Luke Shantz
Entrepreneur and former corporate sales professional who co-founded and renovated a boutique hotel in Costa Rica with his partner, featured on HGTV's Betting on Paradise, and is launching transformational retreats.
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Sep 1, 2025 • 27min
Betting on Paradise: How One Couple Left Corporate Careers, Moved to Costa Rica, and Built Their Dream Life | #210
Meet Luke Shantz, a former corporate sales pro who co-founded and renovated a boutique hotel in Costa Rica, and Steph Sitt, a hospitality expert who left corporate life to rebuild and run the property. They share leaving 9–5s, buying and TV-renovating a rundown hotel, parenting through big change, filming for HGTV, and launching transformational Costa Rica retreats.
May 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
Steph and Luke - Betting on Paradise and Renovating a Decrepit Hotel in Costa Rica
Steph Sitt and Luke Shantz, co-owners of a hotel and restaurant in Costa Rica, share their inspiring journey of trading mundane city life for tropical paradise. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster of renovating a decrepit hotel while parenting two young daughters. From the thrills of chasing their dream to the unexpected challenges posed by the pandemic, they highlight the joys of community integration and the transformative power of their experiences. Their story reveals the complexities of entrepreneurship and the vibrant culture of Costa Rica.
