packed with insights to take your operations to the next level.
Learn more:
www.SIMLABinc.com
www.SIM-STAGES.com
www.SIM-ON.com
Step into the future of building management with this exciting discussion!
15 min
January 21, 2025362. SIMLAB WEEK | Day 2: SIMLAB SIM-ON and Matterport Integration for Facilities Management
Episode Title
"SIMLAB SIM-ON and Matterport Integration for Facilities Management"
Description
Welcome to Day 2 of SIMLAB Week (Tuesday, 21 January 2025)! Building on yesterday's broad introduction, today we zero in on a game-changing solution for facilities management. This episode explores how SIMLAB's SIM-ON platform enhances Matterport digital twins, unlocking new possibilities for multifamily property management and beyond.
Discover

✓ How SIM-ON transforms Matterport digital twins into actionable management tools.
✓ Streamlining workflows for multifamily property managers and facilities teams.
✓ Real-world examples of improved efficiency and smarter resource allocation.
Whether you manage multifamily properties, oversee maintenance, or are exploring digital twin technology, this episode delivers actionable insights to elevate your operations.
Learn more:
www.SIMLABinc.com
www.SIM-STAGES.com
www.SIM-ON.com
Tune in and discover how to make your digital twins work harder for you!
17 min
January 20, 2025361.SIMLAB WEEK | Day 1: Introduction to Matterport + SIMLAB STAGES for AEC Professionals
Explore how SIMLAB STAGES integrates with Matterport to create interactive, collaborative tools for architects, engineers, and construction teams.

"It's like a centralized communications hub within the 3D model [and] SIMLAB STAGES provides a single source of truth for everyone involved in the project."
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Episode Title
SIMLAB WEEK | Day 1: Introduction to Matterport and SIMLAB STAGES for Construction Progress Documentation
Description
Welcome to Day 1 of SIMLAB Week (Monday, 20 January 2025), where we embark on a deep dive into the cutting-edge world of construction progress documentation. In this episode, we explore how Matterport and SIMLAB STAGES are transforming workflows for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
Discover
✓ How Matterport's 3D scanning redefines site documentation.
✓ The powerful project tracking features of SIMLAB STAGES.
✓ Real-world examples showcasing efficiency and cost savings.
Whether you're new to these tools or looking to deepen your knowledge, this episode is your gateway to modernizing project management in the AEC industry.
Learn more:
www.SIMLABinc.com
www.SIM-STAGES.com
www.SIM-ON.com
Tune in and see how these technologies can revolutionize your projects!
15 min
January 12, 2025 368. NotebookLM versus Jellypod: "Jellypod Takes Podcasting Where NotebookLM’s Training Wheels Can’t Go."
Save 15 Percent on the first 12 months of Jellypod with this WGAN affiliate link: https://WGAN.info/CreamCheese

In this episode of the WGAN Forum Podcast (#370), hosts Jane and Eric explore the cutting-edge innovations of Jellypod, an AI-powered platform that revolutionizes podcast production. From research to distribution, Jellypod handles it all, empowering creators with seamless tools for creating, voicing, and editing podcasts effortlessly—no gear required.
Discover how Jellypod stacks up against Google’s NotebookLM, the features that set it apart, and how it’s democratizing storytelling for creators worldwide. Learn about its multilingual capabilities, customization options, and the potential to clone and personalize your own voice for unique podcast experiences.
Plus, don’t miss insights from Dan Smigrod, Managing Editor of the WGAN Forum Podcast, and AI podcasting speaker at Podfest 2025 (https://WGAN.info/Podfest2025). As a bonus, find out how you can save 15% on your first year of Jellypod with our exclusive affiliate link.
Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to embrace the future of AI-enhanced podcasting. Tune in for the conversation and start your journey today!
13 min
January 11, 2025 367. WGAN-TV | REALTOR Magazine Preview: REALTOR Brandon Doyle Compares 16 Virtual Tours
- How do 16 virtual tours compare?
- Does the virtual tour camera make a difference?
- What are the thoughts of a real estate agent that uses virtual tours for every listing?

