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The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast172: Solo Travel with Dr. Devon GimbelThis week, I'm sharing a conversation that's especially close to my heart—with one of my real-life best friends, Dr. Devon Gimbel. She's a physician turned travel expert and the host of the Point Me to First Class podcast, and she's the person who first introduced me to the idea that travel—especially solo travel—can be transformational in the best way. In this episode, we talk about what it means to take a trip just for you, without your family, without guilt, and without needing to "earn it" first. We dive into our different upbringings, travel histor...
2025-07-2252 min
Travel Tips and Hacks for Doctors and Healthcare Providers with Prescription to Travel MDEpisode 38: Strategic Spending, Hyatt Perks & First Class Advice for Smarter Travel with Dr. Devon GimbelIn this episode of the Prescription to Travel MD Podcast, Dr. Courtney Downes sits down with Dr. Devon Gimbel—a physician, travel expert, and founder of Point Me to First Class. Dr. Devon shares how her path from financially anxious resident to points-and-miles pro completely transformed her life, enabling luxury travel experiences she never thought were possible. From her first Lufthansa First Class flight to booking suite stays in the Maldives using points, Devon gives listeners a masterclass in how to make every dollar spent work harder, especially for physicians and business owners with high expenses.Whether yo...
2025-07-011h 15
All the Hacks: Money, Points & LifeThe Path to Becoming an Expert in Points & Miles with Devon Gimbel#227: An actionable 4-step framework to master points and miles while maximizing personal value. We cover high-yield earning strategies like paying processing fees, bulk ordering, and leveraging business expenses, plus tactics for scaling award travel for multiple people. We also explore alternate pathways to earn and redeem points without chasing “perfection.”
Devon Gimbel is the founder of Point Me to First Class, an educational platform and podcast that teaches people to maximize their spending for extraordinary travel rewards. She is also a double-board certified physician.
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2025-05-141h 08
Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & MilesFrom Practicing Medicine to Points Pro: Learn How Travel Rewards Fit into a Wealth-Building Strategy with Devon Gimbel (Ep. 61)Have you ever considered how strategic use of points and miles can be a powerful tool for building wealth?
In this episode, host DeAndre interviews Devon Gimbel, a former physician who has successfully transitioned into a points and miles expert. Devon discusses her journey from medicine to mastering travel rewards and details her ambitious family trip to the Maldives, where she leveraged her expertise to secure a luxurious stay at the Park Hyatt Maldives.
The conversation delves into practical strategies for maximizing travel rewards, balancing spending and saving, and utilizing everyday expenses to generate valuable p...
2025-02-121h 10
Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points112. You're NOT As Bad At Points As You Think You Are! Conversation with Devon GimbelFeeling overwhelmed by points and miles? You're not alone! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Devon Gimbel of Point Me to First Class to discuss the psychology of learning points and miles—and why you're probably doing better than you think. Whether you're new to the game or feeling stuck, Devon shares her expertise and encouragement to keep going. Devon's Journey: From Skeptic to Expert Devon begins by sharing her personal journey into points and miles. Growing up in a single-parent household, travel was often limited to road trips and camping. And Devon didn't dive in...
2025-01-2147 min
Wonderland on Points | Credit Card Rewards & Budget Travel75. Turning Business Expenses Into Nearly Free Travel with Devon GimbelIn this episode of the Wonderland on Points Podcast, we’re joined by one of our favorite fellow podcasters, Devon Gimbel from Point Me To First Class. Devon is a master at helping business owners turn everyday expenses into thousands of dollars worth of free travel. Whether you have a high-spending business or are just getting started with a side hustle, Devon shares her expert tips for making your business spend work harder for you.We dive into the best credit card options for every type of business, including those with smaller budgets. Devon also helps us na...
2025-01-131h 08
Succeed in Medicine: Practical Insights for Practicing Physicians#405: PT2: Leveraging Credit Card Points for Luxury Travel with Dr. Devon Gimbel—- 👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD —- 👋 Ready to diversify outside the stock market? EquityMultiple brings you streamlined real estate investing. Access vetted, cash-flowing opportunities from anywhere. Start today, with just $5K, at equitymultiple.com —- 👋 In PT2, Dr. Block and Dr. Devon Gimbel delve deeper into advanced strategies for maximizing credit card points, focusing on business and personal travel. They discuss the benefi...
2024-10-2431 min
Succeed in Medicine: Practical Insights for Practicing Physicians#404: PT1: Leveraging Credit Card Points for Luxury Travel with Dr. Devon Gimbel—- 👋 Freed.AI is here to free you from medical documentation. Join the movement to eliminate clinician burnout. Visit Freed.AI and improve your lifestyle. Coupon Code for $50 off your first paid month: PGD —- 👋 Ready to diversify outside the stock market? EquityMultiple brings you streamlined real estate investing. Access vetted, cash-flowing opportunities from anywhere. Start today, with just $5K, at equitymultiple.com —- 👋 In PT1 of this episode, Dr. Block interviews Dr. Devon Gimbel, a double-board certified physician and founder of Point Me to First Class, a business dedicated to helpi...
2024-10-2229 min
Your Favorite YouEp 104: My Favorite Way to Travel with Devon GimbelDoes your favorite version of yourself have a dream to fly first-class to Europe or book a hotel suite for a family vacation? Today, my guest Devon Gimbel talks about how to turn your travel dreams into reality using credit card points. You’ll hear Devon explain how she started earning credit card points to use for travel, and how she maximizes them to earn travel experiences that previously might not have been possible. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how easy it can be to be strategic with your credit card points...
2024-09-2455 min
The Limitless MDUnlocking First Class Travel: Dr. Devon Gimbel’s Secrets to Earning Millions in PointsDr. Devon Gimbel was skeptical at first. The idea of using credit card points to fly business class instead of economy seemed too good to be true. But she was willing to give it a try.Fast forward 10 years, and Dr. Gimbel has turned her passion for points into a full-time business, helping physicians and entrepreneurs unlock a world of luxury travel they never thought possible.Through strategic credit card usage, she's earned millions of points, booking nearly half a million dollars worth of travel for...
2024-08-2736 minThe Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast120: Leveraging Expenses with Dr. Devon GimbelIn this episode I am joined by my good friend, Dr. Devon Gimbel, to discuss the fascinating world of leveraging personal spending. Dr. Gimbel, a former physician turned points expert, shares her journey from diagnosing skin diseases to mastering the art of earning and using credit card points for remarkable travel experiences. This episode has valuable insights for professional women and working moms on how to make the most of their everyday expenses. Devon is a double-board certified physician and founder and owner of Point Me To First Class, a business that helps employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and...
