#192: How ONDA is Building a New Model for Experiential Stays | with Bill Graf

In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with Bill Graf, the visionary founder of ONDA Hotels, to uncover how a former finance exec traded spreadsheets for surf towns and is now building a hospitality brand for the modern traveler.

Bill shares the bold story of how a sabbatical, a motorcycle, and a post-COVID pivot led to the creation of ONDA—a growing hotel brand designed to bring trusted, high-vibe stays to off-the-beaten-path destinations. From his first property in Costa Rica to his vision of scaling globally through a franchise model.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• How contrarian investing led him into hospitality
• What “the vibe” really means and why it's everything
• Why ONDA is filling a massive gap in emerging travel markets
• What it takes to build trust in remote, lifestyle-driven destinations

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Links:
Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamgraf/?originalSubdomain=cr
ONDA: https://www.stayonda.com/

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