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Point Me To First Class

Devon Gimbel MD
Credit Card Points
Travel
Credit Cards
Travel Planning
Reward Programs
Chase 524 Rule
Personal Finance
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Family Travel
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Chase Sapphire Preferred
American Express Gold Card
Chase Freedom Unlimited
Hyatt
Umrah
Park Hyatt St. Kitts
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
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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 wee... more

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In this episode, I'm joined by Carissa Rawson, Director of Travel and Marketing for Rove, a fast-growing lo... more

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Travel is never just about the destination — it's about what the journey makes possible.

In today's episode, we explore how learning to earn and use credit card points isn't just a smart financial decision. It's a pathway to freedom, abundance, and... more

This episode is all about your questions—and real answers. I'm back with another listener Q&A, tackling the points and miles decisions you're actually making right now.

From whether it's possible to move points between airline partners to deciding ... more

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Recent Guests

Dielle Charon
Founder of For The 23%, a business coach for women of color entrepreneurs.
For The 23%
Episode: 142. How Points Become a Tool for Freedom, Joy & the Life You Want to Live with Dielle Charon
Julian Kheel
Former Editorial Director at The Points Guy and Senior Editor at CNN, now Founder of Points Path.
Points Path
Episode: 140. Points Path: The Tool That Shows You the Best Value for Every Flight
Avneesh Kohli
Founder of Savewise, an innovative tool for optimizing online shopping rewards.
Savewise
Episode: 139. Stack Shopping Portals and Card Offers for Bigger Rewards with Savewise
Jillian Johnsrud
An author, podcast host, and coach who advocates for mini retirements and redefines traditional views on retirement.
Episode: 136. Mini Retirements: Redefining How You Work, Rest, and Live with Jillian Johnsrud
Dr. Faryal Michaud
Palliative care physician and avid traveler who transformed her travel planning through credit card points.
Episode: 132. From Frustration to $150K in Points Redemptions
Greg Davis-Kean
A prominent figure in the points and miles community, known for his analysis on the Frequent Miler blog and podcast.
Frequent Miler
Episode: 126. How Much Is a Point Really Worth? A Deep Dive with Frequent Miler's Greg Davis-Kean
Jaina Pallasigui
A real estate investor and points and miles enthusiast.
Episode: 123. Using Real Estate Spending to Maximize Credit Card Points with Jaina Pallasigui
Leah Corkum
Sleep therapist and expert
Sleep Works
Episode: 115. Rhythms, Routines, and REM: Expert Tips to Manage Jet Lag & Sleep Disruption While Crossing Time Zones
Marlee Boyle
Sleep therapist and expert
Sleep Works
Episode: 115. Rhythms, Routines, and REM: Expert Tips to Manage Jet Lag & Sleep Disruption While Crossing Time Zones

Host

Devon Gimbel
Host and credit card points expert, focusing on strategies for maximizing points for travel.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Fear mongering to sell her course… GREEDY

    A « doctor » turned free rider, wow…

    And now she fearmongers to sell her overpriced course

    Greed is everywhere

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jasonmoma
    United States2 months ago
  • $2000 for a Course?

    I enjoyed this podcast a lot actually! Lots of interesting and unique perspectives on the points game. However, she started promoting her points class on it. Fine I understand, everyone has to make a living. Then I saw she’s charging $2000 for the class, 50-100% (there’s free ones as well with lots of good information) more than what comparable creators charge for theirs, for a class that only lasts 3 months mind you.

    Just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    suda2025
    United States2 months ago
  • Enough with the points value

    Too much talk about cents per point! If you’d never pay that much for a ticket, that’s not the value you’re getting for your point.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    FlashStash
    United States4 months ago
  • I really appreciate how each episode follows one subject. Devon is so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. I am a physician and it is really enlightening to see other people in the profession with the same interests.

    Audible
    5
    Bevo
    United States5 months ago
  • Awesome

    I really appreciate how each episode follows one subject. Devon is so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. I am a physician and it is really enlightening to see other people in the profession with the same interests.

    Audible
    5
    Bevo
    United States5 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some comments suggest a feeling of elitism in certain discussions, though the majority find the content broadly applicable for varying income levels.
Many highlight the actionable tips that have led to successful travel experiences using credit card points.
The host is frequently described as relatable, knowledgeable, and inspiring, appealing to both novice and seasoned travelers.
Listeners praise the clear and accessible explanations of complex travel and finance topics.

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142. How Points Become a Tool for Freedom, Joy & the Life You Want to Live with Dielle Charon
Q: What has been the most surprising or unexpected benefit of using points for travel?
Dielle mentioned paying less than cash and enjoying various upgrades and experiences as unexpected benefits.
142. How Points Become a Tool for Freedom, Joy & the Life You Want to Live with Dielle Charon
Q: What is your experience transitioning from traditional employment to self-employment?
Dielle shared that she wanted flexibility and financial safety, allowing her to support her future family.
141. Listener Q&A: Canceling Cards, Transfer Partner Confusion & Shopping Portals vs. Welcome Bonuses
Q: How do you choose which airline booking program to use when you have more than one option?
Consider the points price, out-of-pocket cash cost for taxes and fees, and the points currency you value the most.
141. Listener Q&A: Canceling Cards, Transfer Partner Confusion & Shopping Portals vs. Welcome Bonuses
Q: Does it make sense to keep an airline co-branded card when I have shifted my spending to transferable points earning cards?
It may still be worthwhile if the card offers benefits like priority boarding or free checked bags.
140. Points Path: The Tool That Shows You the Best Value for Every Flight
Q: How do you decide if and when to add any functionality to Points Path?
Decisions are based on user feedback and the need to keep the tool simple while being powerful.

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Content focuses on helping employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners learn how to effectively leverage their personal and business expenses into valuable credit card points for travel. Each episode provides actionable strategies and insights for maximizing points earning and redemption, while simplifying what can often feel like a complicated process. Unique segments may include real-life success stories from guests who transformed their travel experiences through point utilization. Overall, the information is designed to cater to individuals looking for cost-effective ways to enhance their travel experiences using credit cards, making it relatable and informative for a broad audience.

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1. Frequent Miler on the Air
2. Geobreeze Travel
3. Award Travel 101
4. Let's Get To The Points
5. Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points

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1. Dielle Charon
2. Julian Kheel
3. Avneesh Kohli
4. Jillian Johnsrud
5. Dr. Faryal Michaud
6. Greg Davis-Kean
7. Jaina Pallasigui
8. Leah Corkum

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