Stay tuned ...

On WGAN-TV Live at 5 on Thursday, 9 January 2025, my guest is:

✓ RE/MAX Results REALTOR and Doyle Real Estate Team Leader Brandon Doyle (@DoyleRealtor)
✓ Brandon was one of the first 10 Members of the We Get Around Network Forum in 2014: then know as the Matterport User Group
✓ Brandon was previously on WGAN-TV Live at 5: 74 Reasons Real Estate Agents Buy Virtual Tours

Topic

✓ WGAN-TV | REALTOR Magazine Preview: REALTOR Brandon Doyle Compares 16 Virtual Tours

Brandon will show and tell us about these 3D/360 Virtual Tours/Digital Twins:

[Short Link to Return to this list: WGAN.info/VirtualTourExamples

1. Asteroom - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example
2. Asteroom - Insta360 X4 Example
3. BoxBrownie.com - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example
4. BoxBrownie.com - Insta360 X4 Example
5. CloudPano - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example
6. CloudPano - Insta360 X4 Example
7. CubiCasa Tour - DSLR Camera Example
8. EyeSpy360 - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example
9. GIRAFFE360 - GIRAFFE360 Gen 4 Camera Example
10. iGUIDE - iGUIDE PLANIX R1 Camera System Example
11. Matterport - Matterport Pro2 Camera Example
12. Matterport - Matterport Pro3 Camera Example
13. Matterport - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example
14. REALSEE - REALSEE 3D Galois LiDAR Camera Example* [REALSEE (Furniture Removed Prior to Scanning]
15. Realvision - DSLR Camera Example
16. RICOH360 Tours - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example
17. Urbanimmersive - Ricoh THETA Z1 example*
18. Urbanimmersive - Insta360 X4 Example[/url]*
19. Zillow 3D Home - Ricoh THETA Z1 Example

*Updated after the WGAN-TV Live at 5 show.

Note: Ricoh THETA Z1 shots were provided to the following companies to create the tour examples above:

1. Asteroom
2. BoxBrownie.com
3. CloudPano
4. RICOH360 Tours
5. Urbanimmersive

Brandon is in the midst of updating his REALTOR Magazine article:

✓ Why Invest in 360-Degree Tours and How to Get Started (first published on 4 July 2022.)

Brandon anticipates that REALTOR Magazine will publish the article in late January 2025 or in February 2025. I will point this link -- WGAN.INFO/REALTOR2025 -- to the article.

(If the link points to the original article, the article has not been published yet.)
1 hr 25 min
December 24, 2024 339. 2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers
2025 is the Year of A.I. for Real Estate Photographers Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the real estate industry in 2025! Join Dan Smigrod's digital twin as he explores cutting-edge A.I. tools transforming the workflow of real estate photographers, agents, home sellers, and buyers. From automated image editing and virtual staging to predictive analytics and personalized property search, A.I. is reshaping the way we buy, sell, and market properties.
Join the conversation at the We Get Around Network Forum! www.WeGetAroundNetworkForum.com
9 min
December 20, 2024 234. WGAN-TV | How to Create a Matterport Digital Twin of a 400,000 SQFT Convention Center | Daniel Brown, Meidansha
Are you wondering how to:

✓ How many days did it take to create a Matterport digital twin of the 400,000 SQ FT Kobe Convention Center?
✓ What was the pricing strategy for such a super-large space?
✓ In addition to Matterport, what other platforms, cameras and software were used for the Kobe Convention Center?

Stay tuned!

On WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Wednesday, 18 December 2024, our guest is:

✓ Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown

Our topic is:

✓ How to Create a Matterport Digital Twin of a 400,000 SQ FT Convention Center

Daniel will guide us through the complexities of documenting the Kobe Convention Center — a project that involved four large buildings, requiring unique problem-solving, multiple technologies, and strategic planning. He’ll demonstrate a deeper dive into the tour (than our previous WGAN-TV Live at 5 show), and share insights on the challenges and solutions involved in creating such a large-scale digital twin.

