

đ´148. My $500 status run
Hey from the Brisbane Airport car park!
Todayâs episode is a little... rogue. I flew to Newcastle and back this morning â not for a keynote, not for a holiday, but for something frequent flyers call a status run.
If youâve never heard of it, I walk you through exactly what it is, why I did it, and how I used a mix of AI, points-chasing logic, and productive downtime to make it totally worth it. âď¸
I also chat about:
- Why Iâve been cheating on Qantas (sorry not sorry?)
- What Gold status actually gives you (spoiler: itâs more than a lounge)
- How AI helped me find the cheapest, fastest way to retain my perks
- Why flying gave me a âbalcony viewâ moment on my business
- The ROI of a $500 decision that keeps paying off all year long
Even if youâre not into travel hacks, this episodeâs about how sometimes, the most random decisions (like a fly-in fly-out morning adventure) can create space to think, reset, and come back sharper than ever.
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