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Pro3 | VRBO/HomeAway | 360º Cameras | SDK | CDN | MSPs | International | Partners
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Hi All,Find out how Matterport plans to scale exponentially - and why that 'matters' to you - from Matterport Chief Marketing Officer Chris Bell on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EDT | GMT -5) on Thursday, 11 July 2019.Among my questions for Chris, how Matterport plans to grow exponentially powered by:✓ People, process, technology, vertical and geography expansion✓ Will there be a Pro3 camera?✓ How will Matterport Service Providers benefit from this growth? ✓ What about Matterport Scanning Services?✓ How does international figure into growth?After an hour, it's your turn to ask Chris questions directly.Two Easy Steps to Join the Show Live1. Now: Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app (Mac, Windows, iOS, Android)2. When the show is live, Click Here (Automatically Launches the Zoom Meetings app and you will be in the WGAN-TV Virtual Green Room. I will bring you on the show when we begin Q&A with the WGAN Community)“The Matterport Cloud is an unrivaled dataset of precision 3D environments that represents an enormous opportunity to scale the company’s data services business exponentially. This will open up new strategic partnerships and investments as we realize the full value of this data for a rapidly expanding set of market opportunities around the globe,” said Matterport CEO RJ Pittman in the Matterport Press Release on 3 December 2018 announcing RJ joining Matterport.I have written about exponential growth coming to Matterport for five years now. (So, I may not be the best at predicting when.)✓ Matterport + Meero + VRBO/HomeAway = Exponential Growth✓ 10 Reasons Matterport will acquire GeoCV✓ Imagine one company ordering 20,000+ Matterport 3D Tours✓ Matterport + All 360º Cameras = Exponential Growth (for all of us)✓ Matterport Exponential Growth powered by It's APIs/SDKs✓ Exponential Growth Coming Soon to Matterport✓ Matterport Cloud to Support Other Cameras?✓ Matterport and Leica partnering in 2018✓ Ashton Kutcher/News Corp/CBRE invest in Matterport✓ Sweet Deal: Matterport Equity for Influence✓ Matterport Syndication: a Blessing or Curse?✓ Matterport Announces Massive Chinese Partner✓ Preparing Matterport for IPO or AcquisitionHow to Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 (Three Options)1. Use the link: www.WGAN-TV.com (See bottom right for the pop-up player for WGAN-TV Live at 5)2. Watch on our YouTube Channel (Tip: To get a reminder: SUBSCRIBE and Click on the Bell3. We'll record the show and add the episode to our WGAN-TV Podcast in the Apple iTunes Podcasts App and post to this WGAN Forum discussion. (Within a week of broadcast, you will be able to watch this WGAN-TV episode on Roku TV and Amazon Fire TV.)Special thanks to @Jwbuckl for arranging for this interview.Best,Dan

