The Spiro Podcast: Managing your Real Estate Photography & Videography Business

Justin Cyrus - How to Have FUN in Business - REPP 2025 Conference Presentation

Todd and Craig speak with Justin Cyrus, owner of North Carolina Real Estate Media, and speaker at the REPP 2025 conference. Justin shares his infectious joy and energy and how to have FUN in your business. You don't want to miss this!
Suggested reading from Justin: "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara - https://a.co/d/2xVLAjj
 
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Episode Open
02:25 Justin Cyrus - Fun in Business
51:32 Episode Wrap-up

A Real User's Journey with Titus

Strong systems don’t just organize your business — they change how it performs. In this episode of the Spiro Podcast, Todd and Nick, CEO & Co-Founder of Titus, sit down with Logan Stewart, Owner of Drone Digital. Logan shares how implementing Titus transformed his day-to-day operations, improved efficiency, and helped him scale with more confidence and clarity. The conversation explores real-world use cases, operational growing pains, and how the right systems can remove friction, reduce overwhelm, and unlock sustainable growth for real estate media businesses.
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Episode Open & Introductions4:35 Todd Introduces Nick, CEO and Founder of Titus11:55 Todd Introduces Logan, Owner of Drone Digital14:20 Operational Changes & Immediate Impact22:10 Scaling with Confidence and Clarity30:05 Reducing Friction Through Better Systems38:40 Advice for Media Owners Considering Titus46:10 Final Takeaways & Episode Wrap-Up
 
Contact Titus: gotitus.com

Tyler Graham - REPP 2025 Conference Presentation

Owner of Weston Media, Tyler Graham joins Todd on the podcast this week to talk about the presentation he made at the REPP 2025 conference, along with some "work hacks" to help your real estate media business grow and succeed.
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Episode Open
01:40 Spiro Updates
03:48 Spiro Sync Conference
04:54 Tyler Graham - Weston Media Story
20:53 Business & Overcoming Trauma
33:11 Building Your Team
43:01 Power of Networking
56:36 Closing Thoughts from Tyler
57:33 Episode Wrap-up
 
Contact Tyler:
Instagram: @Weston_Media
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Weston_Media@Weston_Media 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.graham.1447

A Different Spin on Broker Deals with Scott Golmic

Broker deals are often seen as a fast track to growth in real estate media—but are they always the right move? In this episode, Todd and Craig sit down with Scott Golmic to explore a different perspective on broker relationships and long-term business strategy. Scott shares his experience navigating broker partnerships, protecting client ownership, and building a sustainable media business without sacrificing independence. The conversation also touches on scaling thoughtfully, setting boundaries, pricing with confidence, and using systems and technology to support growth while avoiding burnout. This episode is a must-listen for media professionals who want to grow smarter—not just bigger.
Want to connect with Scott? Check out his social accounts at:
Instagram (personal): @scottgolmicInstagram (business): @therealestateographers
Chapter Timestamps
0:00 Episode Open & Overview2:30 Spiro Updates6:10 Introducing Scott Golmic9:00 How Broker Deals Typically Work14:40 A Different Spin on Broker Relationships22:30 Client Ownership & Long-Term Leverage30:20 Scaling Without Losing Control38:45 Pricing, Value, and Saying No46:30 Systems, Tech, and AI in a Growing Business55:40 Where to Find Scott & Episode Wrap-Up

REPP 2025 Recap: Colleen Kydd - Your Impact as an Owner

Colleen Kydd, co-owner of Three Palms Media joins Todd & Craig this episode to talk about the talk she gave at the REPP 2025 Conference. Her presentation was on "Your Impact as an Owner". Have you ever considered the impact you have on other people's lives as a business owner? Or considered how you might have more impact as an owner? Listen in for some great thoughts and insights from Colleen!
Check out her slides from the REPP 2025 Conference at: https://mailchi.mp/threepalmsmedia/three-palms-media-links
And if you're a woman looking to connect with other women in the Real Estate Media Industry, check out the Facebook group mentioned in the podcast at: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1APREPMHtF/
Want to connect with Colleen? Check out her social accounts at:
Instagram: @ItsColleenKydd @ThreePalmsMedia
YouTube: @ItsColleenKydd 
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Episode Open
02:09 Spiro Updates
04:33 Spiro Sync Event Info
05:22 Colleen Kydd - Your Impact
46:22 Episode Wrap-up

Christmas for Clients - How to Plan

Christmas is almost upon us! Have you thought about what you may want to do for your clients for Christmas? Where do you start? Do you get gifts for everyone? Gifts for only some clients? What about cards? Or brokerage offices. Todd and Craig walk you through planning your holiday season client interaction plan, and how to continue to make an impact on them even during a slow season.
WOW Video Tours Gift Store: https://www.wowvideotours.com/gift-shop/
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Episode Open
02:48 Spiro Updates
05:09 Titus Information
07:50 Christmas for Clients
45:40 Episode Wrap-up

Owner Spotlight Series: Chris Powell - Lighthouse Studios - REPP 2025 Speaker

It's been awhile since we've done an Owner Spotlight Series episode. This week, we're happy to welcome Chris Powell, owner of Lighthouse Studio in Seattle, WA. Chris was a speaker at the REPP 2025 conference, and we're excited to have him share part of his story that led him from resisting hiring, to loving it.
You can contact Chris via his Instagram at: @lhstudio.re or visit his website at: http://lh.studio
 
Book Suggestions from Chris:
"The Servant Leader" - James Autry - https://a.co/d/00D2DZO
"Build a Business You Love" - Dave Ramsey - https://a.co/d/dWc1VJX
 
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Episode Open
02:10 Guest Introduction - Chris Powell
06:53 From Resisting Hiring to Loving It
45:10 - Episode Wrap-up

REPP 2025 Recap

Todd, Craig and the Spiro and WOW Video Tours teams are back from the REPP 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.  They share their thoughts, and the thoughts of some of the attendees that were there.  If you've never been to a real estate media industry conference, we highly encourage you to invest in yourself and/or your team, and make sure you get to one!
We'd love to have you join us in Dayton, Ohio for the Spiro Sync '26 Conference.  Click to get your tickets!
 
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 Episode Open
01:27 Spiro & Industry Updates
10:00 Spiro Sync Information
12:12 REPP 2025 Recap
34:43 Episode Wrap-up