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Point Me To First Class
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... more

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Episodes

90. Points Play: The Ultimate ‘Would You Rather’ Game

Get ready for an entertaining and informative discussion as Kevin Zanes, Dr. Sujatha Murali, Kelly from The Points and Miles... more

18 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
89. The Ultimate Guide to American Express Points with Kamree Price

For today’s conversation, I’m joined by Kamree Price, founder of Our Family Passport and an expert in earning and redeeming... more

11 Nov 2024 · 45 minutes
88. Southwest Rapid Rewards is Changing: Here’s What You Need to Know with Lyn Mettler

Lyn Mettler is a longtime travel journalist who has cracked the code on flying her family of four for free,... more

04 Nov 2024 · 40 minutes
87. Behind the Scenes at PMTFC Conference: Insights, Highlights, and Travel Tips

Have you ever attended a points and miles conference and walked away feeling like your travel hacking game has been... more

28 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
86. ANA’s Around the World Ticket: The Best-Kept Secret in Points and Miles with Devan Sullivan of The Pointsisters

Devan Sullivan is the younger of the two Pointsisters. They help their clients check off their travel bucket lists, flying... more

21 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
85. Lounge like a Pro: Your Insider’s Guide to Airport Lounges Using Credit Cards with Traci Siegel

My guest this week returning to the podcast is points expert Traci Siegel, a non-practicing attorney who has been using... more

14 Oct 2024 · 47 minutes
84. Amex to Alaska: 3 Business Class Award Redemptions You’ll Want to Book Now

In this episode, I dive deep into the implications of the Alaska-Hawaiian merger and explore how you can now effectively... more

07 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
83. From Points to Paradise: Planning your Bora Bora Getaway with Dr. Chandani DeZure

There’s one tropical dream destination that makes its way onto many points enthusiasts’ wish lists: Bora Bora. I have a... more

30 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
82. Best Airlines, Gear & Destinations for Globetrotting with Young Kids from Kristin Addis

In this episode, I'm joined by Kristin Addis, creator of Be My Travel Muse, one of the world’s most-read travel... more

23 Sep 2024 · 38 minutes
81. Earning Points for Real Estate Transactions: The Inside Scoop with RBN Founder Dr. Kipp Lassetter

Dr. Kipp Lassetter is a physician and tech entrepreneur with a distinguished background in emergency medicine and healthcare IT. Currently,... more

16 Sep 2024 · 40 minutes
80. A Dream Empty Nest Trip to Spain Using Points with Dr. Melissa Parsons

Melissa Parsons, MD, is a recently retired Board-Certified Pediatrician and now a life coach who helps amazing women learn to... more

09 Sep 2024 · 30 minutes
79. Hotel Award Travel Fundamentals with Ben Komenkul

In this episode, I sit down with Ben Komenkul, who knows everything there is to know about leveraging points for... more

02 Sep 2024 · 43 minutes
78. Score Bonus Points and Waived Fees: The Art of the Credit Card Retention Call with Dr. Suzy Spadafora

Dr. Suzy Spadafora is back on the show this week. She’s a points and miles pro who has opened over... more

26 Aug 2024 · 37 minutes
77. Capital One: The Points Sleeper Agent That's Coming to Life with the Points and Miles Doc

Kelly, the Points and Miles Doc, is a returning guest on the podcast, and she has a wealth of knowledge... more

19 Aug 2024 · 48 minutes
76. Your Mid-Year Points Check-In: How to Evaluate and Recalibrate Your Strategy

Doing a points check-in is the best possible way to recalibrate and course correct while there's still plenty of time... more

12 Aug 2024 · 33 minutes
75. Getting Your P2 Approved, Business Credit Cards for W-2 Employees, and the Future of Points and Miles: Q&A

Do you need a profitable business to apply for business credit cards? If your P2 has been repeatedly rejected for... more

05 Aug 2024 · 59 minutes
74. Unlocking Sweet Spot Awards: Scoring Amazing Flight Deals with Allison Tackette

One of the most rewarding ways to get the most value from your points is booking sweet spot awards. These... more

29 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
73. The Secret to Booking Your Dream Safari: Budget, Locations, and Luxury (If You Want It) with Dr. Niki Topp

Dr. Niki Topp is a board-certified OB/GYN who is now retired from clinical practice. After moving to South Africa 8... more

22 Jul 2024 · 57 minutes
72. Horses, Zebras, and Unicorns: Business Class Award Flight Edition (Part 2)

Is it possible to book four or more business class award tickets on the same flight? You might think it's... more

