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
My Place Hotels CEO: The Extended-Stay Playbook
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
- Why smaller footprints (64/86 keys) unlock A-location sites
- Smart amenity strategy: pools optional, Breakfast-in-Bed program
- Construction & cost control via vertical integration + one prototype
- Extended-stay revenue mix: weekly+ base plus short-stay demand
- Site selection playbook: demand facilitators over acreage myths
Resources & Links
- Learn more: My Place Hotels — franchising info on the site
- Recorded at NextSpace Studios (Scottsdale, AZ) in partnership with Immedia
- NextSpace Studios: https://www.nextspaceaz.com/nextspace-studios
- Immedia: https://www.immedia-tech.com/
- Listen to last Tuesday’s episode with Ryan Bodine (NewGen Advisory)
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