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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 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.
Check-In with Bryan
How Cody Adent is Transforming Hotel Management with Virtual GM's
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 Cody built a fully remote hospitality model
- The powerful role of stay-at-home moms in staffing
- Tech tools like Akia that elevate guest communication
- Financial best practices for hotel owners (including reserves, budgeting, and navigating distributions)
- Why flexibility and transparency are the new gold standard in management contracts
This candid conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, technology-driven hospitality, and the future of small hotels. Whether you’re a hotelier, investor, or aspiring operator, you’ll walk away with real, actionable insight into scaling properties without sacrificing service.
🎙️ Hosted by Bryan Fish, CEO of Reliance Hospitality
🎧 Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes — plus Friday Checkouts for weekly insights and behind-the-scenes commentary.
👉 Subscribe now and explore more at reliancehospitality.com
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