Kobe Convention Center Tours by Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown

1. Example Tours by Meidansha Inc. President Daniel Brown

2. Kobe Convention Center (400,000 SQ FT) | Tour by
https://virtualtour.productions/kobe_convention_center/kkc2024/index.htm

3. Kobe Convention Center is a complex of 4 Large Buildings (Here is one of the buildings.)
https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=HDSJBxoVgvu

4. Kobe International Exhibition Hall 2 | Includes Scans from a Leica BLK360 G1
https://3d.walkthroughs.online/show/?m=V1Tz56PTino

Some of the questions I will ask Daniel:

1. Project Origin: How did this project come about?

✓ How did you connect with the tourism board for this project?
✓ Did they approach you or did you reach out to them?
✓ How did you first understand the scale and scope of the project?

2. Quoting and Pricing: How did you approach pricing for such a large project?

✓ What was your pricing strategy for a project of this scale?
✓ Did you charge a fixed fee, bill by the day, charge by the SQ FT?
✓ How did you estimate the number of days or resources required for the project?

3. Understanding the Client's Needs: What were the use cases for the digital twin?

✓ How did the tourism board plan to use the digital twin of the Kobe Convention Center?
✓ Was the goal primarily marketing, or were there operational uses as well?
✓ Were there specific features they wanted to highlight in the tour?

4. Tools and Technology: What software and hardware were used to create the digital twin?

✓ Which cameras did you use? (e.g., Matterport Pro2, Leica BLK360, DSLR, 360 camera)
✓ What software platforms did you use?
✓ How did you decide which tools were best for the project’s requirements?

5. Problem Solving: What challenges did you encounter with such a large space?

✓ What were the unique challenges with scanning a 400,000 square foot space?
✓ How did you manage large open spaces that may not have many visual reference points?
✓ Were there any lighting challenges in different parts of the convention center?
✓ How did you overcome GPS or connectivity issues while scanning?

6. Workflow and Execution: How did you organize the workflow for this large-scale project?

✓ How many scanning days did this project require?
✓ How did you ensure continuity when scanning different sections of the building over time?
✓ What was your approach for balancing speed and quality in such a large project?

7. Managing Multiple Technologies: How did you integrate various tools and platforms?

✓ How did you manage the use of multiple platforms (Matterport, 3DVista, MPEmbed, Google Earth)?
✓ Did you use different tools for different sections of the building?
✓ How did you maintain consistency between different types of media (3D scans, photos, 360 panoramas)?

8. Deliverables: What was delivered to the client and in what format?

✓ What were the final deliverables for the project?
✓ How did you package the tour for easy use by the client?
✓ Did you provide training or support on how to use and share the digital twin?

9. Client Feedback and Results: What was the client’s response to the final product?

✓ How did the client react to the completed tour?
✓ Were there any follow-up requests or additional features they wanted?
✓ How has the tourism board been using the digital twin since its delivery?

10. Lessons Learned: What would you do differently if you could start the project again?

✓ Were there any surprises during the project that you didn’t anticipate?
✓ Looking back, is there anything you would change about how you approached the project?
✓ What advice would you give to someone taking on a project of this scale for the first time?

Why This Matters for Real Estate Photographers

For real estate photographers used to documenting homes of 3,500 square feet, tackling a 400,000 square foot project introduces entirely new challenges and complexities. From dealing with large open spaces to managing multiple technologies, Daniel’s experience can offer invaluable lessons for anyone looking to expand their business into larger commercial projects.
1 hr 16 min
December 17, 2024 Here's what I will be speaking about at Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando | 16-19 January 2025
Did you know that the We Get Around Network has two different podcast channels?

