🌴148. My $500 status run
Hey from the Brisbane Airport car park!
Today’s episode is a little... rogue. I flew to Newcastle and back this morning — not for a keynote, not for a holiday, but for something frequent flyers call a status run.
If you’ve never heard of it, I walk you through exactly what it is, why I did it, and how I used a mix of AI, points-chasing logic, and productive downtime to make it totally worth it. ✈️
I also chat about:
Why I’ve been cheating on Qantas (sorry not sorry?)What Gold status actually gives you (spoiler: it’s more than a lounge)How AI helped me find the cheapest, fastest way to retain my perksWhy flying gave me a “balcony view” moment on my businessThe ROI of a $500 decision that keeps paying off all year longEven if you’re not into travel hacks, this episode’s about how sometimes, the most random decisions (like a fly-in fly-out morning adventure) can create space to think, reset, and come back sharper than ever.
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