Point Me To First Class
Devon Gimbel MD
Point Me to First Class is a show for employed professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and business owners with higher-than-average personal and/or business expenses who want to learn to leverage them into credit card points to spend on travel. Your expenses are your greatest untapped asset - but learning how to use them to travel the world doesn't have to be confusing or complicated.
Each week, Devon Gimbel shares valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points and shows you how to spend them on incredible travel experiences.
Interested in learning more about working with Devon? Visit www.pointmetofirstclass.com to learn more.
This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like:
How do I earn credit card points and use them for travel?
How can I make my expenses benefit me?
How can I earn as many credit card points for as little spending as possible?
How to maximize value from credit card points.
How to earn credit card points for travel.
Turn credit card points into travel.
Each week, Devon Gimbel shares valuable tips, tools, and strategies to help you uplevel your skills earning and redeeming credit card points and shows you how to spend them on incredible travel experiences.
Interested in learning more about working with Devon? Visit www.pointmetofirstclass.com to learn more.
This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like:
How do I earn credit card points and use them for travel?
How can I make my expenses benefit me?
How can I earn as many credit card points for as little spending as possible?
How to maximize value from credit card points.
How to earn credit card points for travel.
Turn credit card points into travel.
Episodes
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Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 20min
46. 2023 Points Spending Review with the Points and Miles Doc (Part 2)
I'm back with part two of my episode with Kelly, the Points and Miles Doc. In this episode, we're divulging how we decided to spend the treasure trove of points we earned last year. We're letting you see behind the scenes of our points wallets and travel plans, comparing the really fun part of the points hobby: how we used these points to book incredible travel experiences. Tune in this week as we discuss our most memorable points travels in 2023, our highest-value redemptions last year, and we're sharing all the points travel we've already booked for 2024! We're highlighting the programs that we got the most value out of, and get a new perspective on what your own points journey could look like this year. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/points-spending-review-part-2 Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 49min
45. 2023 Points Earning Review with the Points and Miles Doc (Part 1)
Today, I'm joined by my points friend Kelly (The Points and Miles Doc) and we're taking a look back at 2023, breaking down all the points we earned last year, how we earned them, and we're analyzing some current trends in the points and miles world. Tune in this week as we discuss the highs and lows of the points world in 2023. Kelly and I are sharing our favorite cards, points currencies, and sign-up bonuses from the past 12 months. We're diving deep into what's changed over the past year, and we're looking at the landscape of points travel as we kick off 2024. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/points-earning-review-part-1 Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
Jan 1, 2024 • 6min
44. What's Coming in 2024 on the Point Me To First Class Podcast
What can you expect from the Point Me to First Class Podcast in 2024? Instead of taking a deep dive into a points earning topic, I'm just bringing you a short and sweet episode about what's to come over the next 12 months. Discover what the next year has in store for the Point Me to First Class podcast and how I'm diversifying the types of travel inspiration and advice offered here. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/coming-2024-podcast Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
Dec 25, 2023 • 19min
43. Unlocking Double Rewards: A Deep Dive into Chase Freedom Unlimited's Latest Offer
If you love earning Chase Ultimate Rewards Points, you're in the right place. Chase has a promotional offer right now that just might be the best points earning gift that you receive all year. Today, we're looking at how you can get double cash-back or double points using your Chase Freedom Unlimited card. Discover how to get double points with your Chase Freedom Unlimited card. Learn what this specific promotion offers, who is eligible for it, and I'm breaking down who stands to benefit the most from this offer, and who would be better off taking a pass on this one. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/double-rewards-dive-chase-freedom Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
Dec 18, 2023 • 47min
42. High-Yield Strategies for Solo Points Earners with Dr. Erin Casey
Dr. Erin Casey, a retired hematologist-oncologist turned hospitalist, shares her high-yield strategies for earning over one million points as a solo points earner. She discusses challenges faced by solo earners, credit card strategies, and maximizing the value of points for travel. The episode concludes with tips and advice for solo points earners.
Dec 11, 2023 • 19min
41. Use It or Lose It - Your Year-End Checklist
How do you end 2023 strong and ensure you aren't missing out on any valuable benefits from your rewards credit cards? We're fast approaching the end of the year, so it's time to do some points housekeeping. I'm reviewing five things I do to ensure I'm on track to hit my points and travel goals for the year. Tune in this week to discover how to round out 2023 while staying on track with your rewards points. I'm showing you three ways to make sure you're taking advantage of your use-or-lose offers, and I'm discussing everything you need to consider about points transfers, purchasing points, and maintaining your status in your loyalty programs. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/year-end-checklist Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
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Dec 4, 2023 • 42min
40. My Credit Card Journey: How It Started & What I'd Do Differently Now
Explore the evolution of rewards credit cards and learn from personal anecdotes about the speaker's journey since 2012. Discover the surprising reasons why many initial choices might not be the best today. Gain insights into key strategies for beginners and the impact of changing rules like Chase’s 524. This insightful discussion highlights essential considerations for anyone looking to maximize their travel rewards and make informed decisions on their first credit card.
Nov 27, 2023 • 39min
39. Rewards Travel Planning with Dr. Amita Kumar
Today, I'm joined by another physician-entrepreneur who is taking her travel experiences to the next level by leveraging her business expenses: Dr. Amita Kumar. Dr. Kumar is a primary care physician in San Antonio, Texas. Recently, she decided to take a sabbatical from her clinical practice and since one of her passions is traveling with her family, she has found a more economical way to do so by utilizing credit card points. She is discussing her love of planning, the kind of planning drama that comes up for her clients, and she's sharing how she helps people overcome their planning blocks so they can start making the most of the points they earn and the time they spend traveling. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/travel-planning-amita-kumar Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
Nov 20, 2023 • 54min
38. Travel, Adaptability, and Building Confidence on the Analyze Scripts Podcast
I'm sharing a recent conversation I had on the Analyze Scripts podcast. Analyze Scripts is hosted by Yale-trained psychiatrist Katrina Furey, MD, and psychotherapist Portia Pendleton, LCSW, analyzing the depiction of mental health in TV and film. In this conversation, we discussed the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and what we can learn about ourselves and travel from the characters in the movie. Katrina and Portia are also exploring the world of rewards points themselves, so there's something in this episode for everybody. Discover what we can learn about ourselves from the characters in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, why this movie is a great insight into the reality of getting out of your comfort zone, and the huge impact that travel can have on our lives. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/analyze-scripts-podcast Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
Nov 13, 2023 • 38min
37. Unlimited Free Flights with the Southwest Companion Pass with Lyn Mettler (Part 2)
Last week, Lyn shared how to earn your Southwest Companion Pass and how the pass works. We're picking up right where we left off, discussing the specific points activities that do and don't count toward qualifying for a Companion Pass, and Lyn is sharing a strategy you can use to make sure you qualify for a Companion Pass by early 2024. Tune in this week to discover how to qualify for unlimited flights through the Southwest Companion Pass. Also, learn three common mistakes you need to avoid when working toward your own Companion Pass, so you don't run into any surprises as you get your hands on your Southwest Companion Pass. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/southwest-companion-pass-lyn-mettler-2 Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