2024-07-161h 00
Point Me To First Class63. From the UK to Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar on Points with Lindsay BradleyLindsay Bradley started her points and miles journey in 2011 but didn't get into extensive points travel until meeting her P2. After marrying in 2018, they took off to travel the world, doing mini retirements on points and miles. Lindsay has visited 77 countries on all seven continents and has redeemed over $300,000 worth of travel with credit card rewards. Tune in this week to discover some unique uses of points for premium flights. Lindsay gives her insights into some of the challenges and opportunities of constructing a multi-country trip itinerary, and you'll learn how to put perks like h...
2024-05-1354 min
Re-Mind YourselfTurn expenses into travel with Dr Devon GimbelPhysician coach Michelle Chestovich MD discusses with Dr Devon Gimbel how to leverage expenses into travel points. She has done all the research on how to use your expenses to expand your travel opportunities and shares how this can benefit you too.Her podcast: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/podcastLearn more on her website: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com
2024-05-0849 minPoint Me To First Class62. Money Mindset and Owning Your Financial Life with Kara LoewentheilFor this conversation about how we think about ourselves in relation to money, I'm joined by one of the most brilliant women that I know, Kara Loewentheil. Kara is the Founder of The School of New Feminist Thought and creator of The Feminist Self Help Society, host of the top-rated podcast UnF*ck Your Brain, and author of the upcoming book Take Back Your Brain. Tune in this week for a unique insight into how your brain thinks about money. Discover the lies you've been taught about yourself and money, particularly if you were socialized a...
2024-05-0650 minPoint Me To First Class61. Earn Points for Paying Your Rent and More: Everything Bilt with Dr. Suzanne ManziEarning transferable points is key to unlocking some of the best possible deals on flights and hotel stays. But which of the points currency ecosystems best suits your specific needs? Well, there's a newbie in the transferable points currency family: the Bilt points ecosystem, and it might just be the one for you. To help me explore the Bilt points world, I'm joined by Dr. Suzanne Manzi. Dr. Suzanne Manzi, a quadruple board-certified physician and Bilt points enthusiast, is a trailblazer in the world of luxury travel. Together with her partner, she founded Doctor Wander W...
2024-04-2959 minPoint Me To First Class60. 5 Questions You Can't Ignore When Applying for a New Rewards Credit CardThe points hobby has changed massively over the years. We have more points-earning cards, higher sign-up bonus offers, and rewards programs themselves are becoming more innovative. But on the other hand, we've also seen some less positive changes, like more restrictions around acquiring rewards credit cards, stricter eligibility rules, and limitations on how many cards you can hold at once. Discover the top five questions you simply can't afford to ignore when you're considering applying for a new rewards credit card. These questions will save you from getting the right card at the wrong time, e...
2024-04-2231 minPoint Me To First Class59. Miles Ahead: Strategies for Smart Mileage PurchasesRight now in April 2024, there's a unique points opportunity that I've taken advantage of every year for the past few years, but nobody seems to be talking about it. Despite my strong inclination to keep it to myself, I'm sharing it with you this week just in case you can make use of it for yourself. This points-earning opportunity isn't for everybody, but it could open up some truly fantastic award options for the right person. Discover a current promotion to purchase miles for the Lufthansa Miles & More program. I share an amazing deal for t...
2024-04-1537 minPoint Me To First Class58. From Zero Points to South Africa in Business in Just 12 Months with Dr. Lisha TaylorDr. Lisha Taylor is a wealth strategist, "doctorpreneur," professional writer, and podcaster, advocating for physician wellness through financial literacy. As a Board Certified Primary Care Sports Physician, she's also the co-founder of Wealth Minded MD, a company and podcast that empowers women in medicine to build wealth and create the lives they desire. Initially, Dr. Taylor navigated the common uncertainties many have when starting with credit card points. Now, points have become a key component of her wealth strategy. Tune in this week to learn how Dr. Taylor's engagement with Points Made Easy has unlocked n...
2024-04-081h 14Point Me To First Class57. The Chase Points Ecosystem: What You Need to Know with Dr. Sujatha MuraliIf you're serious about points, you should have access to at least one of the major transferable points currencies. But how do you know which of the transferable currencies you should focus on? This week, I'm joined by Dr. Sujatha Murali, and we're diving deep into one transferable points currency: the world of Chase Cards and their Ultimate Rewards Points. We're discussing the Chase points-earning cards, what you need to know about the ins and outs of qualifying for Chase rewards cards, and you'll learn what Chase Ultimate Rewards Points can be particularly valuable for w...
2024-04-0154 minPoint Me To First Class56. Making Taxes Part of Your Points StrategyTune in to today's update on paying taxes with a credit card to hear how this annual expense can play a crucial role in your points strategy. If you're a high-earning employed professional or a self-employed business owner, your tax expenses offer an enormous points-earning opportunity. Discover whether it makes sense for you to pay your taxes by credit card, how to strategize the best points earning card for your tax expense, and the top mistake you want to be sure to avoid so your tax points earning plans don't get derailed. ...
2024-03-2540 minPoint Me To First Class55. Travel That Matches Your Values with Dr. Erika MosesonDr. Erika Moseson is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician in Portland, Oregon. She's also the host of the Air Health Our Health podcast, about the air we breathe and how it impacts our environment and communities. Erika loves travel, but she's also concerned about the climate implications of the travel industry and wants to explore how we can experience the benefits of travel while reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. Discover some simple ways you can pursue your travel hobby while mitigating the environmental impact of your trips. We're also discussing how Erika has b...
2024-03-1838 minPoint Me To First Class54. Award-Travel Tips for Big Families with Dr. Susan ZinkPoints travel is possible for everyone, even a family of five or more. To discuss the ways families can maximize their points, I'm joined by Dr. Susan Zink. Susan is a psychiatrist with three children who has managed to get some amazing deals that meet her family's travel needs, and she's here to share her tips for family travel using points. Discover some of the challenges related to reward travel for larger families and learn how to overcome these challenges. Dr. Susan Zink is sharing her strategy for earning enough points to travel with her h...
2024-03-1150 minPoint Me To First Class53. Deal or No Deal: How to Evaluate Points Redemption ValueHave you ever felt like you were doing points "wrong" because you aren't booking the same kinds of high-value redemptions that you see other people posting about? If you're scared of wasting your points so you just don't use them to book travel, despite having hundreds of thousands of points saved up, you are not alone. This week, discover how to calculate exactly how much value you're getting from your points from each redemption. You'll learn how to spot a great deal, compare your options, and ditch all the indecision and insecurity that's stopping you f...
