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Check-In with Bryan

Welcome to Check-In with Bryan, your essential podcast for staying ahead in the dynamic world of hospitality. Hosted by Bryan Fish, CEO of Reliance Hospitality and a highly sought-after keynote speaker, this podcast dives deep into the strategic insights, evolving trends, and transformative ideas driving the hospitality and travel industries forward.Drawing from Bryan’s extensive background in hospitality management, strategic planning, and business innovation, each episode features compelling

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57:49

My Place Hotels CEO: The Extended-Stay Playbook

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2025/10/23

This week, Bryan sits down with Ryan Rivett, CEO of My Place Hotels of America, to unpack how a lean, owner-friendly brand is scaling nationwide in extended stay—without the bloat. From small-footprint prototypes and vertical integration to pragmatic amenity choices (no free breakfast, smart alternatives) and tech that actually helps operators, this is a masterclass in building hotels that pencil and perform. What You’ll Learn How My Place balances guests, franchisees, and brand standards...

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35:28

The Customer Isn’t Always Right (Hotel Tales & Fixes)

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2025/10/20

This week’s Check-Out Fridays gets real (and hilarious) about guest behavior, staff sanity, and the messy truth behind “the customer is always right.” From viral hotel-review segments to a wild Bonefish Grill incident and a Chick-fil-A drive-thru puzzle, Bryan and Tyler share frontline stories and practical takeaways every hotel operator—and every traveler—should hear. What You’ll Learn Why “the customer is always right” can hurt service qualitySimple scripts for handling unreasonable man...

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46:41

Buyers, PIPs & a Cooler Head: Ryan Bodine on 2025 Deals

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2025/10/14

What separates smart hotel deals from painful ones in 2025? Hotel broker Ryan Bodine (NewGen Advisory) joins Bryan to unpack what buyers/sellers keep getting wrong—overpaying under 1031 pressure, ignoring transfer PIPs, and underinvesting in staff—and how to prep your asset for a saner exit in the next 6–12 months. About the guest: Ryan advises owners and investors across limited-service to full-service assets, with a straight-shooting, relationship-first approach. Fresh off the 2025 Lodging...

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24:40

Hotel Reviews, Missed Flights & Outback Debates |...

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2025/10/11

It’s another Check-Out Friday — and this week, Bryan and Tyler are kicking back from Scottsdale, Arizona, recording out of the gorgeous NextSpace Studios while reflecting on a wild production week. From hilarious Reddit hotel reviews (featuring a mysterious “Mountain Lion Club” next door 😅) to Tyler’s missed flight adventure, and a deep dive into whether Outback Steakhouse still holds up — this episode is all about travel chaos, hospitality humor, and the art of not taking yourself too

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53:22

Helping Build Maui’s Top-Rated Hostel with Michael...

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2025/10/08

From selling candy in grade school to running the #1 rated hostel in North America, investor Michael Russell shares how hustle, timing, and creative thinking turned risk into a multimillion-dollar hospitality portfolio. What you’ll learn: •How the Great Recession became his once-in-a-lifetime buy-in opportunity. •The leap from vacation rentals → boutique hospitality investing. •Inside the creation of Hakuna Matata Hostel—from $800K to a $5.2M appraisal. •The business math behind hostels: “Se...

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47:09

Design That Pays: ROI, Brand Standards & Boutique Edge

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2025/09/30

From brand standards and PIPs to boutique independence, designer Tonya Almallah Schmitt shares how to deliver ROI without losing soul—plus why scent, sound, and “memory points” matter more than spec sheets. What you’ll learn: Career leap: How Tonya turned a downturn layoff into an entrepreneurial studio.ROI-first design: Balancing brand standards with owner realities; value engineering without cheapening the experience.Independent vs. branded: The freedom and friction of boutique projects—and...

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20:08

Reddit Hotel Chaos, NI Recap & Hawaii Dreams

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2025/09/26

From wild Reddit hotel reviews to a cinematic recap of our Belfast “Come From Away” episode, this Friday wrap hits travel, hospitality, and a little GM-life chaos. What you’ll hear: •The Belfast episode drop: behind the drone shot at The Lyric and how we built a more cinematic edit. •Two-interview week: Tonya Schmitt up next Tuesday; Michael Russell coming soon. •Reddit rabbit holes: why traveler oversharing is content gold (and a cautionary tale). •Hotel ops storytime: a GM’s unforget...

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38:56

Hospitality, Humanity & “Come From Away” in Belfast

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2025/09/23

This week on Check-In with Bryan, we traveled to Northern Ireland to support St. Agnes’s Choral Society in their powerful production of Come From Away at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre. As the world reflects on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, this episode highlights how kindness, hospitality, and community can shine in times of crisis. Host Bryan Fish sits down with cast members Fiona Keegan and Michelle Hannaway, along with St. Agnes’s leadership, Cat McAleavey and Gareth McGreevy to explore: Why Com...

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20:39

Back from Northern Ireland: Photos, Sleep Chaos &...

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2025/09/19

After two whirlwind weeks in Northern Ireland, Bryan and Tyler are finally back stateside (in two different cities), unpacking the trip, the late-night sessions, and why Nando’s x 3 became a ritual. We chat shooting a special onstage episode with St. Agnes Choral Society, near-miss key mishaps, brutal sleep schedules, and why the Financial District is Bryan’s new underrated NYC home base (plus a surprisingly great stay at a Sonder). We also shout out this week’s main episode with Jenn Parks (...

