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#504: Brian Kelly faced a harsh reality during the Great Recession – $65,000 in income and crushing credit card debt.
He started a simple side hustle, a website called The Points Guy, as an attempt to earn a few hundred dollars a month.
Fast forward to today: The Points Guy boasts 11 million monthly visitors and a thriving team of 140 employees.
In this episode, Brian pulls back the curtain on his incredible journey, transforming a fledgling side hustle into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.
He also shares his signature expertise – the art of redeeming airline miles and points – empowering you to travel smarter.
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