2024-03-0435 minPoint Me To First Class52. Strategy, Transferable Points, and Card-Canceling Mistakes: Listener Q&AWhat do you do with cards once you've had them for a while and you've already earned the welcome bonus? How many cards is too many for you? What strategy will allow you to accumulate millions of points over one year? These are just some of the questions I'm covering in today's Q&A episode. I'm discussing specific cards, points currencies, and strategies that will help you achieve your points travel goals, as well as covering some redemption opportunities and cards that will help you leverage the money you're already spending. Get full show notes an...
2024-02-261h 08Point Me To First Class51. Is Points Travel Still Worth It? With Traci SiegelMy guest this week is points expert Traci Siegel, a non-practicing attorney who has been using miles and points to travel around the US and the world with her family of four since 2011. She's been teaching friends how to hack their families' travel for years, and now she's teaching even more new friends how to expand their travel budgets through her Instagram. Discover the recent announcements that are changing the face of points travel and learn whether earning points is still worth it. Traci and I are discussing how we plan to keep getting value f...
2024-02-1959 min
Finding Financial Freedom with The Frugal Physician - Finance, Wellness, Budget, Student Loans, Wealth, Doctor, Fitness, MoneyEp39: Advanced Hacks from Credit Card Expert Dr. Devon GimbelDr. Devon Gimbel and Dr. Disha discuss credit card points hacking and kick off the discussion starting with sign-up bonuses, moving on to optimizing spending, and leveraging travel partnerships for maximum value. Dr. Gimbel's approach emphasizes strategic card selection, maximizing every purchase, and using points efficiently for travel, including first-class experiences. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to elevate their travel hacking game and enjoy luxury travel through smart financial strategies.Dr. Devon Gimbel and Dr. Disha discuss credit card points hacking and kick off the discussion starting with sign-up bonuses, moving on to optimizing spending...
2024-02-1657 minPoint Me To First Class50. A Head-to-Head Comparison of 3 Tropical Hyatt Properties You Can Book Using PointsLooking to plan your next warm weather vacation? Tune in today to hear a comparison of three tropical Hyatt hotel properties where you can use points for vacation. I'm putting each of these properties head-to-head to give you an idea of what you can expect in each, and which one might be the best fit for your travel plans. I break down the basics of each of these three resorts including the accommodation I booked, how much they cost in points, how much cash you can save by using points to book, and how they s...
2024-02-1247 minPoint Me To First Class49. A New Way to Work and Travel with Dr. Kristine Goins, The Nomad MDHave you ever wondered what it would look like to take your career on the road and live location independent as a digital nomad? Did you know that you can you use your travel points to make this dream a reality? My guest this week has done just that and is here to tell you all about it. Dr. Kristine Goins is a Board-Certified Integrative Adult and Pediatric Psychiatrist, physician coach, and world traveler. As a digital nomad physician who has witnessed firsthand the impact that burnout and work imbalance can have on physicians' lives, s...
2024-02-0542 minPoint Me To First Class48. How Traveling with Kids Changes the Points Game with Dr. Chandani DeZureDr. Chandani DeZure is a Board Certified Physician living in California who's been maximizing points for travel since 2014. She started out on a resident's salary, traveling with no kids and tons of flexibility, and now she's taking her kids on her trips and her flexibility has all but vanished. But that doesn't stop her getting an amazing deal. Discover how traveling with children changes the game when it comes to credit card points and miles. Chandani is discussing how she maximizes her points when traveling with her family, how her priorities have shifted, and you'll l...
2024-01-2938 minPoint Me To First Class47. Umrah Travel and Booking Using Points with Amena BakaliAmena Bakali is an award travel educator, travel blogger, and family travel enthusiast. While many of us use our points for leisure travel, points can also help with booking travel that is of religious or cultural significance. One example of that is how she used points to book a trip to observe Umrah, the Islamic pilgrimage to their Holy City: Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Discover her tips for booking a culturally significant trip like Umrah using points. She is walking us through how she chose her hotels, flights, and experiences during this pilgrimage, and she's sharing h...
2024-01-2239 minPoint Me To First ClassBonus: 5 Flights in 5 Days - Follow My Points Adventure in Real Time!Curious what it’s like to fly some of the best business and first class award products in the world? I was too! So I booked a bunch of them back-to-back and am inviting you to follow along to see just what these products are like. Join me for live updates over on Instagram the next 5 days to get an inside look at flying: Business class on Turkish airlines and exploring the world renowned Turkish business class lounge at Istanbul airport Etihad’s famous first class “apartment” from London to Abu Dhabi The “game changer” first class suite aboard Emirates Airlines from...
2024-01-1714 minPoint Me To First Class46. 2023 Points Spending Review with the Points and Miles Doc (Part 2)I'm back with part two of my episode with Kelly, the Points and Miles Doc. In this episode, we're divulging how we decided to spend the treasure trove of points we earned last year. We're letting you see behind the scenes of our points wallets and travel plans, comparing the really fun part of the points hobby: how we used these points to book incredible travel experiences. Tune in this week as we discuss our most memorable points travels in 2023, our highest-value redemptions last year, and we're sharing all the points travel we've already booked fo...
2024-01-151h 20Point Me To First Class45. 2023 Points Earning Review with the Points and Miles Doc (Part 1)Today, I'm joined by my points friend Kelly (The Points and Miles Doc) and we're taking a look back at 2023, breaking down all the points we earned last year, how we earned them, and we're analyzing some current trends in the points and miles world. Tune in this week as we discuss the highs and lows of the points world in 2023. Kelly and I are sharing our favorite cards, points currencies, and sign-up bonuses from the past 12 months. We're diving deep into what's changed over the past year, and we're looking at the landscape of p...
2024-01-081h 49Point Me To First Class44. What's Coming in 2024 on the Point Me To First Class PodcastWhat can you expect from the Point Me to First Class Podcast in 2024? Instead of taking a deep dive into a points earning topic, I'm just bringing you a short and sweet episode about what's to come over the next 12 months. Discover what the next year has in store for the Point Me to First Class podcast and how I'm diversifying the types of travel inspiration and advice offered here. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/coming-2024-podcast Join the waitlist for...
2024-01-0105 minPoint Me To First Class43. Unlocking Double Rewards: A Deep Dive into Chase Freedom Unlimited's Latest OfferIf you love earning Chase Ultimate Rewards Points, you're in the right place. Chase has a promotional offer right now that just might be the best points earning gift that you receive all year. Today, we're looking at how you can get double cash-back or double points using your Chase Freedom Unlimited card. Discover how to get double points with your Chase Freedom Unlimited card. Learn what this specific promotion offers, who is eligible for it, and I'm breaking down who stands to benefit the most from this offer, and who would be better off t...
