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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
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Personal Finance
Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Points Redemption Value
Family Travel
Chase Ultimate Rewards
American Express Gold Card
Chase Sapphire Preferred
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 a hobby full of rules, Avios prove to be an exception—and understanding how they work can unlock some of the best award flight opportunities available.

In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about Avios, the points curren... more

If you've ever wondered what's the difference between just saving money versus creating wealth that actually matters, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Oschman, founder of Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors, who grew ... more

Have you ever wondered if earning points on your mortgage or rent is actually worth the math? Or whether a card that earns two times points on everything can really compete with what you're already holding?

Bilt just released three brand new credit... more

Today we're picking up where we left off last week in our 2025 points recap. In this second part of our year-in-review series, Dr. Andrea Mabry and I continue to break down the travel we actually booked with all those points we earned in 2025.

We'r... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Oschman
Founder of Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors
Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors
Episode: 152. Building Wealth Beyond Travel: Financial Planning for High-Earners with Lauren Oschman
Dr. Andrea Mabry
A dermatologist in Little Rock and a points and miles expert.
Episode: 149. 2025 Points Year in Review: A Look Back at Cards, Strategies & Earning (Part 1) with Dr. Andrea Mabry
Laurie Blair
Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Loyalty at Hyatt
Hyatt
Episode: 145. Behind the Scenes at World of Hyatt: Loyalty, Care & the Future of Travel with Laurie Blair
Carissa Rawson
Director of Travel and Marketing at Rove
Rove
Episode: 144. Inside Rove: The Loyalty Program Reshaping Points & Miles
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

Host

Devon Gimbel
Host and expert in leveraging credit card points for travel, providing actionable insights and strategies for maximizing benefits from everyday expenses.

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 States4 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 States4 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 States6 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 States7 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 States7 months ago

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Many enjoy the engaging interviews with industry experts that enrich the learning experience and provide motivation for navigating travel rewards.
Some comments indicate a focus on business and professional-related content that appeals to higher-income earners, while others criticize promotional content related to courses.
Listeners appreciate the practical, relatable advice and actionable strategies that demystify the world of credit card points.
A few reviews express frustration over the perceived elitism in some discussions, yet many still find value in the content and community atmosphere created around the show.

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152. Building Wealth Beyond Travel: Financial Planning for High-Earners with Lauren Oschman
Q: What is one recommendation, one tip, one piece of advice that you think every high earning woman needs to hear about money?
Lauren emphasizes the importance of asking questions to build financial confidence and partnership with financial advisors.
152. Building Wealth Beyond Travel: Financial Planning for High-Earners with Lauren Oschman
Q: What do you notice that's different about the planning that you do for your physician clients versus your non-physician clients?
Lauren highlights that physicians often have unique income models and require tailored advice to manage their financial health effectively.
152. Building Wealth Beyond Travel: Financial Planning for High-Earners with Lauren Oschman
Q: What inspired you to co-found Vestia, and how did your personal experience shape its mission?
Lauren shares that her experiences growing up with a busy father who worked as an interventional cardiologist influenced her passion for financial planning, especially for physician families.
145. Behind the Scenes at World of Hyatt: Loyalty, Care & the Future of Travel with Laurie Blair
Q: Are there any non-negotiables in terms of World of Hyatt's design that you think differentiate it from other programs?
Value of points and the presence of a published award chart are critical to differentiating Hyatt from competitors.
145. Behind the Scenes at World of Hyatt: Loyalty, Care & the Future of Travel with Laurie Blair
Q: What does loyalty mean to Hyatt today, and how have you seen that evolve over the last five to ten years?
Loyalty is centered around care and goes beyond mere transactions, focusing on personal connections and meaningful engagement with members.

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The content focuses on empowering employed professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and business owners to maximize their credit card points for luxury travel experiences. With a practical approach, each episode explores various strategies to leverage everyday expenses into travel rewards, helping listeners navigate the often complex world of credit card points. Notably, the host provides insights into loyalty programs, financial education, and innovative tools designed to enhance the travel planning process, allowing even those with limited experience to benefit from effective point accumulation and redemption strategies. Unique lessons from guests, industry experts, and personal success stories enrich the discussions, making the conten... more

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1. Lauren Oschman
2. Dr. Andrea Mabry
3. Laurie Blair
4. Carissa Rawson
5. Dielle Charon
6. Julian Kheel
7. Avneesh Kohli
8. Jillian Johnsrud

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