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Check-In with Bryan

Hosted by Bryan Fish · business · EN-US

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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 e

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What is Check-In with Bryan about?

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.

Who hosts Check-In with Bryan?

Check-In with Bryan is hosted by Bryan Fish. The show has published 79 episodes to date.

What has Check-In with Bryan covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Candidate Was Never the Problem | Read Egger, Achilles HR" (27 October 2026, 60 minutes), "Can AI Even Find Your Hotel? | Georgina Downie, Watermelon Ghost" (20 October 2026, 60 minutes), and "There's No Roof Rack on the Casket | Daniel Lesser" (13 October 2026, 54 minutes).

How often does Check-In with Bryan publish?

Check-In with Bryan publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 79 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Check-In with Bryan?

Booking probability for Check-In with Bryan is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Check-In with Bryan requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Check-In with Bryan's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Check-In with Bryan?

The strongest fits for Check-In with Bryan are Hotels & Lodging. Check-In with Bryan has a business audience.

About the host

Bryan Fish hosts Check-In with Bryan, a business podcast with 79 episodes published.

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  • Episode #8

    The Candidate Was Never the Problem | Read Egger, Achilles HR

    Oct 27, 20261 hourS6

    Most GMs don’t wake up thinking about last night’s rate or where occupancy landed. They wake up thinking about one thing: who’s actually going to show up today? A housekeeper quits Tuesday. The job posts Wednesday. By...

  • Episode #7

    Can AI Even Find Your Hotel? | Georgina Downie, Watermelon Ghost

    Oct 20, 20261 hourS6

    For twenty years the playbook didn’t change. Get on the OTAs. Rank on Google. Build a website you’re proud of. Put a light over the front door so people can find you. Then someone opens ChatGPT and types: find me a...

  • Episode #6

    There's No Roof Rack on the Casket | Daniel Lesser

    Oct 13, 202654 minS6

    At twelve years old, Daniel Lesser had a leaf-raking business in Queens. Then he noticed something: he had the clients. His friends had the free time. So he put them to work, paid them a little less than he collected...

  • Episode #5

    From a Bridal Side Hustle to a Travel Empire

    Oct 6, 202653 minS6

    Most people start a side hustle to make a little extra on the weekends. Barbie Patel turned hers into a company. It started about eighteen years ago, for the least glamorous reason imaginable: she was getting married...

  • Episode #4

    The Forrest Gump of Real Estate

    Sep 29, 202659 minS6

    At 27, Russ Flicker walked into Trump Tower expecting an introduction. He walked out having negotiated his own salary — in the room, on the spot, with no idea the meeting was an interview. He'll tell you he negotiated...

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  • Episode #3

    He Turned Down JP Morgan for a Restaurant Job

    Sep 22, 202653 minS6

    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...

  • Episode #2

    I’ll Build It So They Can’t Tell Me No

    Sep 15, 202637 minS6

    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...

  • Episode #9

    Can a Hotel Run Without a General Manager?

    Jun 19, 202645 minS5

    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...

  • Episode #8

    Why Hyatt Is Betting Big on Midscale Hotels

    Jun 9, 202654 minS5

    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...

  • Episode #7

    Inside the Future of Hospitality Technology

    May 27, 20261h 8mS5

    What if the future of hospitality starts with better spaces? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan , Bryan Fish sits down with Jeff Emmons, CEO of Immedia , to talk about how NextSpace became more than a showroom — it...

  • Check-In with Bryan

    Is Hotel Tech Losing the Human Touch?

    May 21, 202642 min

    What happens when a longtime hotel operator moves into the world of hospitality technology? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan , Bryan Fish sits down with Nick Knight of Duetto to talk about the evolution of hotel...

  • Episode #5

    The F&B Playbook Hotels Still Get Wrong

    May 7, 202658 minS5

    What separates a great hotel restaurant from one that quietly loses money? In this episode of Check-In with Bryan , Bryan sits down with hospitality veteran Guy Reinbold —former VP of Food & Beverage and Corporate...

  • Episode #4

    What It’s Like Having Your Virgin Voyage Planned

    Apr 29, 202622 minS5

    What does it actually feel like to take a trip where everything is planned for you? This week on Check-In with Bryan , we’re coming to you aboard the Scarlet Lady with Lara Eurdolian, Belle Baskt, and Melissa & Skye...

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    The Big A.I. Opportunity Hotels Are Missing

    Apr 23, 202637 min

    Hospitality brands have more guest data than ever before — but most still are not using it to create truly personalized experiences. In this episode of Check-In with Bryan , Bryan sits down with Billy FisCher of Very...

  • Episode #2

    ADA Lawsuits Are Exploding — What Hotel Owners Need to Know

    Apr 15, 202646 minS5

    ADA compliance is becoming one of the fastest-growing legal risks in the hospitality industry — and most hotel owners don’t even realize how exposed they are. In this episode of Check-In with Bryan , Bryan sits down...

  • Episode #1

    Hotel Insurance Costs Are Rising—Here’s Why

    Apr 7, 202652 minS5

    SEASON 5: Episode 1 - Insurance is one of the biggest cost pressures facing hotel owners right now — and most operators still do not fully understand why. In this episode, Bryan Fish sits down with Dan Garzella to break...

  • Check-In with Bryan

    Lessons, Leadership, and the Future of Hospitality | 2025 Highlights

    Dec 31, 202520 min

    As we close out the year, this special episode of Check-In with Bryan is a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you. This episode is a curated recap of some of the most impactful moments, insights, and ideas shared...

  • Check-In with Bryan

    Hospitality Horror Stories: A Friday Rant on Bad Leadership

    Dec 20, 202559 min

    This week on Checkout Fridays , Bryan and Tyler keep it unfiltered. From a 47-minute drive-thru nightmare at a fast-casual restaurant to firsthand stories of bad management, burnout, and leadership failures , this...

  • Check-In with Bryan

    Inside Hotel Development: Brands, Trust, and Market Reality with Tom Busch

    Dec 16, 20251h 1m

    Hotel development isn’t just about picking a brand. It’s about relationships, market truth, and knowing when to say no. In this episode of Check-In with Bryan , Bryan Fish sits down with Tom Busch , a seasoned hotel...

  • Check-In with Bryan

    Holiday Travels, Christmas Music & McDonald’s Wins | Check-Out Friday

    Dec 13, 202535 min

    It’s a laid-back Check-Out Friday as Bryan and Tyler unwind, reflect, and let the conversation go wherever it wants. In this episode, the guys dive into holiday traditions, Christmas movies, music debates (Mariah, Cher...

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