2023-12-2519 min
Health and Home with the Hippocratic Hosts#64: The World of Credit Card Points Travel with Dr. Devon GimbelSend us a textOn this episode, we’re getting an intro lesson on traveling with credit card points. Do you see friends taking amazing trips on points and wonder how on earth they’re doing it? Think the only way to do it is by racking up debt? Or are you interested but have no idea where to start? Our guest today is a points travel expert who wants us all to get excited about a new way to look at traveling the world.Devon Gimbel, MD, is a double-board-certified physician and founder and owne...
2023-12-1947 minPoint Me To First Class42. High-Yield Strategies for Solo Points Earners with Dr. Erin CaseyToday, I'm joined by Dr. Erin Casey, a retired hematologist-oncologist turned hospitalist. As a solo points earner without high expenses, Erin wasn't sure if she could earn as many points as those who play the points game with a spouse or friend. Yet, she implemented a strategy to maximize her points, and if you're in a similar situation, you can too. Tune in this week to discover how Dr. Erin Casey earned over one million points in 2023 without having a two-player strategy. Erin is sharing the specific challenges she faced with minimal expenses. Learn how t...
2023-12-1846 minPoint Me To First Class41. Use It or Lose It - Your Year-End ChecklistHow do you end 2023 strong and ensure you aren't missing out on any valuable benefits from your rewards credit cards? We're fast approaching the end of the year, so it's time to do some points housekeeping. I'm reviewing five things I do to ensure I'm on track to hit my points and travel goals for the year. Tune in this week to discover how to round out 2023 while staying on track with your rewards points. I'm showing you three ways to make sure you're taking advantage of your use-or-lose offers, and I'm discussing everything you n...
2023-12-1119 minPoint Me To First Class40. My Credit Card Journey: How It Started & What I'd Do Differently NowA LOT has changed in the rewards card world since I got my first points earning credit card in 2012. Join me today to discover the first five rewards credit cards I got when I started my points journey, why I wouldn't recommend most of those cards to people now, and what I would do differently if I was starting all over again. While the cards I'm sharing today may not be perfect for you, this episode is packed with considerations you need to make when choosing your first rewards cards and starting your own points journey.
2023-12-0441 minPoint Me To First Class39. Rewards Travel Planning with Dr. Amita KumarToday, I'm joined by another physician-entrepreneur who is taking her travel experiences to the next level by leveraging her business expenses: Dr. Amita Kumar. Dr. Kumar is a primary care physician in San Antonio, Texas. Recently, she decided to take a sabbatical from her clinical practice and since one of her passions is traveling with her family, she has found a more economical way to do so by utilizing credit card points. She is discussing her love of planning, the kind of planning drama that comes up for her clients, and she's sharing how she h...
2023-11-2739 minPoint Me To First Class38. Travel, Adaptability, and Building Confidence on the Analyze Scripts PodcastI'm sharing a recent conversation I had on the Analyze Scripts podcast. Analyze Scripts is hosted by Yale-trained psychiatrist Katrina Furey, MD, and psychotherapist Portia Pendleton, LCSW, analyzing the depiction of mental health in TV and film. In this conversation, we discussed the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and what we can learn about ourselves and travel from the characters in the movie. Katrina and Portia are also exploring the world of rewards points themselves, so there's something in this episode for everybody. Discover what we can learn about ourselves from the characters in T...
2023-11-2053 min
Analyze ScriptsEpisode 46 - "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" w/ Dr. Devon Gimbel (Point Me To First Class)Welcome back to Analyze Scripts, where a psychiatrist and a therapist analyze what Hollywood gets right and wrong about mental health. Today, we are joined by Dr. Devon Gimbel, a retired physician turned points travel consultant who guides us though the journey to India (hopefully in first class seats). As many of us travel this holiday week we hope to offer you some tips on better travel while we analyze these rich characters who find themselves in India at a "new and spectacular" retirement home. Aging, openness versus rigidity and grief are themes in this episode. We hope you...
2023-11-2054 minPoint Me To First Class37. Unlimited Free Flights with the Southwest Companion Pass with Lyn Mettler (Part 2)Last week, Lyn shared how to earn your Southwest Companion Pass and how the pass works. We're picking up right where we left off, discussing the specific points activities that do and don't count toward qualifying for a Companion Pass, and Lyn is sharing a strategy you can use to make sure you qualify for a Companion Pass by early 2024. Tune in this week to discover how to qualify for unlimited flights through the Southwest Companion Pass. Also, learn three common mistakes you need to avoid when working toward your own Companion Pass, so you d...
2023-11-1337 minPoint Me To First Class36. Unlimited Free Flights with the Southwest Companion Pass with Lyn Mettler (Part 1)I'm joined by Southwest expert Lyn Mettler, and she's breaking down everything you need to know about the coveted Southwest Companion Pass. In 2015, she discovered how to fly her family of 4 free to all the places she'd written about, going from one car trip a year to flying free six times every year around the US, Europe, and the Caribbean. She now teaches hundreds of families this same simple system through her Families Fly Free membership, where her mission is to bring families together through travel. Tune in this week to discover why people go n...
2023-11-0633 minPoint Me To First Class35. Advanced Points Strategies: PayPal Bill Pay with Dr. Sujatha MuraliI'm an advocate for putting as many of your expenses as possible on rewards credit cards in order to maximize your points potential. But as we all know, there are certain expenses that charge a processing fee, or don't offer a credit card payment option at all. Sometimes it's worth paying the fee, but for those occasions when it doesn't, PayPal BillPay is here to help. Here to show us how to use this powerful but often overlooked tool is Dr. Sujatha Murali, a physician from Southern California who has been using PayPal Bill Pay t...
2023-10-3040 minPoint Me To First Class34. Breaking Chase's 5/24 Rule: Pros and Cons with Dr. Azra Khan SalahuddinWhile there are mistakes to be made, there is no one right way of doing points. My guest this week knows this from firsthand experience. After she'd found her feet in the world of points, she took a risk in deviating away from Chase's points ecosystem and started exploring other options in the points space, and she has tons of insights to share about this decision. I'm joined by Dr. Azra Khan Salahuddin. Azra is a cancer rehab specialist who started her points journey in earnest in June 2022. We're discussing what to consider when applying for...
2023-10-2336 minPoint Me To First ClassThe Points Made Easy Difference - in Their WordsAre you brand new to points, without a bunch of rewards credit cards or points stocked up? Or do you have your points earning down but are not yet confident about getting maximum value from the points you have saved up? Whether you're a self professed newbie to points travel or are looking for your points redemption skills to match your points earning skills, my online course Points Made Easy can help you. In today's bonus episode, I wanted you to hear directly from a few Points Made Easy course members in their own words a...
2023-10-2017 minPoint Me To First Class[72 HRS ONLY] Bonus episode: 4 Secrets to Doubling your Travel Budget Using PointsEver wonder how I've managed to book over $350,000 worth in travel using points over the last 10 years? In this limited-time bonus episode, I'm spilling my top 4 secrets for how points can expand your travel budget. If you're not currently getting thousands of dollars worth in travel from your points, you'll know why by the end of this episode. Be sure to listen before end of day October 21, because this episode is available only for the next 72 hours and will disappear on October 22. To watch the replay of thi...
