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Points, Cards and Travel

Ross Alcorn
Points and Miles
Credit Cards
Travel Planning
Travel Rewards
Travel
Credit Card Points
Credit Card Rewards
Travel Tips
Turks and Caicos
Family Travel
Portugal
Costa Rica
American Airlines
Airbnb
Lisbon
Italy
Hyatt
Budget Travel
Playa Hermosa
Budgeting

Points, Cards and Travel is your weekly guide for business owners, investors, and high income professionals who want to earn more on everyday spend, learn powerful strategies no one taught you and turn points into luxury travel every year. Hosted by Ross Alcorn, each episode breaks down credit card strategy, smart systems, and real world examples so you can maximize rewards, improve cash flow, and... more

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Ross Alcorn
Founder of Itinerary Boss, travel rewards expert
Itinerary Boss
Episode: How to Turn Business Spending into Free Travel: Credit Card Points, Miles, and Smart Strategies for Military Members and Entrepreneurs
Danny Safran
expert in the points and miles game
Episode: How Danny Safran Turned Credit Card Points Into Family Trips, Luxury Hotels, and Europe Getaways Without Working in Travel
Kyle Potter
From Thrifty Traveler, discusses flight deals and award space strategies
Thrifty Traveler
Episode: The Hardest Part of Points Travel: Finding Award Availability with Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler
Michael Boly
Founder of Kingdom Cred and creator of ZeroFund (platform for 0% funding)
Kingdom Cred / ZeroFund
Episode: Zero Percent Business Funding: How Entrepreneurs Use Credit Strategy, Higher Limits, and Smart Banking to Grow Without High Interest Debt
David Barnett
Business owner advisor with Amex experience and expertise in buying/selling small businesses
Independent consultant; former American Express corporate card division
Episode: The Hidden Strategy Behind Business Credit Cards: Use Spending, Billing Cycles, and Points to Unlock Travel and Business Flexibility
Scott Bedgood
Stand-up comedian, speaking coach, and founder of Bedgood Marketing
Bedgood Marketing
Episode: How Business Owners Use 0% Interest Credit Cards to Invest in Growth, Reduce Financial Stress, and Earn Travel Points Along the Way
Lauren Perussault
Repeat guest who shared how she used a credit card welcome bonus to fund her honeymoon
Independent traveler/credit card strategist
Episode: From One Card to Luxury Travel: How Smart Points Strategy Saved $4,000 on a Honeymoon
Lauren Ross
A credit card points enthusiast and Ross Alcorn's second cousin who shares her recent travel experience.
Episode: How she saved $4,000 on a United Kingdom and Ireland Trip Using Points: Transfer Partners, Sweet Spots, and Smarter Booking Tips with Lauren Ross
Henah Velez
Writer behind Departure, a newsletter focused on travel for women and slow travel.
Episode: BILT 2.0 Rewards Explained: How to use Rent and Mortgage Payments to fund free travel with Henah Velez

Host

Ross Alcorn
Host and founder of Itinerary Boss; leads episodes on points strategies and travel optimization

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Practical, useful tips

    Ross breaks down some very practical tips. I’m not very ‘points’ savvy. This pod has helped me start the proper journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AV1675
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    As a business owner and world traveler, Ross and his podcast is providing a way for me to optimize my traveling and lifestyle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariah from Cali
    United States6 months ago
  • Next-Level Content for Entrepreneurs Who Travel

    Ross brings on amazing guests for cutting edge content on travel hacking for the modern business owner. Thoughtful insights for newbie travelers and seasoned hackers alike. He provides great variety and targeted prompts to accelerate the listener’s expertise in points and miles. Too busy to bother with points and miles but feel like you’re leaving premium travel on the table? Itinerary Boss has you covered. Love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaLaCDG
    United States7 months ago
  • Great listen for Travel!

    Ross is an awesome listen. Brings on great guests and takes a bit of a different perspective on travel and the points game. Love the content he’s putting out. Would recommend to anyone who likes to travel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hi what's up13367
    United States8 months ago
  • A Must-Listen for Real-World Insights and Actionable Strategies

    Ross is an outstanding host who knows how to create a conversation that is both engaging and valuable. He asked thoughtful questions that led to real, actionable insights. The flow was natural, the energy was great, and the entire experience felt like a meaningful exchange rather than just another interview. Highly recommend this show to anyone who wants to learn from real-world experiences and walk away with strategies they can put into action right away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bottleneck DA
    United States9 months ago

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Show is described as high-value for entrepreneurs and frequent travelers seeking smarter travel hacks.
Listeners highlight practical, actionable tips and clear host questioning.
Guests and topics are seen as helpful for making travel more affordable and accessible.
Audiences praise thoughtful guest variety and real-world travel savings.

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Zero Percent Business Funding: How Entrepreneurs Use Credit Strategy, Higher Limits, and Smart Banking to Grow Without High Interest Debt
Q: How does 0% interest funding work and why is it powerful for business growth?
Banks offer 0% financing to attract customers, banking on borrowers' ability to utilize funds effectively and pay them back before the promotional period ends; used correctly, it can fund significant projects, generate returns that exceed the 0% cost, and allow for balance transfers if needed.
The Hidden Strategy Behind Business Credit Cards: Use Spending, Billing Cycles, and Points to Unlock Travel and Business Flexibility
Q: What is the biggest mistake small business owners make with points and credit cards?
Treating points like dollars and assuming more points means better value without checking the redemption options or calculating the true return on spend, especially after accounting for taxes and fees.
From One Card to Luxury Travel: How Smart Points Strategy Saved $4,000 on a Honeymoon
Q: What opened up for you after you started this strategy, and what are you planning next?
Lauren describes a mindset shift toward using the right card for every swipe, learning about transfer partners, and planning a Spain trip with plans to continue leveraging credits and partnerships for future travel.
From One Card to Luxury Travel: How Smart Points Strategy Saved $4,000 on a Honeymoon
Q: How did you map wedding expenses to fund the honeymoon, and what did it cover?
They used sign-up bonuses and points, along with a combination of hotel credits and transfer partners to cover flights and the five-night luxury stay, significantly reducing out-of-pocket costs.
From One Card to Luxury Travel: How Smart Points Strategy Saved $4,000 on a Honeymoon
Q: What did your credit card setup look like before you changed your approach?
It started with a simple Chase Freedom Card with low rewards, but over time she realized there was a much larger world of cards and benefits to explore, which led to consideration of higher-value options.

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This show focuses on turning everyday spending into luxury travel for business owners, investors, and high-earning professionals through smart credit-card strategies, points hustles, and real-world case studies. Episodes center on practical tactics like 0% apr funding, transfer partners, travel rewards optimization, and leveraging premium cards to fund growth, vacations, and large purchases without extra cash outlay. A recurring strength is translating complex programs into actionable plans, with guest experts and lifestyle entrepreneurs sharing concrete examples—from honeymoons funded by points to using housing payments for rewards—alongside travel-insight trends and risk-conscious budgeting.

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Recent guests on Points, Cards and Travel include:

1. Ross Alcorn
2. Danny Safran
3. Kyle Potter
4. Michael Boly
5. David Barnett
6. Scott Bedgood
7. Lauren Perussault
8. Lauren Ross

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