Bonus: How to add the Matterport 3D Tour to WP3D Models 
 
Hi All,WGAN-TV | Matterport Workshop 3.0 Training with Lima, Peru-based TresDePro (MP2EDIT.com) Angelo Okuma (@tresdepro).Includes✓ How to hide Matterport scans✓ How to improve the Matterport walk around experience✓ How to create a Matterport Highlight Reel✓ How to add MatterTags (including a video MatterTag)✓ How to add a 360º View to a MatterTag✓ How to add 360º Views to a Matterport 3D Tour in Workshop✓ How to add the Matterport 3D Tour to WP3D Models (so that the SEO goes to your website)This is the first in a series of Matterport Workshop 3.0 training videos from WGAN Members.This week (10-14 June 2019) – WGAN-TV will air these videos by WGAN-Member Matterport Pros editing one of their Matterport 3D Tours (and post to the WGAN Forum).These videos are recorded by the Matterport Service Providers in real-time – showing what's on the computer screen – while the Matterport Pro narrates what s/he is doing and why. It's a great way to learn workflow, best practices and get tips from other WGAN Members.✓ If you are just starting out with Matterport, watching one or more of these videos will help you Succeed Faster✓ Not yet migrated to Matterport Workshop 3.0? See how your peers edit✓ If you are a seasoned Matterport Pro, you'll get to see the workflow and tips from your peers.Matterport Service Providers have different best practices workflow - using the same Matterport Workshop 3.0. I encourage you to watch all these videos to see which workflow works best for you. Plus, pick up tips along the way.This special series of WGAN-TV Training Academy videos are part of the WGAN-TV Matterport Workshop 3.0 Theme Week (10-14 June 2019) that includes:✓ How to use Matterport Workshop 3.0 for Newbies Week: a Live 5-part Series on WGAN-TV Live at 5✓ My guest all week (10-14 June 2019) on WGAN-TV Live at 5 will be Matterport Marketing Manager Amir FrankThanks for tuning in (and joining the live shows for your Matterport Workshop 3.0 questions).Best,DanP.S. The series of WGAN-TV Matterport Workshop 3.0 Training Videos will remain public through 30 June 2019. Then, the videos will be available exclusively via the WGAN-TV Training Academy.Special Offer for WGAN Forum Members✓ Save 50 percent on the WGAN-TV Training Academy. ✓ Private Message me for your Promo Code✓ Join WGAN Forum (free) Join Here | Receive 50+ Membership Benefits (free) Instantly (look for Private Message)Special Offer for WGAN Basic, Standard and Premium Members✓ WGAN Basic, Standard & Premium Members receive an All Access Pass (free) to the WGAN-TV Training Academy.✓ Please Private Message me for your Promo Code. (Or, Please see the WGAN Welcome Onboard Letter.)✓ Compare WGAN Membership Plans | WGAN Membership Benefits | www.JoinStandard.comAbout the We Get Around Network Training AcademyYou (just) bought a Matterport Pro2 3D Camera. "Yikes! How do I create a Matterport 3D Tour in Matterport Workshop 3.0?" "What are best Workflow practices?" "I am struggling with Highlight Reel and MatterTags."Watch over-the-shoulder as Matterport Pros create Matterport 3D Tours using Matterport Workshop 3.0. (Plus, some of the Pros also use WP3D Models WordPress Plugin and MPEmbed in their Matterport Workshop Workflow. MPEmbed and WP3D Models are both "must have" third-party solutions to help you Succeed Faster.) As these Matterport Service Providers edit their tours, watch for Best Practices and tips. Plus, the Pros share helpful stories for your workflow. All Pros narrate in English, except one that speaks Spanish.( Matterport Pros were invited by We Get Around Network (WGANForum.com) Founder Dan Smigrod. to share their "watch me over-the-shoulder" videos." )WGAN-TV Training Academy Videos Include:✓ Matterport Workshop 3.0✓ Matterport Scanning✓ Matterport Scanning of Mirrors and Stairs✓ Best Practices and Tips from WGAN Member Pros✓ Matterport Demos✓ How to Price Matterport 3D Tours✓ How to Price Google Street View Tours✓ Matterport Pricing Strategies for Matterport Service Providers✓ How to Videos such as 45 Tips for scanning a grocery storeWGAN-TV Training Academy includes 50+ hours (and growing) of training videos only available via the WGAN-TV Training Academy streaming services via Vimeo on Demand service.

Matterport Chief Marketing Officer Chris Bell and Matterport Vice President of Product Management Damien Leostic
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Hi All,✓ Are you unhappy with Matterport new pricing?✓ Got questions about how Matterport new pricing affects you?✓ Got suggestions about what and how to fix the Matterport new pricing?✓ Matterport new pricing giving you concerns about getting started with Matterport?Then, vent and/or ask your questions directly with Matterport executives on a special edition of WGAN-TV Live at 5: Matterport New Pricing Town HallMatterport Chief Marketing Officer Chris Bell and Matterport Vice President of Product Management Damien Leosticwill be my guests on this special edition of WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EDT | GMT -4) on Thursday, 16 May 2019.Have you been living in a cave since the Matterport new pricing announcement on Thursday, 9 May 2019? Here are all the WGAN Forum discussions tagged: Matterport New Pricing AnnouncementTwo Easy Steps to Join the Show Live1. Now: Download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app (Mac, Windows, iOS, Android)2. When the show is live, Click Here (Automatically Launches the Zoom Meetings app)How to Watch WGAN-TV Live at 5 (Three Options)1. Use the link: WGAN-TV.com (Look in the bottom right for the popup for WGAN-TV Live at 5)2. Watch on our YouTube Channel (Tip: To get a reminder: SUBSCRIBE and Click on the Bell3. We'll record the show and add the episode to our WGAN-TV Podcast in the Apple iTunes Podcasts AppSpecial thanks to Chris Bell and Damien Leostic for joining the show to hear directly from the WGAN Forum Community about the Matterport new pricing.Best,Dan

