Unlocked by Matt Landau

What happens when the thing you built no longer feels aligned with where you're meant to go? In this episode, Matt sits down with Rena Pacheco-Theard, CEO & Co-Founder of Boutiq, for an honest conversation about transformation, calculated risk, and the difficult decisions that come with growth. After years balancing technology, property management, and relentless entrepreneurship, Rena found herself asking a deceptively simple question: Is the juice worth the squeeze? Together, they explore what it means to let go of a successful chapter in order to create space for the next one. Navigating uncertainty, trusting intuition over external validation, and redefining leadership in a world increasingly shaped by AI, rapid change, and human complexity. From career pivots and ethical business building to community, motherhood, mentorship, and the search for meaningful impact, this conversation dives into what success really looks like when you stop measuring it by growth alone. Because sometimes the next level isn't doing more. It's getting honest about what's actually worth building.

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.

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.

Today's episode features Steve Hafner, the co-founder and CEO of Kayak. Kayak is a search engine for travel services, including airline flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. In this episode, Steve and Matt talk about what it means to be a visionary, and how to be creative and bring ideas. Steve and Matt dive into the importance of storytelling, and Steve talks about how clarity helps to become more authentic. 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, make sure to head over to community.vrmb.com.

This episode features a conversation between Justin Ford and Matt Landau. Justin is a longtime industry advocate, having introduced professional safety protocols to the emerging industry of vacation rentals. In this episode, Matt and Justin talk about leadership and fear, and how certain experiences impact the way we think about, and handle, risk. The episode concludes with a conversation about safety in the vacation rental industry. This episode is brought to you by Breezeway, https://www.breezeway.io/vrmb the best-in-class property care and operations platform, and bnbfinder, https://www.bnbfinder.com/list, a book direct marketplace with a 20-year history connecting travelers with unique places to stay. No commissions, no processing fees, no service fees. Plain and simple.

This episode features a conversation between two lifelong friends, Adam and Matt, who talk about their childhood, their fathers, and their heritage. In this conversation, they reflect on how travel reunited them in a very special place in this world, close to their roots. This episode is about exploring who they are as a person and creating life-lasting memories at their home away from home… This episode is brought to you by Breezeway, https://www.breezeway.io/vrmb the best-in-class property care and operations platform, and bnbfinder, https://www.bnbfinder.com/list, a book direct marketplace with a 20-year history connecting travelers with unique places to stay. No commissions, no processing fees, no service fees. Plain and simple.

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, relationship-building, the power of storytelling, heightened awareness, and the transformative influence of life experiences and parenthood. This episode is brought to you by Breezeway, https://www.breezeway.io/vrmb the best-in-class property care and operations platform, and bnbfinder, https://www.bnbfinder.com/list, a book direct marketplace with a 20-year history connecting travelers with unique places to stay. No commissions, no processing fees, no service fees. Plain and simple.

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, https://www.breezeway.io/vrmb the best-in-class property care and operations platform, and bnbfinder, https://www.bnbfinder.com/list, a book direct marketplace with a 20-year history connecting travelers with unique places to stay. No commissions, no processing fees, no service fees. Plain and simple.