# Point Me To First Class

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Official site: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/podcast
Author: Devon Gimbel MD
Episodes: 184

## Resource

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.

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## Episodes
- [177. Mid-Year Points & Miles Review 2026: The 6 Changes That Matter Most](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/177-mid-year-points-miles-review-2026-the-6-changes-that-matter-most) — 2026-07-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [176. Two Points Experts, Two Takes on Park Hyatt Cabo and Alila Mayakoba](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/176-two-points-experts-two-takes-on-park-hyatt-cabo-and-alila-mayakoba) — 2026-07-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [175. Why Aeroplan Belongs in Every Traveler's Award Strategy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/175-why-aeroplan-belongs-in-every-traveler-s-award-strategy) — 2026-07-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [174. United MileagePlus Upgrade Awards: How to Book Polaris for Less Cash and Miles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/174-united-mileageplus-upgrade-awards-how-to-book-polaris-for-less-cash-and-miles) — 2026-06-29T08:00:00+00:00
- [173. London on Points: Awards, Taxes & Insider Tips](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/173-london-on-points-awards-taxes-insider-tips) — 2026-06-22T08:00:00+00:00
- [172. Autopilot Flight Repricing: Save Money on Flights After Booking with Sam Hollander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/172-autopilot-flight-repricing-save-money-on-flights-after-booking-with-sam-hollander) — 2026-06-15T08:00:00+00:00
- [171. 143 Venture Business Applications: Surprising Predictors of Approvals & Denials with Katie's Travel Tricks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/171-143-venture-business-applications-surprising-predictors-of-approvals-denials-with-katie-s-travel-tricks) — 2026-06-08T08:00:00+00:00
- [170. Earn 10x Chase Points! The Paze Strategy Explained](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/170-earn-10x-chase-points-the-paze-strategy-explained) — 2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [169. Kyoto with Kids, Travel Mistakes & the Full Trip Cost: Japan Spring Break Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/169-kyoto-with-kids-travel-mistakes-the-full-trip-cost-japan-spring-break-breakdown) — 2026-05-25T08:00:00+00:00
- [168. A $111k Family Trip to Japan for $1,660: How It Started](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/168-a-111k-family-trip-to-japan-for-1-660-how-it-started) — 2026-05-18T08:00:00+00:00
- [167. The Woman Dancing in the Sahara Arrived Terrified - Why the Right Adventure Trip Brings You Home to Yourself](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/167-the-woman-dancing-in-the-sahara-arrived-terrified-why-the-right-adventure-trip-brings-you-home-to-yourself) — 2026-05-11T08:00:00+00:00
- [166. The Payroll Points Strategy Update: Cards, ROI & Best Practices with DeAndre Coke](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/166-the-payroll-points-strategy-update-cards-roi-best-practices-with-deandre-coke) — 2026-05-04T08:00:00+00:00
- [165. Pack Your Bags for Austin: The 2027 Points Conference You've Been Waiting For](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/165-pack-your-bags-for-austin-the-2027-points-conference-you-ve-been-waiting-for) — 2026-04-27T08:00:00+00:00
- [164. Credit Card Product Changes: 5 Strategic Ways to Strengthen Your Portfolio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/164-credit-card-product-changes-5-strategic-ways-to-strengthen-your-portfolio) — 2026-04-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [163. Listener Q&A: Bilt vs Amex, Spending Toward Status, & Rethinking Points Fundamentals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/163-listener-q-a-bilt-vs-amex-spending-toward-status-rethinking-points-fundamentals) — 2026-04-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [162. Where Japan Airlines Miles Fit in Your Award Travel Strategy with Michael Gandara](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/162-where-japan-airlines-miles-fit-in-your-award-travel-strategy-with-michael-gandara) — 2026-04-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [161. Points Earning Unicorns: Risk vs. Reward for Outsized Deals with Dr. Sujatha Murali](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/161-points-earning-unicorns-risk-vs-reward-for-outsized-deals-with-dr-sujatha-murali) — 2026-03-30T08:00:00+00:00
