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The Bank War Beneath Your Wallet: How Chase, Amex, and Citi Are Weaponizing Transfers in 2026
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The Bank War Beneath Your Wallet: How Chase, Amex, and Citi Are Weaponizing Transfers in 2026

Chase, Amex, Citi aren’t just giving points... they’re waging a war for partner access. Miss the 40% Virgin bonus or other live transfer windows, and your SMB loses thousands. Timing, strategy, and pre-positioning now beat raw spend every time. Points aren’t perks - they’re profit.
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Ohad Sternberg
Stack or Starve: The Real ROI Behind Every Point You Earn
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Stack or Starve: The Real ROI Behind Every Point You Earn

You earn points. But do you earn ROI? Stack your cards right, and a $1M expense line turns into $100K of travel yield. Stack them wrong, and it’s gone. You don’t need new cards - you need a smarter stack.
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Ohad Sternberg
The 2-Cent Club: Why Your Points Are Worthless Until You Burn Them Right
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The 2-Cent Club: Why Your Points Are Worthless Until You Burn Them Right

Too many businesses we start working with earn points but redeem poorly, leaving value on the table. Our 2-Cent Club flips the script: earn strategically, burn at 2¢+ per point, and turn everyday spend into a 10%+ return. Hint: Stop reacting, start treating points as a profit center, not just perks.
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Ohad Sternberg
The $250,000 Oversight: Why Most Businesses miss 8% of Their Points Every Year
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The $250,000 Oversight: Why Most Businesses miss 8% of Their Points Every Year

A Denver agency spent $250,000 last year and thought they were crushing their rewards game. Turns out, they were donating $20,000 in free travel back to the banks. One wrong card per category (ads, SaaS, travel) and 8% of their spend vanished in plain sight.
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Ohad Sternberg
The Q4-2025 Reality Check: Are Your Points Quietly Shrinking?
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The Q4-2025 Reality Check: Are Your Points Quietly Shrinking?

Your points aren’t what they used to be. As we enter Q4-2025, most airline miles are stuck in the 1.2–1.4¢ range, while transferable bank currencies and Hyatt redemptions remain the real winners. The game has shifted: flexibility beats loyalty, and timing turns points into power.
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Ohad Sternberg
Presidents Club for (Almost) Free: How Smart Businesses Use Points to Incentivize Teams
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Presidents Club for (Almost) Free: How Smart Businesses Use Points to Incentivize Teams

Are you one of those business owners who is sitting on $20K–$100K in hidden travel value and wasting it on 1¢ redemptions? This guide shows how businesses turn routine spend into business class flights, luxury retreats, and full-blown Presidents Clubs, all without inflating their travel budget
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Ohad Sternberg
The Three Levels of Points Optimization
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The Three Levels of Points Optimization

Your credit card points aren’t a perk - they’re untapped profit. Most SMB owners treat them like icing, but smart owners use them like cash flow. We’ve helped businesses unlock $25K-$100K+ a year in value. You’re not overspending... you’re under-redeeming.
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Ohad Sternberg
You’re Not “Too Small” for a Points Strategy
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You’re Not “Too Small” for a Points Strategy

Spending $50K/month in your business? You’re not too small for a points strategy—you’re just leaving money on the table. With the right system, that same spend can unlock $40K–$100K in travel, perks, and ROI. Stop flying coach. Start using points like the business asset they are.
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Ohad Sternberg
How a San Jose Restaurant Owner Turned $750K in Spend Into First-Class Culture
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How a San Jose Restaurant Owner Turned $750K in Spend Into First-Class Culture

The move unlocked luxury travel rewards, boosted team morale through employee trips, and turned routine expenses into a powerful engine for growth and culture. By shifting from a flat cashback card to a strategic points-based approach, the business maximized value from every dollar spent.
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Ohad Sternberg
The Points Don’t Care How You Feel. They Care What You Do.
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The Points Don’t Care How You Feel. They Care What You Do.

Most businesses waste thousands by using points emotionally. Stop relying on brand loyalty or convenience. Use the right cards by category, target 1.5¢+ redemptions, and let data drive decisions. Points don’t care how you feel—they care what you do. Treat them like a business asset.
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Ohad Sternberg
If You Treat Points Like a Hobby, You’ll Keep Getting Hobby-Sized Results
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If You Treat Points Like a Hobby, You’ll Keep Getting Hobby-Sized Results

Most people chase “free” flights and settle for weak redemptions. The real power in points comes from thinking like a strategist—maximizing value, planning redemptions in advance, and using spend as a tool, not a chore. Play smart, and your travel game levels up fast.
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Ohad Sternberg
How a Plumbing Company Turned Card Spend into First-Class Flights (+ Presidents Club Trip) Without Changing Their Budget
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How a Plumbing Company Turned Card Spend into First-Class Flights (+ Presidents Club Trip) Without Changing Their Budget

A Phoenix-based plumber was earning just 1.5% cash back on $80K/month in business spend - until he brought us in to unlock $40K+ in first-class flights and team retreats. No extra spend. No gimmicks. Just strategy. Here’s how he turned everyday expenses into luxury travel and loyalty.
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Ohad Sternberg
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