For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning

Are you ready to learn the secrets to travel hacking?

Our guest today is Megan Lanford, founder of Points Too Paradise, and she's here to reveal how you can turn your everyday spending into incredible travel experiences. 

I've dabbled in this world herself, and let me tell you, after listening to Megan, I have to admit I've barely scratched the surface. 

It's time to stop leaving thousands of dollars in points on the table and start playing the game smarter.

In this episode, you'll learn about:
  • The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make and how a simple switch can earn you thousands of points.
  • The secret to getting 2-3x the value out of your points by transferring them to airline and hotel partners.
  • Open up multiple credit cards?
  • How to use the "Player 2 Method" to double your points with a spouse or partner.
  • The difference between flexible point cards (like Chase) and co-branded cards (like Hyatt or Southwest).
  • Does travel hacking increase or decrease your credit score?
  • The best credit cards to start with and which ones to avoid
Episode Timestamps:
  • 00:02:00 – A personal story of using credit card points to travel six times a year.
  • 00:03:00 – The biggest mistake business owners make and how to fix it.
  • 00:05:00 – The secret to 2-3x your point value and how to transfer points.
  • 00:09:00 – Why one credit card may be holding you back and the strategy of opening new cards.
  • 00:11:00 – How to keep track of multiple credit cards with the Travel Freely app.
  • 00:19:00 – The Player 2 Method for doubling your points with a partner.
  • 00:25:20 – Blackout dates, family travel, and the complexity of booking with points.
  • 00:28:45 – Final advice for getting started and learning more.
About Megan Lanford & Points Too Paradise:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pointstooparadise/
Travel Points Lounge - https://pointstooparadise.com/travel-points-lounge?am_id=megan5551
Card Concierge - https://pointstooparadise.com/card-concierge?am_id=megan1610


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Hosted by Megan Gillikin, For Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Walk West.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Megan Gillikin
Wedding Industry Coach + Founder of The Planner's Vault
Producer
Jason Gillikin
CEO and Executive Producer at Earfluence

What is For Real: Life, Leadership, & Unlearning?

For Real is a top 1% podcast for high-achievers who look successful on paper but feel like they’re one group text away from burning it all down. Hosted by Megan Gillikin - serial entrepreneur, business coach, keynote speaker, and recovering people pleaser - this show explores burnout, boundaries, identity shifts, and the brave act of unlearning who you thought you had to be.

With unfiltered conversations, “I thought it was just me” moments, and just enough humor to keep it from feeling like group therapy, For Real is your permission slip to evolve.

Formerly Weddings for Real - and glow-ups look good on us.