Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles How Business (and Life) Partners Can Turn Shared Expenses Into Luxury Travel with Dr. Andrea Mabry (Ep. 70)
Can you build a business and a travel lifestyle at the same time?
In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, dermatologist and entrepreneur Andrea Mabry joins host DeAndre Coke to reveal how she leveraged high-value business expenses to earn millions of points and miles. From negotiating with contractors on a multi-million dollar clinic build to strategically choosing between Chase, Capital One, and Amex cards, Andrea shares actionable tips for entrepreneurs looking to turn their business spend into unforgettable travel rewards. They dive deep into the pros and cons of sharing points with partners, the surprising differences between credit card issuers, and how Andrea used AI to decide between points and cash back. You’ll also hear about her family’s premium cabin redemptions, the true value of understanding credit card fine print, and how setting aside just one hour can lead to long-term rewards.
If you’re a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to maximize every dollar—this one’s for you.
Key Highlights:
- Business Expense Strategy: Andrea used business spending, including building a clinic, to earn over 700,000 points annually.
- Credit Card Comparison: Chase offers substantial rewards but is hard to share; Capital One is the most flexible for transfers.
- Amex Point Tracking: Requires manual systems to manage partner point splits effectively.
- Contractor Negotiation: Paying large vendors with cards led to significant point accumulation.
- Cash Back vs Points: Andrea used AI tools to compare long-term value and determine the best strategy.
- Family Travel: Thanks to effective redemption planning, she flew seven family members in premium cabins.
- Quick Setup: Setting up a points system can take less than an hour but deliver massive returns.
- Teaching Others: Andrea educates her network to create shared travel opportunities.
- Redemption Stories: From Thailand to Iceland, points have become unforgettable travel memories.
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