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45:57

Inside the Rise of Independent Hotels w/ Jenn Parks

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2025/09/17

What makes independent hotels thrive in a world dominated by the big brands? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, Bryan sits down with Jenn Parks, Vice President of Member Development & Communication at Curator Hotel & Resort Collection. Jenn brings a powerhouse background — 15 years at National Geographic building the Unique Lodges of the World program, and now leading Curator’s mission to support nearly 100 independent lifestyle hotels and resorts. They dive into: The lessons Jen...

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14:52

Work-Life Balance Myths Every Leader Believes

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2025/09/12

Welcome back to Check-Out Fridays, our end-of-week series from Check-In with Bryan. This week, Bryan takes the mic solo to break down one of the most common struggles in leadership and hospitality: work-life balance. Drawing inspiration from clips with past guests and voices like Scott Clary, Jay Shetty, and Mel Robbins, Bryan unpacks the three biggest myths that keep leaders stuck in burnout and chasing “someday.” Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: •Why balance isn’t 50/50 every sin...

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22:50

Red-Eyes, Rants & Belfast: Midnight Check-Out in NYC

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2025/09/05

It’s midnight in New York, but Bryan and Tyler are wide awake for this week’s Friday Check-Out. Fresh off a whirlwind week of filming, travel prep, and deep dives into hospitality, the duo sit down to talk about: Their recent interview with Cody Adent and his very Utah venturesNYC filming adventures (including a 9/11 Memorial visit and security guard diplomacy)The chaos of air travel: middle seats, man-spreading, and rogue airport Uber ridesA look ahead to their trip to Belfast for the 24th a...

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39:10

How Cody Adent is Transforming Hotel Management with...

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2025/09/02

What if your hotel could run seamlessly — with no front desk, no on-site staff, and 5-star reviews? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, host Bryan Fish sits down with Cody Adent, President & CFO of Vibrant Management and host of The Virtual GM Podcast. Cody shares the game-changing process behind their Virtual GM model, which allows boutique hotels to operate profitably with remote teams and lean operations — often in properties with fewer than 40 rooms. 💡 Inside the episode: How

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25:35

Karaoke in Airports, Grape Jelly Meatballs & Travel...

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2025/08/29

From Instant Pot debates to airport karaoke fails, this week’s episode of Check-Out Fridays with Bryan and Tyler is full of laughs, updates, and future plans. Tune in as the duo catch up before their upcoming trip to New York and Northern Ireland, where they’ll be filming, podcasting, and collaborating with some familiar faces in hospitality and the arts. Inside this episode: A bizarre karaoke experience at Orlando International Airport 🎤Why Bryan swears by the Vortex Plus air fryer

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43:07

Revolutionizing Hotel Development with AI – Brian...

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2025/08/26

What if designing your next hotel could be done in minutes—not months? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, we’re joined by Brian Ahmes, co-founder of Parafin, an AI-powered platform that’s transforming how developers evaluate sites, run financial models, and design hospitality projects. From his early architecture days at HKS to pitching radical hotel concepts to Hyatt’s C-suite, Brian shares an extraordinary journey blending design, data, and disruption. We dive into: How Parafin bridges...

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22:48

Jet Lag, Greek Food & Group Travel with Matthew...

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2025/08/22

This week’s Friday Checkout is packed with laughs, travel recaps, and real talk. Bryan and Tyler reunite (with working Wi-Fi!) to reflect on their recent Greece trip—from late-night pizza missions and legendary taxi drivers to overeating on cruise ships and Athens surprises. They also dive into the latest Check-In with Bryan episode featuring Matthew Schueller, where they explore the rise of community-driven group travel and how he transitioned from nursing to leading curated trips across th...

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36:41

How Group Travel Helped Matthew Schueller Build...

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2025/08/19

“I’ve never felt more accepted or free to be myself.” That’s the kind of feedback Matthew Schueller gets from the travelers who join his global group trips — and in this episode of Check-In with Bryan, we explore exactly why. This heartfelt conversation welcomes back LGBTQ+ travel expert, content creator, and community builder Matthew Schueller, nearly a year after his first appearance. From launching 11 group trips in under 12 months to building a thriving global community through his new ...

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24:55

Greece Recap, Hospitality Reflections & Scott Clary...

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2025/08/15

From rooftop hammocks in Greece to hospitality soul-searching, Bryan takes us solo on this week’s Check-Out Friday. Hear all about a chaotic yet memorable group trip through Athens, Santorini, and Crete — with cruise surprises, internet meltdowns, and emotional wins. Bryan opens up about why this trip rekindled his love for hospitality, the impact of creating memories for guests, and the power of personal reinvention. Plus: •Virgin Voyages food upgrades & the magic of Gunbae dining •Ham...

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38:54

Scott Clary on Building Teams That Give 150%

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2025/08/12

Want your team to give more than just their job description? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, host Bryan Fish sits down with returning guest Scott Clary—entrepreneur, podcaster, and marketing strategist—to explore how great leaders can unlock 150% effort from their teams. The key? Helping employees achieve their career goals, even if it means eventually leaving your company. From real-world examples of team members who grew into their dream careers, to honest talk about quiet quitt...

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45:06

Scott Clary on Architecting a Life You Actually Enjoy

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2025/08/06

What if the hustle is hurting more than helping? In this powerful episode of Check-In with Bryan, host Bryan Fish reconnects with Scott Clary—marketer, podcaster, and business strategist—to explore what it really means to architect a life you love. From cutting unnecessary meetings to rejecting hustle culture, Scott shares raw insights on building a career (and life) that’s sustainable, intentional, and aligned with who you truly are. Whether you’re a founder on the edge of burnout, a rem...

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