Real Estate Agents: Super-Easy/Super-Fast Booking of Matterport Service Providers
Real Estate Agents and BrokersIf you are a real estate agent or broker in the United States, it's about to get super-easy and super-fast to book a Matterport Service Provider in real-time (and a photographer, videographer and Aerial Pro – for HDR photos, video, aerial and/or floor plans).Today (Tuesday, 14 August 2018), we launch - in Georgia - the We Get Around Network Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare. The rest of the United States is coming soon.Matterport Service ProvidersIf you are a Matterport Service Provider, it's about to get super-easy and super-fast to be booked by a real estate agent or Broker.Simply Register Here for the WGAN Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare✓ you set your rates (Matterport, photos, videos, aerial and/or 2D schematic floor plans✓ you set your availability (simply by keeping your Google calendar current)✓ real-time bookings show up in your calendar and you get an email notification: where/when/whoFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Q: How do you know when I am available to shoot?A: Simply keep your Google calendar up-to-date.Q: How soon will the We Get Around Network Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare be rolled out across the United States?A: As soon as practical. We want to make sure that we have critical mass of Matterport Service Providers, photographers, videographers, aerial Pros, etc. before enabling the entire United States. Plus, all Service Providers need to go through a review process. For example, all Service Providers accepted into the Instant Booking Service need to have liability insurance.Q: When will We Get Around Network Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare be offered outside the United States?A: While we envision an international platform, we need to stay focused on the United States first. You can also join the We Get Around Network to get a public facing profile on the We Get Around Network Find a Matterport Pro page and 40+ other Membership benefits to help you Succeed Faster. www.JoinStandard.comQ: What's the difference between WGAN Find a Pro Map and We Get Around Network Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare?A: There are three major differences:1. WGAN Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare is focused on instant residential real estate bookings in the United States2. WGAN Find a Matterport Pro Map enables potential Clients to reach out to Matterport Service Providers directly to engage in a conversation3. WGAN Find a Matterport Pro Map is United States + InternationalQ: How do I join the We Get Around Network Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare? A: Join Free! Register HereQ: How do I get on the We Get Network Find a Matterport Pro Map?A: www.JoinStandard.com | Compare Plans | 40+ Membership Benefits to help you Succeed Faster |Q: Can I charge different rates on the We Get Around Network Instant Booking Service powered by KoaWare as I charge on my webiste or other clients?A: Yes. You set your own pricing.

How to make money with Bluetooth Beacons Meets Matterport 3D Tour Pros
Hi All,Imagine that a prospective home buyer drives by a house for sale and automatically receives a link on their smartphone to a Matterport 3D Tour – or single property website.How is that possible? Find out on WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 pm EDT | GMT -4) on Wednesday, 22 August 2018: Bluetooth Beacons Meets 3D Tour Marketing for Matterport Service Providers.Our guests will be Allan Retail Group Founder – and Matterport Service Provider – Dorothy Allan. And, how can you leverage this knowledge to differentiate your Matterport Service Provider business to get more business while helping your real estate agents win more listing presentations?Plus, imagine the same scenario in retail – with an expert in the retail space collaborating with you. Live in a tourist destination? A must watch show.Here's some of the topics we will cover during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show:The key to growth is diversification, bolt on services are the key (Add Ons)✓ Real Estate is a warm market any agent can use a NFC device-- Link to a single page website-- Link to a landing page (creates SEO backlinks)-- Link directly to a Matterport or CUPIX tour-- Real time analytics-- Easy to set up landing pages✓ Bluetooth enabled / Google Nearby (investment)-- Makes Wi-Fi as a delivery irrelevant-- Very easy to use-- Back office analytics-- Newest Androids come with Google Nearby on out of the box and every time the phone is powered up✓ Proximity messaging as a service can expand Reality Capture professional 360 market-- Retail, service, tourism, event marketers can leverage proximity marketing-- Is great lead for a 3D/VR Tour✓ Learn-- Order one and try it yourself-- Get your own account, learn the ins and outs-- Shared LearningPlus, join the Virtual Studio Audience and ask your NFC questions.Best,Dan

Google Product Manager Charles Armstrong announces 2018 Google Street View Summit
 
Hi All,A representative of the Google Street View Team will announce - in an exclusive television interview - the following on WGAN-TV Live at 2 pm EST (GMT -5) on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 ...2018 Google Street View Summit:✓ Dates of the two-day Summit✓ Location✓ Theme of the Summit✓ About some of the speakers✓ About some special sessions✓ How the 2018 GSV Summit will differ from the 2017 GSV Summit✓ How to apply to be considered for an invite to the Summit (free)Now that Matterport makes it easy, fast and simple to publish to Google Street View learning about how to make money with Google Street View becomes that much more important for you. And, that begins by understand the massive number of eye-balls that Google Search and Google Maps delivers for our clients.This is a WGAN-TV Live event at a special time.Best,Dan