2023-10-191h 12Point Me To First ClassThe Doors to Points Made Easy Are Open Now!Doors are open to enroll in my 6 months, hands on points master course, Points Made Easy - but not for long. You have until this Saturday, October 21 to grab your spot in Points Made Easy before doors close again until next year. So today I'm dropping this bonus episode to share with you the stories of 3 Points Made Easy members, in their own words - so you can hear firsthand from prior course members why they joined and what they found inside the course. Listen in and then head over to htt...
2023-10-1708 minPoint Me To First Class33. Top 5 Points Redemption Mistakes to AvoidThe key to leveraging your expenses to earn incredible travel experiences is knowing what to do with those beautiful points once you've earned them, and most importantly, what not to do if you want to receive their maximum value. Specifically, I'm sharing five mistakes you need to avoid when redeeming points for travel. Discover five mistakes that prevent you from getting maximum value when redeeming points for travel. These mistakes are not only common but also have the largest potential negative impact on your ability to extract a ton of value from your points. I'm s...
2023-10-1642 min
Hippocratic HustleCredit Card Travel Points Talk with Devon Gimbel, MDTwo ways to support the show: Subscribe to Hippocratic Hustle Podcast today! Click this link to learn more - Hippocratic Hustle - Patreon Support our sponsors by visiting the link below: Hippocractic Homes Premier Realtor Referral Service HippocraticHomes.com or email HippocraticHustle@gmail.com for any questions. Devon Gimbel MD is a double-board certified physician and founder and owner of Point Me To First Class, a business that helps employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners with high personal and/or business expenses earn tons of credit card points to tr...
2023-10-1346 minPoint Me To First ClassFree Masterclass: 4 Secrets to Doubling Your Travel Budget on Oct. 14How would your travel plans next year change if your travel budget doubled? Whether you're points curious, a points beginner still getting your legs under you, or more experienced earning points but not yet expert at using them, there are only a few things standing between you and saving thousands of dollars in travel using points. Join my free masterclass, 4 Secrets to Doubling Your Travel Budget Using Points, on Saturday, October 14 at 10am CST to learn my secrets for points travel and how you can steal them. Go...
2023-10-1201 min
The Purpose FilterMore Than Just Credit Card Points: Breaking Boundaries, Shattering Stereotypes and Living Fully with Dr. Devon GimbelTravel is one of those things that makes me feel so alive and connected to my fellow humans that I feel it in my soul. If that sounds like you, this is a MUST LISTEN episode! Join me this week as we unlock the world of meaningful travel with physician and credit card rewards expert Dr. Devon Gimbel. She reveals the secret to leveraging points for life-changing experiences, all while breaking boundaries, challenging longstanding societal beliefs, and transforming financial goals into un...
2023-10-1153 minPoint Me To First Class32. It's Raining Amex Points: How to Explode Your Q4 Points Earning with RakutenDid you know you can earn boatloads of American Express Membership Rewards Points through the online shopping platform Rakuten? There are points to be earned on Rakuten, and I'm showing you how to take advantage of some amazing offers in today's episode. Discover how to use Rakuten to earn a ton of points this winter. Leveraging Rakuten is one of the most lucrative and reliable points-earning methods. It's super simple, and I'm giving you some tips to make your points earning on Rakuten even easier if you're new to the platform. Ge...
2023-10-0936 minPoint Me To First Class31. Enhancing Points Travel for Couples with Kathy & JakeI'm joined by two guests, Dr. Kathy Zhang and her husband Jake Jansen, this week and this is the first time I've had a points travel partnership on the show. They're an amazing example of what's possible when two people come together to maximize their points. Although they experienced some difficulty in the early days, they have a two-player points game that's creating some wonderful travel opportunities. Tune in this week to discover what a two-player points strategy looks like in practice. Kathy is sharing how she first became interested in points, how she showed h...
2023-10-0245 minPoint Me To First Class30. The Psychology Behind Points Travel CompetencyToday, I'm covering something that never gets talked about in the points travel world but is really one of the secrets to becoming more proficient when it comes to points travel: The Dunning-Kruger Effect. The Dunning-Kruger Effect is a type of cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate their knowledge or abilities, particularly in areas where they have little to no experience. Discover how the Dunning-Kruger Effect is impacting how you approach the hobby of points travel. I'm showing you the different stages of the journey when learning the ins and outs of points travel, a...
2023-09-2530 minPoint Me To First Class29. Lessons from a Year-Long Worldwide Family Sabbatical with Dr. Latifat AkintadeDr. Latifat Akintade is a gastroenterologist, money coach, and mother of three beautiful children. She's also the author of the Amazon Bestseller Done With Broke: The Woman Physician's Guide to More Money and Less Hustle, and Latifat is the host of The MoneyFitMD Podcast. Combining her knowledge of personal finance with her skills as a certified life coach, Dr. Latifat Akintade empowers women to take control of their finances and break free from the cycle of financial struggle. Tune in this week to discover why your travel options are broader than you might think. Dr. L...
2023-09-1850 minPoint Me To First Class28. Chase Freedom Flex Vs Chase Freedom Unlimited: Which Will Earn You More Points?Two popular rewards cards on the market are the Chase Freedom Flex and the Chase Freedom Unlimited cards. This week, I'm pitting these two cards against each other in a head-to-head comparison to find out which one has the highest potential when it comes to earning points. Tune in this week to discover how to choose between the Chase Freedom Flex and the Chase Freedom Unlimited. I'm discussing why applying for both of these cards simultaneously may not be viable, and I'm sharing the factors and statistics you need to consider when deciding which of t...
2023-09-1133 minPoint Me To First Class27. Travel Mishaps & the Value of Insurance with Dr. Suzy SpadaforaDr. Suzy Spadafora is a world wanderer with her husband and 2 teenage boys, except for when she's playing tennis or practicing dermatology. She has been travel hacking since 2016, visiting tons of countries including Turks and Caicos, Bonaire, the Philippines, Langkawi Island (Malaysia), Peru, Romania, Amsterdam, and the Seychelles. In this episode, discover everything you need to know about travel coverage before you need it for a travel mishap. Dr. Suzy Spadafora is sharing her favorite insurance products, walking us through how the claims process works, and covering some of the nuances around insurance and points t...