1. WGAN-TV Podcast (Video)- nearly 250 live one-hour video interview podcasts
2. WGAN Forum Podcast (Audio only) - 340+ episodes of industry news via A.I. + audio from WGAN-TV Podcast

(Podcasts also available via your favorite podcast app.)

For the WGAN Forum Podcast, I use A.I. to research, write, voice, and produce the podcast -- all from niche news releases -- powered by Google NotebookLM AI.

The entire workflow -- from start to finish -- including publishing to YouTube Podcasts and nearly 20 podcast apps -- takes less 30 minutes.

At the Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando in 16-19 January 2025, I will speak on this topic:

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Effortless Podcast Workflow
Researching, Writing, Voicing and Producing Podcast Episodes from Niche News Releases Using AI
(and Publish to YouTube and Nearly 20 Podcast Apps in Less Than 30 Minutes)

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If you would like to view my presentation deck and workflow tools, go to:
WGAN.info/Podfest2025
8 min
December 15, 2024 336-WGAN-TV | How to Create and Use ChatGPT and GPTs to Help Real Estate Photographers Write
Are you wondering how to:

✓ Create and use a ChattGPT GPT to write blog posts effortlessly?
✓ Write client emails and responses faster than ever?
✓ Write professional proposals or cold pitches in seconds?
✓ Write social media posts?

Stay tuned!

On WGAN-TV Live at 5 at 5 pm ET on Wednesday, 12 December 2024, our subject matter expert is:

✓ Scan Your Space (a Division of Sparks Media Group) Founder and CEO Tom Sparks

Our topic is:

✓ How to Create and Use ChatGPT and GPTs to Help Real Estate Photographers Write

Tom will share how he's leveraged ChatGPT and his GPT (trained on his two businesses) to transform his writing workflow. Tom’s GPT has been trained on everything related to his businesses:

✓ Website content
✓ Proposals and quotes
✓ Sample email templates (for responding to RFQs, client inquiries, etc.)
✓ Social media posts
✓ Marketing materials

Examples of how Tom uses GPT:

1. Writing blog posts on various topics effortlessly.
2. Summarizing videos for quick descriptions on YouTube or emails.
3. Crafting eye-catching YouTube headlines and thumbnails.
4. Writing detailed responses to RFQs or proposals.
5. Writing cold-call email pitches.
6. Creating captions and posts for social media.
7. Responding to client inquiries with personalized, professional emails.
8. Preparing follow-up emails for prospective clients.
9. Writing newsletters or updates for current clients.
10. Generating promotional content for new services or products.
11. Writing captions and headlines for property listings.
12. Drafting FAQs for his website.
13. Automating repetitive writing tasks with speed and consistency.

Why This Matters for Real Estate Photographers

If you’re a professional real estate photographer, you know writing is essential for marketing, communication, and building client relationships.

With GPTs, you can eliminate the friction of starting from scratch and focus on growing your business.

Tom will also share specific examples of how he’s trained his GPT and how you can implement similar strategies to:

✓ Save time
✓ Increase productivity
✓ Streamline client communications
1 hr
November 12, 2024 340. Matterport Announces Record Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results | Discussion by NotebookLM AI
Discussion by Google NotebookLM AI of the following Matterport media release
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Matterport Announces Record Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

1. Record total revenue of $43.8 million, up 8% year-over-year
2. Q3 annualized recurring revenue crosses $100 million milestone, up 11% year-over-year
3. Net loss improved 14% year-over-year; Non-GAAP net loss improved 80% year-over-year
4. Total subscribers grew to 1.1 million, up 25% year-over-year
5. Square feet under management reached 47.3 billion, up 34% from prior year

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) (“Matterport” or the “Company”), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“I’m pleased to share our third-quarter 2024 results, highlighting our continued success driving efficient growth,” said RJ Pittman, Chairman and CEO of Matterport. “Total square feet managed reached 47.3 billion, up 34% year-over-year, with annual recurring revenue hitting a record $101.5 million, an 11% increase year-over-year,” Pittman added. “Our Fall 2024 Release introduced groundbreaking AI-powered tools designed to elevate digital twin applications and real estate listings. With one-click defurnishing and automated property descriptions from a Matterport digital twin, customers save time, streamline workflows, and enhance their listings. Features like 3D model merge, field tags, and bill-back processing bring unmatched speed, efficiency, and precision to managing spaces at scale for agents, contractors, and enterprise teams alike.”

