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.
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