2023-09-0451 minPoint Me To First Class26. The Most Important Rule in Points Travel: Chase's 5/24 Rule with Dr. Disha SpathJoining me today is Dr. Disha Spath, a practicing Primary Care physician and Hospitalist, and the founder and CEO of The Frugal Physician: an award-nominated multimedia company that focuses on personal financial empowerment for healthcare workers. She helps doctors avoid common money mistakes, and she's here to help me break down Chase's 5/24 rule. Tune in this week for a simple explanation of the Chase 5/24 rule from somebody with a special interest in the rules that govern the most impactful rewards cards. We're discussing some common beginner mistakes, how these mistakes can stop you from getting n...
2023-08-2854 minPoint Me To First Class25. Points Earning in Disguise: How Cash-Back Cards Earn Transferable PointsOnce you're sold on the value of earning points for your expenses, you might be overlooking cash-back rewards credit cards and focusing only on points-earning cards. But that would be a mistake, because some cash-back cards are actually points earning cards in disguise. Discover everything you need to know about earning points using cash-back cards. I'm sharing which specific cash-back cards can earn you points, the details of how to leverage these cards to earn points, and how valuable these cards can be as part of an overall rewards card portfolio. Ge...
2023-08-2140 minPoint Me To First Class24. Getting Started with Points Travel: Making It Easy with Dr. Stephanie JonesStephanie Jones is a physician and a mother of two girls. She has a lifelong love of travel and has always been the trip planner of the family. However, she has always operated on a strict budget, doing the most travel for the least amount of money. When she discovered points travel, an entirely new world of opportunities opened up. Discover the realities of getting started navigating the world of points and miles. Stephanie is sharing how she removed the overwhelm from learning about points travel, the details of her first rewards trip, and everything s...
2023-08-1446 minPoint Me To First Class23. Points Sharing for Co-Owners and Business Partners with Dr. Andrea MabryWhen multiple people own a business, creating a rewards credit card plan becomes a little more complex. However, there are ways to navigate this situation so you don't miss out on using your business expenses to earn points. Here to discuss this topic is Dr. Andrea Mabry, a dermatologist and co-founder of Pinnacle Dermatology, a dermatology practice located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Andrea Mabry is an expert when it comes to creating a rewards credit card and points plan that incorporates your business partners. If you want to know how you and your business p...
2023-08-0735 min
Geobreeze TravelHow Big Spenders Think About Points with Devon Gimbel | Ep 144(Disclaimer: Click 'more' to see ad disclosure)
Hey there, points people! Today, I'm talking with Devon Gimbel from Point Me To First Class.
Devon is the founder of Point Me To First Class, which assists employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners to earn credit card points and travel luxuriously. She focuses on how you can use your expenses to your advantage. Devon's aim is to transform first-class travel and help women travel more, travel better, and travel often using credit card points.
In this episode, we talk about how high-income earners can effectively leverage points and miles...
2023-08-0146 minPoint Me To First Class22. When You and Your Partner Disagree About Points with Relationship Coach Maggie ReyesHow do you get your partner or spouse on board with joining you in earning and using points for travel? Maggie Reyes is a Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create their best marriages without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives. Maggie is discussing how to see what's going on in your partner's brain when you come to them with a points proposition, and she's sharing her tips for bringing your partner along with you in these conversations, rather th...
2023-07-3154 minPoint Me To First Class21. Transfer Bonuses and Speculative Points TransfersIs it a good idea to speculatively transfer points from a credit card account to an airline account? This is a particularly relevant question this week because three of the major transferable points currencies (Amex, Chase, and Capital One) are currently offering transfer bonuses when you move points from your credit card accounts to specific airline transfer partners for a limited time. Discover whether it's a good idea to speculatively transfer your flexible points to take advantage of bonuses. I'm sharing the specific offers that are on the market as of July 2023, and I'm showing y...
2023-07-2424 minPoint Me To First Class20. How to Leverage Hyatt Points with Dr. Bonnie KooI'm joined by my client and good friend, Dr. Bonnie Koo, a points-travel convert. We're discussing one of our shared loves: the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program. Discover everything you need to know about the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program. We're discussing why Hyatt's Loyalty Program is our favorite hotel rewards program, some of the amazing upgrades that make Hyatt a great choice for families, and why you don't need to stay with Hyatt super frequently to take advantage of some unique and unrivaled offerings. Get full show notes and more in...
2023-07-1754 minPoint Me To First Class19. Tips for Rewards Travel to Europe in Summer 2024With the Olympics taking place in Paris next summer, there will be a significant impact on travel to Europe in 2024, and you can expect some unique challenges to arise. Discover how to navigate the obstacles of planning a family trip to Europe in 2024. Whether you're going for the Olympics, planning to travel all summer long, or just organizing a short getaway with your family, this episode covers everything you need to know about using points to reduce out-of-pocket costs while traveling during a busy period. Get full show notes and more in...
2023-07-1031 minPoint Me To First Class18. Charge Cards Vs Credit Cards: What You Need to KnowDo you know the difference between a charge card versus a credit card when it comes to accumulating points? It's possible that you have one, or even a few, without realizing that they're not exactly the same thing as a traditional credit card. So today, we're taking a closer look at what makes a charge card different from a credit card. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/charge-cards-vs-credit-cards Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy
2023-07-0324 minPoint Me To First Class17. P2 Strategies to Maximize Your Points with The Points and Miles DocI'm welcoming back Kelly, The Points and Miles Doc, to the podcast. We're talking about points strategies when you have a points partner, commonly referred to as a P2 or player two in the points travel world. Discover how to choose a partner for your points and miles journey. We're discussing some of the common misconceptions around who can be your P2 in the game of credit card points, the advantages of having a player two, and how to make decisions regarding your own P2 strategy so you can diversify and maximize your points potential.
2023-06-2658 minPoint Me To First Class16. How One Purchase Can Earn You 1 Million+ Points with Leslie and DemmaI'm joined by two guests who are here to discuss a points-earning opportunity that could potentially earn you one million or more American Express Membership Rewards Points. Leslie and Demma have recently leveraged the purchase of a home to earn a huge points reward, and they're here today to share their experiences and advice with all of us. Discover how to get potentially one Amex Point per dollar of the purchase price of your home, with no limit on the number of points you can earn, and without needing to use a credit card for t...
2023-06-1933 minPoint Me To First Class15. The Value of Transferable Points CurrenciesEarlier this month, United Airlines increased its award prices across the board for economy and business class flights on United and partner-operated international flights without any advanced notice to its frequent flyer program members. After this points devaluation, it now costs roughly 33% to 55% more points for any award flight booked through United. The worst part of this news is that United points aren't transferable. Discover how to protect yourself from points devaluations by leveraging transferable points. I'm showing you how to keep your options open when accumulating awards-travel points, how to see whether you will b...
