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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Points and Miles

00:21 Interview on Elevate Media Podcast

01:27 Meet Julia Menez: Points Strategy Coach

02:21 Julia's Journey into Travel Hacking

03:50 Starting the Geo Breeze Travel Podcast

05:51 First Redemption Experience in Morocco

07:47 Common Mistakes and Tips for Beginners

13:39 Choosing the Right Credit Cards

14:47 Choosing the Right Credit Card for Travel

15:30 Maximizing Signup Bonuses and Avoiding Pitfalls

16:55 Booking Strategies for Optimal Point Usage

18:29 Positioning Flights and Flexibility Tips

20:02 Strategies for Earning Points Consistently

21:48 Travel Hacking Without Credit Cards

22:57 Business vs. First Class Travel

24:30 Favorite Travel Destinations and Programs

25:07 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Tips

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

You can find Chris Anderson (Elevate Media Podcast / Elevate Media Group) at:

➤ Website: https://elevate-media-group.com/ 

➤ Podcast: https://elevatemedia.buzzsprout.com/ 

➤ Spotify (Elevate Media Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/301o41Rw2HB1sgA6LUXrt1 

➤ Instagram (Chris): https://www.instagram.com/chris.t.anderson/ 

➤ Instagram (Elevate Media Group): https://www.instagram.com/officialelevatemedia/ 

➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialElevateMedia/videos 

➤ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris1anderson 

➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisanderson0491/ 

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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic

00:38 Are You a Points Beginner?

02:16 Setting Travel Deadlines

03:32 Identifying Your Hurdles

04:28 The Quest for Knowledge

06:15 Applying Your Knowledge

08:54 Advanced Points Strategies

11:35 Community and Conferences

12:54 Conclusion and Next Steps

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

⁠https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse⁠

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➤ Seats.Aero: ⁠https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero⁠

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Gift Card Buying Tips

00:18 Meet GK: The Gift Card Expert

00:33 How GK Earned 5 Million Alaska Miles

01:30 Getting Started with Gift Card Reselling

04:29 Credit Cards for Maximizing Points

08:19 Scaling Up Your Gift Card Reselling

10:02 The Kroger Advantage

12:57 Logistics of Gift Card Reselling

15:55 Bulk Selling Gift Cards to Banks

16:19 The Challenges of Reselling Gift Cards

17:16 Streamlining Gift Card Entry

18:10 Mitigating Risks in Gift Card Transactions

20:17 Time Commitment and Earnings Potential

23:17 Scaling Up and Managing Risks

28:24 Getting Started with Gift Card Reselling

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: ⁠https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption⁠

➤ Website: ⁠https://geobreezetravel.com/⁠

➤ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/⁠

➤ Credit card links: ⁠https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards⁠

➤ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel⁠

You can find GK at:

➤ Website: ⁠The Whales Club⁠

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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Maximizing Your Points in 2026

00:17 Tribute to Lost Sweet Spots

04:44 Current Sweet Spots: Limited Availability

06:08 Booking Business and First Class with Cathay Pacific

14:00 Family Travel: Business Class Deals for Large Groups

22:52 Hidden Gems: American and Alaska Airlines Sweet Spots

30:01 Conclusion and Future Tutorials

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. 

➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Southwest Airlines Refund Policies

00:14 Meet Max Craig: Travel Expert and Points Guru

00:28 Southwest Airlines Program Updates and Strategies

03:08 Southwest Airlines Partner Airlines and Limitations

07:31 Changes in Southwest Airlines Fare Types

15:24 Southwest Airlines Companion Pass: Strategies and Benefits

18:08 Southwest Airlines Credit Card Strategies

29:16 Earning and Maximizing Southwest Points

30:39 Sustainable Strategies for Southwest Frequent Flyers

32:09 Repositioning Flights and Final Thoughts

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

You can find Max Craig at:

➤ Facebook Group: Optimize Southwest Companion Pass and Rewards https://www.facebook.com/groups/optimizesouthwest 

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➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Luxury Trip Overview

00:28 Booking Business Class Flights to Thailand

01:21 Finding the Best Deals with Points

04:26 Staying at the Park Hyatt Bangkok

06:53 Flying Qatar Airways First Class to Oman

09:04 Maximizing FHR Credits in Doha

11:30 Return Journey: Oman to Las Vegas

16:44 Total Cost Breakdown and Final Thoughts

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. 

➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Social Psychology and Empathy

00:18 Meet Hunter: The Points and Miles Expert

00:48 Psychological Patterns in Points and Miles

01:44 Hunter's Journey into Points and Miles

03:49 Understanding Risk and Reward in Points and Miles

05:10 Strategies for Beginners and Advanced Players

07:37 Optimizing Your Points and Miles Game

09:57 Setting Realistic Expectations and Goals

12:37 The Psychology of Disappointment and Change

20:28 Maximizing Joy and Convincing a Partner

23:19 Empathy in Relationships and Loyalty Programs

30:23 Final Tips and Where to Find Hunter

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

You can find Hunter at:

➤ Website: https://thepointsanalyst.com/ 

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professorofpoints/ 

➤ Conference (FTU): https://frequenttraveleruniversity.com/ 

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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. 

➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

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 ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and New Year Reset

00:17 Tracking Your Credit Card Benefits

00:45 Using 'UseYourCredits.com' for Organization

02:44 Batching Travel Credits

07:28 Maximizing Dining Credits

11:36 Utilizing Other Credits

15:01 Conclusion and Additional Resources

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. 

➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse

 ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515

➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero

➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdote

00:16 Guest Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:16 Ross's Background and Journey into Points and Miles

03:29 Real Estate and Points Strategy

04:48 Maximizing Points on Home Expenses

06:52 Business Cards for Real Estate Investments

09:17 Balancing Financial Independence and Real Estate

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

You can find Ross at:

➤ Website: https://itineraryboss.com

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itineraryboss

➤ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mmMJ6z3JdEOUJKUjLh8bD 

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(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure) Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as MileValue.com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. 

➤ Free points 101 course (includes hotel upgrade email template)

https://geobreezetravel.com/freecourse

 ➤ Free credit card consultations https://airtable.com/apparEqFGYkas0LHl/shrYFpUr2zutt5515

➤ Seats.Aero: https://geobreezetravel.com/seatsaero

➤ Request a free personalized award search tutorial: https://go.geobreezetravel.com/ast-form If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out https://geobreezetravel.com/cards and if you’re not sure what card is right for you, I offer free credit card consultations at

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Universal Truths in Points and Miles

00:17 Truth #1: Financial Foundation First

01:53 Truth #2: The Cost of Particular Travel Preferences

04:33 Truth #3: Maximizing Cents Per Point

05:50 Truth #4: Australia Chooses You

08:01 Truth #5: Balancing Flexibility and Planning

09:09 Truth #6: Know Your Next Best Alternative

10:41 Truth #7: Cashing Out Points vs. Hoarding

12:10 Truth #8: The Importance of Volume and Repetition

14:43 Conclusion: Final Thoughts and Best Wishes

You can find Julia at: 

➤ Free course: https://julia-s-school-9209.thinkific.com/courses/your-first-points-redemption

➤ Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/

➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel/

➤ Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards

➤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel

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