In this episode of Behind the Build, we head to Lugano, Switzerland—a dreamy spot where palm trees meet snow-capped mountains. I sit down with Kristina Delnevo, the mastermind and host extraordinaire behind Guesthouse Castagnola, one of the top-rated B&Bs in the Ticino region. Kristina’s journey started in finance, working for a Swiss bank, until she made an unexpected pivot—turning a “too big” house into a thriving hospitality business. With a Superhost rating of 4.99 and over a decade in the game (she was one of Airbnb’s OG listings back in 2012!), 

Kristina spills all:


✔️ The reality of running a small hospitality business

✔️ Balancing bookkeeping and housekeeping

✔️ Hosting international guests with Swiss precision

✔️ Why she loves travel—but prefers being home

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your home into an income stream, or just love a good entrepreneur story, this one's for you! Tune in now. 🎧✨  

Follow Kristina and Guesthouse Castagnola at Instagram (@guesthousecastagnola)

Book directly at Guesthouse Castagnola Website.

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From moving to America as a kid to making 7 figures by 30, Pam Bardhi has changed her & her family's lives by dominating as a woman in construction & real estate. Featured in Times and Forbes, she talks about the mistakes along the way, the challenges being a female in construction, and how she plans to revolutionize the construction and development industry.

Here are the key topics we discussed: 

• How Pam’s early responsibilities shaped her entrepreneurial mindset.
• Balancing restaurant management while stepping into the real estate world.
• Learning the importance of delegation and overcoming control issues.
• SOS calls and the value of a trusted tribe of advisors and friends.
• Pivot to creating intentional housing solutions like accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
• Why time freedom is essential for entrepreneurial fulfillment.
• Facing fears to avoid regrets and embracing the bigger mission.

Pam Bardhi

YOUNG HUSTLER- family in the restaurant business

Podcast Underdog in the top 1.5% in over 90 countries for 5 years, interviewed stars like Kevin Harrington from Shark tank. Can be followed on instagram at @pamela_bardhi

Website: https://pamelabardhi.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelabardhi/

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