15 Jul 2024 · 39 minutes
71. Horses, Zebras, and Unicorns: Business Class Award Flight Edition (Part 1)

In the world of points travel, you're probably familiar with the concept of a unicorn award. These are flights so... more

08 Jul 2024 · 30 minutes
70. From Bills to Boarding Passes: Mastering Expense Buckets for Maximum Points

Getting value from points comes down to two simple things: earning points (ideally as many as possible for the money... more

01 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
69. Dream Travel and the Reverse Bucket List with Dr. Faryal Michaud

Whether it's sipping champagne in first class, watching the sunset in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, or enjoying access... more

24 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
68. Racking Up Points with Chase Spending Offers

If you have a high monthly credit card spend and want to leverage these expenses to earn even more points,... more

17 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
67. An Analytic Approach to Points Travel with Kevin Zanes

Kevin Zanes has a background in data science and analytics that he now uses to scour award programs for the... more

10 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
66. You Don't Need to Use Points for Every Trip with Dr. Laura Jana

Dr. Laura Jana is an Omaha-based pediatrician, social entrepreneur, and award-winning children/parenting book author. From early literacy advocate and 9-year... more

03 Jun 2024 · 46 minutes
65. Earning Points for Paying Student Loans or 529 Plans with Dr. Andrea Mabry

Today, I'm joined by my friend, points-earning expert Dr. Andrea Mabry. She's here to show you exactly how to earn... more

27 May 2024 · 50 minutes
64. Choosing a Miraval Resort for Your Next Getaway with Arpita Gupta DePalma and Mindy Stimell-Rauch

Miraval Resort is an all-inclusive, adults-only health and wellness resort that started in Tucson, Arizona, and has expanded to Austin,... more

20 May 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
63. From the UK to Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar on Points with Lindsay Bradley

Lindsay Bradley started her points and miles journey in 2011 but didn't get into extensive points travel until meeting her... more

13 May 2024 · 54 minutes
62. Money Mindset and Owning Your Financial Life with Kara Loewentheil

For this conversation about how we think about ourselves in relation to money, I’m joined by one of the most... more

06 May 2024 · 50 minutes
61. Earn Points for Paying Your Rent and More: Everything Bilt with Dr. Suzanne Manzi

Earning transferable points is key to unlocking some of the best possible deals on flights and hotel stays. But which... more

29 Apr 2024 · 59 minutes
60. 5 Questions You Can’t Ignore When Applying for a New Rewards Credit Card

The points hobby has changed massively over the years. We have more points-earning cards, higher sign-up bonus offers, and rewards... more

22 Apr 2024 · 31 minutes
59. Miles Ahead: Strategies for Smart Mileage Purchases

Right now in April 2024, there’s a unique points opportunity that I’ve taken advantage of every year for the past... more

15 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
58. From Zero Points to South Africa in Business in Just 12 Months with Dr. Lisha Taylor

Dr. Lisha Taylor is a wealth strategist, "doctorpreneur," professional writer, and podcaster, advocating for physician wellness through financial literacy. As... more

08 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
57. The Chase Points Ecosystem: What You Need to Know with Dr. Sujatha Murali

If you’re serious about points, you should have access to at least one of the major transferable points currencies. But... more

01 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
56. Making Taxes Part of Your Points Strategy

Tune in to today's update on paying taxes with a credit card to hear how this annual expense can play... more

25 Mar 2024 · 40 minutes
55. Travel That Matches Your Values with Dr. Erika Moseson

Dr. Erika Moseson is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician in Portland, Oregon. She’s also the host of the... more

18 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
54. Award-Travel Tips for Big Families with Dr. Susan Zink

Points travel is possible for everyone, even a family of five or more. To discuss the ways families can maximize... more

11 Mar 2024 · 50 minutes
53. Deal or No Deal: How to Evaluate Points Redemption Value

Have you ever felt like you were doing points “wrong” because you aren’t booking the same kinds of high-value redemptions... more

04 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
52. Strategy, Transferable Points, and Card-Canceling Mistakes: Listener Q&A

What do you do with cards once you’ve had them for a while and you’ve already earned the welcome bonus?... more

26 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
51. Is Points Travel Still Worth It? With Traci Siegel

My guest this week is points expert Traci Siegel, a non-practicing attorney who has been using miles and points to... more

19 Feb 2024 · 59 minutes
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My guest this week is points expert Traci Siegel, a non-practicing attorney who has been using miles and points to travel around... more