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The Unchecked-In Podcast

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About this Podcast:

The Unchecked-In goes beyond a traditional podcast—it’s a raw, unfiltered space where independent hotel owners get real about what it actually takes to survive, grow, and stay sane in the hospitality business. The Unchecked-In will explore critical themes in independent hospitality, including: Revenue Optimization Strategies: How small properties can compete with larger chains through smart pricing and positioning Guest Experience Innovation: Creating memorable stays that drive loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing Technology Integration: Leveraging AI and automation to streamline operations without losing the personal touch Succession Planning: Preparing the next generation of hospitality leaders and ensuring business continuity Market Positioning: Standing out in a crowded marketplace dominated by large chains and vacation rental platforms Each episode will feature candid conversations with successful property owners, industry experts, and hospi

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Booking probability

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Guest openness

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What is The Unchecked-In Podcast about?

The Unchecked-In goes beyond a traditional podcast, it’s a raw, unfiltered space where independent hotel owners get real about what it actually takes to survive, grow, and stay sane in the hospitality business.

What has The Unchecked-In Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "15 Years of Hotel Turnarounds: What Actually Works vs. What Doesn't | with Benjamin Gray" (24 March 2026, 32 minutes), "Building A Hotel Brand for Outdoor Leisure Markets | with Keir Weimer & Jonny Jost of Weekender Hotels" (3 March 2026, 35 minutes), and "Overcoming Challenges in Hotel Tech Adoption | with Jacob Messina, CEO of Stayntouch" (18 February 2026, 24 minutes).

How often does The Unchecked-In Podcast publish?

The Unchecked-In Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 10 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Unchecked-In Podcast?

Booking probability for The Unchecked-In Podcast is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Unchecked-In Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Unchecked-In Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Unchecked-In Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Unchecked-In Podcast are Hotels & Lodging. The Unchecked-In Podcast has a business audience.

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The Unchecked-In Podcast is a business show with 10 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #10

    15 Years of Hotel Turnarounds: What Actually Works vs. What Doesn't | with Benjamin Gray

    Mar 24, 202632 minS0

    <p>How do you turn struggling hotels into market leaders?</p><p>In this episode, Bobby Marhamat sits down with Benjamin Gray, co-founder of Henlopen Hospitality and a seasoned hotel operator with more than 15 years of...

  • Episode #9

    Building A Hotel Brand for Outdoor Leisure Markets | with Keir Weimer & Jonny Jost of Weekender Hotels

    Mar 3, 202635 minS0

    <p>What does it take to build a fast-growing independent hotel brand in today’s market?</p><p>In this episode of The Unchecked-In Podcast, Bobby Marhamat sits down with Keir Weimer, CEO of Northbound Capital and Founder...

  • Episode #8

    Overcoming Challenges in Hotel Tech Adoption | with Jacob Messina, CEO of Stayntouch

    Feb 18, 202624 minS0

    <p>In this episode of The Unchecked-In Podcast, Bobby Marhamat sits down with Jacob Messina, CEO of Stayntouch, a cloud-native PMS helping hotels streamline operations and deliver exceptional guest...

  • Episode #6

    Speckled Hen Inn's Heather Shannon on Why Creating a Niche Beats Competing on Features

    Jan 9, 202623 minS0

    <p>Heather Shannon runs Speckled Hen Inn with a pricing strategy that contradicts what most revenue management systems recommend: she ignores competitor rates completely. After nine years of building a working farm...

  • Episode #4

    Stellara's Meredith Garrett on Why Your Occupancy Problem Isn't a Pricing Problem

    Jan 9, 202623 minS0

    <p>Meredith Garrett operates Nashville party properties and remote Smoky Mountains resorts including 45-foot treehouses and glamping domes. She reveals why 8 units isn't enough to make remote hospitality profitable, the...

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  • Episode #5

    Black Pearl Cove's Nicole Casino on 5 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Back: The Operational Reality of Luxury Glamping

    Jan 9, 202629 minS0

    <p>Nicole Casino built a hospitality brand generating 3-4 daily booking inquiries without paid marketing by documenting her three-year journey from RV glamping influencer to island resort owner on social...

  • Episode #1

    From Space Force Engineer to Boutique Hotel Owner: Jordan Malara’s Playbook for Buying Undervalued Inns and Building a Brand

    Dec 8, 202522 minS0

    <p>In today’s episode of Unchecked In, we sit down with Jordan Malara, owner of Springs Hospitality (Colorado), to unpack his transition from a U.S. Space Force engineer to boutique‑hotel operator—and the real estate...

  • Episode #6

    Speckled Hen Inn's Heather Shannon on Why Creating a Niche Beats Competing on Features

    Oct 17, 202523 minS0

    <p>Heather Shannon runs Speckled Hen Inn with a pricing strategy that contradicts what most revenue management systems recommend: she ignores competitor rates completely. After nine years of building a working farm...

  • Episode #5

    Stellara's Meredith Garrett on Why Your Occupancy Problem Isn't a Pricing Problem

    Oct 7, 202523 minS0

    <p>Meredith Garrett operates Nashville party properties and remote Smoky Mountains resorts including 45-foot treehouses and glamping domes. She reveals why 8 units isn't enough to make remote hospitality profitable, the...

  • Episode #4

    Black Pearl Cove's Nicole Casino on 5 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Back: The Operational Reality of Luxury Glamping

    Sep 30, 202529 minS0

    <p>Nicole Casino built a hospitality brand generating 3-4 daily booking inquiries without paid marketing by documenting her three-year journey from RV glamping influencer to island resort owner on social media.<br> <br>...

  • Episode #3

    7-Ranch's Joe Marzahl on How To Evaluate Rural Infrastructure Costs To Avoid Financial Surprises

    Aug 26, 202519 minS0

    <p>From corporate strategic marketing executive to glamping entrepreneur, Joe Marzahl reveals how he built 7-Ranch Getaways from 130 acres of raw Oklahoma land into a profitable hospitality operation generating repeat...

  • Episode #2

    Woodmont Lodging’s Michael Blank on How To Integrate Service & Tech Without Losing Soul

    Jul 15, 202523 minS0

    <p>Michael Blank, Principal at Woodmont Lodging — with nearly 30 years across operations, consulting, investment banking, and a decade running his own investment firm — tackles the hospitality industry's most critical...

  • Episode #1

    Black Bear Lodge’s Rachel Carlson on Year-Round Staffing in a Seasonal Market

    Jul 1, 202517 minS0

    <p>Most independent property owners view seasonal markets as profit killers, but Owner Rachel Carlson has spent eight years proving the opposite at her 31-room Black Bear Lodge in Lake Tahoe. Her counterintuitive...

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