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Doctors Living DeliberatelyMagically Converting Your Expenses Into The Vacation Of Your Dreams - with Dr. Devon GimbelDo you feel as though the luxury of business class travel is out of your reach? Are you itching to retire so that you can finally travel, but don’t know how you will afford it? Dr. Devon Gimbel is here today to tell you how to make these jet-setting dreams your low-cost reality. Dr. Gimbel talks with Dr. DePalma and Dr. Hersh on how you can leverage your expenses to earn credit card points and then maximize their value toward luxury travel. Listen to learn her magic and get the most out of your travel rewards po...
2023-06-0728 minPoint Me To First Class14. Luxury Travel Strategies, Obstacles, and Mistakes with Julia MenezJulia Menez is a points strategy coach, speaker, and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast. Having traveled to more than 30 countries before the age of 30 and saving thousands of dollars using points and miles in the process, Julia has distilled the strategies from top award travelers around the world and shares them with her audience. Discover some of the amazing things we can learn when we diversify the conversation around points travel and discuss our mistakes along the way. Julia Menez is sharing why your points journey doesn't have to start out a certain way in...
2023-06-0541 minPoint Me To First Class13. Everything Rewards Travel: Listener Q&AYou guys have a lot of questions. So, we're doing something a little bit different this week. Instead of me teaching you about a specific topic within the world of credit card points travel, I'm bringing you a listener Q&A. I'm talking transfer bonuses, airline-specific cards, business credit cards, and maintaining a good relationship with banks. I'm also providing a framework for understanding the reasoning behind these answers, so you can decide what's best for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/rewards-travel-qa...
2023-05-2950 minPoint Me To First Class12. You Don't Need to Be a Points Expert to Fly First Class with Dr. Priyanka VenugopalMy guest this week is Dr. Priyanka Venugopal, a physician-turned-coach for high-achieving working moms. Priyanka and I have been working together for a while, and she's here today to tell us about her first trip with her husband and kids all together to visit their extended family in India. Not only was this trip booked using points, but it was Priyanka's first-ever first-class flight. Discover why your points journey doesn't have to be planned out a certain way. As an entrepreneur, Priyanka didn't realize how many points she was accumulating. However, when she learned what s...
2023-05-2247 minPoint Me To First Class[BONUS] Making Points Travel Easy with Points Made EasyThere's a big difference between loving the idea of using points to save thousands of dollars on travel and actually knowing how to earn and redeem points for the travel experiences that matter most to you - listen in on this bonus episode to hear exactly how Points Made Easy can help you bridge that gap and what that has to do with the time Devon got hopelessly lost in the souks in Marrakesh. To join Points Made Easy before doors close on May 26, visit: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/joinpointsmadeeasy
2023-05-1915 minPoint Me To First Class11. Redeeming $20,000 in Travel with the Points Made Easy CourseMy guest this week, Cherie, is a client in my Points Made Easy program who recently sent me a message saying that she had redeemed points worth $20,000 in travel in just one year. I immediately had so many questions and I knew I needed to get her on the podcast. Cherie is a pediatrician and the founder of Doctor Moms Lounge, a membership designed to help women physicians take the busywork out of "momming" so they have time for what matters to them most. Discover how she went from having zero points-earning credit cards to r...
2023-05-1540 min
Voices of Women PhysiciansEp 45: Maximizing Credit Card Points For Travel with Dr. Devon GimbelDr. Devon Gimbel is a double-board certified physician and founder and owner of Point Me To First Class, a business that helps employed professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners with high personal and/or business expenses earn tons of credit card points to travel the world in luxury. She believes that your expenses are your greatest asset - if you know how to leverage them. Devon is on a mission to change the face of first class travel and help thousands of women travel more, travel better, and travel often using credit card points.Some of the topics we...
2023-05-0928 minPoint Me To First Class10. Sign-up Bonus Snafus and How to Avoid ThemThere are some amazing sign-up bonus offer on the market right now. Even if you utilize several different methods of earning points for your expenses, new card sign-up bonuses are still the easiest way to earn lots of points quickly. However, you want to be absolutely sure that when you get approved for a new rewards credit card, you don't make a mistake that's going to cost you your sign-up bonus. This week, learn how to avoid common sign-up bonus snafus. Get full show notes and more information here: www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/sign-up-bonus-snafus ...
2023-05-0822 min
Wealthy Mom MD Podcast160: The Mindset Required for Optimizing Credit Card Points with Devon GimbelMy guest this week is Devon Gimbel, a physician and a coach who teaches other high-income earners how to maximize and redeem credit card points. We're talking more about the mindset side of maximizing your credit card points, and identifying what stops people from even getting started. Discover what's possible through credit card points and how to take advantage of the potentially enormous value of your rewards credit card points. Get full show notes and more information here: https://wealthymommd.com/160
2023-05-0443 minPoint Me To First Class9. Earning Points and Miles as a Physician with The Points and Miles DocI'm joined by Kelly, a surgeon and points enthusiast based in Los Angeles, California. At work, she serves as a division director for her surgical field while working on projects regarding sustainability in healthcare. On the side, she loves promoting intentional reward travel to prevent burnout among medical professionals, which I think is an incredible mission. Discover why rewards travel offers a unique opportunity for physicians who want to travel more. Kelly and I are discussing the travel experiences she's been able to take that wouldn't have been possible without points, how reward points free u...
2023-05-0140 minPoint Me To First Class8. Taking the Overwhelm Out of Points Travel with Dr. Payal Patel GhayalI'm joined by Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal, an amazing physician who's here to share her story of points travel with all of us today. Discover the mindset side of points travel and what stops high-achieving professionals from getting started on their points travel journey. Payal is sharing her experience as a Woman of Color sitting in the front of the plane, the fun and play involved with points travel, the value of picking one place to start, and her advice for anyone else thinking about starting their points travel journey. Get full show notes and m...
2023-04-2439 minPoint Me To First Class7. Paying Your Taxes by Credit Card (Part 2)In the second part of the Paying Your Taxes by Credit Card series, I'm sharing everything you need to know about which credit cards are best for paying taxes, how to leverage and maximize the points you can earn, and what you need to keep in mind when choosing which card or cards you want to use to pay them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/paying-taxes-credit-card-2
2023-04-1726 minPoint Me To First Class6. Paying Your Taxes by Credit Card (Part 1)If you're a high-earning professional or a self-employed business owner, your tax expenses represent an enormous points-earning opportunity that you may not even be aware of. So, tune in this week to start evaluating whether this doing so is the right decision for you, the fees involved, and the potential payoffs in the form of credit card points. Be sure to come back next week for part two, where I'll be sharing the specific cards that will allow you to maximize your rewards. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/b...