- [160. The Uncapped Value of Hilton Free Night Certificates with Jess Field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/160-the-uncapped-value-of-hilton-free-night-certificates-with-jess-field) — 2026-03-23T08:00:00+00:00
- [159. The Hyatt Award Chart Overhaul: Points Strategy Shifts with The Points and Miles Doc](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/159-the-hyatt-award-chart-overhaul-points-strategy-shifts-with-the-points-and-miles-doc) — 2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00
- [158. Before You Pay Your Taxes by Credit Card: Avoid These Points-Killing Mistakes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/158-before-you-pay-your-taxes-by-credit-card-avoid-these-points-killing-mistakes) — 2026-03-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [157. Shifting My Strategy: Why I'm Pursuing Status in Multiple Programs This Year](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/157-shifting-my-strategy-why-i-m-pursuing-status-in-multiple-programs-this-year) — 2026-03-02T09:00:00+00:00
- [156. Making Large Family Award Travel Actually Work with Dr. Alison Curfman (Part 2)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/156-making-large-family-award-travel-actually-work-with-dr-alison-curfman-part-2) — 2026-02-23T09:00:00+00:00
- [155. Planning Award Travel for Large Families with Dr. Alison Curfman (Part 1)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/155-planning-award-travel-for-large-families-with-dr-alison-curfman-part-1) — 2026-02-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [154. The Most Memorable Credit Card Points Lessons from Real Travelers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/154-the-most-memorable-credit-card-points-lessons-from-real-travelers) — 2026-02-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [153. Avios Explained: Understanding Transfers & Maximizing Award Flights](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/153-avios-explained-understanding-transfers-maximizing-award-flights) — 2026-02-02T09:00:00+00:00
- [152. Building Wealth Beyond Travel: Financial Planning for High-Earners with Lauren Oschman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/152-building-wealth-beyond-travel-financial-planning-for-high-earners-with-lauren-oschman) — 2026-01-26T09:00:00+00:00
- [151. Bilt's 3 New Cards: A Complete Analysis & Strategy Guide](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/151-bilt-s-3-new-cards-a-complete-analysis-strategy-guide) — 2026-01-19T15:31:00+00:00
- [150. 2025 Points Year in Review: How We Used Our Points, Chose Programs & Planned 2026 Travel (Part 2)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/150-2025-points-year-in-review-how-we-used-our-points-chose-programs-planned-2026-travel-part-2) — 2026-01-12T09:00:00+00:00
- [149. 2025 Points Year in Review: A Look Back at Cards, Strategies & Earning (Part 1) with Dr. Andrea Mabry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/149-2025-points-year-in-review-a-look-back-at-cards-strategies-earning-part-1-with-dr-andrea-mabry) — 2026-01-05T09:00:00+00:00
- [148. Your Year in Points Review: How to Audit, Learn, and Plan Smarter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/148-your-year-in-points-review-how-to-audit-learn-and-plan-smarter) — 2025-12-29T09:00:00+00:00
- [147. 2025 in Points and Miles In Review (Part 2): Key Changes, New Realities, and What Comes Next](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/147-2025-in-points-and-miles-in-review-part-2-key-changes-new-realities-and-what-comes-next) — 2025-12-22T10:00:00+00:00
- [146. 2025 in Points and Miles In Review: The Biggest Wins, Disappointments & Shifts - Part 1](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/146-2025-in-points-and-miles-in-review-the-biggest-wins-disappointments-shifts-part-1) — 2025-12-15T10:00:00+00:00
- [145. Behind the Scenes at World of Hyatt: Loyalty, Care & the Future of Travel with Laurie Blair](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/145-behind-the-scenes-at-world-of-hyatt-loyalty-care-the-future-of-travel-with-laurie-blair) — 2025-12-08T09:00:00+00:00
- [144. Inside Rove: The Loyalty Program Reshaping Points & Miles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/144-inside-rove-the-loyalty-program-reshaping-points-miles) — 2025-12-01T09:00:00+00:00
- [143. Your Holiday Points Prep Checklist: 5 Steps to Maximize Seasonal Spending](https://stenobird.com/podcast/point-me-to-first-class-6237146/143-your-holiday-points-prep-checklist-5-steps-to-maximize-seasonal-spending) — 2025-11-24T09:00:00+00:00

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