About Drew Meyers

Founder of GEM Diamond. Zillow Alum. Real estate tech geek. Travel addict & former co-founder of Horizon. Social entrepreneurship advocate. Fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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Another Great Example of Video Marketing

Another Great Example of Video Marketing

There is a lot to learn from great video marketing. I have another one for you, this one very different from the one linked in the previous sentence. The video was produced by Colliers International, a firm specializing in commercial real estate. What’s the topic…

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#retechchat Transcript – Strategies to Increase your FB “Likes”

#retechchat Transcript – Strategies to Increase your FB “Likes”

The topic of last night’s #retechchat was Strategies to Increase your FB “Likes” — but we opened it up and discussed anything and everything related to Facebook. There was a lot of great discussion around engagement versus reach, and here’s a great Tweet from Jimmy Mackin…

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An Incubator Conundrum: Real Estate’s PIE and Innovation

An Incubator Conundrum: Real Estate’s PIE and Innovation

I think we all understand the importance of innovation as the lifeblood of the economy as a whole. It’s pretty simple equation — if businesses don’t innovate and improve, they get beat by others who do. But innovation doesn’t just “happen”. Far from it actually….

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Monday’s #retechchat Topic – Strategies to Increase your FB "Likes"

Monday’s #retechchat Topic – Strategies to Increase your FB "Likes"

You’ve voted — Monday’s topic of conversation will be Strategies to Increase your FB “Likes”. I’m going to extend the conversation to anything Facebook related so we aren’t limited to just discussing how to increase “Likes” — partly because I believe Facebook engagement is just as,…

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Final Reminder: Enter to Win a 30 Gigabyte SugarSync Account

Final Reminder: Enter to Win a 30 Gigabyte SugarSync Account

You’ve got one day left to win a 30 gigabyte SugarSync account — just sign up to receive email updates from Geek Estate. That’s all there is to it. 3 random winners will be drawn tomorrow, September 15th, 2011. Enter for your chance to win…

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"Thanks for Commenting" and Standing Out in the Crowd

"Thanks for Commenting" and Standing Out in the Crowd

It’s common knowledge that you are less likely to be remembered if you are just like everyone else. To stand out in the massive online landscape (or anywhere else), you need to be unique. On the subject of standing out in the crowd, I’m curious…

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#retechchat Transcript – Mobile Strategies

#retechchat Transcript – Mobile Strategies

The topic of tonight’s #retechchat was Mobile Strategies. Here is the text document that I saved for those who want to browse through the entire discussion: Download it HERE (best to use TextEdit on a Mac from what I hear). Alternatively, you can view the discussion on TwapperKeeper under…

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Real Estate is, Indeed, a Relationship Business

Real Estate is, Indeed, a Relationship Business

The topic of real estate not being a relationship business has come up twice now in the past week — in the comments on Ines’ post about social objects and it was also the subject of Chris Smith’s post on Inman Next (and Rob Hahn’s rebuttal)….

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Tonight's retechchat Topic — Mobile Strategies

Tonight's retechchat Topic — Mobile Strategies

Sorry for the late notice, but the topic of discussion for #retechchat tonight will be Mobile Strategies (we talked about mobile back in April). If you have questions, want to learn, or just want to lurk – join the conversation at 6 PM PST / 9 PM…

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Reminder: Qualify for the Free 30 Gigabyte SugarSync Accounts Giveaway by September 15th

Reminder: Qualify for the Free 30 Gigabyte SugarSync Accounts Giveaway by September 15th

A gentle reminder that you have ONLY 8 days left to qualify for the 30 gigabyte SugarSync giveaway we’re running right now. Each free account is valued at $49.99 over the course of the next 12 months. Not convinced of the value? Here are a…

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