“We believe our innovation pipeline is the strongest it’s ever been, and with customers raving about our Fall 2024 Release, we’re setting the stage for more bold, product-led growth in 2025,” Pittman concluded.

“Our strong third quarter performance propelled the company to a new record for total revenue, $43.8 million, up 8% year-over-year,” said JD Fay, Chief Financial Officer of Matterport. “Further, our continued focus on operating expense discipline helped deliver near break-even results, yielding a non-GAAP loss per share of just $0.01. These results demonstrate that customers continue to adopt Matterport while underscoring our commitment to growth and profitability.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

1. Square feet under management reached 47.3 billion, up 34% year-over-year
2. Spaces under management reached 13.6 million, up 22% year-over-year
3. Total subscribers reached 1.1 million, up 25% year-over-year
4. Subscription revenue of $25.4 million, up 11% year-over-year
5. Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) was $101.5 million
6. Total revenue was $43.8 million
7. Net loss of $0.12 per share; Non-GAAP net loss of $0.01 per share, which is a 75% improvement year-over-year
8. Cash used in operating activities was $18.6 million for the first nine months of 2024, a 61% improvement year-over-year

Recent Business Highlights

Announced the Fall 2024 Release, a groundbreaking suite of new tools designed to reshape the way professionals design, build, and market properties. Through the power of generative AI, Matterport users can now easily reimagine the potential of any space, transforming digital twins from static replicas into dynamic canvases for creativity.

Announced that Matterport is contributing to the promotion of digital twin use by Tokyu Construction Co., Ltd., an advanced digital utilization company in civil engineering and infrastructure construction. Matterport's digital twin solutions are used in a wide range of phases of construction projects, including current status surveys, completed form management, streamlining and enhancing the scanning of point cloud data, and facilitating consensus building and communication among construction-related parties.

In August, Matterport released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance Report which sets ambitious targets for the Company’s top ESG priorities, including reducing emissions and fostering gender equality in the workplace. The new Report also showcases the Company’s success helping its more than one million subscribers reduce their own carbon emissions by using Matterport’s digital twins to reduce travel to the more than 13 million spaces that are on the Matterport digital twin platform.

Transaction with CoStar Group, Inc.

Given the pending acquisition of Matterport by CoStar Group, Inc. that was announced on April 22, 2024, Matterport will not be holding a conference call or live webcast to discuss quarterly financial results. Also, in light of the pending transaction, the Company had previously suspended its financial guidance for the full fiscal year 2024 and will not be providing financial guidance for the upcoming fiscal quarter. At a special meeting of stockholders held on July 26, 2024, Matterport stockholders approved the transaction with CoStar Group, Inc.

The completion of the transaction remains subject to the expiration or termination of the waiting period imposed by the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, and the satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions specified in Matterport’s agreement with CoStar Group, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 or the first quarter of 2025.

About Matterport

Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) is leading the digital transformation of the built world. Our groundbreaking spatial data platform turns buildings into data to make nearly every space more valuable and accessible. Millions of buildings in more than 177 countries have been transformed into immersive Matterport digital twins to improve every part of the building lifecycle from planning, construction, and operations to documentation, appraisal and marketing. Learn more at matterport.com and browse a gallery of digital twins.

©2024 Matterport, Inc. All rights reserved. Matterport is a registered trademark and the Matterport logo is a trademark of Matterport, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Source: Matterport via Globe Newswire

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