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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How Group Travel Helped Matthew Schueller Build Community
“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 brand Sidequest Travel, Matthew shares how travel became a healing, connecting, and life-changing experience — not only for him, but for hundreds of others worldwide.
🎒 Inside the episode:
- The surprising story behind his first-ever group trip to Greece
- How he’s cultivated deep connections between strangers through travel
- Lessons in loneliness, belonging, and post-pandemic transformation
- What it’s like building a travel company as a queer creator
- His advice on scaling impact-driven businesses while staying grounded
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler, an aspiring founder, or just someone searching for connection, this episode will remind you how powerful intentional experiences can be — especially when community comes first.
👥 Learn more about Sidequest Travel: https://www.sidequesttravel.com
📲 Follow Matthew at @MichaelandMatt
🎧 Check-In with Bryan drops new episodes every Tuesday — and don’t miss our short-form Friday Checkout series!
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