Scaling to 40+ States: Brad Ziemer's Property Media Empire Secrets

Brad Ziemer went from flying planes to building one of the largest real estate media companies in the United States - operating in 40+ states with over 200 photographers. In this episode, he reveals the exact systems and mindset shifts that led to three Inc. 5000 honors.What You'll Learn:•Why Brad interviewed 40,000+ applicants to find 200 photographers (and why it matters)•The "unreasonable volume" principle that led to 20 interviews per day for months•Why customer service beats photography skills in hiring decisions•How to scale remotely without ever meeting your team in person•The clay pot parable: Why high volume beats luxury when you're starting outBrad's acquisition strategy and what he looks for in companies (hint: $1M revenue, $300K profit)•Why you should NEVER hire your friends (and the one exception that worked)•How to maintain quality control across 40 states using HD Photo Hub•The systems that allow photographers to work for multiple brands simultaneously•AI integration across every department (not just editing)About Brad Ziemer: Brad is the founder of Windows Still, a 3x Inc. 5000 honoree operating in 40+ states. He started the company in 2015 while working as a pilot and has since built it into one of the largest real estate media operations in the country. In 2024, he acquired Lifestyle Production Group, expanding into the luxury market.Follow Brad: Instagram: @bradziemer (working toward 100K followers) Instagram: @lifestyleproductiongroup Instagram: @windowsstillAbout PropMedia: Join Matty and Moses from Pixlmob as they interview industry leaders about building and scaling real estate media businesses. From systems to mindset, we cover what actually works.Connect with PropMedia: Website: https://propmedia.com/#pixlmob #realestatephotography #proptech #propmedia