Unlocked by Matt Landau

Matt Landau: Vacation Rental Marketer & Podcaster

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Unlocked is a podcast series that invites you to be a fly-on-the-wall as VRMB founder Matt Landau interviews some of the world’s most innovative vacation rental professionals. The goal of this podcast series is to share best practices and to remind vacation rental professionals that we have everything we need inside of us to succeed.

07/24/2024

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT from Matt

We’re in between seasons of Unlocked, which means something new must be brewing! In this episode, Matt shares details about his new business creative community Here Goes Nothin. You can sign up at www.heregoesnothin.com and learn more about the upcoming retreat at www.heregoesnothin.com/costarica.

11 min
06/21/2024

Shifting To Unlimited with Pamela Quinn

This episode features Pamela Quinn, the Chief Experience Officer at LakeDays.Rentals. Pamela and Matt talk about purpose and vision, and how to align your team with them. They talk about how to get things done and the role of creativity in the process. This episode is brought to you in partnership with OwnerRez, www.ownerrez.com, a property management software that covers small homeowners and large PMs alike. If you would like to join Matt, and over 1200 of the most creative Vacation Rental operators in the world, head over to community.vrmb.com.

45 min
06/14/2024

The Next Big Leap with Dixie Taylor

This episode features Dixie Taylor, Director of Operations at Current Tides Vacation Rentals in Alabama. This episode discusses the significant leap Dixie took when she left her old "gig". The episode emphasizes recognizing when to step into the unknown, into something new ... This episode is brought to you in partnership with OwnerRez, www.ownerrez.com, a property management software that covers small homeowners and large PMs alike. If you would like to join Matt, and over 1200 of the most creative Vacation Rental operators in the world, head over to community.vrmb.com.

46 min
05/31/2024

Conway’s Law featuring Paul Waldschmidt

This episode features Paul Waldschmidt, the co-founder and CEO of OwnerRez, a property management software that serves both small homeowners and large property managers. OwnerRez is also the sponsor of this season of Unlocked. Paul and his team were part of the reason Matt decided to create this 12th season of Unlocked. In this episode, Paul and Matt talk about the OwnerRez retreat in the Dominican Republic back in 2023, where they, along with the OwnerRez team, started working on completing the employee manual. However, the retreat became much more than just completing it. If you are interested in learning more about OwnerRez, visit www.ownerrez.com. If you would like to join Matt and over 1200 of the most creative vacation rental operators in the world, head over to community.vrmb.com.

46 min
05/24/2024

Force Majeure with Sean Breuner

This episode features Sean Breuner, the founder and CEO of AvantStay. Today's interview focuses on innovation and includes discussions about intuition and risk-taking. Necessities that are needed to create and differentiate in the Vacation Rental Industry as we know it. This episode is brought to you in partnership with OwnerRez, www.ownerrez.com, a property management software that covers small homeowners and large PMs alike. If you would like to join Matt, and over 1200 of the most creative Vacation Rental operators in the world, head over to community.vrmb.com.

43 min
05/16/2024

How To Get What You Want with Julie Marks

This episode features Julie Marks, who is the co-owner of Homestead Hospitality and the Founder & Executive Director of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance. This episode is marked as one of Matt's favorite interviews to date. Matt and Julie talk about advocacy, helping, and connecting with people, which comes with a challenge: drawing boundaries. This interview is all about re-evaluating priorities in your life and business... This episode is brought to you in partnership with OwnerRez, www.ownerrez.com, a property management software that covers small homeowners and large PMs alike. If you would like to join Matt, and over 1200 of the most creative Vacation Rental operators in the world, head over to community.vrmb.com.

40 min
05/10/2024

Poetry vs. Plumbing with Henrik Kjellberg

Today's episode features Henrik Kjellberg, CEO of Awaze. In this conversation, Henrik and Matt dive into "the new world". A world that requires adapting to change in more than just the Vacation Rental Industry, which is interesting but can be scary... Henrik shares his take on innovation and creativity and how discipline, consistency, and leadership contribute towards growth in a constantly changing industry. This episode is brought to you in partnership with OwnerRez, www.ownerrez.com, a property management software that covers small homeowners and large PMs alike. If you would like to join Matt, and over 1200 of the most creative Vacation Rental operators in the world, head over to community.vrmb.com.

