What's the Purpose of Your Trip with Guy Fomin
Unlocked by Matt Landau
In this podcast episode, Matt Landau and Guy discuss personal growth, business insights, and transformative experiences. Matt talks about his life-changing trip to Israel and how travel can trigger transformation. Guy shares his enlightening experiences with psychedelics and how they altered his perspective on life. The episode also covers Guy's journey into parenthood and its profound impact on him, emphasizing the role of children in shaping better individuals. This podcast episode is an enriching exploration of personal growth, the art of delegation, business expansion,...
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From Mother to Son with Barbara Landau
Unlocked by Matt Landau
Join us for a conversation between Matt and his mother, Barbara Landau. This episode offers a glimpse into Barbara Landau’s rich life experiences and adventures. She reflects on her career choices, emphasizing the importance of building a network of mentors and allies for success. Barbara's impressive achievements are a testament to her dedication and determination. Intriguingly, the episode delves into the core of Barbara and Matt's family dynamics, touching upon their Jewish identity and the role of religion and culture in their lives. Discover how these elements have played a significant...
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The Big Kahuna with Valerie Gangas
Unlocked by Matt Landau
Join us for a captivating conversation with Valerie Gangas as she shares her inspiring journey of growth, spirituality, and resilience. From starting a vacation rental company during the pandemic to exploring the depths of her spiritual awakening, Valerie's story is a powerful testament to the human spirit. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and insights into embracing change, seeking support, and creating exceptional guest experiences in the vacation rental industry. This episode is brought to you by Breezeway, the best-in-class property care and operations platform, and bnbfinder, , a...
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Up in the Air with Christina Thoreson
Unlocked by Matt Landau
In this special episode, Christina Thoreson takes us through the complicated reality of selling a business she'd built from the ground up to a big industry name. Wondering if you might sell one day or what happens in the aftermath? Or just contemplating big changes in life? This episode is for you. This is also the final episode of the Unlocked Podcast in its current form. We expect you'll hear from Matt again soon in a future iteration, but for now, thank you for tuning in for an incredible 159 episodes over 9 seasons! This episode is brought you by...
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2023 Trends and Predictions with Lino Maldonado of BeHome247
Unlocked by Matt Landau
In this episode we sit down with Lino Maldonado, the CEO of BeHome247, to discuss where the industry is headed in 2023. Lino also offers advice on how to navigate the changing landscape of life and capitalize on new opportunities. This episode is brought you by PointCentral: the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform. VRMB 2023 Trends Report: Join VRMB Communities: Behome247:
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Writing Your Professional Story with Alex Husner of Casago
Unlocked by Matt Landau
In this episode, we take a look at big leaps, both personal and professional with Alex Husner. As the newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer at Casago and co-host of the popular podcast, "Alex and Annie," Alex's personal brand has flourished alongside her success in the industry. Join us as we gain insight into her journey and strategies for achieving your own professional aspirations. This episode is brought you by PointCentral: the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform. Join VRMB...
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The Quintessential Waverider with Matt Durrette of Cozi Vacation Rentals
Unlocked by Matt Landau
Matt Durrette is emblematic of the kind of Homerunner that is positioned to be the biggest winner as our industry evolves. In this episode we'll talk limited edition positioning in the growth to 300 properties, entrepreneurial operating systems and and advocacy in the latest Texas battlegrounds. This episode is brought you by PointCentral: the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform. Join VRMB Communities: Cozi Vacation Rentals: EOS Worldwide:
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Presidency with Karen Hunt
Unlocked by Matt Landau
Karen Hunt's pre-vacation rental career included selling everything from candy and rice to Ben and Jerry's ice cream to Francis Ford Coppola and a whole lot of wine. Now she's running a lifestyle vacation rental business that is the perfect cap to a legendary career. In this episode she gives us perspective on sales, people, and goal setting that will be useful to industry players of any size. This episode is brought you by PointCentral: the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform. Join VRMB...
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A Life's Work with Brian Olson of Beachcomber Vacation Homes
Unlocked by Matt Landau
In this episode, Brian Olson, former Point Central Rep and owner of Beachcomber Vacation Homes, discusses the impact of health on our teams and networks after a personal wake-up call. Tune in to hear his perspective on how to prioritize well-being and the well-being of your team in what is often a fast-paced work environment. This episode is brought you by PointCentral: the leaders in smart home automation, and Breezeway, the best in class property care and automations platform. Join VRMB Communities: Brian Before and After Photo: Beachcomber Vacation Homes: LiveRez: ...
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One of a Kind with Sharon Walker of Walker Luxury Vacation Rentals
Unlocked by Matt Landau
In many ways, Sharon Walker is the ultimate Limited Edition vacation rental professional. She built a business from scratch with great care for guests and employees while raising a family. Now, with the freedom that business provides, she is heading up the statewide advocacy effort in Texas and blazing a trail for her industry fellows. In this episode, Matt explores what makes her business great and talks about what the state of advocacy in Texas means for the industry as a whole. This episode is brought you by PointCentral: the leaders in smart home...
info_outlineDurk Johnson is a housekeeping guru. He’s the director of the Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals (VRHP) but he’s also the consummate systems thinker: Durk is always looking for a way to systematize or temptatify or create a framework that can be followed and scaled: it could be argued that Durk's ability to do this has the potential to unlock the vacation rental industry as a whole.
This interview explores his “Follow the Wall” process, one step of his greater housekeeping methodology, one step to a more consistent and predictable vacation rental future.
If you want to innovate like Durk, consider a demo with our friends at PointCentral (free HVAC Analytics included from this landing page):
https://www.pointcentral.com/vrmb/
Here are some links that may or may not have been mentioned in the show:
http://www.vrhp.org