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The Pittsburgh Upgrade: How a Law Firm Turned Flexible Points into First-Class Morale

The Pittsburgh Upgrade: How a Law Firm Turned Flexible Points into First-Class Morale

A Pittsburgh law firm didn’t want cheaper flights... they wanted happier flyers. We turned their flexible points into first-class morale, upgrading attorneys across the country through Chase, Amex, and Citi transfers. Even when the seats didn’t clear, the gratitude did.

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

He never chased status. No Platinum, no upgrades, no shiny tag. But sitting out didn’t save him - it cost him. Turns out, the real loyalty game isn’t about perks or points. It’s about yield. And the smartest move is never picking a side at all.

How to Build a 12-Month Travel Calendar Around Your Company’s Spend Cycles

Strategy Saturday

How to Build a 12-Month Travel Calendar Around Your Company’s Spend Cycles

Stop earning points blindly. We're building you a 12-month travel calendar that ties every dollar of spend to a specific redemption. Forecast points, plan transfers, and redeem strategically - turning business travel from an expense into a predictable 10% ROI engine.

$7,532 Business-Class Redemption from 100,000 Points (11.8% Return)

$7,532 Business-Class Redemption from 100,000 Points (11.8% Return)

We just turned $32K in everyday business spend of an Austin Consultant into two business-class tickets to Paris for New Year’s Eve - all for 100K points + $485. With a 3.1% earn rate and perfect transfer timing, he’s about to unlock an 11.8% return on spend (flying in lie-flats) while most pay $$$

The Accountant, the Avios, and the Lapland Winter | Or: How we saved him $21,285 in Cash

The Accountant, the Avios, and the Lapland Winter | Or: How we saved him $21,285 in Cash

He’s not spending Thanksgiving in the Valley this year - he’s spending it under the Northern Lights. One accountant, 4 tickets, 143K Chase points turned into $21K in airfare. Parents in business, kids in economy and a 61.8% return on spend that turns math into magic.

From Dental Equipment to Deluxe Suites: How a Miami practice owner turned $80K/month spend into a Buenos Aires 4-night luxury stay for 120K points

From Dental Equipment to Deluxe Suites: How a Miami practice owner turned $80K/month spend into a Buenos Aires 4-night luxury stay for 120K points

$1,349/night stay at 30K-point rate: How a Miami dentist transformed his recurring business spend into a marquee hotel escape, RÜFÜS DU SOL concert access, and four nights at one of Buenos Aires’ most sumptuous addresses.

$9,937 Business-Class Redemption from 77K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: How a Dallas HVAC CEO Turned Six-Figure Monthly Spend into a Christmas on the A380

$9,937 Business-Class Redemption from 77K Chase Ultimate Rewards Points: How a Dallas HVAC CEO Turned Six-Figure Monthly Spend into a Christmas on the A380

4 Business Class seats. 77K Chase points each. $120K monthly HVAC spend. $39K London Christmas. 3.35% earn rate with a whopping 11.8% Return on Spend. Our Dallas HVAC Business owner shows how strategic points + tactical redemption = predictable, premium travel. Xmas Family time in London 🎄🇬🇧❄️🛫🎁

$8,785 Business-Class Redemption from 287,000 Points: How a NYC Restaurant Owner Turned $100K+ Spend into Luxury Travel (Hint: 11.8% Return)

$8,785 Business-Class Redemption from 287,000 Points: How a NYC Restaurant Owner Turned $100K+ Spend into Luxury Travel (Hint: 11.8% Return)

$100K+ in corporate spend, 287K Amex points, $8,785 Singapore Airlines Business Class roundtrip for one, and $58 in fees. From 1.5% cashback to 3.8% earn rate - here’s how our client - a NYC restaurant CEO turned everyday spend into predictable, premium travel wins.

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

Weekend Edition / Dear Ohad...

He spent a year chasing American Airlines "Platinum Pro" only to find every lounge packed and every perk sold twice. The truth? Airlines don’t sell status anymore. They sell the illusion of it. Welcome to the loyalty economy’s biggest mirage.

How 179,000 Amex Points Became $18,380

Strategy Saturday

How 179,000 Amex Points Became $18,380

Six seats. $18,000 each. Sold out months in advance. Yet our Orlando accountant flew Japan Airlines First Class for 179,000 points - turning $47K of business expenses into $18K of tax-free yield. That’s not luck. That’s 39% Return on Spend hiding in his ledger.