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Virtual GM - A Hotel Management Podcast

Vibrant Management
Hospitality Industry
Guest Experience
Airbnb
Hospitality
Revenue Management
Vibrant Management
Hospitality Management
BITAC
Customer Experience
Independent Hotels
Virtual General Manager
Boutique Hotels
Thanksgiving
Chatgpt
Hotel Marketing Strategies
Christmas
Travel
Family Vacations
Coulee Coffee Co.
Hospitality Branding

Welcome to Virtual GM, the ultimate podcast for anyone looking to elevate their game in the modern hospitality industry! Whether you're a boutique hotel owner, VRBO manager, Airbnb administrator, front desk staff, or just someone trying to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the hospitality world, this podcast is for you! Each episode is packed with valuable insights, expert advice, and real-l... more

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Latest Episodes

In this solo episode, Cody breaks down the top hospitality conferences and networking events every hotel owner, operator, and hospitality professional should have on their radar this year.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, discover new te... more

In this episode, Cody & Meagan break down one of the most important (and misunderstood) elements in hospitality: what actually makes a stay memorable.

Because here’s the truth:

 👉 You can have a clean, nice room—and still be completely forgettable.... more

In this episode, Cody & Meagan dive into one of the most overlooked opportunities in hospitality: the small revenue levers that quietly drive big results.

Everyone talks about ADR and occupancy—but the most successful properties know that real growt... more

In this episode, Cody sits down with fellow Virtual GM Ali Dockstader, whose story in hospitality runs deep. Growing up in the industry, Ali witnessed firsthand what it takes to build something special—her family founded Cliffrose Lodge in 1989 when ... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Dockstader
Hospitality professional who created and leads the Virtual GM program
Vibrant Management
Episode: 🎧 Episode 38: From Legacy to Innovation — The Evolution of the Virtual GM with Ali Dockstader
Malissa Baum
Mother of four and Virtual GM
Vibrant Promotions / Virtual GM program
Episode: 🎧 Episode 37: Inside the Virtual GM Role — Lessons from the Front Lines with Malissa Baum
Jason Jenkins
VP of Sales at Bonafide AI
Bonafide AI
Episode: 🎧 Episode 31: AI, Authenticity & Bookings — How Hotels Can Win With Bonafide AI
Jay Viola
Industry expert and representative of BITAC
BITAC
Episode: 🎧 Episode 24: Inside BITAC: Why These Hospitality Events Are Unlike Any Other
Walter Peseski
Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Garfield
Garfield Public/Private
Episode: 🎧 Episode 20: The Hidden Power of Asset Management — Featuring Walter Peseski of Garfield Public/Private
Adobe Desert
A new client of the hosts, known for clever marketing and a rapidly growing online presence.
Adobe Desert
Episode: 🎧 Episode 16: Reputation Management in 2026: Responding, Recovering & Reinforcing Trust
Moritz von Petersdorff-Campen
CEO and co-founder of SuitePad
SuitePad
Episode: Season 3, Episode 10: Transforming Guest Engagement with SuitePad featuring Moritz von Petersdorff-Campen
Ted Ayliffe
Founder and CEO of Coulee Coffee Co.
Coulee Coffee Co.
Episode: 🎙️ Season 3, Episode 4 — Brewing Innovation with Ted Ayliffe, CEO of Coulee Coffee
Blake Norton
Co-founder of BlueForm Media
BlueForm Media
Episode: 🎙️ Season 3, Episode 2 — Behind the Scenes: How We’ve Created 100+ Episodes with BlueForm Media

Hosts

Cody Adant
Co-host focusing on hospitality operations, technology adoption, and guest experience.
Meagan Adant
Co-host with focus on hotel management, branding, and guest experience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Crushing it!

    Love this podcast! These guys have engaging content, great energy, inspiring ideas, and they're driven to make a difference in the hospitality industry. Every episode, I walk away more educated and am excited with a list of new ideas to incorporate into our business. Thanks, VGM and please keep crushing it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BelindaLenhard
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Team, Great podcust

    Was a pleasure participating in your podcust.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mzkayeto
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show!

    You’ll walk away with actionable business solutions, regardless of your industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johntheoptimist
    United States3 years ago
  • This podcast episode might be on the shorter side, but it’s packed with three super helpful tips for running a hotel this time of year

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States3 years ago
  • Short, action-packed episode

    This podcast episode might be on the shorter side, but it’s packed with three super helpful tips for running a hotel this time of year

    Audible
    5
    Amazon Customer
    United States3 years ago

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Audience-friendly format with relatable hospitality stories.
Guests and topics show practical value for independent hotels and vacation rentals.
Love the actionable tips for direct bookings and guest experience.

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Apple Podcasts
#164
Sweden/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#174
Poland/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#196
Taiwan/Business/Management

Talking Points

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🎧 Episode 38: From Legacy to Innovation — The Evolution of the Virtual GM with Ali Dockstader
Q: What makes the Virtual GM model work effectively from anywhere?
The flexibility comes from embracing mobile-first tools, VOIP phone systems, and automated messaging that let GMs handle reservations and guest needs on the go, without being tied to an office.
🎧 Episode 37: Inside the Virtual GM Role — Lessons from the Front Lines with Malissa Baum
Q: How has the COVID era influenced guest expectations and the way you communicate with guests remotely?
Guests respond well to authentic, human communication and occasional visibility of real-life moments; flexibility and accessibility have become expectations, not perks.
🎧 Episode 37: Inside the Virtual GM Role — Lessons from the Front Lines with Malissa Baum
Q: What advice would you give to listeners who want to run a property themselves without hiring a full Virtual GM team?
Focus on building a thorough, easy-to-follow process and ensure guests receive essential information upfront so operations can run smoothly with minimal back-and-forth.
🎧 Episode 24: Inside BITAC: Why These Hospitality Events Are Unlike Any Other
Q: What would be your message for the hoteliers who are listening?
As a hotelier, BITAC provides an ultimate time management program allowing them to achieve objectives and meet vendors efficiently in a supportive environment.
🎧 Episode 20: The Hidden Power of Asset Management — Featuring Walter Peseski of Garfield Public/Private
Q: What are some strategies for balancing revenue growth with expense control in hotel operations?
Hotels should analyze expenses granularly, looking at operating costs on a per-occupied room basis, rather than just focusing on revenue margins.

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What is Virtual GM about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, hospitality-focused show that blends hands-on operations with marketing and guest experience. Recent episodes emphasize converting direct bookings through stronger websites, the growing role of AI in distribution and content ownership, and crafting memorable guest experiences from micro-m moments to loyalty programs. The duo often shares real-world anecdotes, actionable tips, and examples from independent hotels and vacation rental management, with a clear tilt toward operational efficiency, digital marketing, and design-led hospitality. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on direct bookings, automation, and authentic guest engagement as competitive advantages in a crowded market.

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Recent guests on Virtual GM include:

1. Ali Dockstader
2. Malissa Baum
3. Jason Jenkins
4. Jay Viola
5. Walter Peseski
6. Adobe Desert
7. Moritz von Petersdorff-Campen
8. Ted Ayliffe

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