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Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.
A Business Owner’s Guide to Turning Company Spend Into Free Travel
Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
1 hour 20 minutes 27 seconds
1 week ago
A Business Owner’s Guide to Turning Company Spend Into Free Travel
How do business owners actually use credit cards, points, and miles to get the most travel out of their spend? In this episode, the 10xTravel crew sits down with Neill Drake, owner of Antarctica Travel Group, to explore how business owners can use credit cards, strategic spend, and loyalty programs to unlock massive value inside their companies.
Neill shares how his agency grew from a small Facebook group to a thriving operation handling multimillion-dollar seasonal spend, and how he thinks about credit card choices, earning structures, partner programs, and the realities of using points as a business owner. You’ll hear how different industries can approach spend, why some companies benefit from flexibility over optimization, and how a business owner can use points to support team travel, unlock upgrades, and create meaningful perks inside the company.
The episode also touches on the 10xTravel group trip to Antarctica happening in February 2027, and Neill offers insights into what travelers should expect when planning the journey.
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:04 Antarctica Adventures
07:20 The Origin of Antarctica Travel Group
12:55 Business Spend and Credit Card Strategies
18:20 Balancing Points and Business Needs
25:29 Maximizing Points and Employee Rewards
35:24 Points vs. Cash Back for Business Owners
39:12 Cash Back vs. Points: Finding the Balance
39:48 The Over-Optimization Phase
41:30 Travel Goals and Family Vacations
42:36 Flexibility in Travel Planning
43:59 Booking Strategies and Redemption Tips
48:01 Business Travel and Points Optimization
52:37 Common Mistakes and Tips for Business Owners
01:00:59 Excitement for the Antarctica Trip
01:11:22 The Unique Experience of Antarctica
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Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Takeoff is a podcast that will teach you how to save money and travel better. Join Bryce, Emily, Matt, and Travis from 10xTravel as they teach you the fundamentals of points & miles and dive into the latest strategies, deals, and news in the industry. If you want to travel more (and better) without spending more money, this show is for you.