2023-04-1021 minPoint Me To First Class5. Rewards Vs Cash-Back Credit Cards (Part 2)Is hanging on to these store-specific credit cards and using them despite not earning points and miles from these purchases a good idea? In part two of my rewards vs. cash-back credit cards showdown, I help you decide whether you could be further ahead by using store-specific cash-back credit cards for certain purchases, or if you'd be better off using your rewards cards for the same purchases. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/rewards-cash-back-credit-cards-2
2023-04-0328 min
Habits on Purpose61: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Perfectionism While Finding Your Purpose with Dr. Devon GimbelDevon Gimbel has created a successful business helping professionals and entrepreneurs have amazing travel experiences using rewards credit card points, but to do so, she had to make big decisions around what she actually values, what makes her happy, and finding her purpose. Tune in this week to hear how she navigated this, how perfectionism, judgment, and self-doubt show up for us all, and most importantly, what you can do about them. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/61
2023-03-2941 minPoint Me To First Class4. Rewards vs Cash-Back Credit Cards (Part 1)Discover a framework that will help you evaluate your own personal situation to accurately determine whether cash-back credit cards or rewards credit cards are the best way for you to leverage your expenses. Over the next two episodes, I'm walking you through how I think about comparing the potential returns of cash-back credit cards and points-earning credit cards, so you can make the decision that gives you the biggest bang for your buck. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/rewards-cash-back-credit-cards
2023-03-2725 minPoint Me To First Class3. The Truth About Rewards Cards and Your Credit ScoreUnderstand what contributes to your credit score, the short-term and long-term impact that applying for new credit cards has on your score, and how to protect your credit score while continuing to get more rewards credit cards. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/truth-rewards-cards-credit-score
2023-03-2013 minPoint Me To First Class2. 5 Beginner Credit Card Points Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemDiscover the five most common mistakes people make when they enter the world of credit card points and reward travel, and how you can avoid all of them. I'm sharing how you might be leaving points on the table, costing yourself an astronomical amount in interest, and some places you can utilize and leverage your rewards credit cards that might surprise you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/avoid-credit-card-points-mistakes
2023-03-2020 minPoint Me To First Class1. A New Way to Think About ExpensesDiscover how you can start having first-class travel experiences without the first-class price tag. I share why I'm so passionate about the opportunity to use credit card points for travel, and I'm showing you how to leverage your most important untapped asset, your expenses, to satisfy your wanderlust without compromising your savings and investments for your future. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/new-way-think-expenses
2023-03-2019 minPoint Me To First ClassStart Here: Introducing the Point Me to First Class Podcast!Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or employed professional with higher-than-average expenses? Do you ever feel like you have to choose between paying bills or saving for retirement and traveling? You can actually have both - because your expenses can be turned into currency to help you travel the world. Hi! I'm Devon Gimbel, and over the last 9 years I've taught myself all the tips, tricks, and strategies to turn my expenses into credit card points which I've used to book incredible trips for myself and my family - and save tens of thousands of dollars doing i...
2023-03-1302 min
Financial ResidencyGrand Rounds: Dr. Devon Gimbel talks leveraging everyday expenses into credit card points and travelDr. Tammy welcomes back Dr. Devon Gimbel to talk about leveraging everyday expenses into credit card points that you can use for amazing travel. She talks about the cost-benefit analysis of taking credit cards that charge fees. She also discusses how to determine whether it is worth it to use a credit card for large expenses even when you have to pay a fee to do so. You can follow Dr. Gimbel on Facebook at Point Me to First Class, either for women physicians or for other business professionals.
2023-02-0622 min
Doctors Changing MedicineHow to Use Points to Save Tens of Thousands of Dollars on Luxury Travel with Dr. Devon GimbelWould you believe it if someone told you that expenses can be assets? That you can convert your yucky expenses into dollars worth of luxury travel to the destination of your choice?Today, I am joined by Dr. Devon Gimbel, a travel enthusiast points fanatic, and double-certified physician who is now a full-time passionate entrepreneur. Devon helps women physicians and other high-income professionals and business owners leverage their expenses to earn credit card points that facilitate their luxury travels. Her credit card points have gotten her over $100,000 in high-value travel experience in the last f...
2022-11-0924 min
MONEYFITMD PODCASTEpisode 038: Credit card points. Are you leaving money on the table? With Dr Devon GimbelSend us a textWant to learn how the money school can help you achieve your financial & rich life goals faster? Text Audit to 717 973 8883 for your complimentary consultation with our success advisors. EXCLUSIVE for women physicians (MD/DO/MBBS/DMD only).................................................................Credit card points are the rewards users earn with certain credit cards. Although they're often referred to simply as "points," there are multiple types of card "currencies":PointsMilesCashbackWhat You'll Learn from this Episode:How physicians can leverage the money they are...
2021-12-2943 minWealthy Mom MD Podcast84: How to Maximize Your Credit Card Points with Devon GimbelDiscover how to fly first class for economy prices from double board-certified physician Devon Gimbel. As physicians, we're in the perfect situation to make the most out of credit card points offerings, and I'm sharing my own experience of booking a luxury vacation for just $5 after receiving the advice that Devon offered in this call. Get full show notes and more information here: https://wealthymommd.com/84
2021-11-1846 min
Doctor Me First with Errin Weisman DORules with Dr. Devon GimbelDo you ever find yourself looking at life through a lens of rules that you have no memory of creating for yourself? For physicians, but especially female physicians, there are a host of rules that internalize in our lives, but are they really the rules we want to have around our lives? Dr. Devon Gimbel is one of my business besties and a true friend in this life and she's here to talk about how she kicked her rules to the curb and found a better, more fulfilled life. So, what are...
2020-11-3042 minDoctor Me First with Errin Weisman DO140: Stuck with Dr. Devon Gimbel, Part 2 Devon Gimbel, MD is a dermato-pathologist and physician life coach who talks with me about being STUCK but also the tools to get UNSTUCK in this 2nd part of our conversation! She gives these favorite tools: 1) Take an Inventory (create awareness, what are you doing to feel better, what aren't you doing to solve this problem?) 2) What is true & what is not true? Visit Dr. Gimbel on her website, Physician Life Coaching FREE DOWNLOAD at www.truthrxs.com/episode140 Book a Call with Errin HERE Wanna be o...
2020-02-0326 minDoctor Me First with Errin Weisman DOStuck with Dr. Devon Gimbel, Part 1 Devon Gimbel, MD is a dermato-pathologist and physician life coach who helps successful, over-achieving women physicians whose lives look perfect on the outside but who feel like they're drowning on the inside because of her own experience of "career misery." We talked about being STUCK, living with guilt, shame and isolation in this first part of 2! Visit Dr. Gimbel on her website, Physician Life Coaching FREE DOWNLOAD: A Guide for Physicians to get unstuck at www.truthrxs.com/episode139 Book a Call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule H...
2020-02-0323 min