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Dr. Kipp Lassetter is a physician and tech entrepreneur with a distinguished background in emergency medicine and healthcare IT. Currently, Dr. Kipp is focused on revolutionizing the real estate industry as the founder of RBN, a startup dedicated to rewarding consumers with valuable points when they buy or sell a home with a top local realtor.   Tune in this week as RBN co-founder and CEO Dr. Kipp Lassetter joins me to explain how to earn points on the purchase or sale of your home. He explains how this program works, the unique ways you can use RBN points, and how you can squeeze extra value out of them. If you have a home purchase or sale on the horizon, you won't want to miss this.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/points-real-estate-transactions-dr-kipp-lassetter   Get your digital ticket for the Points Made Easy conference here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/PMTFCconference   Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

Melissa Parsons, MD, is a recently retired Board-Certified Pediatrician and now a life coach who helps amazing women learn to love their lives. Today, however, she’s here to talk about how she booked a phenomenal trip just two months in advance, getting amazing deals in the process.   While not everything went perfectly to plan— from a record-breaking heatwave in Barcelona to an uncomfortable train ride— Dr. Melissa and John had the opportunity to enjoy world-renowned cuisine, stunning art, and iconic architecture. Dr. Melissa shares how she made it happen and offers unique travel tips for planning your own dream trip to Spain.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/dream-empty-nest-trip-spain-using-points-dr-melissa-parsons   Get your digital ticket for the Points Made Easy conference here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/PMTFCconference   Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy  

Join Ben Komenkul, founder of Ben’s Big Deal and a travel rewards expert with over 10 years of experience. He dives into the key differences between using points for hotel stays versus flight bookings. Discover the true value of various hotel point currencies and practical tips for selecting the right hotel brand. Ben also reveals how to earn great treatment from hotels—even without elite status—and shares strategies to maximize the value of free night certificates. Elevate your hotel award game with his expert advice!

Dr. Suzy Spadafora is back on the show this week. She’s a points and miles pro who has opened over 30 rewards credit cards since 2016, and her P2 has opened 25. She keeps detailed notes on the retention offers she scores each year when annual fees hit. By employing a few simple strategies, Dr. Suzy often convinces banks to incentivize her to keep her cards open with statement credits, bonus points, or waived annual fees.   Tune in today to hear Dr. Suzy's insider secrets for maximizing credit card retention offers. She shares the exact script she uses when calling credit card providers, the most common mistakes to avoid, and how to decide if an offer is worth taking. With her tips, you'll be racking up extra points and perks on your lesser-used rewards cards in no time.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/credit-card-retention-call-dr-suzy-spadafora   Get the Travel Freely app here: https://my.travelfreely.com/share?bref=dcw  

Kelly, known as the Points and Miles Doc, brings her expertise to discuss Capital One's points system. She dives into the evolution of Capital One’s offerings, highlighting the Venture and Venture X cards as travel rewards powerhouses. Exploring the strengths and weaknesses of Capital One's credit cards, they discuss strategies for maximizing points, including the standout advantage of the Business Venture X card. Kelly also shares tips on navigating the credit approval process and unlocking hidden travel rewards with valuable partnerships.

Doing a points check-in is the best possible way to recalibrate and course correct while there's still plenty of time left in the year. This means getting clear on every aspect of your points world, including your current points balances, credit card welcome bonuses, loyalty program status, and estimating your upcoming spend.   Whether you're brand new to points and miles or a seasoned pro, tune in this week for a comprehensive strategy for evaluating your progress and making the most of your remaining spend for the year. Even if you don't have a points plan in place yet, the strategy I share today will help you get ready for taking a more intentional approach to reaching your points goals in the future!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/mid-year-points-check-in-evaluate-recalibrate-your-strategy   Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

Discover how to tackle business credit card applications, even if your partner's been rejected before. Learn the importance of credit freezes for protecting your identity and credit reports. Explore the dynamic world of travel rewards and its growing community. Gain insights on maximizing points and staying ahead in loyalty programs, whether you're a newbie or a seasoned traveler. This engaging discussion is packed with tips and strategies to elevate your points game.

One of the most rewarding ways to get the most value from your points is booking sweet spot awards. These awards represent unique opportunities to book incredible flights at points prices that are a steal, but in order to take advantage of these sweet spots, you have to know what you're looking for. That's where award travel expert Allison Tackette comes in. She has been booking points and miles sweet spots for over 10 years and now helps others book their own dream trips.   Hear all about the most enticing award sweet spots and the best ways to fly to Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and more using a fraction of the typical points required. Whether you're a points beginner or already have award travel experience, you'll leave this episode equipped with the knowledge and strategies to start finding your own sweet spot award flights.       Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/unlocking-sweet-spot-awards-allison-tackette       Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

Dr. Niki Topp is a board-certified OB/GYN who is now retired from clinical practice. After moving to South Africa 8 years ago, her career focus switched toward philanthropy and opening her own small business. She is also the founder and director of a non-profit called Ithemba Ngemfundo, which focuses on improving early education in the townships of South Africa.   Through her travel business Wandering Leopard, Dr. Topp plans group trips to South Africa, specifically for female physicians, which is why I have her on the show. Discover Niki's tips for booking your dream safari vacation, learn about your different options, and decide what works best for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/dream-safari-budget-locations-luxury-dr-niki-topp   Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

Discover the challenges of booking business class award flights to unique destinations like South America and Japan. Learn strategies for securing these elusive tickets, including utilizing credit card travel portals and unique connecting itineraries.