33 min
04/26/2024

“The Connector” with Ruth Manfredi

Today's episode features Ruth Manfredi, owner of Cinque Terre Vacation Rentals in Italy. In this episode, Ruth and Matt talk about a shift toward creativity, authenticity, and originality within the VR industry. You will hear Ruth her passion and excitement while she shares her stories and experiences which involves more than just the VR industry. This episode is brought to you in partnership with OwnerRez, www.ownerrez.com, a property management software that covers small homeowners and large PMs alike. If you would like to join Matt, and over 1200 of the most creative Vacation Rental operators in the world, head over to community.vrmb.com.

30 min

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EP125: Season 8 Announcement & Moving Mountains

In this episode you'll get a taste of what's to come in the next season of Unlocked themed "First Mover Status" in which we'll interview owners and managers who are gaining HUGE advantages by being first to market with new innovations. But until then, enjoy this brief audio essay from Matt's visit to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Where he visited Robin Craigen of www.movingmountains.com Link's Mentioned in Episode: Rustler's Lodge: https://www.movingmountains.com/vacation-rentals/rustlers-lodge The Feeling of Premium: https://www.vrmb.com/vacation-rental-marketing/concepts/feeling-of-premium/ Stagecoach Ice Fishing: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g33657-d8321131-r826116130-Steamboat_Springs_Boat_Rentals-Steamboat_Springs_Colorado.html

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75 Ratings

Bringing meaning to our work

05/04/2022

Tomgoodwin3

Matt Landau delivers not only practical tips on vacation rentals, he ushers listeners into a deeper conversation that reveals meaning behind our work. I continue to enjoy and benefit from Matt’s conversational approach and brilliant insights that go far beyond a list of top ten ideas. Matt has a unique pulse on this industry and how we must capture the opportunities we have to add value to our guests, employees, owners and community.
Yes: worth your time

01/30/2022

Viaggiatrice23

I love podcasts BUT only if they are worth my precious time: Unlocked makes the cut. Matt is professional, asks insightful questions and it is enjoyable to feel like a part of the conversation. I love that the episodes focus on ONE thing and it is tightly edited to fit in 20 minutes. If you are involved in any aspect of the vacation rental business and want to learn and improve, this is the podcast for you.
Inspirational

10/21/2021

Cbiddle1

Matt and his guests have been a big part of our family’s journey into the vacation rental community. This is THE place for both knowledge and inspiration.
Information, insight, and actionable ideas

07/22/2021

clbhappy

Thank you Matt for having such a heart for our industry. I look forward to all the episodes and enjoy hearing other industry professionals speak about their challenges and solutions, be transparent about their businesses, and provide guideposts for our combined futures.

Unlocked is a podcast series that invites you to be a fly-on-the-wall as VRMB founder Matt Landau interviews some of the world’s most innovative vacation rental professionals. The goal of this podcast series is to share best practices and to remind vacation rental professionals that we have everything we need inside of us to succeed.

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Matt Landau: Vacation Rental Marketer & Podcaster
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2017 - 2024
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183
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Unlocked by Matt Landau

Unlocked by Matt Landau

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT from Matt

Shifting To Unlimited with Pamela Quinn

The Next Big Leap with Dixie Taylor

Conway’s Law featuring Paul Waldschmidt

Force Majeure with Sean Breuner

How To Get What You Want with Julie Marks

Poetry vs. Plumbing with Henrik Kjellberg

“The Connector” with Ruth Manfredi

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EP125: Season 8 Announcement & Moving Mountains

Bringing meaning to our work

Yes: worth your time

Inspirational

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Unlocked by Matt Landau

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT from Matt

Shifting To Unlimited with Pamela Quinn

The Next Big Leap with Dixie Taylor

Conway’s Law featuring Paul Waldschmidt

Force Majeure with Sean Breuner

How To Get What You Want with Julie Marks

Poetry vs. Plumbing with Henrik Kjellberg

“The Connector” with Ruth Manfredi

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