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.
Episodes
50 episodes
Buyers, PIPs & a Cooler Head: Ryan Bodine on 2025 Deals
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 st...
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Episode 10
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Hotel Reviews, Missed Flights & Outback Debates | Check-Out Fridays in Scottsdale
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 h...
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Helping Build Maui’s Top-Rated Hostel with Michael Russell
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...
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Episode 10
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53:22
Design That Pays: ROI, Brand Standards & Boutique Edge
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:
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Episode 9
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47:09
Reddit Hotel Chaos, NI Recap & Hawaii Dreams
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 ...
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Hospitality, Humanity & “Come From Away” in Belfast
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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Back from Northern Ireland: Photos, Sleep Chaos & What’s Next
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 e...
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Inside the Rise of Independent Hotels w/ Jenn Parks
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 &...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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Work-Life Balance Myths Every Leader Believes
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 ...
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Red-Eyes, Rants & Belfast: Midnight Check-Out in NYC
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 r...
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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 Vibran...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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Karaoke in Airports, Grape Jelly Meatballs & Travel Plans to Northern Ireland
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 N...
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Revolutionizing Hotel Development with AI – Brian Ahmes of Parafin
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 devel...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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43:07
Jet Lag, Greek Food & Group Travel with Matthew Schueller
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 cru...
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22:48
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 w...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:41
Greece Recap, Hospitality Reflections & Scott Clary Wisdom
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 ...
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24:55
Scott Clary on Building Teams That Give 150%
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 strat...
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38:54
Scott Clary on Architecting a Life You Actually Enjoy
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 i...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:06
Behind the Scenes in Greece: Travel, Content & Setting Sail!
This week on Friday Checkout, Bryan and Tyler are reporting in from Athens, Greece, where they’re prepping for a whirlwind content trip with Destinations by Reliance. From scouting shoot locations to navigating unexpect...
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24:52
Why Great Leaders Never Stop Serving | Jack Paul
In this episode of Check-In with Bryan, we sit down with hospitality executive and inspiring leader Jack Paul for a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership.With decades of experience across top hotel brands, J...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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46:34
Dogs, Deadlines & Greece: A Wild Week in Hospitality
Welcome back to Check-Out Friday, our short-form spin-off of Check-In with Bryan where we unpack the chaos, insights, and laughs from the week—quick enough to catch on your lunch break or treadmill run (just not Bryan’s)....
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21:59
From Concept to Launch: The Rise of University Hotels
EPISODE 2: What happens when a mother’s college drop-off nightmare becomes a hospitality revolution? Meet Aileen Canta, visionary hotel developer and founder of University Hotels, who turned five years of persistence, passion, and personal sacr...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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37:53
New Friday Series + Season Sneak Peek | Check-In Podcast
Welcome to the Friday Checkout edition of the Check-In with Bryan podcast!This week, Bryan Fish and executive producer Tyler Alexander kick off the brand-new Friday series with a relaxed, behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming this season ...
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Season 3 Premiere: Scaling Smarter w/ Trusha Patel
Welcome to Season 3 of Check-In with Bryan! We’re kicking things off with a powerhouse conversation on scaling smarter in hospitality investment.In Episode 1, Bryan sits down with Trusha Patel, CEO of Platinum Holdin...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:06
The Best of Check-In with Bryan and Jeremy 2024: Hospitality Tips & Entrepreneur Secrets!
We’re taking a trip down memory lane with highlights from some of our favorite episodes and featured guests! From hospitality insights with Sarah Dandashy to entrepreneurial gold from Scott Clary, this episode is packed with invaluable tips, se...
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Season 2
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