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 discussions with influential industry leaders, hotel executives, investors, asset managers, and expert consultants. You’ll gain valuable insights into operational excellence, market developments, investment opportunities, asset optimization strategies, and relevant travel news influencing the hospitality landscape.
Designed specifically for hotel owners, operators, hospitality investors, travel professionals, and industry leaders, Check-In with Bryan empowers listeners to elevate their business strategies, harness industry-leading insights, and navigate the ever-evolving intersection of hospitality and travel.
Stay informed, inspired, and ahead of the competition with Bryan Fish and Reliance Hospitality.
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Latest Episodes
He Turned Down JP Morgan for a Restaurant Job
Will Dasco got demoted the summer he was a bartender on Cape Cod. Bartender down to server — a punishment, on paper.He made more money, he was better at it, and it set the direction for the next decade.A few years later he finishe...
I’ll Build It So They Can’t Tell Me No
Sarah Dandashy of Ask a Concierge got a flat "no" from a major brand two weeks before we taped this. Her response: build something they can't turn down.In her third visit to Check-In with Bryan, Sarah opens up about the rejections behind...
Your Press Release Is Getting Deleted
Hotel press releases mostly get deleted, and the reason is almost never the writing. CJ Arlotta spent his career on the other side of the desk - a journalist covering hospitality, healthcare, politics and government tech, and senior editor at H...
Can a Hotel Run Without a General Manager?
In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, Bryan sits down in person with returning guest Cody Adent, President and Chief Financial Officer of Vibrant Management, a forward-thinking hospitality management company specializing in boutique ...
Why Hyatt Is Betting Big on Midscale Hotels
In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, Bryan Fish sits down with Jason Ballard, SVP and Global Brand Leader for the Essentials Portfolio at Hyatt Hotels Corporation.Jason shares how Hyatt is expanding into new markets through brands li...