Point Me to First Class is the show for professionals and business owners with higher-than-average personal or business expenses, who want to learn to leverage these expenses into credit card points they can spend on travel.
Each week, I share valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points, so you can expand your travel and expand your experiences.
Learn how to use Bilt Rewards points to book Japan Airlines flights in business class—and unlock powerful partner redemptions with Emirates, Korean Air, and more. This new transfer option could be your key to premium travel in 2024.
Learn when it actually makes sense to transfer credit card points without a specific award booking—and how to evaluate limited-time transfer opportunities like Amex to Alaska via Hawaiian.
Explore how fifth freedom flights can unlock more award availability, lower points prices, and surprisingly comfortable cabins. This guide breaks down what they are, where they fly, and how to book them.
Learn how to sleep better while traveling with advice from two sleep therapists. This episode covers what actually causes jet lag, how to prepare before a trip, and simple changes that make a big difference during and after your travels.
Discover how the Mesa credit card finally makes it possible to earn points for your mortgage—and other major expenses for homeowners like daycare and utilities. This episode breaks down how it works and who it’s best for.
Explore how to simplify your finances, make smarter travel decisions, and live more intentionally using systems and tools that actually work. Chris Hutchins shares his favorite hacks for optimizing the way you earn, spend, and travel—without overthinking it.
Discover how to simplify your travel wardrobe, pack smarter (not more), and feel stylish and comfortable no matter your destination. Stylist Cassandra Sethi shares her expert tips on packing for efficiency, versatility, and confidence
Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to figure out how to transfer your credit card points to book award travel? Do you wonder if you’re getting the most value out of your hard-earned points? In this episode, I dive deep into the world of points transfers and reveal the top 10 do’s and don’ts every award traveler needs to know.
Learn the key differences between searching for cash flights versus award flights, and how to overcome the challenges of information overload and limited award seat inventory. I break down the most important mindset shifts and practical strategies you can start using today to increase your chances of finding your dream award flights.
Discover which credit cards offer the best earning rates when paying payroll through Zil, and how to think about the cost-benefit analysis of the processing fees. DeAndre breaks down his exact process for maximizing payroll points and shares some of the amazing trips he’s taken and has planned by strategically leveraging this expense. If you’re a business owner looking to supercharge your points earning, this episode is a must-listen!